Say Yeah was excited to participate as a sponsor, offering a suite of technology to accelerate learning transfer through scenario-based, data-driven learning programs. Sharing our handy Say Yeah notebook with every conference attendee, we know we packed ours with exceptional insights from a series of informative and inspiring conference sessions. We’re eager to share some of these insights with you.

I4PL 2024 conference takeaways

Let’s check out the key takeaways along the following themes:

• Tracking behaviour change
• Trends driving learning innovation
• Authentic learning with measurable results
• The future of L&D

Tracking behaviour change

Chris Taylor’s standout session emphasized how we can use technology to bridge learning and business goals by going well beyond evaluating knowledge retention and participant satisfaction. Chris shared a series of models that culminate in tracking corollaries to behaviour change early in order to ensure pathways to business impact.

This jam-packed session was full of insights that aligned with our own approach to personalizing learning for greater impact and maximizing digital learning ROI.

Here are a few key insights:

For every 1 part of content that is introduced, 3 parts contextualization are needed. For example:

• 10 minutes of content = 30 minutes of discussion and reflection

The goal of behaviour change needs to be embedded in all aspects of training programs. This starts with asking participants: What is one thing that you can put into practice that will make the biggest difference in your work?

Learning happens through interactions with colleagues, regular check-ins, and accountability partners.

Trends driving learning innovation

The pandemic reshaped training delivery—and it’s sticking. With 70% of organizations conducting less than 25% of their training in-person, digital transformation is here to stay.

Organizations know they have skills gaps in areas of digital transformation: 74% say they do—we’re inclined to believe the remaining 26% are in denial.

Interestingly, the priority remains on training soft skills over growing digital excellence.

AI dominated the conference floor, with vendors showcasing tools to personalize and enhance learning experiences.

Personalization for every learner continues to top the list of priorities, helping participants engage more deeply with tailored content.

Authentic learning with measurable results

A session from TD Wealth by Randy Sabourin & Courtney Appleby highlighted the importance of upfront research, strategic planning, and measurable outcomes.

Key highlights:

Use clear rubrics and coaching to normalize feedback across teams with multiple facilitators.

Create opportunities for immediate practice and feedback, with 1:1 practice sessions with a colleague, facilitator, or subject matter expert, not group role-playing.

Design “bring your own challenge” scenarios for practical, real-world learning.

The future of L&D

A keynote by Dan Pontefract reminded us that L&D is more than a function—it’s a fulcrum for workplace transformation. By integrating tools like AI and fostering empathetic, human-first training, L&D professionals can act as human performance change agents. This call to action sets an inspiring path for 2025!

A successful and inspiring I4PL 2024 conference!

The conference was a strong reminder that L&D isn’t just about delivering content—it’s about designing experiences that inspire action, change, and growth.

We’re inspired to integrate these ideas into our own work and help others leverage human-centred learning technology to make a measurable business impact with their training programs.

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We’re passionate about turning technological insights and tools into real learning impact. This year’s conference theme—Shake It Up!—is the perfect prompt to think about the untapped potential we can unlock when training programs responsibly leverage digital tools, AI, and data. When we move beyond traditional methods and embrace scenario-based, data-driven learning, we accellerate learning transfer, ultimately leading to improved workplace performance. And that’s why we’re pleased to be sponsoring this years conference.

Check out your conference tote bag for a handy Say Yeah notebook and capture all your favourite conference insights.

Topics covered in this year’s program include measuring training ROI, upskilling and reskilling, and the neuroscience of learning. We’re also excited to see two of our favourite topics on the agenda: adaptive learning technology and learner accessibility.

