The Future of L&D – Building A Stronger Resilient Workforce 

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, Learning & Development (L&D) is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’ – it’s a business necessity. Companies that invest in continuous learning don’t just retain top talent; they drive performance, innovation and long-term success. Yet, despite its proven impact, L&D is often the first to go when budgets tighten. How can we change this mindset and position L&D as a key driver of business success? 

Are you a decision-maker in your organization who recognizes the value of talent development but hasn’t fully explored its potential yet? This event is for HR, L&D leaders, business owners, and executives who are ready to invest in strengthening their workforce and taking actionable steps toward impactful learning and development. 

Why attend? 

• A fresh perspective on L&D’s role in talent retention – Why are employees leaving, and how can development opportunities make them stay? Why investing in learning is critical for business resilience and growth. 

• Insights into the full employee journey – Learning doesn’t stop after onboarding. How can we ensure continuous development throughout an employee’s career? 

• Software/AI vs. People & Culture – Can technology replace human-led learning, or do we need a balance? Our panellists will explore both sides. 

• Leadership – How do we equip leaders with the right mindset to nurture and grow their teams? What is the role of leadership in L&D? 

Panellists: 

Daniël Heerkens – Fellow Digitals
Daniël Heerkens, Senior Solutions Strategist SEA, understands that at the heart of every successful organization are its people. With a passion for empowering professionals, he’s trained over 4,000 individuals, fostering growth and leadership. He translates this human-centric approach into innovative digital solutions at Fellow Digitals, enabling HR & L&D leaders to create learning experiences that resonate, inspire, and drive measurable results.

Agneta Olsson – Blue Cabinet
Agneta Olsson is the founder of Blue Cabinet, a coaching business dedicated to unlocking leadership potential and strengthening organizational culture. Drawing from her extensive experience in global leadership roles at IKEA and now coaching CEOs and senior leaders across industries, Agneta helps organizations align culture and leadership to drive sustainable growth. With a strong belief that learning and development are key to building resilient teams and retaining talent, she works with leaders to create thriving workplace cultures that empower employees and fuel business success.

Stephan van der Vat – Management Drives
Stephan van der Vat is the owner of Management Drives and an expert in organizational development, leadership and team dynamics. He specializes in uncovering the deeper drivers behind human behavior, helping individuals, teams and organizations enhance their performance by aligning personal motivations with business objectives. With a strong entrepreneurial mindset, Stephan works closely with clients to develop tailored solutions that foster collaboration, leadership and resilience. His hands-on approach, combined with a deep understanding of team behavior, enables organizations to leverage emotional intelligence for sustainable success.

Programme: 

8:15 – 8:30 AM | Registration & Networking (coffee and bites included!) 
8:30 – 8:40 AM | Opening presentation 
8:40 – 9:00 AM | Interactive Wisecrowd
9:00 – 9:40 AM | Panel Discussion 
9:40 – 10:00 AM | Networking 

Join us for an interactive and thought-provoking discussion on how Learning & Development can shape the future of work! 🚀 Register now below!