Training & Development Summit 2026 Guide

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e’re delighted that you have chosen to join us at the Training & Development Summit – a unique event, tailor-made to meet your individual requirements. We have carefully planned out your itinerary to ensure your time here is worthwhile: Connect with businesses relevant to your current and forthcoming projects in our matchmade one-to-one meetings.

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Itinerary

‘Mental Health & Wellbeing Month: Rethinking workplace strategies, from perks to prevention’

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Seminars

‘Mental Health & Wellbeing Month: Managing wellbeing in always-on public sector organisations’

Delegates

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‘Leadership Development: Embedding development into everyday enterprise leadership practice’

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Dates for your Diary

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Itinerary MONDAY

TUESDAY 08.45 - 09.30 Opening Presentation ‘Turning Awareness into Action How Digital Learning Drives Impact’ Martin Hopkins Cognition Evolve Atlantis Suite

09.40 - 10.25 Seminar ‘Stories That Win - how to move people, decisions and actions’ Richard Newman Body Talk Atlantis Suite

10.30 - 13.05 Face to Face Meetings Discovery Suite

13.05 - 14.00 Networking Buffet Lunch RBG Restaurant

14.05 - 16.40 Face to Face Meetings Discovery Suite

16.45 - 17.30 Seminar ‘From the Therapy Room to the Boardroom: Workplace Themes in Counselling You Can’t Ignore’ Alexis Powell-Howard Fortis Therapy & Training Ltd Atlantis Suite

19.30 - 20.00 Pre Dinner Drinks Pre Function Suite

20.00 - 23.00 Evening Dinner Pre Function Suite

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07.30 - 08.45 Breakfast RBG Restaurant

09.00 - 09.45 Seminar ‘How to Lead Through Change’ Khairunnisa Mohamedali Smarty Train Atlantis Suite

09.50 - 12.55 Face to Face Meetings Discovery Suite

12.55 - 13.55 Networking Buffet Lunch RBG Restaurant

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MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING MONTH: Rethinking workplace strategies, from perks to prevention

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orkplace wellbeing has traditionally been defined by benefits and initiatives, from EAPs and mindfulness apps to subsidised gym memberships.

While valuable, these approaches are increasingly seen as reactive, addressing symptoms rather than underlying causes. Leaders at the HR Summit are shifting focus towards preventative wellbeing strategies, embedding support into the way work is designed, managed and experienced day to day…

The limits of perk-led wellbeing Over the past decade, investment in wellbeing benefits has grown significantly. Yet issues such as burnout, stress and disengagement remain persistent.

The challenge is that many initiatives sit outside the core working experience. Employees may have access to support, but still face excessive workloads, unclear expectations or poor management practices.

This disconnect is prompting organisations to rethink their approach.

Designing work for wellbeing Preventative wellbeing starts with job and workload design. This includes: • • Setting realistic expectations around output and availability • Ensuring adequate resourcing and manageable workloads • Building in time for rest, focus and recovery

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For hybrid and remote teams, this also means addressing “alwayson” behaviours and creating clear boundaries around working hours.

By tackling these structural factors, organisations can reduce the likelihood of stress and burnout before they arise.

The role of leadership and management Line managers play a critical role in shaping employee experience. In many organisations, they are the first line of defence when it comes to wellbeing.

Equipping managers with the skills and confidence to: • •

Recognise early signs of stress Have open, supportive conversations • Adjust workloads and priorities where needed is essential to a preventative approach.

Leadership behaviour also sets the tone. Senior leaders who model healthy working practices, such as taking breaks and respecting boundaries, help create a culture where wellbeing is genuinely prioritised.

Embedding wellbeing into culture Moving from perks to prevention requires a broader cultural shift.

Wellbeing must be seen not as an add-on, but as integral to performance and sustainability.

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Encouraging open dialogue about mental health • Acting on employee feedback • Aligning wellbeing with organisational values and strategy Data can support this shift, with organisations increasingly using engagement surveys, absence data and workload metrics to identify risks and track progress.

The evolving role of wellbeing providers External providers still have an important role to play, but their value is changing. Rather than standalone solutions, organisations are looking for partners that integrate with internal strategies, provide actionable insights and support long-term change.

For HR leaders, wellbeing cannot be solved through benefits alone.

By focusing on prevention, not just intervention, organisations can create healthier, more sustainable working environments, improving not only employee wellbeing, but also engagement, retention and overall performance.

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Seminars MONDAY 15TH JUNE 08.45 – 09.30

“Turning Awareness into Action - How Digital Learning Drives Impact” A practical guide of How Digital Learning must change and adapt to meet the changing needs of the workforce • • • • •

Martin Hopkins Head of Partnering UK Cognition Evolve

09.40 – 10.25

Turning learning into meaningful action, not just awareness.

