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CONNECTED
INTELLIGENCE

Where People, Practice &
AI Possibilities Converge

MB L&D Network Conference

May 14 & 15, 2026

Birchwood Inn 
Winnipeg, MB

This conference aims to connect our L&D community around the shared space where people, practice, and AI converge. By exploring core skills, leadership and inclusive engagement, we’re empowering practitioners at all levels to elevate their craft and confidently integrate AI into the future of learning.​

FOCUS AREAS

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CORE PRINCIPLES

Focused on foundational L&D knowledge, essential frameworks, and core instructional design practices, this stream supports those who are newer to the field or those looking ot reinforce the fundamentals.

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LEADERSHIP

With an emphasis on training, development, and enablement for people leaders and those moving into leadership positions, this stream highlights the design of leadership-level training, leadership behaviours, managerial capability building, and strategic coaching approaches.

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INCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT

Set on building learning spaces that honour inclusivity, neurodiversity, psychological safety, and human connection, this stream explores facilitation practices that deepen engagement, belonging, and accessibility.

GUEST FACILITATORS

Core Principles
Leadership
Inclusive Engagement
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Marilyn Dykstra

Knowledge Keeper, Canadian Museum for Human Rights

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Valerie McInnes

Co-Founder, Rare Leadership

Keynote to be announced!

CONFERENCE DETAILS

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BE A SPONSOR

​Sponsorship offers a meaningful way to connect with an engaged audience, elevate your organization's presence, and help make impactful professional learning like this conference possible. 

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VOLUNTEER WITH US

Volunteering for this conference is a fun, hands-on way to connect with peers, expand your network, and contribute to an inspiring learning experience for professionals across Manitoba and beyond.

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VENUE & ACCOMMODATIONS

Coming in from out of town or simply wanting to immerse yourself in the conference experience? Book your stay with the Birchwood Inn. A limited block of rooms are being held for conference goers.

Tickets on Sale

Early Bird:

$397 + $27.14 (Eventbrite fee)

Discounted rate ends March 23.

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General Admission:

$497 + $33..65 (Eventbrite fee)

Registration closes May 8.​​​​

TICKET SALES OPEN FEBRUARY 23.

Tickets are non-refundable. They may be transferred to another person.

Your ticket includes:

  • access to the full 1.5 day conference

  • engaging keynote and choice of breakout sessions

  • refreshments throughout conference,  lunch on Day 1 and breakfast on Day 2

  • networking and appetizers at the evening mix and mingle event

    • meet L&D professionals from across industries, conference sponsors and facilitators

  • a welcome gift 

  • special add-ons that will be announced closer to the conference​

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A conference activities registration link will be sent to ticket holders in the coming weeks as the agenda is finalized. This will include selection of breakout sessions, request for accessibility and dietary needs, and RSVP for breakfast and the evening networking event.

This information is available in alternate formats upon request.

mblearningnetwork@gmail.com

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