London (UK), March 2026 - Registration is now open for the Learning Technologies 2026 Exhibition, Europe’s leading event for workplace learning and the technologies that support it. The show takes place at Excel London on 29–30 April 2026 and is expected to attract more than 15,000 L&D and HR professionals across two days.

Oslo (NO), March 2026 – The organizers are delighted to invite you back to the Lillehammer Lifelong Learning ICDE Conference, in Lillehammer Norway in 2027.  During February 15 – 17 they will bring together experts, practitioners, policymakers, and innovators from across the world to explore how lifelong learning can shape a more resilient, sustainable, and inclusive future. 

Brussels (BE), The 2026 Summit on April 29 will explore how European higher education can move from experimentation to systemic transformation. As universities integrate Artificial Intelligence, advance Joint and European Degrees, and respond to increasing expectations around collaboration and competitiveness, the key question is no longer whether change is needed, but how to lead it responsibly and at scale.

London (UK), March 2026 - Learning Technologies 2026 session explores how chief learning officers are leading learning functions when disruption is constant rather than occasional.

Birmingham (UK), February 2026 - The Evidence Informed Practice Conference (EIPC) launches for the first time on 29 May 2026 in central Birmingham, bringing together scientists, researchers, L&D practitioners, HR professionals, and anyone working on the real drivers of organisational performance.

London (UK), February 2026 - Join Donald H Taylor and Kirstie Greany for L&D Global Sentiment 2026: The pulse of learning worldwide, a live webinar exploring insights from the 13th annual L&D Global Sentiment Survey and Learning Pool’s State of Digital Learning Report 2026. 

London (UK), February 2026 - Learning Technologies has announced the return of its international Thirty Under 30 programme for 2026, recognising and supporting the next generation of learning and development leaders. The programme will run during the Learning Technologies Conference on 29-30 April 2026 at Excel London and is open to outstanding learning professionals aged under 30 from across the global L&D community.

London (UK), February 2026 -  Learning and communications agency Mediazoo will host a free webinar on Tuesday 24 February exploring how organisations can solve resourcing challenges in an era of growing uncertainty.  

London (UK), February 2026 – Over 800 international guests from the workplace learning and development sector came together in London for the 30th Annual Learning Awards.

Roosbeek (BE), February 2026 - The MEDEA Awards 2026 is now open for submissions! Organised by the Media and Learning Association, the annual MEDEA Awards celebrate the best use of media in education across all levels and learning contexts. Deadline: 28 February 2026.

London (UK), February 2026 - Organizations are increasingly demanding facilitated learning experiences that allow managers to practise judgement, communication, and leadership skills. In response, Mindtools Kineo is launching its Manager Skills Workshops, delivered virtually, in person, or as part of a blended programme.

Huddersfield (UK), February 2026 - Following feedback from October’s inaugural online event, L&D Free Spirits Founder Kim Ellis has responded to demand by organising two further virtual conferences in 2026 for L&D Free Spirits members and the wider people development community.

Berlin (GER), January 2026 - Neurology has traditionally relied on clinical examinations and diagnostic tests, which are usually limited to clinic visits and short observation periods. However, the advent of new sensor and wearable technologies, as well as digital monitoring and advanced data analytics, is opening the possibility of fundamentally transforming neurology. 

Brighton (UK), January 2026 - Learning Hack launches its new season on 15 January with Josh Bersin setting the agenda for workplace learning in 2026. The top-5% global podcast producer also unveils live events, new series, and an ambitious slate of shows planned across 2026.

Palma (E), December 2025 - EDULEARN26, the 18th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, will be held from June 29th - July 1st 2026, in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The deadline for abstract submission is March 12th, 2026.