Practical ideas to improve engagement, retention and confidence.

What’s changing in workplace learning - AI, personalisation and immersive experiences.

How culture, context and reinforcement shape lasting behaviour change.

Simple takeaways you can apply within your own organisation.

Martin Hopkins is Head of Partnering for the UK at Cognition Evolve, where he works with HR and L&D leaders to develop leadership, management and digital learning that drives meaningful change. He brings over 15 years’ experience across the education sector as a teacher, recruitment manager and programme lead for national DfE programmes delivered across the country.

He is passionate about enabling all learners to thrive both personally and professionally, and firmly believes the key to unlocking potential is creating the conditions – through leadership, culture and learning – in which people can do their best work.

“Stories That Win - how to move people, decisions and actions” This is a lively and interactive session with some real practical take-aways, so get ready to take part and make notes. Please welcome Richard Newman!

Many great ideas fail and amazing strategies stumble, because people are disinterested, disengaged or actively disagree with you. So how can you ensure that your team will listen to your initiatives, understand and take action? To achieve this you must master the science of business storytelling, so that you can ensure your great ideas have an extraordinary impact. In this session you will discover how to: • •

Richard Newman CEO & Founder Body Talk

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Make your ideas compelling, clear, concise and memorable with the PRO Storytelling Method (TM) used by successful business people around the world Reduce the time and investment it takes you to prepare for an important meeting, conversation or presentation, with a persuasive framework you can use to influence people every day Inspire your team and clients to take action, winning buy-in, greater respect and momentum for your ideas

Richard Newman is an award-winning expert on communication, teaching clients and students worldwide for 25 years.

In 1995 Richard went to live with Tibetan monks in the Himalayas, who spoke no English. He was cut off from the outside world. They had to communicate non-verbally to understand each other.

He then studied as a professional actor in London, before becoming a keynote speaker on communication.

Richard’s unique scientific research on communication was published in the peer-reviewed journal Psychology. His study proved that you can increase yourleadership ratings by 44% by changing a few elements in your communication style.

Richard is the Founder of Body Talk. Over the past 25 years his team have trained 150,000 business leaders to improve their communication and impact.Richard’s clients include Fortune 500 companies, as well as the MBA students at London Business School, Oxford and Cambridge. He is the author of two books, ‘You Were Born To Speak’ and ‘Lift Your Impact’.

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Seminars MONDAY 15TH JUNE 16.45 - 17.30

“From the Therapy Room to the Boardroom: Workplace Themes in Counselling You Can’t Ignore” In this session, Alexis Powell-Howard explores the recurring workplace issues that routinely surface in counselling sessions and what they reveal about organisational life.

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Alexis Powell-Howard MA., System Prac., BACP (Accred) Managing Director, Psychotherapist, Coach, Trainer, Mediator and Professional Speaker Fortis Therapy & Training Ltd

Highlight the individual controls and approaches that genuinely help people Translate these into practical organisational strategies that leaders can adopt to better support their workforce.

Alexis Powell-Howard is an award-winning business leader, psychotherapist and professional speaker, and the Managing Director of Fortis, The National Small Business of the Year. Named Mental Health Consultancy of the Year, Community Champion and Inspirational Leader, she is a twice TEDx speaker.

A BACP-accredited psychotherapist and systemic practitioner, Alexis works with senior leaders and HR teams to embed psychologically safe and informed cultures that strengthen engagement, productivity and retention, while reducing absence, conflict and organisational risk.

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Seminars TUESDAY 16TH JUNE

09.00 – 09.45

“How to Lead Through Change” The greatest era of workplace transformation of our time calls for great leaders to guide the way.

But with 46% of employers citing “resistance to change” as their main barrier to transformation, how can leaders communicate effectively with their teams, get people on board, and actually make change happen?

Join Dr Khairunnisa Mohamedali of The Smarty Train for an intimate in-person exploration on how to effectively steer your organisation through change.

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How leaders like you can make your vision into your people’s vision How to turn strategy into outcomes, taking a scientific approach to inspiring engagement and embedding behaviour change How to foster genuine commitment across your organisation and translate strategy into meaningful action Practical takeaways with real-life examples of best practice in leading through change from global organisations

As Chief Innovation Officer at The Smarty Train, Khairunnisa Mohamedali, PhD specialises in organisational culture, innovation, and human-centred design.She advises on futureready development strategies and designs high-performance people programmes, whether graduate, mid-level or senior, for some of the biggest (and smallest) organisations in the world. She obtained her PhD from Northwestern where she was a Cluster Fellow.

