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DevLearn | Las Vegas | November 5 – 7, 2024

— Experience ELB Learning at DevLearn Like Never Before —

This year, we’re bigger, bolder, and bad to the bone!

Join us in Las Vegas for 3 days of funky fresh eLearning inspiration, networking, and knowledge sharing. We’ve got 9,000 square feet, and we’re not afraid to use it. We’re packing the space with stage presentations, demo stations, and there may or may not be a few arcade games! 

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ELBX Live! Pre-DevLearn Workshops

Gear Up for Hands-On Learning on November 5, 2024 from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST

Get ready to supercharge your skills before DevLearn kicks off! We have 9,000 sq ft of epic, interactive workshops covering AI, VR, Lectora®, Rehearsal, MicroBuilder™, and more. Dig out your lycra, rock those leg warmers, and fire up your laptops for a rad, hands-on learning experience!

Not only is all this awesomeness included in your DevLearn registration, but we’re conveniently located right across the hall from DevLearn check-in at the MGM Grand. Just look for the neon—you can’t miss us!

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The ELB Learning Experience 

Illuminate Learning on November 6 – 7, 2024

Return to our hall during expo hours for a radical kick-off to the expo with none other than the Learning Pirate, Lauren Waldman on our mainstage! Then, experience two days of AI experts, stellar panels and discussions, case studies, and the biggest VIP 80s dance party* of the year—80s dress is highly encouraged! 

*Contact your account rep to see how you can get on the VIP party list.


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Together with our sponsors, we’re pumping up the jams in Las Vegas on November 6, 2024, for the biggest VIP 80s dance party of the year! 

Join us after hours in our DevLearn hall and enjoy a live 80s cover band. 80s attire is HIGHLY encouraged, so dig out your leg warmers, grab everything neon, and get ready for a schweet time—we kid you not. Plus, all attendees will walk away with some stellar 80s swag.

It’s by invite only, so contact your account rep to find out how to get on the VIP list.

Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

ELBX LIVE! Schedule

— ELB Learning Experience Room —

12:00 PM PST

 

MAIN STAGE

The Future's So Bright—We Gotta Wear Shades!

Andrew Scivally // CEO, & Jeff Harvey // Global Head of Growth Strategy, ELB Learning

Topic: Management & Strategy

Description: If you know our CEO, Andrew Scivally, you know he has opinions. And he definitely has an opinion about the future of learning, our industry, and how he sees it evolving. Join Andrew and Jeff for a fireside chat as we kick off our first ELBX Live since 2018. You don't want to miss it.

12:30 PM PST

AI & LEARNING SERVICES

Transforming Training Intake with AI: An ROI-Driven Approach

Scott Provence // VP of Integrated Services, ELB Learning

Topic: AI & Automation

Description: In this hands-on workshop, you will see how AI tools can help you analyze and prioritize training requests, align projects with business objectives, and predict ROI. Join ELB Learning’s strategic and AI experts as they walk through real-world examples of how to supercharge the training intake process. In this learn-by-doing session.


VIRTUAL REALITY

Build a VR Course in 45 Minutes—BYOL

Allan Rust // Creative Director, ELB Learning

Topic: Virtual / Immersive Learning

Description: This session will be hands-on, where you will build an immersive learning scenario live during the session. All resources needed to create the scenario will be provided, and focus will be put on how to build an immersive scenario.


AUTHORING

Stay Ahead of the Curve: Unlock the Full Power of ARIA Tags for Superior Dynamic Accessible Training as Standards Tighten

Dan Richards // VP of Professional Services, Learning Solutions Architect, Interactive Advantage

Topic: Instructional Design

Description: In this session, you'll learn how ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) improves eLearning accessibility, how Lectora® uses ARIA tags to meet WCAG and Section 508 standards, and how to customize these tags in Lectora to better serve diverse learners.


VIDEO COACHING

Supersellers: Supercharge Sales Enablement with Video-Based Coaching

Micah Eppler // Account Executive, ELB Learning

Topic: Video & Media

Description: Revolutionize your sales enablement with video-based coaching. Learn to create dynamic, interactive sales training that drives results and boosts team performance.


GAMIFICATION

Harnessing Branching Games: Creating Engaging Scenarios with The Training Arcade®

Ellen Burns-Johnson // VP of Learning Strategy—Growth & Strategy Team, ELB Learning

Topic: Games & Gamification

Description: Join us to explore The Training Arcade’s Scenario game creation. In this session, you'll learn step-by-step how to build engaging, interactive scenario-based games that boost learner retention. Whether you're new or experienced, you'll gain the skills to design compelling learning experiences.