What you can expect at the I4PL 2024 Annual Conference

From hands-on workshops, to thought-provoking keynotes, to learning from peers, there’s a lot happening at this year’s conference. Here are a few sessions we’re particularly looking forward to:

• Keynote presentations by Dr. Helen Papagiannis and Dan Pontefract
• Behaviour Change: The Bridge to Measuring Impact with Chris Taylor
• Practitioner Created, Research Validated Design Principles for Online Learning with Dr. Elizabeth Childs
• How Might AI Affect Your Work as an Instructional Designer and L&D Professional? with Saul Carliner & Giuliana Cucinelli
• Powerful Prompt Engineering for Instructional Design with Garima Gupta
• Maximizing Impact: Creating Authentic Learning Experiences and Measurable Results at TD Wealth with Randy Sabourin & Courtney Appleby
• Shaking Up the Traditional Train-the-Trainer Model with Moe Poirier

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Here’s what we learned.

The Training Industry Strategy Summit, held online September 25-26, 2024, brought together thought leaders, innovators, and training professionals to share insights and explore the future of the industry.

With so many shifts happening in the world of Learning and Development (L&D), this event provided an information and engaging exploration into where the future of training is headed and what businesses need to realize performane gains from L&D.

There were far too many great presentations to recap—and to attend! There was a one-hour interval where we were debating between three different sessions, but here’s a few representative takeaways from across the following themes:

• Training in the flow of work
• Changing priorities in Learning and Development
• Measuring training impact
• Where AI fits into training

Training in the flow of work

One of the key takeaways was the growing need for training in the flow of work—making learning available when it’s needed. With employees juggling multiple responsibilities and tight deadlines, self-directed learning is becoming more important. Whether it’s on-demand microlearning or an AI-powered coach, training that fits seamlessly into day-to-day tasks allows employees to upskill in real-time, boosting both efficiency and retention.

Changing priorities in Learning and Development

The summit also shed light on the evolving priorities within L&D.

As technology continues to advance and workplace models shift, companies are focusing on building capability through upskilling and digital transformation. This, combined with the increasing use of AI, means there’s potential for a more streamlined, tech-driven approach to training.

However, we’re also seeing a strategic reduction in L&D staff, pushing organizations to rethink how they deliver training. With fewer people available to facilitate, methods that incorporate digital tools and automation are becoming essential to maintaining effectiveness.

Measuring training impact

To ensure that L&D efforts are truly impactful, companies must use both quantitative and qualitative data to validate their training initiatives.

Training programs must align with business objectives so organizations can see real results—not just in learning outcomes but in overall business performance.

Where AI fits into training

AI was a hot topic throughout the summit, particularly in terms of personalizing training pathways.

AI-driven solutions can adapt content to different roles, scenarios, and specific audiences, allowing businesses to extend core training with contextual content tailored to particular roles or situations.

This level of personalization makes learning more relevant and engaging, driving better outcomes for both employees and organizations.

Thanks to all the great people we met at Training Industry Strategy Summit 2024!

In addition to the insightful sessions, the Training Industry Strategy Summit 2024 was a fantastic opportunity to network with other L&D professionals.

Thanks to the organizers for hosting such an informative and valuable event.

We look forward to next year’s summit!

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Here are a couple of key takeaways we wanted to share:

On Designing for Accessibility

One of the most powerful insights was the idea that simplicity is key. Trying to add features for everyone can paradoxically make your interface or product less accessible. The best approach? Do less, but do it better. Simplicity provides an important pathway to improve accessibility.

Catch this and more insights from Heydon Pickering’s talk, The Folly of Chasing Demographics.

On Inclusive Co-Design

A common industry ethos is that Blind people are seen as recipients of design, not creators. Chancey Fleet is flipping that ehtos on its head! With an amazing mix of tactile design tools, Chancey has been bringing Blind designers together to co-create incredible outcomes. This shift is crucial for inclusive design, breaking barriers and rethinking what’s possible when sighted and Blind designers collaborate.

Catch the inspiring case study from Chancey and collaborator Lauren Race, Inclusive Methods for Co-design Between Blind and Sighted Designers.

Inspired by these talks? Don’t stop there! All the 2024 talks are available for free on YouTube.

