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With over 25 years’ experience leading learning transformation and innovation in global organizations, Brenda was EY’s Global Chief Learning Officer from 2014 to 2024, overseeing the learning strategy for 400,000+ employees worldwide. She was named CLO Magazine’s CLO of the Year in 2018.
Nessa has a long career in learning technology, most recently working at Touchpress, Digital Skills Academy and Independent News & Media. Before that Nessa had a long and distinguished career at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Riverdeep culminating in the position of VP for Strategic Initiatives and VP of Program Management.
Steven Hope is Director at EduFuturists, co-hosting a podcast on innovation in education. As CEO of Primary Goal, he leads delivery of digital apprenticeships across England, equipping learners with essential skills for a digital future. He is dedicated to sparking dialogue, championing innovation, and empowering leaders to shape the future of education and work—together.
Named one of HR’s Most Influential Thinkers in 2025, Egle’s deep expertise in learning, behaviour and technology has made her a sought-after advisor for blue-chip companies and next-gen edtech startups. She has worked with some of the biggest brands in technology, finance and other industries on upskilling and organisational change programmes and AI.
John collaborates with learning teams in Ireland and internationally to deliver innovative, research-driven digital learning solutions. His career spans operations, recruitment, and learning & development, before joining The Learning Rooms. John is passionate about creating meaningful, engaging, impactful experiences that truly excite and motivate learners.
Andreea is an entrepreneur, AI product strategist, and a startup mentor with extensive experience in artificial intelligence, product development, and innovation. She is actively involved in supporting the tech and startup ecosystem and has been a key tech community member for the last 15 years and served on the board of WITS (Women in Technology and Science).
Peter is an experienced team lead, skilled in the practices of: innovation (JTBD, Lean Startup, Design Thinking), digital strategy, and strategy and corporate company management. Peter is also a researcher with a demonstrated history of working in the EdTech research industry. He lectures on the psychology of learning on several masters programmes.
Dr Joanne Banks is a lecturer, researcher, and podcaster in inclusive education at the School of Education in Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Recognised internationally as a leading authority in the field, she has over 80 peer-reviewed publications and serves in academic advisory roles that influence Irish education policy. Her research spans inclusive education and educational inequality, with a particular focus on special and inclusive education policy and practice, school exclusion, and student diversity.
Learnovation 2024 was my first Learnovate event, and having attended similar conferences globally for the last 25 years, I was truly impressed. The venue, networking opportunities, and the dynamic energy in the room created an outstanding experience.
In my opinion their Learnovation Summit is a must-attend annual event that attracts excellent speakers and delegates from Ireland and further afield.
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