Session Details

EXPOC102: Your CEO Says "Just Use AI"? Here’s How to Lead an Agentic L&D Strategy

November 4, 2026 10:00 am - 10:30 am

When the executive mandate is simply "just use AI," how do you move from vague expectations to a high-value strategy? While the C-suite demands quick AI transformation, L&D leaders are left figuring out how to evaluate the right tech, build intentional strategies, and articulate the true business value of learning amongst the hype.

In this fast-paced, practical session, Caroline Hynes, VP of Product at LearnUpon, shares an insider’s guide to cutting through the noise, evaluating agentic technology with intent, and translating human-AI partnerships into terms the board actually cares about.

You’ll leave with the ultimate "boardroom playbook"—giving you the confidence to turn a hasty top-down mandate into a proactive, value-driven strategy that positions L&D as a true business driver.

During this session, you will learn:

  • Cut Through the "Just Use AI" Hype: Discover a practical framework to evaluate agentic technology and align it with your real organizational needs.
  • Speak Fluent C-Suite: Move past operational metrics and frame the intentional partnership between humans and AI around core business ROI.
  • The Boardroom Playbook: Master concrete, executive-tested techniques to address C-suite pushback, demonstrate value, and lead your company's AI strategy with confidence.
Topic/Track: AI & AutomationLevel: Beginner/IntermediateFormat: Expo Stage Session (30 Min.)