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The landscape of Learning and Development (L&D) is rapidly evolving with the advent of digital transformation. Organizations are increasingly adopting a phygital approach, blending physical and digital learning experiences to enhance employee engagement and retention. E-learning platforms and gamification are now integral to modern Learning Management Systems (LMS), offering interactive and personalized training modules. This shift towards digital is driven by the need to upskill and reskill employees in real-time, ensuring they remain competitive in an ever- changing market.

However, this digital shift also brings several challenges. Many organizations struggle with integrating new technologies into existing L&D frameworks. There's a need to foster a continuous learning culture where employees are encouraged to re-learn and adapt to new tools and methods. Additionally, ensuring equal access to digital learning resources and overcoming resistance to change among employees are significant hurdles. The balance between maintaining traditional training methods and embracing innovative digital solutions remains a critical challenge.

To mitigate these challenges, organizations must adopt a strategic approach to digital transformation in L&D. This involves investing in scalable and user-friendly LMS platforms, providing continuous support and training to employees, and promoting a culture of lifelong learning. Encouraging feedback and leveraging data analytics can help tailor learning experiences to individual needs, making the process more effective and inclusive. Additionally, collaboration between L&D and IT departments can ensure seamless integration of digital tools, while regular upskilling sessions can help employees stay updated with the latest technologies.

The 19th Edition Future of Learning and Development Summit & Awards 2025 will offer valuable insights into these evolving trends and challenges. Attendees will learn from top industry leaders about effective strategies for implementing hybrid training models, leveraging e-learning and gamification for enhanced engagement, and fostering a resilient learning culture within their organizations. The summit will provide a platform to explore innovative solutions, share best practices, and network with peers, ultimately helping organizations navigate the complexities of digital transformation in L&D.

Featured Speakers

Atul Mathur
Atul Mathur

EVP HR & Head L&D

Aditya Birla Capital
Jyothi Priyankar
Jyothi Priyankar

Head Talent Management, L&D and OE

Grasim Industries Limited | Pulp & Fibre
Swati Arora
Swati Arora

Head Leadership Development

Tech Mahindra
Usha Haryani
Usha Haryani

Vice President Leadership Development

Kotak Mahindra Bank
Manish Punjabi
Manish Punjabi

Head – L&D CoE & Campus Talent Management

Piramal Pharma Limited
Naushad Noorani
Naushad Noorani

Group Head - Organization & Talent Development

RPG Group
Shripad Thosar
Shripad Thosar

Head - Learning and Development

Voltas Limited
Sandeep Das
Sandeep Das

Vice President and Head Learning & Development

IIFL Finance
Naveen Goyal
Naveen Goyal

Head Business Transformation, Talent Management and L&OD

Sun Pharma
MVN Rao
MVN Rao

Head - Corporate Learning and Development ( CLO)

Larsen & Toubro Limited
Chandrani Chatterjee
Chandrani Chatterjee

Senior Vice President- Learning & Development

HDFC Life
Hiren Parikh
Hiren Parikh

Sr Vice President and National Head Tied Training

Kotak Life Insurance
Sharvari Nikam
Sharvari Nikam

Head Talent Management

DHL Supply Chain
Jaspal Rekhi
Jaspal Rekhi

Global head - Learning Technology & Curation

State Street
Milap Madlani
Milap Madlani

Vice President - Training

HSBC Global Asset Management
Arun Das
Arun Das

Global Head - Learning & Customer Experience (Travel)

Sutherland
Anubha Duhan
Anubha Duhan

Vice President, Cons-Talent Management

Northern Trust
Niloy Das
Niloy Das

Head Learning & Development and Talent Management- Middle East, India and Africa

FedEx Express
Satadal Chakraborty
Satadal Chakraborty

Head of Learning & Development

JioMart | Reliance Retail
Jay Gokani
Jay Gokani

Head of Learning and Development

K Raheja Corp
Ajanta Chatterjee
Ajanta Chatterjee

Group Head of Talent Management, Learning & Development, Culture & DEI

JSW Group
Vishal Vithlani
Vishal Vithlani

SVP | Head Of Training And Development

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.
Rutinder Negi
Rutindersingh Negi

