Recapping 2025’s Thought Leader Insights
We’ve had the honor and privilege to speak with some of the world’s leading experts in L&D over the years. While some have highlighted the role of AI in the future of learning, others have focused on blended training experiences and the return of classroom training. However, each and every professional we’ve interviewed has something in common: a real dedication to sharing knowledge and a passion for lifelong learning. So, we thought we’d shine the well-deserved spotlight on the eLearning Q&As we published this year to help you reflect on L&D trends and emerging tech that you may want to consider for 2026.
13 eLearning Q&As Showcasing Industry Expertise And Proven Strategies
AI-Powered Learning And Workforce Upskilling With Ryan Cooper
Ryan Cooper, the Director of “Off-the-shelf” Content at Learning Pool, delves into AI Conversations and how cutting-edge learning solutions can help employees overcome workplace challenges.
Relationship-Based Recruiting And The Role Of AI In Talent Solutions With Ann Cathers
Ann Cathers, Recruiting Manager at SweetRush, dives into the relationship-based recruiting philosophy, managed services engagement staffing, and how AI tools can be leveraged in the talent solutions industry.
Rapid Digital Transformation And How AI Is Shaping Digital Adoption With Marc Rouhana
Marc Rouhana, Head of Digital Adoption at Learning Pool, explores how businesses can stay ahead of the curve. From building super-user communities to leveraging AI, Marc shares valuable insights and practical strategies to help L&D teams lead the charge in digital transformation.
Agentic Learning And AI-Focused LMSs With Dr. Allen Partridge
Dr. Allen Partridge from Adobe speaks with us about AI’s role in content creation and curation, agentic learning, and which emerging tech features organizations should look for in their next LMS.
Multi-Disciplinary Teams In Custom eLearning Development And Self-Authoring Limitations With Hassan Mourad
Hassan Mourad, Partner and Director of Tech Innovation at Kashida, discusses developing custom eLearning in a world of self-authoring, GenAI, and hundreds of authoring tools and learning platforms. He also sheds light on the importance of each of the components that make up a great learning experience, and how multi-disciplinary teams play a crucial role in the process.
Talking About Classroom Training Coming Back (Thanks To AI) With Dr. RK Prasad
RK Prasad, CommLab India’s CEO and Co-Founder, takes a look at how AI is bringing the classroom back into vogue, the unreplaceable role of humans, preparing for an L&D future with AI, and more.
Integrated Learning Solutions And Blended L&D Experiences With Dr. Allen Partridge
Dr. Allen Partridge from Adobe delves into emerging technologies in the L&D sphere and how integrated solutions help to overcome challenges across the learning value chain.
Learning Sciences In Instructional Design And Real-World Skill Building With Dr. Jerry Zandstra
Dr. Jerry Zandstra, the Senior Director of Learning at Ingenuiti, explores scientific principles and the part they play in designing inclusive L&D experiences.
The Critical Role Of Project Management In eLearning Development With Ivana Palaić
Ivana Palaić, the Project Manager at eWyse, speaks with us about how effective project management enables smooth collaboration between the production team, clients, stakeholders, and third-party providers, as well as why eLearning localization should never be an afterthought.
Augmented Learning, AI Certifications, And Knowledge Management With Adrián Soto And Andrés Villalobos
Adrián Soto and Andrés Villalobos from SweetRush explore the human-AI collaboration in L&D, harnessing accumulated organizational knowledge, and AI agents in training.
The ADDIE Framework With Dr. Jill Stefaniak
Dr. Jill Stefaniak, the Chief Learning Officer at Litmos, highlights the ADDIE framework and how L&D teams can better understand learners’ needs by focusing on utility, relevance, and value.
The Transformative Role Of Artificial Intelligence In L&D With Dr. RK Prasad
Dr. RK Prasad from CommLab India uncovers how AI is not just a productivity tool but a paradigm shift reshaping the future of L&D. RK also shares real-world success stories from organizations that have adopted AI in their learning strategies.
Upskilling And Reskilling In The World Of Gen Z With Dana Nehme
Dana Nehme, Senior Learning Experience Designer at Kashida, dives into designing custom L&D that empowers organizations to upskill and reskill their teams through human-centered, engaging, and impact-driven content.
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