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2025 IELA Academic Division Award Winners Announced at ICL 2025 in Budapest
The International E-Learning Association (IELA) announced the winners of its 2025 Academic Division Awards on Friday, October 3rd, 2025. IELA President Dr. David Guralnick revealed the honorees during the final day of the 28th International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL 2025), hosted at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME).
Kaleidoscope Learning Launches New Website: “Reimagining Learning through a New Kaleidoscope”
Learning is evolving, and so is Kaleidoscope Learning. As a leader and pioneer in creating innovative and results-driven learning experiences for more than two decades, Kaleidoscope today announced the launch of its new, redesigned website at www.kaleidolearning.com, giving the company a new digital home that demonstrates both its history of expertise and its forward-looking commitment to reimagining the future of learning.
The Learning Ideas Conference’s Summer Course Returns to Greece in June 2026
The Learning Ideas Conference (TLIC) will return to Ioannina, Greece on June 23rd to 25th, 2026 for its annual live, in-person summer course, organized in collaboration with the Laboratory of New Technologies and Distance Learning at the School of Education, University of Ioannina. The 2026 summer course, titled “AI, Teaching, and Learning,” will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming teaching, learning, and the design of educational experiences.
Call for Proposals Opens for The Learning Ideas Conference 2026
Following the announcement of its official hybrid June dates, The Learning Ideas Conference (TLIC) has opened its call for proposals for its 19th annual event. Educators, researchers, practitioners, consultants, technologists, administrators, and learning professionals from across the globe are invited to submit ideas, research, and innovations to participate in this global hybrid conference on workplace learning and higher education. TLIC 2026 will feature both virtual and in-person presentations, with hybrid sessions taking place on June 10th-12th, 2026, in New York and online. Additional online-only days will also be announced.
Call for Articles: International Journal of Advanced Corporate Learning (iJAC)
The International Journal of Advanced Corporate Learning (iJAC) is now accepting submissions. Published regularly since 2008, iJAC is an interdisciplinary journal dedicated to the exchange of latest trends, research, and practices in corporate learning, performance support, and professional development.
A Summer of AI and Cultural Discovery: Highlights from TLIC's Greece Summer Course 2025
The Learning Ideas Conference (TLIC), in collaboration with the Laboratory of New Technologies and Distance Learning at the School of Education, University of Ioannina, hosted its annual Summer Course in Ioannina, Greece, from July 8th to 10th, 2025. Set at the Epirus Palace Hotel Congress & Spa, this year’s three-day program centered on the theme “AI, Learning, and Cultural Heritage,” exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education and cultural preservation from various perspectives.
The Learning Ideas Conference (TLIC) 2025: Where Learning Meets the Future
The Learning Ideas Conference (TLIC) 2025 welcomed educators, researchers, and technologists from around the globe to explore innovations in learning and technology for the workplace and higher education. In its 18th year, the conference featured five days of programming—online-only sessions on May 28th and 29th, followed by a hybrid event in New York City at Faculty House at Columbia University and online from June 11th – 13th.
2025 IELA Business Division Award Winners Announced at The Learning Ideas Conference
The International E-Learning Association (IELA) has announced the winners of its 2025 Business and Industry Division Awards, this afternoon at the last day and closing session of The Learning Ideas Conference at the Faculty House of Columbia University.
Get Ready for June: The Learning Ideas Conference Shares Final 2025 Program
The Learning Ideas Conference (TLIC), an international and multidisciplinary forum exploring innovations in learning and technology for the workplace and higher education, has announced the full program for its 2025 conference. Celebrating its 18th year, the conference will adopt a new hybrid format, with main sessions on June 11th - 13th, 2025, both in-person in New York and online, with additional online-only conference days on May 28th and 29th.
The Learning Ideas Conference Launches First-Ever Month-Long Winter Event Series
For the first time, The Learning Ideas Conference (TLIC) expanded its annual one-day winter event into a month-long online event series throughout February. Centered on the theme “Preparation for the Workplace: The Changing Role of Higher Education,” the virtual series brought together a diverse range of voices—including employers, educational innovators, and industry professionals—to unpack how higher education can better prepare graduates for the evolving workforce.
Submissions Now Open for the 2025 International E-Learning Awards
New York, NY (February 19, 2025) – The International E-Learning Association (IELA), a global community for online learning researchers and practitioners, is now accepting submissions for the 2025 International E-Learning Awards in the Business Division. These awards recognize exceptional online learning achievements in two divisions: Academic and Business/Industry.
