SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (OFF-SITE)
HOSTED BY CENTRAL FLORIDA TECHGROVE
IGNITE IDEAS: Where Real-World Learning Is Revealed
There’s something powerful about stepping into real-world learning environments — it shifts perspective, fosters creative thinking, and builds applicability. Be part of this immersive pre-conference experience held off-site at
Central Florida Tech Grove in Orlando.
Step behind the scenes and hear directly from learning leaders — your peers — through candid case studies on AI, well-being, culture change, emerging technologies, and more. This is your chance to reconnect, recalibrate, and rekindle your passion for learning. Leave with fresh ideas, ready to apply and share with your team.
WHY ATTEND?
- Gain exclusive insight into how top organizations build, innovate, and scale L&D.
- Participate in meaningful dialogue alongside fellow learning leaders and experts.
- Engage with future-focused content that bridges real-world challenges with innovative solutions.
SUMMIT PROGRAM
THE FUTURE OF LEARNING IS NOW LANDING — BUCKLE UP!
Speakers and attendees come from a variety of industries, including big tech, professional services, university research labs, healthcare, and transit, among others. Confirmed speakers (with more to come) include:
Emerging Tech L&D Leaders Need to Know About — Now!
David Metcalf, Director of Mixed Emerging Technology Integration Lab, UCF’s Institute for Simulation and Training
How Accenture Trains Its 500,000 Staffers for the Boom in AI Consulting Work
Yulia Barnakova, AI Innovation Lead, and Ben Dyer, Learning Innovation and Design, Accenture
Building Resiliency: How UN Global Compact Helps Organizations Embed Sustainability Into the Bottom Line
Christine Cavallo, Senior Manager of Engagement, UN Global Compact Network USA
Behind the Smile, Beyond the Box: Amazon Air’s Immersive Onboarding Journey
Connor Lozier, Program Manager, Amazon
From Skills Mapping to Measurable Mastery at Merck
Jennifer Iannetta, Director of Learning & Development, and Keith Lillico, Associate Director of Global Learning Development, Merck
The Trainer’s Role in Driving Organizational Culture and Change at Medical Solutions
Lizabeth Hall, VP of Talent Management, Medical Solutions
Register now for
Training magazine’s
Learning Leaders Summit! You’ll join colleagues from Training MVP Award companies and Training Hall of Fame companies, as well as others actively engaged in transforming organizational training and learning.
Space is limited. Fee: $695
NOTE: The Learning Leaders Summit is a pre-conference event and requires separate registration (with or without the conference); additional fee applies and includes lunch, reception, and transportation. The Summit is held off-site at Central Florida Tech Grove; a shuttle will load at the Convention Center Porte Cochere at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. Details about the shuttle will be shared via email prior to the event.
