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A Glimpse Into This Year's Summit

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The premier event for learning and development leaders

The 2025 North American Learning Executive Summit brought together over 200 senior executives, thought leaders, and innovators from the global learning and development (L&D) sector. Over two dynamic days, attendees explored cutting-edge strategies, emerging technologies, and best practices shaping the future of L&D.

“NALES was a fantastic learning and networking experience. The speakers and topics were incredibly relevant and the conference was managed extremely well from a logistics standpoint. Looking forward to returning next year.”

Executive Director of Talent Strategy & Organizational Development, Baker Hughes

Key themes and highlights

With more than 20 sessions and workshops, the summit covered critical topics at the forefront of the industry, including:

  • The Role of AI and Emerging Technologies in Learning and Development: Sessions explored how AI, machine learning, and automation can personalize learning experiences, boost employee engagement, and drive career growth through hyper-personalized development strategies.
  • Inclusive and Skills-Based Learning Frameworks: Discussions focused on creating inclusive learning opportunities, transitioning to skills-based organizational frameworks, and addressing skills gaps to prepare organizations for future challenges.
  • Leadership Development and Talent Retention Strategies: Keynotes and workshops emphasized coaching, emotional intelligence, and leadership transformation to enhance retention, drive team collaboration, and align leadership with company values.
  • Measuring Training Effectiveness and Return on Investment (ROI): Panel discussions highlighted the use of data collection and analytics to evaluate training effectiveness, track performance, and tailor training plans to evolving industry needs.

Unparalleled networking and collaboration

Attendees participated in curated networking sessions, one-to-one meetings, and expert-led themed lunch discussions. These interactions fostered invaluable connections, enabling learning and development leaders to exchange insights, share challenges, and build strategic partnerships.

Insights to shape the future

Keynote presentations from industry pioneers, such as Brian Glaser of Google and Ramona Arora from The Walt Disney Company, highlighted the evolving landscape of the learning industry. Delegates left equipped with actionable strategies and a renewed vision for driving excellence in their organizations.

Explore more insights

Missed the event? Discover session highlights, speaker insights, and key takeaways by visiting our Thought Leaders Series, and stay informed about the latest trends and join the conversation shaping the future of L&D on our LinkedIn.

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