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.
KEYNOTE
Mary Ann Baynton
Why Human Capacity is Still the Competitive Advantage in the World of AI
AI can generate learning at extraordinary speed. But are we building real capability or simply accelerating content development? In this provocative keynote, discover why human judgement psychological safety, and ethical courage are still the true drivers of performance in an AI-enabled workplace. Explore how AI can amplify clarity and growth or quietly increase pressure, bias, and risk.
If you are ready to move beyond developing tools and position L&D as a strategic force shaping culture, governance, and leadership capacity, this session will challenge and equip you to lead differently.
About Mary Ann:
Mary Ann has been called the "godmother of psychological health and safety". She served as co-chair of the Technical Committee for the Canadian Standard on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace, was a member of the Employment Standards Committee and director for Workplace Strategies for Mental Health. As a consultant, Mary Ann supports employers, governments, unions, teams and associations to resolve issues involving mental health, psychological safety, conflict or performance concerns. Mary Ann has a Masters in Social Work and a certificate in Adult Education. With two decades of experience in curriculum design and workplace mental health, Mary Ann bridges the gap between technological efficiency and human performance.
AGENDA
PARTNERING TO ADVANCE THE PRACTICE OF L&D
We are building more than a conference - we are strengthening the Learning & Development profession by connecting Learning Partners with the professionals shaping the future of workplace learning and influencing organizational capability.
When you partner with us, you:
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Invest in the growth and capability of L&D, HR and Talent professionals
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Demonstrate thought leadership through value driven engagement
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Contribute insight, tools and experiences that genuinely support L&D professionals
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Build trusted relationships with professionals influencing strategy within their organizations
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Align your brand with curated, high-quality learning environment rooted in credibility and integrity
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Engage in a trusted learning first environment
Could this be YOU or YOUR ORGANIZATION? View our sponsor package for more information.
While we may seem like we are in the CAR business, we are actually in the CARE business – caring for each other, our community, and our guests. We know that experience is everything!
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University of Manitoba Extended Education provides quality professional development opportunities to learn from university and industry experts. We support people with flexible part-time programs and courses, and we work in partnership with business, industry and community to provide customized workforce training. Visit our booth to learn about our Micro-certificate in Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning Solutions. It takes a realistic look at AI to consider the solutions it may or may not provide for your organization.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
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Your ticket includes:
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access to the full 1.5 day conference
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engaging keynote and choice of breakout sessions
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refreshments throughout conference, contential breakfast and lunch on Day 1 and breakfast on Day 2
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networking and appetizers at the evening mix and mingle event
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meet L&D professionals from across industries, conference sponsors and facilitators
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a welcome gift
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special add-ons that will be announced closer to the conference
A conference activities registration link will be sent to ticket holders. This will include selection of breakout sessions, request for accessibility and dietary needs, and RSVP for breakfast and the evening networking event.