speexx exchange

2024
NOVEMBER 27 BERLIN AND ONLINE

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Speexx Exchange: The digital learning event for HR and L&D

  • HR Conference: Discover trends in HR and AI
  • L&D Conference: The annual reality check on the state of digital corporate learning and coaching
  • Speexx Exchange is a hybrid event: Network with industry peers in person and online
  • Be inspired by leading keynote speakers, HR and L&D leaders, hands-on workshops and many best practice cases from large organizations
  • Our promise: We won´t push product - the floor is all yours.

Speexx Exchange 2023 Agenda

Speexx Exchange: The Best of HR Conference 2023, L&D Conference 2023 and Coaching Conference 2023

Welcome and introductions. Join us as Laura sets the scene for the day and outlines why humanizing work in an AI driven world is the key to success.
Laura Overton | Conference Chair
Jo Cook | International Speaker & Director and Digital Facilitator | Lightbulb Moment  
Armin Hopp & Speexx 
Working with AI – positioning, opportunities and challenges. The Microsoft perspective.
Brian Murphy | Keynote Speaker​ | Microsoft
Coffee Break
The role of corporate academies in establishing employer readiness and the role of listening today for readiness tomorrow.

Serena Gonsalves-Ferche | Global Head of Talent and Academy | SoftwareONE

Anca Iordache | Career Development | Microsoft​

Interactive session focusing on the implication of AI for future careers and what change can professionals influence in HR and L&D in building future skills.
Coffee Break
This panel will include experience-based practical tips and tricks for HR and L&D professionals​ to make the most out of the use of AI in their day-to-day work.
Get involved: Includes Q&A, both online and offline​
Mike Byrne | VP of Sales | Docebo
Armin Hopp | Founder | Speexx
Geraldine Voost | Global Learning & Development Manager | Bronkhorst High-Tech
Andy Wooler | SVP, Product Management | Area9 Lyceum
Lunch Break

How can we (re-)kindle our personal curiosity and experiment more?​ One interactive session. Three renowned experts.​ Includes breakout rooms and interactive workshops​

The Curious Advantage – Developing our Superpowers! – Interactive workshop focusing on leveraging the advantage of personal and workplace curiosity in an AI world
Simon Brown | Chief Learning Officer | Novartis
Garrick Jones | Co-Founder and Partner | The Ludic Group
Paul Ashcroft | Co-Founder and Partner | The Ludic Group

Panel discussion with all speakers and audience, about the next steps for HR and L&D in an AI driven world.

Cocktail Hour

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Speexx Exchange 2023 Speaker Line-Up

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Anca Iordache | Career Development
Microsoft

Anca is an experienced Learning and OD professional, currently in charge of Career Development Programs as part of the Microsoft Employee Skilling Team. In her work, Anca supports leaders and teams to reimagine the way we connect, work and learn. Anca creates value by co-creating human-centered experiences and learning environments that enable knowledge flows and people growth.

Anca has previously led the Future of Work Global Practice for Citi Learning. Over her career, Anca has held various roles at Citi, such as Learning & Performance Advisor, Social Learning & Collaboration Expert, Community Builder, and 70-20-10 Change Maker.

Brian Murphy | Sr Director Employee Skilling
Microsoft

Brian leads Microsoft’s global internal efforts to re-imagine career development through the power of skills and a pervasive learning culture. Career and skills development will be critical in helping Microsoft deliver on its mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

Previously, Brian was the Global Head of Learning & Enterprise Capabilities at AstraZeneca in a key moment in the company’s history as it sought to provide a global vaccine for COVID 19.

Brian Started his career at the global Bank, Citi, where he held a number of regional and global HR Director roles. From 2014 to 2019 he was the Head of Learning and Leadership Development for Citi in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Chair & Moderator | Laura Overton
International Speaker & Analyst

Laura Overton

Laura is an experienced international speaker, author, and facilitator with a passion for exploring, challenging, and sharing. Founder of Learning Changemakers and Co-creator at Emerging Stronger, her focus has always been on bringing a community together to investigate how learning innovation builds business impact.

