Learning & development conferences in 2025

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[Last updated Dec. 17, 2024]

Welcome to 2025! This year is packed with opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. Whether you prefer to attend events in person or online, there’s something for everyone.

We encourage you to bookmark this list of 2025 conferences and check back regularly for updates to dates and details.

January 21–24, 2025: 2025 CLO Symposium, Online
As people and skills become increasingly fundamental to organizational success, chief learning officers and learning leaders are navigating the complex interplay between L&D initiatives and broader business goals. And their voices and influence are growing in volume and strength.

The 2025 Chief Learning Officer Symposium will explore the convergence of L&D strategy with overarching business strategy. This distinguished three-day gathering is designed for forward-thinking CLOs and learning executives, providing an exclusive platform to delve into the transformative power of aligning learning, development and talent initiatives with the strategic heartbeat of the organization. Immerse yourself in a curated experience of insightful keynotes, peer-driven discussions and interactive workshops, with a focus on emerging technologies, skills agility, talent mobility and much more, all aimed to equip you with the tools to spearhead a holistic approach to employee growth while driving tangible business outcomes.

January 29, 2025: World EdTech Forum 2025, Dubai, UAE
Welcome to the World EdTech Forum 2025 Dubai, a premier global conference dedicated to revolutionizing education through the power of digital innovations and technology. This event is a convergence point for educators, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders who are passionate about driving transformative change in the educational landscape.

February 3–5, 2025: People Development Executive Summit 2025, Atlanta, GA
The People Development Executive Summit is an invitation-only, exclusive event for heads of learning, development, leadership development, talent management, and organizational effectiveness from Fortune 1000 and leading enterprise organizations.

February 4–5, 2025: World of Learning Summit, London, UK
The World of Learning Summit conference provides an up-to-the-minute overview of the vital issues facing the senior L&D professional. Be inspired by the learning & development industry’s leading thinkers and practitioners. Discover solutions to current issues affecting L&D professionals today and look ahead to the future of workplace learning.

February 12–13, 2025: ATD TechKnowledge Conference, Las Vegas, NV
After 25 years of leading the charge in learning technology, ATD TechKnowledge (ATD TK) is evolving to serve today's professionals' needs better. This renowned conference, traditionally known for its dynamic exploration of talent development and technology, is undergoing a revamp for 2025.

Whether you're just starting your journey in L&D, eager to explore current and future trends, or looking to elevate your expertise to drive meaningful change, TK25 will be the ultimate destination for applying technology now, creating programs that are accessible to all and discovering trends that are reshaping the learning landscape. This is your chance to be part of this transformation.

February 12–13, 2025: Learning Guild: eLearning Foundations, online
Designed for learning professionals, this conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the core principles that drive successful eLearning initiatives. This is your opportunity to have an insider's view into the minds of those creating interactive learning experiences for today's modern learner. The sessions will discuss the building blocks of successful and effective eLearning, from instructional design best practices to the latest trends and technologies, along with an understanding of what constitutes a foundational element in eLearning. Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your eLearning skills!

February 17–19, 2025: Training 2024 Conference & Expo, Orlando, FL
Produced by Training magazine, Training 2025 provides the very best in skill-building content, covering train-the-trainer essentials (design, development, delivery, management, evaluation, and measurement), behavioural analytics, serious games for learning, leadership development, digital learning, emerging technologies and more.

February 24–26, 2025: CANeLearn Digital Learning Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA
DLAC is a unique conference with immersive learning, personalized pathways, global networking and a full agenda with 20 hours of sessions and 30 hours of programming from which to choose. Among the many reasons for attending DLAC:

  • Direct access to hundreds of leaders and practitioners across the continuum of digital learning expertise.

  • A laser focus on instructional strategy over technology.

  • An unparalleled breadth and depth of PD sessions from experienced peers on every topic in the broad spectrum of digital learning from remote to hybrid/blended learning.

