Karlsruhe (GER), April 2026 – Following Andrew Smith’s opening keynote on May 6, titled "Beyond Automation – the Age of Agentic Learning," Thorsten Zylowski will lead a workshop on "Agentic Learning" at 10:30 a.m. as part of the LEARNTEC Congress. Agentic Learning describes learning as a self-directed process. In this model, learners set their own goals, make decisions, and actively shape their learning path. At the same time, agent-based AI systems are developing rapidly and are increasingly taking on tasks such as planning, research, and problem-solving in an autonomous manner. The workshop will explore both perspectives: How can humans' learning be strengthened, and what role can AI agents play in this process?

Bad Honnef (GER), April 2026 – The future of L&D lies beyond tools and formats, yet L&D loves new formats. Hardly a year goes by without a new trend: VR, peer learning, microlearning, learning nuggets, gamification. This is exciting—but also dangerous. For as long as talent development defines itself primarily through formats, it remains substitutable. Tools are means, not purposes. But how do successful organizations learn in a future characterized by dynamic change and uncertainty, where roles are shifting and speed is becoming increasingly important—even in skills development? What role does Learning & Development really play? Prof Dr Nele Graf will provide answers on May 5 at 2:45 p.m. at the LEARNTEC Congress.

Freiburg im Breisgau (GER), April 2026 – The LEARNTEC Congress 2026 stands out for its wide range of topics. Ada Rhode, a TÜV-certified AI trainer, M.A. in Future Design, graduate in Media Informatics, and journalist, will provide guidance on complex topics to promote a reflective and responsible use of digital media. She will speak at the LEARNTEC Congress about algorithmic logic and why it causes cognitive biases.

Munich (GER), February 2026 - The United Nations has appointed Johanna Pirker to the new Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI). This high-level panel will assess the global opportunities and risks of AI from a scientific perspective, providing a sound basis for political and societal decision-making. Forty experts from around the world were selected from 2,600 applications. Pirker is a professor of N-Dimensional User Experience at the Technical University of Munich (TUM).

Bielefeld (GER), January 2026 - In early 2026, Bielefeld University is establishing a new extracurricular learning space with the teutolab for social sciences. Combining politics, economics and sociology, it invites young people to critically explore everyday life, social conflicts and future challenges. Researchers at the university are developing new ways to empower young people in times of growing uncertainty and political polarisation.

Oldenbourg (GER), January 2026 - Turning green waste, hay and algae into fully biodegradable plastics for use in medical products, car components, insulation and packaging is the goal of a new Junior Research Group at the University of Oldenburg.

Denver, CO (USA), November 2025 - Scrum Alliance®, a global leader in agility-based training and certification, and Northwestern University School of Professional Studies, renowned for its prestigious academic programs and dedicated approach to professional development, has announced the launch of a course formed in partnership: Change Management: Overcoming Resistance for Agile Transformation.

Derry (XI), October 2025 - Virtual College is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of delivering high-quality digital learning, compliance training, and professional development solutions to learners and organisations across the UK and beyond.

Oslo (NO), October 2025 - ICDE welcomed representatives from Beijing Open University, including President Xiaoge Xu, for a packed programme with Norwegian members from Flexible Education Norway, University of Inland Norway, and Kristiania University of Applied Sciences.

New York, NY (USA), October 2025 - The International E-Learning Association (IELA) announced the winners of its 2025 Academic Division Awards. IELA President Dr. David Guralnick revealed the honorees during the final day of the 28th International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL 2025), hosted at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) in Budapest, Hungary.

Raleigh, NC (USA), September 2025 - The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS) has announced the launch of the Performance Readiness® Pass, a subscription service that provides scalable access to CLS’ collection of best-selling leadership development programs.

Cookeville, TEN (USA), September 2025 - Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity is proud to announce the launch of its 2025–2026 Professional Mentorship Program. This nine-month initiative equips women in cybersecurity with structured cohort-based mentoring designed to accelerate career growth and foster professional confidence.

Waco, TX (USA), September 2025 - Baylor University’s School of Education Online Learning unit has announced the launch of a new suite of fully online graduate programs designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in instructional design, digital learning, and technology-enhanced education.

Halle (GER), August 2025 - On 29 July 2025, the Agentur für Innovation in der Cybersicherheit GmbH (Cyberagentur) announced the Automated Threat and Response Assessment (ATARA) research funding programme. The aim is to investigate how artificial intelligence (AI) can develop novel attack vectors against critical infrastructures and countermeasures based on publicly available information.

Tallinn (EST), July 2025 - As concerns mount over the environmental cost of artificial intelligence, the Estonian Business School (EBS) is offering a new perspective: AI as an enabler of sustainability. This August, EBS will host its 5th International Summer School on Digitalization and Sustainability (August 11–15, 2025), bringing together global experts, policymakers, and students to explore how emerging technologies, especially AI, can drive sustainable innovation.