For those working in digital learning design and development, November means only one thing: DevLearn Conference & Expo.
The 2026 edition, scheduled for November 4–6 in Las Vegas, will once again put the spotlight on the people who build learning experiences: instructional designers, learning architects, L&D tech specialists, and content developers.
This is not an event to observe the future. This is where it is prototyped.
📍 An event for those who get hands-on
DevLearn is structured like a real operational workshop. Beyond plenary sessions, the heart of the event lies in applied workshops, technical demos, and peer-to-peer discussions on workflows, platforms, and tools.
It’s not just about trends; it’s about:
- which tools to use,
- how to integrate them with existing systems,
- which processes to rethink.
🔎 Focus areas for the 2026 edition
The guiding thread for DevLearn 2026 will be optimizing learning design processes in the AI era.
Key areas of focus
AI-enhanced learning design
Not just content generation, but co-design with humans and machines, automated review, and faster production cycles.
Integrated architectures
Connecting LMS, LXP, authoring tools, HR systems, and collaboration platforms.
Performance-first learning
Content designed starting from business objectives, not course catalogs.
Applied immersive simulations
Real-world VR and AR use cases for technical, safety, and skills training.
Data literacy for L&D
How to read, interpret, and leverage learning data to improve design decisions.
🤝 Why attend
DevLearn is ideal for anyone wanting to bring immediately testable solutions back to their organization.
It’s the perfect place to:
- collaborate with highly specialized professionals,
- test platforms and tools live,
- update your technical toolkit,
- understand how to scale innovation effectively.
If your job is building learning experiences, this is your natural environment.
🧭 In short
DevLearn 2026 remains the reference point for those working “behind the scenes” of digital learning. Less celebratory, more operational: this is where technology gets tested.
🗓 Dates: November 4–6, 2026
📍 Location: MGM Grand, Las Vegas
🎓 Format: workshops, technical demos, specialized conferences
👥 Audience: instructional designers, learning technologists, L&D specialists
🛠 Advanced learning design workflows
🧠 AI as an operational accelerator
📊 Data-driven decision making
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