March 2–5, 2025: ITC 2025 Annual Conference, Charleston, SC
ITC’s 2025 Annual Conference theme is “Imagination and Innovation.” This is the friendliest and most comprehensive annual conference for eLearning practitioners, with an opportunity to share and celebrate state-of-the-art educational strategies and technologies that advance the profession of online instruction!

March 12–14, 2025: 25th People Development Summit, Lisbon, Portugal
PDS is an exclusive gathering of senior L&D decision-makers whose aim is to find the best solutions to help them achieve the learning & development goals they have set out for their company.

In its 23rd year, PDS is a relaxed and time-effective way to convene with like-minded peers, discover what’s new in the marketplace, and source partners for upcoming projects.

March 18–19, 2025: Learning Futures London, Executive Knowledge Exchange, London, UK
Join Heads of Learning from the UK's largest companies at this exclusive Knowledge Exchange for senior L&D executives.

iVentiv is the market leader in events for Chief Learning Officers. At an iVentiv Executive Knowledge Exchange you have the opportunity to engage in real conversations with others working in similar roles in a unique, interactive format.

April 14–16, 2025: CLN Learning Conference: Learning Innovation in Motion, Los Angeles, CA
The Corporate Learning Network Learning Conference is your gateway to cutting-edge insights, technologies, and strategies that are shaping the future of corporate learning and development. The dynamic two-day agenda is meticulously designed to empower learning professionals across industries, offering an array of valuable content that you won’t want to miss.

March 30–April 2, 2025 (Denton, TX) and April 22–23, 2025 (online): TxDLA Leap to the Future: Ignite Digital Learning Innovation Together, Denton, TX and online
The TxDLA Conference is Texas Digital Learning Association’s dynamic three-day conference dedicated to the latest trends and tactics in digital learning. With inspiring keynotes, educational breakouts, edtech products and demos, hands-on workshops, along with unique networking and entertainment experiences, it’s a can’t-miss event for elevating your personal growth.

April 2–3, 2025: Learning Guild: AI Strategy & Design, online
Explore AI-powered tools, AI-enhanced design, and the AI strategy needed to improve your training programs and deliver unparalleled learning experiences. Join industry experts as they share techniques for integrating AI into your L&D initiatives. You'll discover how to harness the power of AI as a strategic assistant, not a replacement.

April 23–24, 2025: Learning Technologies, London, UK
Learning Technologies is Europe’s leading showcase of organizational learning and the technology used to support learning at work. It continues to grow in importance, value and attendance year on year.

With 200+ free L&D seminars, over 200 exhibitors, and an exhibition hall showcasing the latest innovations, Learning Technologies offers an unparalleled experience. It also features a leading L&D conference with world-renowned speakers, creating an exciting environment for workplace learning professionals.

May 18–21, 2024: ATD25, Washington, DC
For more than 80 years, the ATD International Conference & EXPO has been the premier event in the L&D field. No other conference offers the breadth of elite speakers, industry expertise, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Industry professionals from more than 80 countries convene each year to stay up-to-date on industry topics, discover new solutions on the EXPO floor, and connect with peers who are eager to share new ideas.

May 21, 2025: The Richmond L&D Forum, London, UK
The 15th annual Richmond L&D Forum in London will include a first class, CPD accredited conference program of keynotes, interactive workshops, think tanks and personal development sessions. The opportunity to connect and engage with industry peers in a relaxed informal setting and the chance to discover what's available in the market place in pre-scheduled meetings of your choice.

June 2–5, 2025: EdTech Learning Impact Conference 2025, Indianapolis, IN
Learning Impact creates a sense of community among attendees — providing an environment where you can connect and collaborate with colleagues, peers and partners on the challenges and opportunities significant to you and your organization.

Conference and registration details are forthcoming. In the meantime, save the date!

June 3–5, 2025: Training Industry Conference & Expo, Raleigh, NC
The Training Industry Conference & Expo (TICE) is unmatched in the corporate learning world. TICE cultivates a community of unified, expert learning leaders who support one another through their professional highs and lows. Meet your peers and build lasting connections that will extend far beyond the final day of the conference! Gain tangible takeaways and new strategies for your most pressing learning challenges.