Senior Head L&D

Bajaj Finance Limited
Soumya Sadarangani
Soumya Sadarangani

VP - Learning and Development

Marsh McLennan
Yogesh Patgaonkar
Yogesh Patgaonkar

Chief People Officer

Persistent Systems
Mohd Imran Khan
Mohd Imran Khan

Senior Vice President - Training & Talent Development

SMFG India Credit

Who Should Attend

CXO, Head, Vice President, Director
  • Learning and Development
  • Organisation Development
  • Performance Management
  • Talent Management
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • People Development
  • Training

Key Themes to be Addressed

Navigating the Future of L&D

Upskilling and Reskilling for the Future

Employee-centric Learning Experiences

Generative AI in the Workplace

The Growing Importance of Virtual Reality (VR) in Training

Leveraging AI and Automation for Personalized Learning

Strategies for Successful Blended Learning Approaches

Investing L&D initiatives with the overall business strategy and goals to Measure ROI and Training Effectiveness

Awards Categories

Individual Awards Categories

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Learning Professional Of The Year

The Learning Professional of the Year Award is presented to an individual who has shown exceptional skills in learning and development.

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Learning Leader Of The Year

The Learning Leader of the Year is presented to an outstanding learning leader who has had a genuine effect, from an essential perspective, on both the learning operation in their working environment and the organization.

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Rising Star Award

This award is presented to an individual who has shown exceptional promise and made a significant impact. The individual will have spent less than 5 years in the Learning and Development industry.

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L&D Champion Of The Year

L&D Champion of the year is an individual Award, which is recognizes an outstanding individuals who have made an achievement in L&D in their organization.

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Young L&D Champion Of The Year

This Award Highlight Young L&D Champion in their learning programs, inspiring a new movement in their organization who have transformed their L&D.

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Chief Learning Officer Of The Year

Chief Learning in Practice Awards perceives industry leaders who have demonstrated in the plan and conveyance of employee development programs through a combination of qualities such as leadership, vision, business acumen and strategic alignment.

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Organization Awards Categories

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Best Learning Team

The best learning team of the year award recognizes the collective efforts of an outstanding team’s achievement and organisations in the workplace learning sector.

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Best Organizational Development & Transformation Initiative

Understanding digital learning and creating an Outstanding Achievement in Leadership

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Best Digital learning Initiative

The Innovation in learning Award showcases organisations that can demonstrate that they have made a unique and innovative contribution to the delivery of learning.

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On-Boarding program of the year

On-boarding learning programme of the year is presented to an organisation that has built an exemplary and effective onboarding programme.

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Best Use of Games or Simulations in L&D

This category will recognise the team that have used gamification to improve learning and education in their organisation. This award seeks to recognise excellent use of gamification that has achieved a sustainable, measurable and positive impact for learning.

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Excellence in Learning and Development

Employee Learning & Development Excellence that helps the organization select the most effective learning products and training technology for their organization.

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Best Learning Culture in an Organization

This award is presented to an organisation that has implemented a culture of learning in a workplace to enhance organisational performance and support employee learning. The entry should demonstrate how the initiative has integrated learning into multiple aspects of the organisation - and how this is linked to business strategy and is delivering measurable outcomes for both the learners and the organisation.

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Why Should You Sponsor

  • Partnering with 19th Edition of Learning and Development Summit & Awards 2025 will help you to brand and also help you promote your business offerings to a set of unique and interested business professionals

  • This Summit will include top industry leaders who are interested and are willing to update their set of knowledge about the changes that are being implemented or the tools that are available for transforming the process of Learning and Development for their employees for the Future.

  • Brainstorm with the top L&D leaders and brands for the best strategies, innovative tools and solutions in L&D.

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Till 14th November 2024

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