AI in Learning: A sense-making day

AI is already reshaping learning and development. Some of it is brilliant. Some of it is frustrating. Some of it is quietly changing what it means to be good at our work.

This event combines a morning of short expert provocations and panel discussion with an afternoon of Open Space - a participant-led format where the room sets the agenda based on what actually matters to the people in it.

This one-day sensemaking session is for L&D professionals who are already engaging with AI and want to move beyond surface-level understanding. Not another day of listening to what's coming. A practical day of discussion, and decoding what we are seeing around us. A space to slow down, compare notes with peers, and make real sense of what it means for your practice.

You won't be talked at. You'll be in the conversation.

Topics the day might explore - shaped by who's in the room:

• Where AI is genuinely strengthening learning design and delivery
• Where it risks weakening craft, connection or professional judgement
• How practitioners are integrating AI without losing professional integrity
• The ethics, ecology and longer-term impact of AI on our field.

With only 50 attendees, this is an intimate gathering by design. The conversations go deeper. The connections are more meaningful. And the environment is one where it's safe to say "I don't know" or "I'm not sure this is working."

Essentially, anyone who wants to better understand AI’s role in the learning industry and explore how to use it thoughtfully and effectively including:

• Learning and OD leaders
• People development leads
• Training managers and L&D business partners
• Freelance L&D consultants, facilitators and learning SMEs
• Specialists in AI and learning technologies.

Fiona McBride is a facilitator and learning consultant who has spent over 20 years bringing L&D professionals together to develop, learn, collaborate and think well. She co-founded the HR Leaders Unconference, #LnDcowork and is Head of Community for the Women in HR Network.

She is renowned for facilitating engaging events & unconferences for facilitators, L&D professionals and clients including Tate, Warner Music, Barnardo's and Chatham House - her networks span the breadth of the UK learning community.

Julie Drybrough is a pragmatic, transformative organisational development consultant and executive coach with over 25 years of experience facilitating impactful change. As the founder of Fuchsia Blue Ltd, Julie partners with organisations navigating complex transitions, using participative processes, meaningful dialogue and systemic alignment.

With clients ranging from arts institutions, NHS, oil & gas in Qatar and the video games sector, She is a Fellow of the RSA, founder of the Facilitation Shindig and the Write Nights community.

Together, Fiona and Julie, work to create inclusive and energising spaces where real conversations happen and people feel empowered to take action.

Wallacespace are the Venue Partner for this event - we're delighted to be collaborating with them to bring you a wonderful experience throughout the day.

Your ticket includes access to all sessions, plus breakfast, lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

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