June 9–12, 2025: Learning DevCamp 2024, Salt Lake City, UT
Learning DevCamp 2025 is back in the mountains for June, with more tips, tools and learning collaboration. There’s a campfire waiting for you.

June 11–13, 2025: The Learning Ideas Conference 2025, New York City, NY and online
The Learning Ideas Conference has been designed to encourage collaboration among people from around the world with a variety of backgrounds, from academic and professional areas including education, computer science, cognitive science, game design, user experience design, VR/AR/XR, management, the arts and humanities, and more!

June 16–17, 2025: Training and Development Summit, London, UK
The Training & Development Summit is a focused event organized for senior professionals who are directly responsible for their organization’s learning & development requirements, as well as for those who provide the latest and greatest products and services within the sector.

June 16–20, 2025: EdTech Week, London, UK
From 16 - 20 June 2025, London EdTech Week will once again engage the entire EdTech ecosystem through a collaborative, community-led program, connecting 2,000+ global attendees across a week-long, multi-event celebration including:

  • Conferences featuring industry-leading speakers and the hottest topics.

  • Hackathons to spark innovation and creativity.

  • Exclusive dinners and networking meet-ups with thought leaders.

  • Start-up summits and awards ceremonies to celebrate the best in EdTech innovation.

September 17–18, 2025: Learning Live: Shaping the Future of Learning, London, UK
What Makes LEARNING LIVE Unique? It’s exclusively for those responsible for learning in their organisation, with an agenda custom-built by the attendees.

LEARNING LIVE doesn’t just describe the current challenges in L&D, it gives you practical solutions to use in your workplace.

The agenda is built around the top 5 challenges collected from Heads of Learning who register.

LEARNING LIVE is completely FREE!

October 2, 2025: The Talent Gathering, Scotland, UK
The Talent Gathering is a unique event for Learning, Talent, and HR professionals in Scotland and beyond. It features an impressive speaker lineup and provides a networking opportunity for individuals working in learning and development and HR. The event has been held annually at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, and before the pandemic, it was the fastest-growing UK Learning and Development Conference outside of London. The event was initiated to fill the gap for such an event in Scotland, catering to the professionals in the HR and learning and development industry based in the region.

October 6–8, 2025: TechLearn 2025 Conference, New Orleans, LA
Training magazine's TechLearn 2025 Conference is designed for learning and development professionals who want to leverage the latest in learning research and training technologies to improve workplace performance. Topics and content include: design, implementation, evaluation, assessment, elearning, adaptive learning, virtual classrooms, game-based learning, simulation, augmented reality, virtual reality, artificial intelligence and more.

October 7–8, 2025: World of Learning Summit, Birmingham, UK
The World of Learning Summit conference provides an up-to-the-minute overview of the vital issues facing the senior L&D professional. Featuring high-profile case studies, interactive seminars and discussion forums, takeaways include genuine and inspiring solutions for your day-to-day and long-term business objectives.

The World of Learning Conference presents delegates with an unrivalled combination of first-hand case-study presentations, lively panel debates and discussions, and interactive workshops.

November 12–14, 2025: DEVLEARN, Las Vegas, Nevada
DevLearn is not just a conference; it’s THE industry-leading learning technologies event shaping the future of L&D, making it an essential event for learning & development professionals who refuse to settle for the status quo.

With content crafted by the community for the community, you’ll leave with an arsenal of strategies and solutions for maximizing cutting-edge learning technologies. Get ready for hands-on experiences that will fill you with fresh ideas. Plus, you’ll build a network of fellow trailblazers to become an unstoppable force in your field.

November 14, 2025: CLN Learning Connect 2025, London, UK
Planning for the next Connect conference is already underway. The 2025 theme will be: The Intersection of Humanity and Technology.

More details about the day will be revealed in 2025. But you can register your interest in attending below to get the inside scoop on priority tickets and the very best prices!
https://thelearning-network.org/event/connect-2025/

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