March 26, 2026
12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT

L&D Trends 2026: Strategic Growth & Transformation

Join us to explore the 2026 Trends: Evolve as an unpromptable partner, build "change hygiene" for resilience, balance AI with high-touch humanity, and orchestrate a living learning ecosystem. Let’s lead with heart in an era of transformation.

Bethany Snyder
Joe Henderson
Danielle Silver
Adrian Soto
Carla Torgerson
Katie Humphreys
John Cleave
Therese Longo

Magic happens when L&D leaders come together live. We know the role has never been more complex—or more vital. In a world characterized by constant flux, our organizations need us to be the 'human core' that keeps the workforce resilient and ready for what’s next.

The Trends for 2026 are about more than just technology; they are about retelling our story and proving our value as essential business architects.

We invite you to join our Trends 2026 Webinar Series: four insightful, 40-minute deep dives. Our thought leaders will go beyond the theory, sharing fresh insights and practical 'day-in-the-life' examples to help you leverage these trends and make the most of this exciting moment for our industry.

Find out below the webinar topics and the experts who led the conversation.

The Art of the Flex: Leading L&D Through a Shifting AI Landscape

AI is everywhere—but it can’t replace your insight into the AI landscape or the unpromptable value humans bring to the work. Watch the recording and learn how industry leaders drive true behavior change and turn AI into a long-term partner that empowers people to do the work that matters most.

L&D Trends Webinar #2: Data-Driven Design: The Future of Adaptive Learning

In an AI-driven world, L&D is moving toward architecting adaptive experiences. See what’s possible when designers use data and context engineering to build personal, relevant learning journeys that grow and evolve alongside your people.

L&D Trends Webinar #3: The Integration of High-Tech Efficiency with High-Touch Humanity

Watch the recording and discover how a balance of AI-powered microlearning in the flow of work; games and simulations that foster mastery and purpose; and the unpromptable human connection of Live Experiential Learning (LEL) transforms L&D from a cost center into a strategic partner. 

L&D Trends Webinar #4: The Evolving Learning Habitat: Building Human Success within the L&D Ecosystem in a World of AI Infusion

AI is shifting L&D leaders’ focus from content creation to LX orchestration, yet their responsibilities as learning journey guides remain unchanged. We explore how to take advantage of AI while making sure learning happens and fiercely governing the unpromptable.

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Bethany Snyder
Joe Henderson
Danielle Silver
Adrian Soto
Carla Torgerson
Katie Humphreys
John Cleave
Therese Longo