LMS / LXP

Managing Enterprises and Sub-Admins for Seamless Collaboration

Pete Getchell // Director, Client Solutions, ELB Learning

Topic: Development & Tools

Description: Join our hands-on workshop to master enterprise portal administration. Learn to deliver portals efficiently, manage sub-administrators, delegate tasks, and maintain streamlined workflows. Ideal for team leaders, this course will enhance your ability to optimize internal communication, boost productivity, and ensure security across your organization.

1:30 PM PST

 

AI & LEARNING SERVICES

Creating Your Own AI-Powered Instructional Design Assistant

Josh Penzell // VP of AI Services, ELB Learning

Topic: AI & Automation

Description: Join our immersive workshop, "Coaching Up Your AI-Powered Instructional Design Assistant," designed for instructional designers, educators, and training professionals. In this 45-minute session, you'll create and explore the transformative potential of an AI-powered instructional design assistant.


VIRTUAL REALITY

Transforming Technical Training: Leveraging VR to Enhance Learning and Development

Jonathan Borgwing // Founder & CEO, Vig & Chris Salvo // Co-Founder & CEO, Electrified Garage

Topic: Virtual / Immersive Learning

Description: Discover how Virtual Reality (VR) can enhance learning with immersive experiences. Using Tesla’s VR training as a case study, you'll learn to assess, design, and implement VR in your L&D programs. Leave with practical tools to integrate VR into your training.


AUTHORING

Empowering Innovation: Unlock the Power of Lectora's Library Objects for Streamlined Development and Enhanced Reusability

Chris Paxton McMillin // CEO & Founder, D3 Training Solutions

Topic: Instructional Design

Description: Unlock Lectora's Library Objects to boost your eLearning productivity. This workshop will show you how to save and reuse custom content, streamlining your workflow, ensuring consistency, and freeing up time for more creative, high-quality course development.


VIDEO COACHING

From New Hire to New Star on Fire: Exploring Simulated Roleplay for New Hire Onboarding

Andreas Simanowski // Sr. Director Product Development, ELB Learning

Topic: Video & Media

Description: Transform your onboarding with video-based coaching. In this session, learn to integrate video roleplay into your strategy, helping new hires absorb key information and practice essential skills.


GAMIFICATION

Maximizing Engagement: Creating and Leveraging Arcades

Juli Lighten // Customer Success Manager, ELB Learning

Topic: Games & Gamification

Description: Transform your training with Arcades. Learn to build custom games and content hubs that captivate learners, drive engagement, reinforce learning, and track progress. Elevate your training strategy and achieve measurable results.


LMS / LXP

Building with MicroBuilder in Rockstar Learning Platform: Creating AI Modules, Avatars & Content Translations

Karlene Readinger // Customer Success Manager, ELB Learning

Topic: Micro & Workflow Learning

Description: Explore the future of eLearning with our MicroBuilder workshop in the Rockstar Learning Platform. Tailored for developers and content creators, you'll learn to build AI-powered avatars, design interactive modules, and implement seamless content translations.

2:30 PM PST

 

AI & LEARNING SERVICES

From Complicated to Complex: Learning Strategy in the 21st Century

Scott Provence // VP of Integrated Services, ELB Learning

Topic: Management & Strategy

Description: Eisenhower said, "plans are worthless, but planning is essential." Do you know why? In this hands-on workshop, you'll design adaptive learning strategies for a global workforce, using interactive tools to enhance traditional analysis and design methods.


VIRTUAL REALITY

Thinking in 360

Allan Rust // Creative Director, ELB Learning

Topic: Virtual / Immersive Learning

Description: This session will focus on designing immersive training, which emphasizes experiential learning over traditional eLearning. You'll learn to create interactive, spatial experiences in virtual environments, shifting from linear content delivery to engaging, exploratory learning.


AUTHORING

From Static to Dynamic: Transforming PowerPoint and Videos into Trackable eLearning with Lectora®

Chris Paxton McMillin // CEO & Founder, D3 Training Solutions & Dan Richards // VP of Professional Services, Learning Solutions Architect, Interactive Advantage

Topic: Data & Management

Description: Learn to transform traditional content formats like PowerPoint and videos into interactive, SCORM-compliant eLearning courses using Lectora's tools. Enhance your content with interactivity and assessments while tracking learner progress.