Empowering business leaders and their teams to make their mark on the world Body Talk is a group of exceptional communicators with first-hand professional experience at the top levels of broadcasting, TV, journalism and behavioural psychology. Each is an expert in their field, and all work together to deliver game-changing learning transformations for clients and their businesses.

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The 6 Core Skill Areas Advanced communication and presentation skills Captivate your audience and ensure your message leaves a lasting impression.

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Influence and persuasion skills Ensure your clients and prospects have no doubt you possess the solution they need.

Objection handling and difficult conversations Techniques to turn challenging situations, difficult conversations and disagreements into win-win scenarios.

Team development skills Unlock people’s potential for collaboration, to build trust and strengthen relationships.

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MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING MONTH: Managing wellbeing in always-on public sector organisations

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ybrid working has become embedded across the UK public sector, offering flexibility for employees and potential efficiency gains for organisations. However, it has also introduced new challenges around workload, boundaries and mental health, particularly in large, complex organisations delivering critical services. HR leaders are increasingly focused on addressing the unintended consequence of hybrid work: the rise of ‘always-on’ cultures…

The pressure of public service delivery Public sector organisations operate under unique pressures, from resource constraints and rising demand to heightened public scrutiny. Hybrid working has not reduced these pressures; in many cases, it has made them less visible.

Without the physical separation of the workplace, employees may find it harder to switch off, leading to longer working hours and blurred boundaries between work and home life. This is particularly acute in roles linked to frontline services, where demand can be unpredictable.

Redefining boundaries in a hybrid world One of the biggest challenges for HR teams is helping employees establish clear and sustainable boundaries. Policies alone are not enough: organisations must actively shape behaviours and expectations.

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This includes setting realistic workloads, encouraging regular breaks and ensuring that out-ofhours communication is managed appropriately. Senior leaders and managers play a critical role in modelling these behaviours.

Simple interventions, such as defined ‘offline hours’, meeting-free time or clearer escalation protocols, can make a meaningful difference.

Tackling burnout proactively Burnout is increasingly recognised as an organisational risk, not just an individual issue. In large public sector organisations, early identification is key. HR teams are using a combination of pulse surveys, absence data and manager feedback to identify patterns of stress and fatigue. However, data must be acted on. This may involve redistributing workloads, reviewing team structures or providing targeted support for high-pressure roles.

Supporting line managers Line managers are often the first point of contact for employees experiencing stress, yet many feel underprepared. Providing practical training, clear guidance and access to specialist support is essential.

Managers need to feel confident having conversations about wellbeing, recognising early warning signs and knowing when to escalate issues.

Choosing the right wellbeing support For large organisations, external wellbeing providers, such as Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) and digital platforms, are hugely important. However, effectiveness depends on alignment with organisational needs. HR leaders should prioritise suppliers that offer integrated, accessible and evidence-based support, alongside strong data governance and reporting capabilities.

Embedding sustainable wellbeing Managing wellbeing in hybrid environments requires a shift from reactive initiatives to systemic change. This means embedding wellbeing into job design, leadership behaviours and organisational culture.

For public sector organisations, the goal is not just to support employees, but to ensure they can deliver critical services sustainably.

By addressing burnout and reinforcing boundaries, HR leaders can help build a more resilient workforce: one that is equipped to meet the demands of an always-on world without being overwhelmed by it.

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Delegates

Affidea UK

Head of HR

AJW Group

Head of Talent

Allied Vehicles Group

Head of Learning & Development

Amberley Care Homes

Head of Learning & Development

Arrow X L

HR Business Partner HR Director

Aspen Pumps Group

L&D Specialist Head of People & Culture

Aviva

Digital Learning & Strategy Lead

Biancone

Training & Development Manager

Blenheim Palace

HR Advisor (L&D) People Admin (Learning & Development)

Bolt

Director, Talent Management

Boston University Study Abroad - London

Associate Director - HR

Community Integrated Care

Head of Learning & Development

Compare Group

Talent, Learning & Development Manager

Control Risks

Talent & Learning Manager

CooperVision

L&D Director

Country Court Care

Head of Training & Wellbeing

Crimson Hotels

Learning & Development Manager

DGI

Learning, Development & Culture Business Partner

Euthyphro

Senior HRBP

FIFA

Learning & Development Coordinator

Groundwork London

Learning & Development Manager

Guess Europe

Senior Training & Development Manager EMEA

Heathrow Ltd

Airfield Operations Specialist (Part of the L&D Team) Training Assurance & Project Development Specialist

