Learning Futures September

This month, we’re coming together to focus on the future of skills and education right here in Sussex. We’re returning to Runway East Brighton on Tuesday, 22nd September 2026, for an evening dedicated to sharing real-world insights, challenges, and ideas with senior leaders in the space. Join us as we explore the evolving role of AI-driven standards in learning technology, alongside evidence-based design principles that shift the focus from traditional presenting to creating truly human-centric, impactful learning experiences. Peter Dobinson, Director - Learning Experience Enablement at Novartis Why Do Standards Matter, and Why Might They Not? For decades, learning and talent teams have relied on standards to connect systems, exchange data and scale experiences. From SCORM and xAPI to skills frameworks and LLM interoperability, standards have shaped the technology that underpins modern talent and development. But in a world increasingly powered by AI, are traditional standards still as important as they once were? This session explores the value, limitations and future of standards, examining when they accelerate innovation, when they create constraints, and what their role should be in the next generation of learning and workforce technology. Rachelle Williams - Agile Coach, Consultant, Facilitator & Trainer at Furnell Training Beyond the Slides: Why the Best Facilitators Stop Presenting and Start Designing Most facilitators focus on what they’re going to say. The ones who leave a lasting impression focus on what they want people to experience. In this energising, interactive session, Rachelle Williams - one of a small number of certified Training from the Back of the Room Practitioner Trainers in the UK - introduces six evidence-based principles that transform how facilitators design and deliver sessions. You won’t just hear about them. You’ll feel the difference firsthand. https://www.furnellprojects.co.uk Daryl Hedley, Product Engineer at Kwantic https://kwantic.co/