The Business Division focuses on courses and products designed to support organizational learning, professional development, and related purposes. It also includes software tools used to create products for those audiences. Submissions for the Business Division are due by March 15, 2025.
The Learning Ideas Conference Announces Initial Program for June 2025 Conference
New York, NY (February 12, 2025) - The Learning Ideas Conference, an international and multidisciplinary forum exploring innovations in learning and technology for the workplace and higher education, has announced the initial program release for its 2025 conference. The conference will take place from June 11-13, 2025, in a hybrid format—both in-person in New York and online. The conference will also include additional online-only conference days on May 28th and 29th. This annual conference brings together people from all over the world to share insights, present the latest research, demonstrate new products and ideas, and explore innovations in learning and education technologies.
The conference’s theme for 2025, "Innovations in Learning and Technology for the Workplace and Higher Education," will unite educators, researchers, and industry professionals to discuss cutting-edge developments in online learning, emerging technologies, and innovative instructional and assessment methods.
Dr. David Guralnick to Deliver Keynote Speech at 29th CIAED/ABED Conference on Distance Education in Brasília
New York, NY (September 10, 2024) — The 29th CIAED/ABED Conference on Distance Education will welcome Dr. David Guralnick as a keynote speaker. Dr. Guralnick will deliver a keynote speech titled “Reimagining Learning Experiences with the Use of Al and New Technologies” on September 17th.
In his talk, Dr. Guralnick will explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies in improving learning experiences. He will discuss how these innovations can enhance productivity, increase engagement, and create more meaningful educational outcomes.
The Learning Ideas Conference 2025 Now Accepting Proposals for June Event
New York, NY (September 10, 2024) –The Learning Ideas Conference 2025 has officially opened its call for proposals, inviting thought leaders, educators, and professionals from across the globe to participate in this highly anticipated hybrid event. The conference will take place from June 11-13, 2025, in New York and online, with additional online-only conference days in May. This annual event gathers over 50 countries' worth of innovators to explore the transformative role of technology in education and workplace learning.
With a proposal submission deadline of December 9, 2024, the conference is seeking contributions from a wide range of academic and professional disciplines.
Dr. David Guralnick to Deliver Keynote Address on The Future of Work and Learning Event in Geneva
New York, NY (June 3, 2024) – The Future of Work and Learning Event in Geneva will welcome Dr. David Guralnick as a keynote speaker. Dr. Guralnick will deliver a keynote speech titled "AI, New Technologies, and a New World of Performance'' on June 6th.
In his presentation, Dr. Guralnick will discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and other emerging technologies in revolutionizing educational experiences within organizations.
The Learning Ideas Conference Announces Complete Program for June 2024 Conference
New York, NY (April 29th, 2024) –The Learning Ideas Conference has released its complete program for it June 2024 conference, set for June 12-14. This hybrid event, both in-person in New York City and online, offers a global platform for discussing the latest advances in workplace learning and higher education.
Submissions Now Open for the 2024 International E-Learning Awards
New York, NY (March 1st, 2024) – The International E-Learning Association (IELA), a leading organization promoting innovative practices in e-learning, is now accepting submissions for the 2024 International E-Learning Awards. These awards recognize exceptional online learning achievements in two divisions: Academic and Business/Industry.
Global Experts Share Insights on AI in Education at The Learning Ideas Conference Winter Event 2024
New York, NY (February 27, 2024) – On February 15th, 2024, The Learning Ideas Conference hosted its 2nd Annual Winter Online Event, bringing together experts and leading voices to discuss “Artificial Intelligence and Learning.”
The Learning Ideas Conference Winter Event - Speaker Lineup
New York, NY - January 26, 2024 - The Learning Ideas Conference, an event uniting researchers, practitioners, and various professionals to engage in discussions and foster innovation, has announced its program for the February Winter Event 2024, themed "Artificial Intelligence and Learning." Taking place virtually on February 15th, the conference will explore how AI is transforming higher education and workplace learning, offering insights and inspiration from the field's leading minds.
The Learning Ideas Conference Announces Initial Program Release for June 2024 Event
New York, NY - January 19, 2024 - The Learning Ideas Conference, a leading forum for exploring innovations in learning and technology for the workplace and higher education, has announced the initial program release for its 2024 event. Taking place from June 12-14, 2024 in a hybrid format, both in-person in New York City and online. With the hybrid event, the conference provides a venue for people from all over the world to come together to discuss cutting-edge research, practical approaches, and innovations in workplace learning and higher education.