The North American Learning Executive Summit (NALES) is a premier gathering for industry leaders, learning and development executives, and experts dedicated to exploring innovative strategies, emerging trends, and best practices in talent management.
Event Details:
- Date: 13–15 January 2025
- Location: The Hilton Austin, Austin, Texas, USA
- Themes: Innovation in learning strategies, talent development, leadership programs, AI in learning, employee wellbeing
- Target Audience: Chief Learning Officers (CLOs), Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors of Learning Development, Workforce Enablement/Development, Heads of Leadership Development
Description:
NALES 2025 aims to foster creativity by embracing innovative mindsets and exploring diverse learning approaches beyond traditional methods. The summit encourages collaboration and obtaining valuable input when designing learning experiences, emphasizing the connection between learning outcomes and tangible business results. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with renowned speakers, including:
- Brian Glaser, Vice President & Chief Talent and Learning Officer at Google
- Sandra Humbles, Chief Learning Officer at Johnson & Johnson
- Victoria Feldman, Head of Learning and Development at Amazon
- Jennifer Buchanan, Vice President of Walmart Academy at Walmart
- Shannon Custard, Global Head of Learning at IKEA
The agenda features keynote addresses, case studies, workshops, and panel discussions on topics such as:
- L&D’s role in employee wellbeing
- Best practices to foster talent development and leadership programs
- Strategies for securing stakeholder buy-in for workforce development investments
- Building and retaining a skilled trades workforce
- The role of emerging technologies and AI in professional training
Participants will also have the chance to engage in pre-arranged one-to-one meetings, facilitating valuable discussions about their top-of-mind questions, challenges, and opportunities.
For more information and to register, please visit the North American Learning Executive Summit website.