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Back to Brilliant Basics: Your Strategic Tool Kit

Back to Brilliant Basics: Your Strategic L&D Toolkit

In an increasingly complex landscape, Learning & Development professionals are being asked to do more than ever, demonstrating impact, aligning with business priorities, supporting organisational transformation, and influencing at a strategic level. Yet as new technologies, platforms, and trends continue to emerge, it is worth asking a simple question: are we making the most of the fundamentals?

Back to Brilliant Basics is a practical, insight driven event designed to reconnect L&D professionals with the core principles that underpin effective practice. Throughout the morning, we will explore how a strong foundation, from understanding organisational needs through to measuring impact, remains critical regardless of the tools and technologies we use.

A key theme running throughout the morning is that while technologies such as AI, VR, and other emerging tools continue to evolve, it is the underlying process, design, and strategic thinking that ultimately drive successful learning outcomes.

Registration, Coffee & Networking
Start the morning by connecting with fellow L&D professionals and industry partners.

The L&D Landscape: Key Insights and Implications
Angela O'Donovan explores the latest research and what it means for L&D professionals and organisations.

Learning Needs Analysis in Practice
Milla Clynes and Debbie Barry (AXA) share a real-world case study on identifying capability needs and aligning learning with business priorities.

Universal Design Principles: Why They Matter
Trudi Barnett explores practical approaches to creating accessible, engaging, and effective learning experiences.

Networking with Purpose
Gavin Teehan, Business Networks Ireland, shares practical techniques to help attendees build meaningful connections and maximise networking opportunities.

Measurement & Evaluation: Demonstrating Impact
Building on the AXA case study, explore practical approaches to measuring learning effectiveness and demonstrating value.

Connecting the Dots
A facilitated discussion led by Louise McNamara bringing together the key themes of the morning, including alignment, challenges, and real-world application.

Lunch, Expo & Networking
Continue the conversation with peers and engage with exhibitors showcasing solutions and services that support the evolving needs of the L&D community.

Event Details

Date: 25 June 2026

Start Time: 08:15 AM

End Time: 02:00 PM

Location: Raddison Golden Lane, D08 VRR7

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Non Member €120 to non-members

€95 for members

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