L&D in 2026: AI and the Challenge of Change
AI is rapidly reshaping the learning and development landscape, creating both new opportunities and new pressures for organisations across every industry. Whilst many L&D teams recognise the importance of AI, many are still navigating how to move beyond experimentation and use it in ways that genuinely improve learning, capability, and business performance.
In this webinar, Donald H Taylor will explore what the latest global research reveals about the current state of AI in L&D, the challenges organisations are facing, and where the greatest opportunities lie for the future.
Drawing on insights from this year’s Global Sentiment Survey, newly released research into transformative AI adoption, and conversations emerging from the Learning Technologies Conference, where Donald serves as Chairman, the session will provide practical perspectives, global comparisons, and examples of organisations already putting AI to meaningful use within workplace learning.
Event Details:
Date: June 9, 2026
Time: 4 PM - 5 PM GST onwards
Format: Online Webinar
The session will unpack key findings from the 2026 Global Sentiment Survey and newly released research into AI adoption in workplace learning, exploring how organisations can move beyond experimentation and apply AI more effectively within L&D.
About Donald H Taylor
Donald H Taylor is a globally recognised expert in learning and development and a leading voice on the future of workplace learning. He is Chair of the Learning Technologies Conference and creator of the Global Sentiment Survey, one of the most widely referenced annual surveys in the L&D profession.
Through his research, speaking, and advisory work, Donald helps organisations understand the trends shaping learning, workforce capability, and organisational performance. His work focuses particularly on the practical implications of AI and emerging technologies for learning teams around the world.
About The Exchange
The Exchange was created at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty across the region, bringing together senior HR, L&D, and business leaders to reflect, share, and learn from one another in real time. What began as a space to navigate crisis has grown into an ongoing peer conversation series built on a simple belief: that the most useful insights come from the room, not the stage.
This time, that conversation turns to AI. Joined by Don Taylor, one of the most respected voices in workplace learning, this session explores what artificial intelligence actually means for people, organisations, and the way we work, beyond the hype and into the practical reality leaders are facing right now.
About Biz Group
Biz Group is a leading learning and development company with over 30 years of experience supporting organisations across the Middle East. We help businesses solve real challenges by equipping their people with the skills, mindset, and tools needed to perform at their best. We’ve partnered with hundreds of leading organisations across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and wider Middle East, delivering everything from leadership journeys and team experiences to AI-powered digital learning platforms. Whether the goal is to build capability, improve collaboration, or embed lasting change, we bring a human-led, technology-enabled approach that delivers measurable impact.