L&D Next Live: NYC 2026
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Your journey to performance-driven, AI-enabled L&D continues in NYC, and we’ve got big plans for you!
On Wednesday, March 25th, from 12:30pm – 7:00 pm EST, we’re gathering a select group of senior L&D and HR leaders for an exclusive in-person summit at Well& by Durst at One World Trade Center (64th Floor). And if you’re reading this, you’re invited! This event is free of cost.
Get ready for a high-impact afternoon of learning and connection. Here are the highlights:
- Keynote by David James, host of the #1 podcast in L&D and Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, on how L&D must evolve to drive strategic business performance in the age of AI and AI agents
- Sessions on the most pressing topics shaping L&D today, including practical applications of AI and LLMs, the rise of agentic workflows, and how to move L&D from a cost center to a performance engine
- Live recording of the L&D Podcast episode: featuring host David James and a senior L&D practitioner sharing what’s actually working inside their organization
- Peer networking and closing reception, so you can connect with and learn from the most forward-thinking L&D and HR leaders in the Tri-State Area — with stunning views of the NYC skyline and the Statue of Liberty
- Meet the 360Learning team and product experts, who are ready to answer your questions and share best practices on scaling impact through AI-driven collaborative learning
- Panel discussion with OpenSesame, UKG, and eSkillz on moving beyond AI for content creation, how L&D teams can use AI to better leverage data, align learning with real business needs, prove impact, and prepare the workforce for the future
This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn and connect with fellow L&D leaders in an intimate, senior-level setting. Check out the full lineup below and reserve your spot soon — space is limited!
Agenda
Registration & Networking
Kick off the afternoon with coffee, snacks, and networking opportunities with peers from leading organizations.
Keynote: Beyond the Hype: How LLMs are Practically Reshaping Our Work
How the world is changing, what that means for L&D, why previous approaches didn't work and what we need to do to capitalize on the opportunities arising from AI (based on how 360L sees the world). Presented by David James, CLO at 360Learning.
Getting out of the "AI Lane": How Leading L&D and HR Teams are Stepping up in the AI Age
To stay relevant, L&D teams must move beyond using AI just for content creation and instead focus on driving measurable business impact. Discover how AI can help HR and L&D leaders better use data, align learning with real business needs, demonstrate impact, and prepare the workforce for the future. Learn all this and more in our panel-style session with OpenSesame, UKG and eSkillz.
Networking Break
Scaling Impact with 360Learning: A Look at how AI-Driven Collaborative Learning is Shaping What’s Next
Presented by the 360Learning team. A forward-looking view of where learning is headed: connecting 360Learning’s product vision with real AI capabilities to show how L&D can scale impact, adapt faster, and lead in what comes next.
The Learning & Development Podcast Live in NYC
In this special live recording, David will be exploring how AI is redefining how learning teams deliver impact, with a guest who is pushing the AI envelope in their organization. Get ready to hear about experience rather than hype and impact rather than ‘more of the same’. And get ready to get involved! That’s the benefit of the live podcast.
Closing Reception
Join us for an exclusive cocktail reception, and guided networking, bringing together L&D leaders and having great conversations in a relaxed setting.
Meet the L&D Next Featured Speaker, David James
David is the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning. He’s been a people development leader for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
A prominent industry writer and host of The Learning & Development Podcast, David regularly speaks at conferences about impactful L&D strategies, emerging trends, and how to provide maximum business value as an L&D leader.
Location
- Well& By Durst OWTC, NYC (64th Floor)
- 285 Fulton Street
- New York, NY USA 10007
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