Learning and Development Transformation Conference

today March 30, 2026my_locationThe Maslow Hotel in Sandton


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This two-day conference is the definitive platform for private sector leaders committed to transforming learning and development into a strategic driver of business agility, innovation, and workforce resilience. With AI, immersive tech, and data analytics reshaping how employees learn and grow, this event delivers actionable insights, proven frameworks, and peer-driven strategies to future-proof your L&D function.

 

Who Should Attend

  • L&D Leaders and Managers driving digital transformation and learning innovation
  • HR Professionals focused on inclusive learning cultures and employee growth
  • C-Suite Executives aligning L&D with strategic business outcomes
  • Learning Analysts and Data Specialists proving ROI and identifying skills gaps
  • Instructional Designers and Tech Innovators exploring AR/VR, gamification, and AI tools

 

Benefits of Attending

  • Discover next-gen learning technologies and how to deploy them effectively
  • Gain data-backed strategies for closing skills gaps and proving ROI
  • Learn to build inclusive, adaptive, and tech-savvy learning ecosystems
  • Network with industry pioneers and strategic thinkers shaping the future of L&D
  • Access ready-to-implement frameworks for continuous learning and workforce agility

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Location

The Maslow Hotel
in Sandton, Johannesburg


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Welcome Speech & Event Opening

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AI-Augmented Learning Journeys

How generative AI and intelligent agents can co-create learning with employees, delivering tailored content, coaching, and insights that evolve as learners grow, increasing engagement and speeding up capability building.

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Adaptive Learning with Real-Time Analytics

Leveraging data from performance, assessments, and behavior to dynamically adapt learning paths — enabling personalised, just-in-time interventions that support continuous growth and close critical skills gaps.

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Coffee/ Tea Break

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Immersive Learning with AR / VR

Use virtual and augmented reality to simulate real-life business scenarios, enabling employees to practice high-risk tasks in a safe environment and accelerate competency development through experiential learning.

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Learning in the Flow of Work

Embedding microlearning, performance support, and just-in-time resources directly into employees’ workflows to ensure learning is seamless, relevant, and immediately applicable, boosting productivity and retention.

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Networking Lunch Break

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Gamification & Serious Games for Performance

Designing game-based experiences that drive intrinsic motivation, simulate business challenges, and reward mastery — helping learners internalise complex skills and behaviours in a fun, measurable way.

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Social & Peer Learning Ecosystems

Thumbnail JP Van Zittert (CPsychol, AFBPsS, RS)

Building communities of practice, peer coaching, and knowledge-sharing networks that leverage social dynamics to scale collective learning, encourage collaboration, and democratise expertise across the organization.

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Learning Measurement & ROI Dashboards

Building dashboards that combine business KPIs, learning metrics, and learner behavior to demonstrate the impact of L&D investments and drive data-informed decision-making at executive level.

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Reskilling & Upskilling for Future Roles

Identifying emerging skills, creating pathways for reskilling, and building agile talent pools to ensure your organization is prepared for digital disruption, role shifts, and future workforce needs.

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Learning Culture Transformation

Cultivating a learning mindset across the organisation by embedding continuous learning practices, peer feedback, and reflective learning, fostering innovation, resilience, and adaptability in your workforce.

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Coffee/ Tea Break

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Ethical & Responsible Use of L&D Technology

Exploring the ethics of AI, data privacy, bias, and equity in learning programs — ensuring that digital transformation in L&D is aligned with organisational values and regulatory frameworks.

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Leadership Development in a Hybrid World

Developing leaders who can inspire, engage, and lead remote or hybrid teams: focusing on emotional intelligence, digital communication, and leadership practices that drive performance in distributed environments.

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Networking Lunch Break

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Well-being & Psychological Safety in Learning

Integrating mental health, psychological safety, and wellness into learning design to create resilient learning environments where employees feel safe to take risks and grow without burnout.

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Micro-credentials, Badging & Skill Certification

Implementing modular certification programs and digital credentials that validate skills and knowledge, supporting both career growth and business needs while providing measurable proof of competence.

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Change Management & Learning Adoption

Strategies to drive buy-in, adoption, and behaviour change for new learning initiatives, using stakeholder alignment, communication plans, and feedback loops to ensure transformation sticks.


Details
Begin March 30, 2026 H 08:30
End March 31, 2026 H 15:15
Location The Maslow Hotel in Sandton
Address The Maslow Hotel Johannesburg, South Africa
Phone (+27) 011 046 5455


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