HSL Compliance

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Head of Talent

Delegates

Interflow Diversity Forum

Director of People Development

Jisc

Learning & Development Consultant

Keywords Studios

Global Talent Development Manager

Menzies Lip

Senior Learning & Development Manager Head of Learning & Development

National Residential Landlords Association

Senior Training Manager

NIIT Limited (Rolls-Royce Account)

Learning & Capability Development Director

OVO

Senior People Development Manager

Propels

Group L& D Manager

Royal Mail

Senior HR Business Partner

RSSB

Head of L&D

Searcy’s

Head of Talent & Development

Stylographic Ltd

HR Manager

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL)

Head of Customer Training & Social Value

Teleperformance

Global L&D Director

The Methodist Church GB

HR Implementation Partner

Therme UK

Chief People Officer

Tier Arzt Plus Partner

Digital Learning Implementation Consultant & Project Manager

TOCA Football

Global Head of Talent & Leadership Development

UCL

Safety Training Manager

University Of Kent

People Development Manager

Unspaced

People Transformation Lead

Vitol

L&D Specialist

Wagamama

Head of Learning and Development

Wireless Logic Ltd

Global Head of Talent Management

WPP

Learning Operations Director

Zilch Technology

Associate Director of Learning & Development

Zoological Society of London

Organisational Development & Training Advisor

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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Embedding development into everyday enterprise leadership practice

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or many corporate entities, leadership development has traditionally been delivered through intensive programmes, external courses or occasional workshops. While these initiatives can provide valuable insights, they often struggle to create lasting behavioural change once participants return to day-to-day pressures. Organisations attending the HR Summit are increasingly shifting towards coaching-led leadership development models that embed learning directly into everyday management practice.

The aim is to move beyond one-off programmes and create continuous development that scales across the organisation…

From programmes to practice Traditional leadership training typically targets a relatively small group of senior managers. However, modern organisations recognise that leadership behaviours are required at multiple levels, from first-line managers to executive teams.

Embedding coaching into daily leadership routines helps create a culture where feedback, reflection and development happen consistently rather than periodically.

Managers are encouraged to adopt coaching-style conversations, focusing on questioning, listening and problem-solving rather than directive instruction.

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This shift can improve employee engagement while helping teams develop stronger ownership of their work.

The role of digital coaching platforms Technology is also playing a growing role in scaling coaching capabilities across large enterprises. Digital coaching platforms now allow organisations to provide on-demand coaching support, combining virtual coaching sessions with AI-driven development tools.

These platforms can help leaders track goals, access learning resources and reflect on challenges in real time. Some systems also provide behavioural insights and prompts designed to reinforce coaching habits within daily management interactions.

For organisations with distributed or hybrid workforces, digital coaching tools help ensure development opportunities remain accessible regardless of location.

Peer learning and collective development Another trend gaining momentum is the rise of peer coaching and leadership communities. Instead of relying solely on external experts, organisations are creating structured peer learning groups

where managers support each other through shared experiences.

These peer forums provide a safe environment to discuss leadership challenges, test ideas and build confidence. They also help spread leadership capability more widely by encouraging managers to learn from colleagues facing similar operational pressures.

Aligning development with organisational priorities To make coaching at scale effective, leadership development must also align closely with business priorities. Clear frameworks (i.e linking coaching conversations to organisational goals, performance expectations and cultural values) help ensure development efforts remain relevant. For HR and learning leaders, the challenge is embedding coaching as a core leadership capability.

By combining digital platforms, peer learning and practical leadership behaviours, enterprises are increasingly creating development ecosystems where coaching becomes part of everyday work, not an occasional intervention.

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Supplier Directory Aurion Learning 02890 643 211 / natalie.geddis@aurionlearning.com / aurionlearning.com Aurion Learning is a fully managed digital learning service provider, with over 25 years’ experience helping organisations of all sizes and sectors to tackle their learning challenges. We call it Learning that Works. Our multiproject relationships include working with the Irish Health Service, NHS, GlaxoSmithKline, IBM, World Rugby, Jacobs, NSPCC and Disney. Whether you’re focused on onboarding, compliance, behavioural change or maximising business outcomes, we’d love to meet and explore your L&D challenges. We’ll provide free guidance to help you find the right path to your version of Learning that Works. Find out how we can help: - Deliver a fully managed, end-to-end learning service for projects of all sizes and complexity.

- Define a learning strategy covering content creation, governance, accessibility and ROI. - Create custom learning content that is tailored and targeted.

- Find your perfect learning platform or portal from carefully selected, awardwinning options.