Browse all the talks on YouTube

And a big thank you to all the organizers and participants for fostering such important conversations. We look forward to applying these learnings to our own work at Say Yeah, helping us continue to deliver more inclusive products, service, and learning programs.

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Join us at the annual (free!) Inclusive Design 24 Conference (#id24) where Say Yeah CEO Lee Dale will be hosting two exciting sessions.

• The Folly of Chasing Demographics, in which presenter Heydon Pickering will challenge the conventional approach to designing for people with disabilities and provide insights into creating more inclusive and respectful digital experiences. 3 p.m. EST (19:00 UTC)
• Inclusive Methods for Co-Design Between Blind and Sighted Designers, in which speakers Chancey Fleet and Lauren Race will show how Blind and sighted designers can work together to bypass inaccessible design tools and create meaningful, collaborative design practices that ultimately reduce ableism in the field. 4 p.m. EST (20:00 UTC)

At Say Yeah, we’ve long been a champion and leader in the field of inclusive design (check out Lee Dale’s 2021 #id24 presentation, “There is no average person.”) and are the cutting edge of using AI to personalize eLearning (check out our latest developments: automated multi-modal elearning and multi-lingual elearning). So we’re always excited to get together with experts, designers, and advocates from around the world at this unique 24-hour online event to share insights and innovations that make digital content accessible to everyone. We’re big believers that eLearning that is inclusive and engaging for all your employees is eLearning that maximizes ROI and grows the capacity and capability of your organization.

What else you can expect at this year’s Inclusive Design 24 (#id24)

In short, great content on accessibility, intersectionality, gamification, UX design, and more. For example:

• How Many Senses Do You Think You Have? with Kaye Moors and Lizzie Hamblin (16:00 UTC)
• Neuro-Diversifying Tech: A Toolkit for Designing with Autistic People with Simona Manni and Belen Barros Pena (17:00 UTC)
• Accessibility beyond WCAG: EAA & EN 301 549 with Wilco Fiers (18:00 UTC)

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This event is free, with no registration required. Join the conversation live on the Inclusive 24 YouTube channel.

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Technology offers endless possibilities to enable effective lifelong learning, especially with the increasing demand for eLearning. eCampusOntario’s TESS Conference presents an excellent opportunity to explore new ways to leverage best practices in technology to empower and help learners thrive in evolving social and work environments.

Learner success comes from prioritizing emerging technologies and learning practices, providing better access to reskilling and upskilling opportunities, and developing strategies to make learning more human. These factors, which contribute to improved learning outcomes, will be explored at this event.

Working at the intersection between tech + education, we look forward to the opportunity to connect with other learning leaders and educators to exchange insights on how these two elements combine to unlock impactful, accessible, and engaging online learning experiences for all.

What’s in store for you at the TESS Conference?

From presentations to focused tracks, the two-day event will highlight topics like experiential learning, transformative technology, the digital balance, and the lifelong learner. The conference also promises an opportunity to connect with other educators and learning professionals at a special networking reception.

Catch these exciting sessions:

• Preserving the Participatory: Digital Empowerment in an Age of AI with Dr. Bonnie Stewart
• Understanding Current Digital Learning Trends with Dr. Nicole Johnson
• Exploring Experiential Education: Perspectives from FrancoOntarian Contexts with Andrea Krasznai, Luc Blanchette, Anne-Marie Cantin, and Julie Marguet.

Register today!

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to share and explore insights on ways to improve learning outcomes using best practices in technology.
Join online for free or get in-person tickets at $199.

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In today’s ever-evolving digital learning landscape, learning leaders in higher education face new challenges and possibilities. The HEQCO conference will bring together subject-matter experts, educators, and learning leaders across the post-secondary sector to explore creative strategies that pave the way for increased institutional reach and learner success.

As an eLearning agency that prioritizes accessibility, we’re always eager to discuss new approaches to making education more inclusive and decolonizing curriculum to set global standards of learning. In 2022, we worked with George Brown College to build the Universal Design for Learning certificate program—a robust eLearning project built around these objectives and co-signed by HEQCO.

