The virtual event series for L&D pros
who mean business

March 2-4, 2027
See the virtual events lineup

Ready to stop checking boxes and start driving meaningful outcomes with performance-driven L&D? Then make some space in your calendar for L&D Next 2027.

L&D Next 2027 is a zero-pitch, community-first virtual event series built for L&D practitioners who want the no-nonsense, performance-driven L&D handbook. Through focused, high-impact virtual sessions with leading L&D voices, you’ll learn how to position yourself within your organization, optimize your tech stack, and build an L&D strategy that drives direct business performance.

Join us to challenge yourself, your team, and the L&D profession further. Let’s learn together.

L&D Next: Virtual Events Lineup

KeynoteMaturity ModelAI RoleplayCollaborative LearningAIL&D Collective
March 2, 4:00 PM
Strategic L&D: From Support Function to Performance Partner

L&D teams often find themselves operating like a support function, taking orders and drowning in requests. David James is joined by Hillary Miller, Simon Gibson and Jess Almlie to share how they win executive trust, budget control and the right to diagnose, so L&D gets treated as a performance partner.

David JamesCLO360Learning
Jess AlmlieLearning and Talent Development Transformation LeaderAlmlie Consulting
Hillary MillerExecutive Physician/APP Education and Physician ServicesHCA Healthcare
Simon GibsonTalent DirectorCenter Parcs UK & Ireland