Body Talk 07946 219 551 / Louise.Knopp@ukbodytalk.com / ukbodytalk.com At Body Talk, we help leaders and teams unlock the power of exceptional communication. Our experts, drawn from broadcasting, journalism, and behavioural psychology bring real-world experience and proven science to every session. Now in it’s 26th year, the business is led by founder and best-selling author Richard Newman. We’ve helped over 150 thousand professionals worldwide lead with clarity, confidence, and impact. Our tailored learning experiences don’t just inspire in the moment they create lasting transformation for individuals and businesses alike. Join us at the event to discover how we can help your teams influence, connect, thrive and make their mark in today’s competitive world.

Cognition Evolve UK Ltd 07779 307 029 / mhopkins@cognitionevolve.com / cognitionevolve.com Cognition Evolve works with organisations when there is a skills, leadership, or capability gap to address. That might be strengthening leadership, preparing future managers, supporting growth, improving onboarding, or helping teams adapt to change. We work alongside organisations to build practical solutions around their people and goals. This includes bespoke development programmes, recognised qualifications, outstanding apprenticeship delivery, and award-winning digital learning experiences designed to create lasting impact.

Our focus is not simply delivering learning. It is helping organisations build capability, improve performance, and create development experiences that people remember and apply. If your organisation is thinking about leadership growth, workforce capability, future skills, or learning innovation, come and speak to us on the day. We’d love to explore where we could help.

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CYPHER Learning 07935 228 352 / christopher.flower@cypherlearning.com / cypherlearning.com CYPHER Learning is the AI-native platform built to power modern training operations. Organizations use CYPHER to rapidly create, manage, and scale commercial-grade training across employees, partners, customers, agents, franchises, and members. By combining AI-driven content creation, orchestration, personalization, and analytics in one integrated platform, CYPHER helps organizations move faster and achieve stronger business outcomes.

DRP Group 07583 090 795 / Katherine.Smith@owb.uk.com / owb.uk.com We help organisations reimagine L&D through immersive experiences, behavioural insight, and scalable content.

From leadership development to customer service excellence, our joined-up approach combines storytelling, tech, and design to deliver measurable impact. Whether it’s gamification, AI avatars, or live learning events, we create unforgettable learning moments that shift culture and drive performance.

Echo360 07973 835 858 / lturner@echo360.com / echo360.com Echo360 is the global edtech leader enabling transformative learning experiences for education and business through the AI-enriched Echosystem™, the world’s first and only enterprise Learning Transformation Platform™ (LTP™).

Serving over 2,000 customers and 5 million learners, instructors, trainers, and frontline workers across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, Echo360 integrates content creation (EchoInk™), video management (EchoVideo™), engagement (EchoEngage™), and assessment (EchoExam™) — now extended by GoReact’s AI-powered video-based skill assessment and feedback.

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edX Enterprise 07528 436 354 / fmcgill@edx.org / business.edx.org edX Enterprise is an enterprise learning platform that helps organizations build the workforce capabilities needed to compete in a rapidly changing market, tying learning investment directly to measurable business outcomes. We offer two complementary online learning solutions: a self-paced course library with 2,600+ credentialed courses alongside 8 curated Academies in the most business critical topics and skills, and cohort-based online programs from the world’s top universities including Harvard, Oxford, Stanford, and Cambridge. Unlike generic content libraries flooded with AI-generated or unverified content, edX combines the rigor of world-class academic instruction with the flexibility modern learners demand. Our dedicated Customer Success and Curation Experts don’t just grant you access—they partner with you to align learning to your strategic goals and help demonstrate ROI with real-time analytics. From upskilling individual contributors with in-demand skills, to developing senior leaders through human-led executive programs, edX serves every level of your organization.

Emotional First Aid Limited 07540 313 367 / harry.batley@emotional-firstaid.co.uk / emotional-firstaid.co.uk Emotional First Aid equips organisations to turn awareness into action and care into culture. Emotional wellbeing is not a perk; it is a foundation for performance. Our learning resources combine the latest research in psychology and neuroscience with real-world experience and insight from people with lived expertise. We support everyone in the workplace, from senior leaders to frontline staff, to build cultures that enhance wellbeing, reduce sickness, and improve performance. We are flexible and adaptable in our approach, offering delivery options tailored to any workplace—including eLearning, virtual training, face-to-face sessions, and train-the-trainer programmes. With course lengths ranging from two hours to five days, we ensure our services are always appropriate, effective, and capable of creating meaningful, impactful results.

Ervy +37 122 120 333 / kris@ervy.ai / ervy.ai Ervy is a microlearning solution built natively for Microsoft Teams. We turn your internal documents (policies, handbooks, compliance manuals) into short 2-3 minute lessons. AI drafts the course in minutes; you edit and approve what goes in. The lessons are then delivered straight into the Teams chat employees already use, so there’s no separate platform to log into and no extra tool to adopt. There’s also a chat assistant inside Teams. Employees can ask anything about the courses they’ve taken and refresh what they learned without digging back through the material.