Laura has authored/ co-authored over 40 major research reports, and as a regular contributor to industry publications, she has written over 300 articles. She has also received several prestigious awards, among which the Learning and Performance Institute’s Colin Corder Award for outstanding achievement and the Learning Technology Award for outstanding achievement.

Online Facilitator | Jo Cook
Director | Lightbulb Moment

Jo Cook, founder of Lightbulb Moment

Jo is a speaker, instructional designer, and classroom facilitator who specializes in virtual classrooms, webinars, and live online learning technology. Jo’s passion is helping and supporting teams, professionals and organizations to embrace the benefits of the virtual classroom. Jo’s background includes: further and higher education; the charity sector; small and large organizations, including CNN News. Through her company Lightbulb Moment, Jo specialized in training learning professionals about virtual classroom design and delivery. She has spoken on various topics at conferences such as Learning Technologies, Online Educa Berlin, and keynoted for Colleges Wales and E-learning Fusion.  

Simon Brown | Chief Learning Officer
Novartis / The Curious Advantage

Simon Brown

Simon is Chief Learning Officer at Novartis and author of the Amazon #1 hot new release, ‘The Curious Advantage.’ He is a commercially-minded learning leader with experience across a range of the World’s leading organizations. Since 2016, Simon has moved into the Development world and created the cross-divisional ‘Global Development University’ before progressing in September 2017 to take over the Novartis-wide Learning CoE and Novartis Universities and also define the strategy for Digital Capability Building.

Paul Ashcroft | Co-Founder and Partner
The Ludic Group / The Curious Advantage

Paul Ashcroft

Paul is passionate about creating smarter ways of working for organizations around the world. With a background in mathematics and strategic consulting, Paul is an expert in applying principles of Innovation, Design Thinking, and Digital to large-scale transformation, people engagement, and capability building. During his career, Paul has worked with many of the world’s leading companies to design strategy, align their leadership team, and engage and develop their people. As an entrepreneur and investor, Paul has a successful track record in establishing and growing innovative and technology-based businesses.

Garrick Jones | Co-Founder and Partner
The Ludic Group / The Curious Advantage

Garrick Jones

Garrick Jones co-founded The Ludic Group in 2004. He is a businessman, academic, and musician based in London. He is a Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where his research is focused on organizational decision-making, the future of learning, and creative economies. He is a Founding Partner of The Ludic Group, where his research into cloud-based transformation consulting, digital learning programs, and engagement are put into practice. Garrick is interested in how very large systems are able to transform themselves through learning and outcomes-based decision-making. Wearing his musical hat, Garrick composes for films, contemporary artists, and performances.

Serena Gonsalves-Fersch | Global Head of Talent and Academy | SoftwareONE

Garrick Jones

Serena is the head of Talent Management for SoftwareONE, a Learning &  Development leader, on the board of the Learning & Development Accelerator, a Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute, & has recently completed her doctorate at Middlesex University, researching the future of learning & the L&D function in technology accelerating organizations.

Having worked for organizations including Spencer Stuart, KPMG, Thomson Reuters, and IBM, Serena has a wealth of experience in leading learning functions for internal departments and external clients as a management consultant & as a service line lead with client/ revenue responsibility. Experience includes creating an L&D function’s business-facing strategy, the learning operating model, vendor, budget & technology management across several industries.

Mike Byrne | VP of Sales | Docebo

Garrick Jones

As the VP of Sales EMEA at Docebo, Mike leads a team of Regional Sales Directors, AEs, AMs, and SCs to drive the growth and expansion of our cloud-based learning platform across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He has over 14 years of experience in the EdTech sector, working with corporate and educational clients to deliver innovative and effective learning solutions that improve performance and outcomes.

Mike has an accreditation in learning technologies from the Learning and Performance Institute and is passionate about transforming the use of digital learning technologies into an everyday habit for users. He is also a published author and blogger, sharing his insights and perspectives on the latest trends and developments in the e-learning industry.