VIDEO COACHING

Creating Stellar Agents: Transforming Customer Service Training with Video-Based Coaching

Micah Eppler // Account Executive, ELB Learning

Topic: Video & Media

Description: Unlock the full potential of your customer service team by integrating video-based coaching into your training programs. In this engaging session, we will explore how video technology can elevate the training experience for customer service agents, empowering them to deliver exceptional service with confidence and skill.


GAMIFICATION

Transforming Learning Content into Impactful Games: Identifying Goals and Maximizing ROI

Ellen Burns-Johnson // VP of Learning Strategy—Growth & Strategy Team, ELB Learning

Topic: Games & Gamification

Description: Turn your training content into engaging, results-driven games. In this session, you'll learn to align game design with key training goals, creating fun yet effective tools that deliver measurable ROI.


LMS / LXP

Blended Learning with Rockstar Learning Platform: Seamlessly insert Lectora® courses, The Training Arcade® games, Rehearsal activities, & CenarioVR® modules to your Curriculums.

Pete Getchell // Director, Client Solutions, ELB Learning

Topic: Instructional Design

Description: Elevate your blended learning strategy with this workshop on using the Rockstar Learning Platform with Lectora, The Training Arcade, Rehearsal, and CenarioVR. Designed for instructional designers, you'll learn to integrate these tools to create cohesive, interactive, and immersive learning experiences that blend digital and in-person elements.

3:30 PM PST

 

AI & LEARNING SERVICES

Transforming Training Intake with AI: An ROI-Driven Approach

Josh Penzell // VP of AI Services, ELB Learning

Topic: AI & Automation

Description: In this hands-on workshop, you will see how AI tools can help you analyze and prioritize training requests, align projects with business objectives, and predict ROI. Join ELB Learning’s strategic and AI experts as they walk through real-world examples of how to supercharge the training intake process, in this learn-by-doing session.


VIRTUAL REALITY

How to Create an Escape Room in CenarioVR®

Dr. Kryn McClain // CEO | Founder, CatapalloVR

Topic: Virtual / Immersive Learning

Description: In this interactive session, explore how to tackle L&D challenges and boost learner engagement and retention through gamification. Learn to use CenarioVR to design immersive escape room experiences that both captivate and educate.


AUTHORING

Revolutionize Your Microlearning with MicroBuilder’s AI: Multilingual Content in Minutes

Josh Bleggi // Learning Solutions Engineer, ELB Learning

Topic: Micro & Workflow Learning

Description: Discover how to use AI to quickly create engaging, multilingual microlearning modules. This session will equip you with the latest tools and techniques to stay ahead in educational content creation.


VIDEO COACHING

Lead By Example: Elevate Leadership Development with Video-Based Coaching

Andreas Simanowski // Sr. Director Product Development, ELB Learning

Topic: Video & Media

Description: Transform your leadership development program with the power of video-based coaching and practice. In this innovative session, we'll explore how to leverage video technology to create dynamic, engaging, and effective leadership training experiences that drive real-world results.


GAMIFICATION

Designing Immersive Learning Journeys: Building and Utilizing Arcades’ Journeys, Missions, and More

Juli Lighten // Customer Success Manager, ELB Learning

Topic: Games & Gamification

Description: Master creating engaging, multi-step learning experiences with Arcades' Journeys and Missions. Learn to design and deploy captivating, interactive paths that enhance learner retention and application of knowledge.


LMS / LXP

Monetize Your Training: eCommerce Strategies for Rockstar Learning Platform

Karlene Readinger // Customer Success Manager, ELB Learning

Topic: Management / Strategy

Description: Turn your training programs into revenue-generating assets with our eCommerce workshop for the Rockstar Learning Platform. Learn to set up an online storefront, price courses, use marketing tools, and optimize sales with content bundling, subscriptions, and analytics.

4:30 PM PST

 

MAIN STAGE

Ask The ELB Learning Experts

The ELB Learning Crew

Topic: Development & Tools

Description: What will we talk about in this session? That's up to you. We bring the experts; you bring your ideas, questions, concerns, and just about anything under the sun. Come chat with us. We've missed you.

Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

Illuminate Learning Main Stage Schedule

— ELB Learning Experience Room —

10:10 AM PST

 

Your Brain on Learning and How to Design for It

Lauren Waldman // CEO / Founder, Learning Pirate

Topic: Management / Strategy

Description: Our brain is the best tool we have when it comes to learning. The problem, no one ever taught us about it. With over 90% of learning professionals admitting that they know little to nothing about the thing they're designing for, we have a major skill gap to fill. 


