What is Connect?
A day of learning inspiration, collaboration and support
The Learning Network is about bringing the L&D community together so, every year we host ‘Connect’ – a unique event offering a world of new ideas, fresh thinking and engaging debate to innovate, inspire and empower attendees.
Inspiring speakers, expert presentations, real-life case studies and debates, exclusive networking time and a dedicated exhibition area.
Be the disruption
"Disruptive innovation can hurt, if you are not the one doing the disrupting.“
Change is not just inevitable but a constant. With rapid technological advancements, economic shifts, and evolving human factors, mastering the art of productive disruption is key to L&Ds continue contributions to operational success.
This year, we explore how we can take a proactive approach to disruption. Treating it not merely as an external force but an opportunity for crafting change within our organisations.
Ensuring we lead change rather than just respond to it. How can we drive and shape the disruption we desire in our organisations?
This year's Connect will explore:
- How L&D can anticipate and lead disruptive changes in technology and wider business operations.
- How we can create agile, adaptable, and resilient L&D functions.
- The role of human behaviour and organisational culture in embracing and driving disruptive change.
- Connecting L&D initiatives to tangible operational improvements, demonstrating the ROI of the L&D function.
The Learning Network invites the L&D Community to join us, discuss and debate the industry’s biggest challenges and, perhaps, begin shaping the future.
Keynote Speakers
The Learning Network is excited to announce that Cara North and Laura Overton will be the keynote speakers at Connect 2024.
Cara North
Cara North is a well-known L&D expert and instructional designer with over 15 years of experience. She is recognized for her innovative approach to eLearning and her dedication to improving the learning experience through technology.
Cara has worked with various organizations, helping them transform their learning strategies to better meet the needs of modern learners.
Laura Overton
Laura Overton is a globally respected learning analyst and the founder of Towards Maturity. With over 30 years of experience in the L&D sector, Laura has led extensive research on how top-performing organizations leverage learning to drive business success.
Her evidence-based approach has helped countless organizations optimize their learning strategies.
SPEAKERS
EVENT sponsors
MEDIA PARTNERS
Timetable
Exhibitor setup continues
Cara North
Tonia Mamai and Sophie Costin
Developing inclusive and effective organisation cultures
Hannah Clark - MAAS Marketing
Why people, not process, are the secret to your success
Yasmine Alani
How technology shapes L&D, who's in control?
Creative Disruption
Julie Drybrough
Toby Harris & Ashwiin Mehta
Professionalising the industry, how do we grow as a profession?
Tom McDowall & Heidi Kirby
Houra Amin
Driving value: how can we deliver and demonstrate value to the organisation?
Seven 5-minute talks from passionate network members
Laura Overton
Fiona McBride
The above timetable for the day is subject to change. Please check back as new speakers and sponsors are announced.
RAPID TALKS
Grace Mosuro
Greg Arthur
Nicola Thomas
Tess Robinson
Jayne Davids
Joan Keevill
General Information
Venue, travel and accommodation
LN Connect 2024 takes place at the etc.venues, St Pauls, London on Friday 15th November 2024.
Refreshments and catering
Refreshments and catering are served throughout the conference and exhibition spaces. Special dietary requirements will be catered for according to the details submitted at time of registration. Please make yourself known to the serving staff if you have requested a special diet.
Joining instructions
All attendees will receive joining instructions via email a few days prior to the event. Should you have any questions prior to this please contact us.
Book your Tickets
Our early bird tickets are available for those of you booking early and offer great value, especially when combined with a member discount.
If you are buying a member ticket, please make sure you are logged in before adding your tickets to the cart.
Booking Details
- Earlybird registration closes 31st August 2024 (midnight)
- Standard registration opens 1st September 2024
- Booking deadline 15th November 2024 (8am)
Please note: The member discount is only for full Learning Network members and Industry Partner named members. You must log-in to access your discount. Your membership should not be used to buy tickets for non-members. Bulk discounts are available for Industry Partners who purchase six tickets or more. Please contact the LN Membership Administrator to enquire about bulk discounts.
If you’re a non-member, it costs £29 to join per year and you’ll have access to our exclusive members only webinars, our mentoring programme and other great benefits.
Refund policy
Registrations can be refunded up until the booking deadline, thereafter tickets can be exchanged; full details to be emailed to the LN Administrator.
We’d love to hear from you, get in touch with us using the link below or through our contact page.