The CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, has unveiled the conference programme for this year’s Learning & Development Show. The show will take place at London Olympia from 13 – 14 May 2015 and is being held in partnership with The Open University.
One of the leading events for HR and L&D professionals, this year’s show will focus on developing people, building capability and driving growth. The two day conference has 28 sessions, each belonging to one of five streams covering a key area of learning and development, and giving L&D and HR professionals the skills, advice and best practice they need to increase organisational agility and boost business productivity.
The five streams are:
Leadership Development and Coaching– maximising organisational performance and creating a high-performance culture through increased capability in leadership.
- Includes: Embedding Coaching Skills into Daily Conversations to Foster your Talent with speakers from Visa Europe and the BBC
Learning and Talent Development– building the capability of your people, and aligning your development strategies with changing business needs.
- Includes: Using L&D to Increase Engagement and Retention and Access New Talent with speakers from Riverside and LV=
Technologies and Innovation– increasing business impact, boosting accessibility and effectiveness, and developing a culture of continuous learning.
- Includes: Leaders in Learning: what L&D innovations should be on your agenda? With speakers from SeaSalt Learning, Itsdevelopmental Ltd and BP International
Neuroscience– improving business performance by using neuroscience to maximise learning outcomes and help individuals and teams realise their full potential.
- Includes: Applying Principles of Neuro and Behavioural Science to Maximise Learning Outcomes with speakers from Fitness First Group and Volvo Group
Organisation Development– successfully driving and managing change and growth with organisation development methods that positively align leadership, people and culture.
- Includes: Investigating New Ways to Drive Growth and Engage Employees in Change with business psychologist Tony Crabbe and speakers from NHS Employers and Change Management Institute
Andy Lancaster, Head of Learning & Development at the CIPD, said: “In what are uncertain and complex times for many organisations, the clear focus at the moment is on organisational agility and L&D professionals are increasingly playing a key role in how organisations react and adapt to change. The programme for this year’s show reflects the changing nature of the L&D function and we’re proud to be partnering with the Open University, a leading organisation in providing flexible study and learning for students across all capabilities.”
Steve Hill, Commercial Director at the Open University, said: “We’re delighted to be joining the CIPD at their Learning & Development Show this year. The L&D agenda and the ways in which professionals learn are changing all the time, so it’s great to see all these advances being brought together into a single event. The programme is packed with insightful and considered topics, each chosen to represent the key areas of L&D. We look forward to discussing how to bridge skills gaps in order to drive competitive advantage with The Football League Trust and apprenticeship and talent programme specialists, PDS Group, during the conference, and to welcoming visitors to our stand at the exhibition.”
Running alongside the conference, the free L&D Show Exhibition gives conference delegates and visitors the chance to explore and assess hundreds of learning and development services and resources under one roof. Key suppliers will be covering the whole spectrum of L&D activity including organisation development, coaching, learning evaluation, leadership development and L&D technologies.
As well as on-stand activities, launches and previews, the exhibition features a free programme of half-hour updates, providing further tips and insights from suppliers and the CIPD:
Topic Taster sessions will keep people up-to-date on key L&D issues.
The Technology for Learning Zone gives visitors a chance to hear about the latest developments in technology-enabled learning.
An interactive Learning Arena puts the spotlight on innovative learning techniques. A new feature this year is the Ignite Lab, covering L&D issues at the top of today’s business agenda. These lively five-minute presentations will see participants asking quick-fire questions to tap into cutting-edge ideas and developments.
To find out more and book your place at the 2015 L&D Conference and Exhibition, visit www.cipd.co.uk/events/learning-development-show. To join in discussions before and during the event follow #cipdLDShow on Twitter.