At this conference, we’re thrilled to exchange insights with other learning leaders on ways to deliver more engaging, accessible, and impactful learning programs.

What’s in store for you at the HEQCO Conference?

Hear from distinguished speakers like Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa, Malika Asthana, Mandy Bonisteel, Beverly-Jean Daniel, C.A. Klassen,  and more. 

Catch the following talks:

• Meaningful Engagement: Improving Access Research Using EDID Principles with Anthony Berin, Helen Tewolde, and, C.A. Klassen
• Inclusive Approaches to Engaging with Students with Zarreen Brown, Beverly-Jean Daniel, Celeste Licorish, Gillian Parekh, Joseph Pazzano, Katie Traynor, Hai-Anh Vu, and Amanda White
• Spotlight on Universal Design for Learning: Using UDL to Navigate Technological Change with Mandy Bonisteel, Joanna Friend, Sharmaine Itwaru, Danny Smith, and Susan Toews.

See the full speaker lineup here.

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Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn more about how to leverage accessibility in your organization. Get tickets for conference access at $325.

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Learning and development is a key part of growing a business, but in order to be effective, and to earn buy-in from organizational leadership, it must be strategically aligned with larger business goals. The fall TICE event offers learning professionals opportunities to connect and collaborate with industry peers as they explore ways to build an effective learning strategy that drives growth and team performance.

Factors like budgeting, needs analysis, and stakeholder communications will be explored, as well as tactics like analytics, well-defined learning outcomes, tech integration, and continuous improvement–all of which can help to ensure the sustainability and longevity of an L&D strategy. 

As eLearning pros passionate about helping organizations turn training into their competitive advantage, we’re eager to connect with learning leaders and exchange insights on how best practices in tech + education can help enable their L&D strategies.

What to look forward to at the Fall Training Industry Conference & Expo (TICE)

This two-day virtual conference will feature exciting talks from 20 learning and development leaders across industries like healthcare, hospitality, technology, retail, and more. You can look forward to insights on topics like data analysis, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), and design thinking.

For example:

• Your Guide to Aligning Your Training Programs with Business Goals with Amy DuVernet
• When Design Thinking Meets Change Management You Find the Sweet Spot with Jackie Corbett
• Building a Learning Analytics Program to Support Your L&D Strategy with Christopher Massaro
• Aligning Technology to Support the Learning Strategy with Kim Davis

Register today!

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore tactics to ensure L&D has a seat at your organization’s decision-making table. Get tickets for access to live and on-demand sessions for $99 USD.

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Ready to take your L&D strategy to the next level? We’d love to connect!

At Say Yeah, we’re committed to executing eLearning programs that bring your learning and development strategies to life in ways that drive organizational outcomes and enhance workplace performance. 

Get in touch with us to exchange insights on how to boost your L&D strategy with tech + education tactics.

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Join us at the annual (free!) Inclusive Design 24 Conference (#id24) where Say Yeah CEO Lee Dale will give a talk on “A practical guide to inclusive design.” 

As champions of inclusive design in tech + education, we’re always eager to talk about how organizations and businesses can leverage inclusive practices to grow access and engagement in evolving and increasingly diverse markets. In 2021, Lee Dale spoke about why designing with intersectionality in mind is critical in his talk titled “There is no average person.” This year, he will dive deeper in exploring the business and organizational benefits of inclusive design and present a complementary model to better understand the people we serve.

Watch Say Yeah CEO Lee Dale’s 2021 talk “There is no average person.”

What you can expect at this year’s Inclusive Design 24 Conference (#id24)

Whether you’re on a product, service, or educational program team, you can look forward to insights on intersectionality, AI, user research, design, and more from accessibility and inclusive design leaders across the world. For example:

• Measuring Accessibility Maturity with Andrew Arch and Neil Jarvis
• Disability Bias in Artificial Intelligence with Christopher Land
• Inclusion Starts with Us with Lia McCabe

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