Andy Wooler | SVP, Product Management | Area9 Lyceum

Garrick Jones

Andy Wooler has some 25 years of global experience in the world of Learning Technologies.
Before joining the Area9Lyceum team in 2021, he served as a Learning Strategist for a leading company in the Data and Digital Solutions space and has led learning platform projects in global Financial Services organizations. He is a regular speaker on topics such as Learning Management Systems and how to use data from learning platforms to gain actionable insights into learning activities.

Andy is a Senior Vice President in the Product Management Team at Area9 Lyceum, focusing on helping organizations integrate Adaptive Learning solutions into their wider learning & HR ecosystems. Andy holds an MBA from the Open University and is a Fellow of the Learning & Performance Institute.

Geraldine Voost | Global Learning & Development Manager | Bronkhorst High-Tech

Garrick Jones

Geraldine has a background in Cognitive Science, focusing on human and organizational development. She has an interest in AI, exploring its implications within and beyond her field. Having traversed various roles in L&D, she appreciates the balance between theory and practice, striving for meaningful outcomes. She values building strong stakeholder relationships to align L&D initiatives with organizational goals, aiming for a positive impact. Geraldine is dedicated to supporting L&D professionals and promoting a proactive approach to enhance organizational performance

Armin Hopp | Founder | Speexx

Garrick Jones

Armin is a co-founder of Speexx, a global leader in digital language and business coaching, helping international corporations bring out the best in their people.

Armin is a respected opinion leader in the HR and L&D industry, regularly speaking at international conferences and seminars around the world. Armin has a background in linguistics, computer science, and English literature.

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Impressions from the latest edition

Speexx Exchange HR Conference in a Nutshell

  • In cooperation with Online Educa Berlin at the Intercontinental Hotel Berlin | From 9.00 am to 5.00 pm CET

  • Free HR and L&D Conference for friends, partners and customers of Speexx

  • Chaired by learning industry legend, Laura Overton

  • Join 500+ experts and thought leaders from the global HR and L&D community from more than 20 countries.

  • On the program: networking, latest industry research, best practice presentations on global digital transformation projects

  • On site: Great food from the renowned Interconti Berlin kitchen. Evening drinks.

  • Online: A great interactive hybrid experience – just like you were in the room yourself.

This is Speexx Exchange

Speexx Exchange 2023 Location and Date – We cannot wait to see you in person and online!

InterContinental Hotel Berlin
Budapester Strasse 2, 10787 Berlin Deutschland

2023 November 22

Wittenbergplatz
Berlin Zoologischer Garten

+49 30 26020

What They Say About Our HR and L&D Conference: Speexx Exchange Reviews

“Great mix of presentations. No product “push”. The conference created space for real connections.”

Exxon Mobil
“Here I have the opportunity to meet key speakers from L&D and fellow professionals from different parts of the world. It helps me understand how they tackle the same problems that we encounter.”
Aeronautica, Italy
“I was keen on participating in the Exchange conference because of the high profile speakers – and the strong relevance of selected topics.”
Zalando, Germany

“I find it highly valuable that at Speexx Exchange in am enabled to get in touch with other people; it is very inspiring to see things from so many different perspectives.”

E-ON
“Good, realistic benchmarking. Interesting and robust research findings from Laura Overton. Good networking and a good mix of people.”
Uniper Energy, Sweden

“What I liked about Speexx Exchange? The stories of the various speakers, very inspiring! Networking with the other participants and the fact that this is not a commercial event.”

Deutsche Telekom, Germany

“Speexx enables you to meet other colleagues from the L&D Society – I liked the variety of speakers and topics, the atmosphere in general, very open, and even interactive.”

Unops, Denmark

“Leading industry event on talent management practices brings together learning and development (L&D) practitioners from around the world for a full day of networking, sharing and learning.“

Towards Maturity, UK

Speexx Exchange Impressions