Inspiration, Innovation & Illumination: The Learning 2023 Have It All!

Cultivate creativity within limitations

We’ll open Learning 2023 with an inspiring keynote talk from Phil Hansen, an artist and innovator who pushed past a potentially career-ending limitation to redraw the boundaries of his art career. Learn how and why embracing constraints can fuel creativity and drive innovation. Prepare to be inspired to draw on your inner resources to push past boundaries and find innovative solutions.

Unlock untapped potential

Who says learning can’t be fun?!

No one at Learning 2023 will say that—especially after attending our second general session with digital illusionist and magician Keelan Leyser. Leyser’s unique blend of magic, entertainment, and learning is a perfect fit for the Learning 2023 Conference. Learn to think differently, reframe problems as puzzles to solve, and boost motivation at this entertaining and engaging keynote presentation.

Root your leadership in your own history

Join renowned historian, filmmaker, and scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. on an exploration of the connections between genealogy, genetics, and history—and learning leadership. Leave this talk inspired to dig deep inside yourself, grow as a leader, and tap your potential to lead and inspire others.

Maximize your leadership

As a learner or a leader, you’ve no doubt been influenced and deeply affected by the great teachers you’ve had the great fortune to encounter. Our challenge as learning leaders is to create that experience for others.

Our closing general session offers insights and inspiration from award-winning journalist and author Deborah Roberts drawn from her experience and her writing. Learn to apply lessons from great teachers, as well as from your own experience, to create high-impact learning and support your team.