11:10 AM PST

 

The Great AI Face-Off: Solutions in the Spotlight

Josh Penzell // VP of AI Services, ELB Learning & Melissa Milloway // Learning Design Manager, Amazon

Topic: AI & Automation

Description: Prepare for a thrilling face-off between two learning and development powerhouses! In this dynamic session, Melissa Milloway—corporate learning professional—and Josh Penzell—visionary strategist and theater-inspired innovator—will tackle six critical business challenges using AI. With 12 potential solutions at stake, only one can claim the coveted title of AI Champion.


12:15 PM PST

 

Use Change Management Tactics to Engage Effective Leadership Support of Training Programs

Tracy Ross // Change Management Stakeholder & Leader Engagement Manager, Intel

Topic: Management / Strategy

Description: Supportive leaders aren't enough for training success. Coach them to champion your program, set expectations, hold employees accountable, and inspire participation. Identify respected peers as early adopters to drive wider adoption. Learn to activate the "Seven Levers" of change management to promote your program through leadership and peer influence.


1:15 PM PST

 

How to Make Accessible Modules That Don't Suck & Actually Work for Your Users

Chris Paxton McMillin // CEO / Founder, D3 Training Solutions

Topic: Development & Tools

Description: "Knowledge is power"—but only if it's accessible to all. In this session, learn to design inclusive eLearning content that meets the needs of all learners, including those with disabilities. Discover strategies to make your courses accessible, engaging, and effective for everyone.


2:25 PM PST

 

LearnOps: Strategy, Measurement, ROI

Ryan Austin // CEO & Founder, Cognota, Kent Barnett // CEO, Performitiv, & Patti Phillips // CEO, ROI Institute

Topic: Management / Strategy

Description: Learn how to enhance talent & learning development by aligning with corporate goals, optimizing resources, and driving business impact. This session offers practical insights to boost efficiency, agility, and ROI through learning operations.

Thursday, November 7th, 2024

Illuminate Learning Main Stage Schedule

— ELB Learning Experience Room —

10:10 AM PST

 

How VR Can Electrify Your Task-Based Training

Jonathon Borgwing // Founder & CEO, Vig & Chris Salvo // Co-Founder & CEO, Electrified Garage 

Topic: Virtual / Immersive Learning

Description: Get ready for a wild ride! Join Dr. Jonathan Borgwing, CEO of Vig, as he showcases the power of VR for task-based training. Alongside Chris Salvo from HBO's Emmy-winning Downey's Dream Car, Jonathan will reveal how organizations like Electrified University are revolutionizing learning with VR simulations.


11:10 AM PST

 

Igniting Learner Engagement: the Synergy of High-Tech and High-Touch  

Melissa Peck // Vice President, Client Experience & Joey Davenport // President, Co-Founder, Hoopis Performance Network

Topic: Management / Strategy

Description: In this session, Hoopis Performance Network (HPN) challenges the “AI vs. Human” narrative, showing how combining high-tech with high-touch strategies enhances engagement. Learn from their 15 years of experience and discover how AI can be a powerful enabler of human-centered learning. Walk away with actionable insights to future-proof your L&D initiatives.


12:15 PM PST

 

Embedding Learning through Gaming & Gamification at Molson Coors 

Grant Holtackers // People Development Manager, Molson Coors

Topic: Games & Gamification

Description: Discuss how Molson Coors has uniquely applied the Arcades platform, games, gamification, learning journeys to drive engagement and learning retention. We'll share examples of how to leverage games to create memorable learning exercises that increase retention, build in deliberate practice to anchor learning, and leverage gamification to increase engagement.


1:15 PM PST

 

Tech Meets Play: Gamification for Goodwill

Valeria Ocana-Ogushi // Learning Technology and Innovation Manager & Tiffany Vietinghoff // Microlearning Designer & LMS Administrator, Goodwill Industries International, Inc.

Topic: Games & Gamification

Description: Discover how Goodwill Industries International used gamification to enhance cybersecurity training and boost engagement. Learn how their innovative strategies align with Goodwill's mission to empower individuals through education and skill development.


2:25 PM PST

 

What's New...What's Next With ELB Learning

Andrew Scivally // CEO & Jeff Harvey // Global Head of Growth Strategy, ELB Learning

Topic: Development & Tools

Description: Join the team at ELB Learning as we close out DevLearn with what's new in our world, what's next on our docket, and maybe a giveaway or four. No matter what, you know we'll have some fun.

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