Anyone can build a course, not just HR. If a team lead knows something worth sharing, they turn it into a lesson the same way: upload, review, send. Lessons can be played as audio, podcast-style, for people who’d rather listen between tasks than read. Built for companies running on Microsoft Teams. Compliance, cybersecurity, onboarding, policy rollout.

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Fortis Therapy & Training Ltd 07837 198 856 / lauren@fortistherapy.co.uk / fortistherapy.co.uk Fortis Therapy & Training is a multi-award-winning mental health consultancy empowering people of all ages to thrive.

We work across corporate, construction, education and healthcare sectors, supporting organisations with therapy, training, leadership development, reflective practice, mediation, and workplace wellbeing services. We combine clinical expertise with real-world business understanding to help organisations build psychologically safe, resilient, highperforming cultures where people and performance can thrive. From trauma response and staff wellbeing support to leadership coaching and bespoke training, we work alongside businesses to deliver meaningful and practical impact. With a growing team of experienced therapists, trainers, and workplace wellbeing specialists across the UK, Fortis is passionate about changing the conversation around mental health in the workplace, moving beyond awareness and embedding wellbeing into the heart of organisational culture.

Fuse Universal Ltd 07901 338 762 / silvia.monni@fuseuniversal.com / fuseuniversal.com Fuse empowers global organisations to build cultures of continuous, active learning—far beyond traditional LMS solutions. Our AI-driven learning platform makes knowledge instantly accessible and embedded into the flow of work, connecting employees at every level and location. Fuse supports inclusive, task-based, and social learning, enabling teams to share expertise, develop skills, and drive real business performance.12 With a focus on engagement, knowledge sharing, and measurable impact, Fuse is trusted by leading brands to support onboarding, capability building, and ongoing growth for both head office and front-line teams. If you want to move from mandatory courses to meaningful learning, discover how Fuse can transform the way your people learn and perform.

Ignitus 07715 526 516 / ben@ignitus.app / ignitus.app Managers don’t need another “learning platform.” They need 1:1 coaching and effortless situational advice in the moment - because anything that isn’t tailored and effortless gets ignored. Ignitus makes world-class coaching accessible to every manager and helps companies create, sustain, and measure behavioural change: > Create behavioural change through hyper-customised AI coaching: bite-sized, 1:1 coaching conversations that replicate how 10 world-class leadership and wellbeing experts coach, delivered in a “ChatGPT meets TikTok” experience. Each session is personalised to the manager’s personality, coaching history, and company context. > Sustain behavioural change through real-time reinforcement: zero-effort, unprompted situational advice and timely insights delivered in the flow of work, inside the tools managers already use, so new behaviours are reinforced at the point of need. > Measure behavioural change by analysing real workplace behaviours, tracking progress over time, and giving L&D ROI they can actually report, not just module completions.

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inrehearsal 07931 559 634 / ben@inrehearsal.com / inrehearsal.com Inrehearsal empowers L&D teams to deliver quality learning experiences with our ever-growing library of video masterclasses, audio-only content, eCourses and live events - all delivered by industry-leading experts. L&D teams use inrehearsal to enhance skills, build management programmes, design competencies and curriculums, develop leaders and bring values & behaviours to life — without having to create everything themselves. All content & experiences can be delivered directly through existing LMS, LXP or internal platforms via SCORM, MP4 or embed.

Trusted by 200+ organisations including Deloitte, Nestlé, BMW, Tesco and LEGO, etc What’s included in our simple, one fee, organisation-wide membership? An ever-growing library of expert-led video content Supporting formats including audio, eCourses, discussion guides and workshop resources A calendar of regular live masterclasses for your entire organisation Support from inrehearsal to curate content and build learning programmes Flexible delivery through your LMS, LXP or internal platforms (SCORM, MP4 or embed) Access to our studio to create bespoke learning content

Leap powered by FlashAcademy® 07577 223 092 / rob@flashacademy.com / flashacademy.com Leap powered by FlashAcademy®, is a workplace English language and employability solution that helps employers support staff who speak English as an additional language. Designed to address common workplace challenges such as communication barriers, health and safety understanding, employee confidence, retention and productivity, Leap provides a flexible and scalable way to develop workforce language skills. The platform combines language assessment, personalised learning and progress reporting to identify individual needs and deliver targeted learning pathways. Employees can access bite-sized, mobile-friendly learning anytime, anywhere, making it easy to fit development around shifts and working patterns. Content focuses on practical workplace communication, helping employees build the English skills needed to perform their roles effectively, engage with colleagues and customers, and progress within the organisation. For employers, Leap provides clear insight into learner engagement, progress and outcomes, helping organisations demonstrate impact, support workforce development and create more inclusive and productive workplaces.

