Top Learning and Development Conferences in 2026

2. People Development Summit

• Date: 11th - 13th March 2026
• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Cost: Free

The People Development Summit features 30 L&D solution providers, including top business schools, innovators in learning technology and leadership development programs, and 80 senior L&D professionals representing top corporations from the UK and Ireland. The conference will discuss key topics, including the practical use of AI in L&D, learning with a neurodiverse population, in-person vs. virtual instructor-led training (ILT), the future of L&D, and much more. If you are a Head or Director in L&D, Talent and Development, or HR, this is a conference you should attend.

3. Learning Technologies Conference - Europe

• Date: 29th - 30th April, 2026
• Location: London, UK
• Cost: GBP 1,295 - GBP 1,395

With over 200 exhibitors and 200+ free L&D seminars, this year's Learning Technologies Conference will cover topics on learning technologies such as emerging technologies and AI, collaborative learning, and learning management. Speakers will also speak on people development, learning and performance, learning resources, and learning systems and services.

4. ATD25 International Conference & Expo

• Date: 17th - 20th May, 2026
• Location: Los Angeles, US
• Cost: USD 2,295 - USD 2,695

ATD25 will feature speakers worldwide discussing career development, future readiness, instructional design, leadership and management development, and more. This year’s conference will offer over 450 sessions with practical scenarios to implement in your workforce.

5. Future of Work - USA

• Date: 15th - 16th June, 2026
• Location: Dallas, TX, USA
• Cost: USD 240 - USD 1,500

This two-day conference will feature 100+ speakers sharing practical examples you can implement in your organization. The Future of Work conference will introduce three dedicated tracks this year: Future Workplace, Future Talent, and Future Learning. This conference is for heads or directors under talent, HR, and L&D.

6. The Learning Ideas Conference

• Date: 10th - 12th, June, 2026
• Location: New York, USA and Online
• Cost: USD 295 - USD 1,095

This year’s Learning Ideas Conference will have presenters and attendees from different disciplines to discuss new technologies, create new learning experiences, learn from research in various disciplines, and so much more. If you are open to new ideas for learning, then this conference is for you. 

7. TechLearn

• Date: 6th - 8th October, 2026
• Location: New Orleans,  USA
• Cost: USD 1,495 - USD 1,795

The 2026 TechLearn conference will discuss design implementation, assessment, adaptive learning, game-based learning, augmented reality, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and more. This conference is designed for Elearning managers, project managers, training directors and managers, and anyone in charge of enhancing workplace performance through online learning technologies.

8. World of Learning

• Date: 6th - 7th October, 2026
• Location: Birmingham, UK
• Cost: GBP 647 - GBP 1,685

The World of Learning 2026 conference will provide attendees with case studies and real-life scenarios they can implement to achieve organizational goals in their workforce. This year's conference will feature mental well-being, a learning design live, a business and networking lounge, a life skills lounge, roundtable sessions, and talks by experts behind leading L&D books.

9. DevLearn

• Date: 4th - 6th November, 2026
• Location: Las Vegas, USA
• Cost: USD 1,595 - USD 3,795

The 2026 DevLearn conference will feature tracks such as AI and automation, management and strategy, tools and development, micro and workflow learning, and many more emerging trends in L&D. As an L&D leader, you can also attend the DevLearn Leadership Exchange sessions, where you meet and network with various senior leaders and share ideas and knowledge on how to enhance your workforce.

10. Online Educa Berlin (OEB)

• Date: 2nd - 4th December, 2026
• Location: Berlin, Germany
• Cost: EUR 995

The OEB conference 2026 theme is focused on redefining learning, with sub-themes including AI and emerging technologies in transforming education and the workforce, foundations and future of digital learning, data-driven decision-making, learner-centric approaches and innovations, and much more. Other programs include debate sessions, learning cafés, and much more. The OEB conference brings speakers and attendees from education, government, civil society, associations, and corporate workplaces.

Summary

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