Elid conference 2024 sessions

Virtual conference: May 8th and 9th 2024

eLID is your impactful virtual conference focusing on e-learning and instructional design. We’re gathering enthusiastic global L&D leaders who are eager to discuss their exciting ideas, impact, and experiences, and to inspire and engage with others. Join us as we share insights and stories that have shaped our journeys and collectively enrich our learning landscape.
The conference sessions would be in variety of formats 

  • Speaker sessions
  • Panel session
  • eLearning Design Workshop
HELP SUSTAIN FUTURE EVENTS

Theme: Amplify your eLearning Impact in your Role

Conference sessions

Our maiden conference features 15 global Learning and Development professionals who are adopting technology to impact performance in their organisational learning initiatives. 

Note that time is in GMT+1

10:00

Introduction to the Conference: Opening Address

Duration: 15 minutes

This is an opening address by the founder of the eLearning and Instructional Designers Hub, eLID Hub to introduce to you the purpose of the community and the conference.
You would learn about the theme of the conference including all the schedule and what you should expect in the two days of the programme.

10:25

From Engineer to Ed-Preneur: Crafting Learning Experiences that Transform

Duration: 35 minutes

I would like to share my unique journey from a computer engineer to becoming a learning and development professional and entrepreneur. We'll explore what sparked my passion for L&D and how I transitioned into this field.The core of this session will delve into a transformative managerial development program I designed for a manufacturing company in India. We'll walk through the entire process, from understanding their specific needs to crafting a successful 6-month learning experience. I'll discuss the challenges of designing a program of this duration, the innovative elements I incorporated, and how we measured the program's impact on the participating managers.

11:10

Consulting as an Instructional Designer

Duration: 30 minutes

Understanding your client's brief is a key part of Instructional Design. I will share some essential questions to help you drill down into the true learning needs that your design must meet.

11:50

PANEL DISCUSSION

Designing Effective Evaluation Strategies in Learning Initiatives

Duration: 60 minutes

Andrew Jacob

12:50

Lunch & Visit to Conference Learning Museum

Duration: 60 minutes

13:50

Personalised Learning: Fostering Internal Coaching and Mentoring Program

Duration: 30 minutes

I will be speaking about Evidence-Based Practices for Reciprocal Growth. As work and the workforce change, companies need new approaches to attracting, developing and retaining talent and to building strong cultures that empower employees, drive performance and professional development.

Ebunoluwa JIdonu

Note that time is in GMT+1

14:30

From Neurodivergent For Neurodivergent

Duration: 30 minutes

Top five tools to help you as a neurodivergent designer and top five must-haves to make your elearning neurodivergent inclusive.

Kristina Rogers

Note that time is in GMT+1

15:10

KEYNOTE

Flowing experiences

Duration: 60 minutes

A session about the use of different behavioral science concepts and learning principles that influence constructing learning experiences.

16:20

Adopting eLearning for Business Growth

Duration: 30 minutes

How E-learning has become a game changer and positively impacting the growth of businesses globally

Onesimus Ocheho

Thursday 9th May 2024

Note that time is in GMT+1

10:00

Building a Successful eLearning Business

Duration: 45 minutes

I will be discussing Key Principles and Best Practices, with the aim to offer insights into the essential components of a thriving eLearning business, including market positioning, content development strategies, monetization models, and customer acquisition techniques

Sarah Whuuk Yusuf

11:00

AI in action: Boosting instructional design

Duration: 40 minutes

Are you struggling to find time to really use your creativity while designing learning solutions? Are you looking for ways to save time from mundane tasks? Are you curious to find more about practical insights on using Gen-AI tools to enhance your designs? Join us for a 45-minute session that explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help you use your time on more creative and relevant tasks. We'll bridge the gap between AI and creating truly engaging learning experiences, showcasing the potential of Generative AI (Gen-AI) tools to transform how we develop learning solutions.

Binnaz Cubukcu

11:50

Leading an Award-Winning Learning Team

Duration: 40 minutes

Learning to be a Learning Manager and coping with stresses, building resilience, supporting your team, etc.

12:30

Lunch & Visit to Conference Learning Museum

Duration: 60 minutes

13:30

KEYNOTE

Why your Learning and Development team needs Instructional and eLearning Design Skills to Thrive

Duration: 60 minutes

This session will give insight to the role of instructional designers and elearning designers in L& D teams and why their contribution is pivotal to effective learning interventions

14:40

Leveraging Generative AI and Learning Analytics in Education for Enhanced Student Engagement

Duration: 40 minutes

This session will explore how to use generative AI and learning analytics to enhance student engagement in education. Attendees will learn about strategies and tools for tailoring instructional approaches, fostering personalized learning experiences, and optimizing learning outcomes. The session will provide insights into creating dynamic and interactive learning environments that actively engage students in their educational journey.

Olalekan adeeko

15:30

PANEL DISCUSSION

Rethinking the Future of Learning; A shift from the Norm

Duration: 60 minutes

Tom McDowall

16:40

Conference Closing and Next Steps

Duration: 15 minutes

*A Visit to the conference Learning Museum
*Appreciation to all speakers, conference team, participants and sponsors.
*Post Conference Next Steps- Access to free mentoring Program. *Participation in Learning Design Challenge to win free access to Genially authoring tool premium subscription
*Access to free community

Conference sponsors