Learning Support Academy 07517 901 398 / chris@learningsupportacademy.com / learningsupportacademy.com The Learning Support Academy is a specialist Learning & Development provider, providing personalised training and consultancy in inclusive practice and leadership development. Our training is delivered by senior leaders with lived experience of neurodiversity such as dyslexia and ADHD, ensuring that diversity & inclusion is embedded into all of our materials. Our team have 20 years’ experience of creating supportive education and workplace environments that enable people to grow and thrive in their careers and personal lives. We deliver courses accredited by Gateway Qualifications, London OCN and the CPD Standards Office or can create a bespoke training offer that meets your business needs. Find out how we can help support and develop your people through our network of highly skilled and experienced training practitioners.

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Lifetime Training 07469 083 621 / jess.king@lifetimetraining.co.uk / lifetimetraining.co.uk Established in 1995, Lifetime Training is one of the UK’s largest and most established apprenticeship training providers.

We specialise in delivering workplace learning, vocational qualifications, and workforce development solutions across a wide array of sectors, including hospitality, retail, health and social care, early years, and professional services. We partner with major brands to help close industry skills gaps, drive business growth, and promote social mobility. We support thousands of learners annually from Level 2 up to Level 5, utilizing a combination of industry-experienced coaches, leading-edge educational technology, and structured end-point assessment tools to build a highly skilled, sustainable workforce for tomorrow.

Mediazoo 020 7384 6980 / anna.shchekan@mediazoo.tv / mediazoo.tv Mediazoo Group is the UK’s most distinctive human performance specialist – combining storytelling & creative excellence, behavioural science, and AI-enabled capability to help organisations perform at their best in a rapidly evolving world. We bring together three complementary businesses that together offer an integrated, end-toend model for human performance: The Uncertainty Experts equip leaders through behavioural science – building mindset, confidence, and decision-making in the face of change. Our flagship business, Mediazoo enables teams through engagement and skills – using creativity, learning, and communication to turn strategy into action.

While Finer Vision scales performance through AI and technology – embedding capability and accelerating impact. Together, we help organisations build readiness, enable performance, and scale capability. We do this not as a supplier, but as a human performance partner. Headquartered in London with offices in Glasgow, Mediazoo Group’s award-winning team works with organisations around the globe to find their competitive edge.

Mentorink 02039 106 724 / bekir@mentorink.com / mentorink.com Mentorink helps organizations build, manage, and scale impactful mentoring programs with ease. Designed for HR and L&D teams, our platform brings structure, automation, and insight to every step of the mentoring journey, from program setup and AI-powered matching to communication, progress tracking, feedback, and reporting. Trusted by leading organizations such as Societe Generale, Siemens, L’Oréal, AMS, Amgen, Cargill, Mapfre, QNB, and Magna, Mentorink supports mentoring uses-cases including leadership, onboarding, reverse mentoring, DEI, career development, and more with 1-1, group, reverse and peer mentoring formats.

With automated workflows, integrations, reminders, and an intuitive admin experience, Mentorink helps organizations create stronger connections, support growth, and turn mentoring into a lasting part of their culture.

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MinnaLearn +35 8456 335 107 / ossi.lehto@minnalearn.com / minnalearn.com MinnaLearn delivers AI readiness at scale—the foundation that makes every other AI investment work. We’re the creators of the Elements of AI, the globally recognized course that has reached over 2.1 million learners across 170+ countries. Our flagship product, Get AI Ready, is the baseline AI literacy training every workforce needs. In under 60 minutes, your people gain a confident, practical understanding of AI: how to use it effectively, recognize its limits, and apply it safely within your policies and EU AI Act expectations. It’s built on award-winning Finnish pedagogy, validated by leading researchers, and kept up to date as AI evolves. Companies like DNV, Riot Games, TaskRabbit, and Google.org already trust us. Whether you’re rolling out AI tools or building literacy across your organization, we turn safe, capable adoption into a measurable outcome. Come talk to us about getting your people AI-ready.

Skillvue +39 3357 450 081 / thomas.jorgensen@skillvue.ai / skillvue.ai Skillvue is the Skills Operating System for your organization: an objective skills data layer that maps every skill, measures every person against it with science, and embeds that intelligence into the HR systems you already use.

If you’re a mid-to-large enterprise, you’ve likely felt this: bad hires that cost more than expected, early attrition you didn’t see coming, and strategic initiatives stalled because the right people can’t be identified fast enough. The root cause is almost always the same: no single source of truth for skills across your HR stack. We solve this with two core strengths: science-grounded assessments: psychometrically validated and customized to your skill framework and full integratability via APIs and native connectors, so skill data flows into your tools. The result is a skills layer that sits underneath your existing HR landscape, turning gut-feel talent decisions into evidence-based ones across hiring, mobility, succession, L&D, and transformation.

