Potsdam (GER), October 2026 - Artificial intelligence is no longer just changing technology. It is going to fundamentally transform how we work, how companies operate, and ultimately, how we live as a society.

London (UK), October 2026 - Hosted by the Centre for Online and Distance Education at the University of London, this annual international conference brings together academics, technologists, and learning designers to explore research and practice in distance, digital, and transnational education.

London (UK), October 2026 - The Learning Technologies Awards will bring the workplace learning community together at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London, on 11 November 2026 for an evening of recognition and celebration.

London (UK), October 2026 - At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, Lori Niles-Hofmann will introduce a new target operating model for L&D built around orchestration.

Munich (GER), October 2026 - Almost all Learning and Development teams have already begun experimenting with AI. The bigger challenge now is understanding how to move beyond individual use cases and productivity gains toward approaches that create lasting organizational value.

London (UK), October 2026 - At the Learning Technologies Autumn Forum, online this October, Peter Manniche Riber will share lessons from developing AI applications including a Dilemma Coach for practising difficult leadership conversations and an individual development and career coach.

London (UK), September 2026 -  Registration is open for the Learning Technologies 2026 Autumn Forum, a four-day online event bringing together the international L&D community to examine current developments in workplace learning, skills and learning technology.

Barcelona (E), September 2026 - From 7th–9th October, the 33rd Human Resource Summit will bring senior HR and People leaders together at the Eurostars Hotel, Sitges, in Barcelona for 2.5 days of strategic discussion, high-level networking and focused business engagement.

Bristol (UK), September 2026 — As organisations continue to invest heavily in AI transformation, recent research shows 31% of knowledge workers admit to actively working against their organisation’s AI initiatives, rising to 41% among Gen Z. For Callum Goodwilliam, Principal Learning Strategist at Sponge, the findings highlight how organisations need effective ways to influence and build trust if enablement programmes are to translate strategy into sustained new behaviours. 

London (UK), September 2026 - Learning Technologies Autumn Forum returns this October, following up on the key issues from the Learning Technologies 2026 Conference & Exhibition; Four days of online sessions on 13, 15, 20 and 22 October; Open to everyone.

Moldgreen (UK), September 2026 - Taking place on Thursday, 1st October, 'L&D Free Spirits LIVE!' returns for the third time to meet demand from members and previous delegates. With conference talks, practical skills labs, discussion panels, and rapid-fire sessions, the programme has been designed by Free Spirits CEO Kim Ellis to help attendees strengthen their thought leadership, presence, and reach.

Birmingham (UK), August 2026 - The World of Learning Conference & Exhibition is bringing back a host of popular interactive features and networking opportunities at the free-to-attend Exhibition on 6 & 7 October 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham.

Valencia (E), August 2026 - The European Association for eXtended Reality (EuroXR) will hold its 23rd International Conference in Valencia, Spain, from 3–6 November 2026, with satellite events running 2–3 November. The conference is organised together with the Institute for Research on Human-Centred Technology (Human-Tech) at Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, and will be locally co-chaired by Dr. Mariano Alcañiz Raya, Director of Human-Tech and LabLENI.

Belgrade (SB), August 2026 - The All Digital Summit 2026 will take place on 22-23 September 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia, bringing together Europe’s digital community to discuss how technology can support a more inclusive, ethical and human-centred digital future.

Valencia (E), July 2026 - The European Conference on Technology-Enhanced Learning (ECTEL) engages researchers, practitioners, educational developers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policy makers to address current challenges and advances in the field. ECTEL 2026 will take place on 14-18 September 2026 in Valencia, Spain, with the theme "Mindful TEL: Learning Technologies Shaped with Intention". ECTEL 2026 will be a face-to-face conference.