Conference Overview
Advance your L&D career and learning programs with the full DevLearn experience! Our world-class learning technology conference program provides practical solutions to improve learning outcomes across your organization. Don’t miss this opportunity to get empowered to transform your approach to learning and development.
Stellar Keynote Lineup
Unlock fresh perspectives and key insights to advance your career with our incredible lineup of keynotes with strong learning and development ties. These sessions are opportunities to challenge your thinking, spark your creativity, and reveal new possibilities. More keynote speakers are coming soon!
Dr. Keith Keating, Chief Learning & Development Officer, BDO Canada
Dr. Keith Keating, author of The Trusted Learning Advisor and the newly released Hidden Value: How to Reveal the Impact of Organizational Learning, will share his framework for demonstrating the true value of organizational learning. He’ll provide a practical roadmap to help L&D professionals effectively seek, create, measure, and communicate learning’s impact in ways business leaders understand, ultimately transforming L&D into a value powerhouse.
Architecting What’s Next: How L&D Can Lead in the Age of AI
Yulia Barnakova, AI Innovation and Learning Advisor, Accenture
As AI reshapes how we work, learning has never been more essential to staying relevant—and L&D professionals are at the heart of it. In this keynote, Yulia Barnakova, Accenture’s AI Innovation and Learning Advisor, explores how L&D can turn AI disruption into new opportunities for learning. From AI coaches and knowledge assistants to synthetic learners, the same technologies reshaping work are now enabling new ways to build skills and enhance performance. With practical insights and dynamic, AI-enhanced storytelling, Yulia offers a bold, energizing vision for how the learning profession can lead with greater impact and help shape a more human-centered future of work.
Trailblazing Learning Technology Conference Tracks
DevLearn is the place to stay ahead of the curve and up to date on the latest learning technologies shaping the future of our work. Check out the topics and themes we’re exploring this year:
Explore how generative AI, chatbots, and smart assistants can turbocharge design, deliver real-time support, and knit together a future-ready learning ecosystem—without losing the human touch.
Sharpen your craft with science-backed methods, learner-centered design, and accessibility know-how that turns complex content into clear, engaging learning journeys.
Bridge the gap between L&D and the business by designing ecosystems, aligning goals, and leading teams and stakeholders through AI era change with confidence.
Compare, choose, and optimize LMSs, hybrids, and nextgen cloud solutions to seamlessly scale your tech stack.
Turn intuition into insight: Build data literacy, track what truly matters, and prove learning’s impact using spreadsheets, xAPI dashboards, and more.
Get hands on with the software, scripts, and budget-friendly hacks that let eLearning developers prototype, polish, and ship high-impact learning solutions.
Borrow the magic of game mechanics and interactive storytelling to spark motivation, deepen practice, and measure mastery in fresh, playful ways.
Embed bite-sized, just-in-time resources directly into the flow of work, moving from one-off courses to continuous performance support.
Master lean production and editing techniques, storytelling tricks, and platform-savvy formats to create visuals and videos that capture audience attention.
Step into AR, VR, and XR experiences that transform abstract concepts and compliance checklists into memorable, low-risk practice grounds.
Pre-Conference Learning
Get a head start on your learning and maximize your time in Las Vegas with our pre-conference activities. Designed to help shape the future of your work, these activities allow you to dedicate time to mastering topics and skills of most importance to you. Choose from our summits, one-day workshops, and two-day certificate programs.
Master critical skills and knowledge on core L&D topics with Guild-certified, two-day experiences. DevLearn will host in-depth Certificate Programs prior to the main event on Sunday and Monday, November 9 & 10.
Speaker Spotlight
Here’s a sample of the speakers delivering can’t-miss presentations on the how the latest learning technologies are revolutionizing L&D.
Nafiza Akter
Associate Director, Training Development Lead
Pfizer
Dena Byrne-Moses
Senior Learning Designer/Facilitator
Delta Air Lines
Daryn Bryden
Instructional Designer/Learning Strategist
Apple
Jess Almlie
Learning & Performance Strategist
Almlie Consulting
Pam Lee
Senior Learning Officer
The World Bank
Melissa Milloway
Sr. Learning Experience Designer
Microsoft
Poul Myrner
Manager, eLearning Development
SEPHORA
Saira Thadani
Education Enablement Lead
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Lauren LePage
Learning Strategy Lead
Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Marc Ramos
Global Head, Learning Strategy & Innovation
ServiceNow
Josh Cavalier
Founder
JoshCavalier.ai
Earn ATD Recertification Credits
The DevLearn 2025 program has been approved for 9.00 Credit Hours.
The Learning Guild has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials.
