Overview
Delivery method
Online
Duration
6.5 hours
Audience
All public servants at all levels
Description
LearnX is an annual conference for learning advisors, instructional designers, multimedia specialists, facilitators, and other learning leaders. It offers valuable opportunities to stay ahead of the latest trends, emerging demands, and transformative technologies.
This sixth annual event explores how learning and development (L&D) has evolved from a support function to a strategic driver of business performance, workforce readiness, and innovation.
Participants will gain practical insights and hear from leading voices in the field, who will explore L&D through two key lenses: positioning L&D as a strategic partner in supporting organizations’ ability to reach optimal performance; and harnessing AI, data-driven approaches, and technologies to address future demands.
Visit LearnX 2026 AGENDA to view the full event program.
Speakers
- Keith Keating, Chief Learning and Development Officer, BDO Canada
- Olivier Blais, Co-Founder and Vice President, Moov AI
- Ruth Lam, Director, Learning Division, Leadership and Learning Directorate, Human Resources Branch, Canada Revenue Agency
- Julia Chanter, Product Lead, Data Learning, Digital Academy, Innovation and Skills Development Branch, Canada School of Public Service
- Roxana Atkinson, Manager of Policy, Research and Engagement, Digital Academy, Innovation and Skills Development Branch, Canada School of Public Service
- Abdullah Al-badarneh, Instructional Designer, Learning Centre of Expertise, Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Nicole Johnson, Executive Director, Canadian Digital Learning Research Association
- Lori Niles-Hofmann, Artificial Intelligence Transformation Strategist and Analyst; Founder, 8Levers, Member of the Board of Advisors, TalentMapper; Board Member, Elucidat; Course Instructor and Author, LinkedIn Learning
- Élisa Paquet, Resident expert, Equity, Culture & Learning Academy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada
- Frédéric Baril, A/Senior Learning Advisor, Equity, Culture & Learning Academy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada
- Jennifer Page, Project Leader, Learning Platforms and User Experience, Canada School of Public Service
- Michel Singh, Executive Director, Learning Platforms and User Experience, Canada School of Public Service
- Ashley Highstead, Manager, Learning Design, Canada School of Public Service
- Sébastien Gilbert, Senior Advisor, Learning Platforms and User Experience, Canada School of Public Service
- Jean-Pierre Rousseau, Director, Planning and Faculty Management, Office of the Registrar and Performance Metrics, User Experience and Service Branch
Moderator
- Lynn Roseberry, Director, Instructional Design and Development Services, College@ESDC, Human Resources Services Branch, Employment and Social Development Canada, Government of Canada
- Kony Trudel, Deputy Director, Policy and Engagement, Canadian Defence Academy Headquarters, Canadian Military College Review (CMCRB) Implementation Unit, Canadian Armed Forces, Department of National Defence