Talos360 07833 497 432 / catarina.mendes@talos360.co.uk / talos360.co.uk Talos ATS is an autonomous people platform that empowers enterprise-level organisations to hire smarter and grow talent faster by using ethical AI and real-time talent insights. Our mission is simple. Thanks to our intelligent people technology, we transform how enterprise companies hire and grow talent. Our vision? A world where enterprise-level organisations like these don’t just manage people; they understand, empower, and grow them using intelligent talent technology.

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Tejas Kotecha Communications 07786 513 686 / tejas@tejaskotecha.com / tejaskotecha.com Tejas Kotecha Communications delivers practical, CPD-accredited workshops that help teams improve communication in high-pressure, real-world environments. Led by former Sky News and Sky Sports producer Tejas Kotecha, the programmes focus on public speaking and presentation skills, individual communication style for personal development, plus team and leadership communication. Designed for HR and L&D priorities, the workshops address common breakdowns that lead to staff turnover, avoided conversations, costly errors, low engagement, and missed perspectives. The flagship one-day programme combines the Trolley Problem Inclusion Framework with a Sky Reporter-style masterclass, where participants work with a videographer to test and refine communication under realistic pressure.

theSHIFT 07818 002 086 / geetu@theshift.company / theshift.company We’re theSHIFT, an award-winning learning and culture consultancy who help teams reach their potential by building mindsets and cultures that can adapt to the business challenges of tomorrow. We believe that sometimes outside help is needed to shift our perspective so that we can see a new way forward. At both an individual and organisational level, we exist to facilitate this shift. As Marcel Proust put it: “The real voyage of discovery, consists not of seeking new landscapes, but of having new eyes.” We have over 30 years experience delivering training and development for diverse teams from entry level to C-Suite and our manager programmes have been implemented across diverse industries, from large automotive companies like Jaguar Land Rover to architect practices like BDP. Our learning programmes are designed to support employees at all stages with fundamental skills that are proven to make a real difference in their work.

The Smarty Train 02070 895 630 / colin.smillie@thesmartytrain.com / thesmartytrain.com At The Smarty Train, our mission is to unlock talent everywhere. We do this by designing and delivering transformative experiences and communications for people at work using our unique blend of behavioural science and humancentered design. We are specialists in all we do, inventive in how we do it and deliver exceptional experiences for our clients and each other. We believe experiences only matter if they change you. How you think. What you feel. What you do. So, we obsess with making learning and communications what they should be: transformative. The key to our success is simple: We love what we do. We’re really good at it. We are fearless. We love challenges. We know how to use data and science to cut-through the noise and have the bed-side manner to bring people with us. For more information on what we do, our clients and our awards, visit www.thesmartytrain.com

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Victorinox AG +41 418 181 264 / malika.bengoua@victorinox.com / victorinox.com Victorinox is a trusted partner for corporate gifting and employee recognition, offering premium travel gear and multifunctional tools that embody durability, innovation, and sustainability. Our products serve as meaningful rewards throughout the employee lifecycle, from onboarding gifts that foster a strong start to long-service awards that celebrate dedication. Designed for seasonal and event gifting, Victorinox items are valued for their practicality and timeless appeal, ensuring years of use. Many of our products incorporate recycled materials, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability. Additionally, we facilitate seamless global distribution through established international drop shipping partnerships, making it effortless for businesses to provide high-quality, lasting gifts to employees and clients worldwide. With Victorinox, corporate gifting goes beyond a simple gesture—it becomes an investment in lasting appreciation and utility.

Whittlebury Park 01327 850 439 / maxine.hollis@whittlebury.com / whittlebury.com More Than Just a Meeting Space… Whittlebury Park is a purpose-built training and conference venue offering far more than just meeting space. With exciting team-building offers throughout 2026, we provide everything needed to create a successful event in the heart of rural Northamptonshire. Whether you are planning a large-scale conference, exhibition, product launch or smaller board meeting, our modern and flexible facilities can be tailored to suit your requirements. The hotel features 250 bedrooms, 19 training and meeting rooms, and 30 syndicate rooms, alongside spacious conference suites, breakout areas and outdoor event space. Set within 700 acres of countryside, Whittlebury Park is also ideal for team-building and multi-activity days to enhance team development. Guests can enjoy our awardwinning spa and leisure facilities during their stay, with access to the leisure club included for 24-hour delegates, featuring a 19-metre pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and fully equipped gym.

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