New York, NY – The Learning Guild has announced keynote speakers for the Learning Leadership Conference 2025, which takes place October 1–3 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL. This year’s program will feature presentations by Wendy Gates Corbett and Frank Nguyen, two of the most prominent figures in the learning and development field.
Wendy Gates Corbett, CPTD, an Adjunct Professor of Leadership & Management at Duke University will deliver a keynote titled “Connected, Respected, Successful.” Known for her work promoting inclusive workplace cultures, Corbett brings over 20 years of experience in leadership training and professional development. Her session will explore how fostering connection and belonging in the workplace leads to personal and organizational success.
Frank Nguyen, Executive Director at Genentech, will lead a panel discussion titled “Developing a Learning Leadership Bench for the Future.” The session will examine strategies for identifying future leaders, with a focus on key experiences that unlock leadership potential, as well as targeted mentoring and coaching practices. Nguyen will be joined by Marci Paino, VP of Enterprise Learning, and Rob Lauber, CEO XLO Global LLC, sharing their perspectives on supporting professional development within L&D teams.
Lenore Higgins, Sr. Event Director, noted, “Our team at the Learning Guild can address both Wendy and Frank by their first names, we have collaborated with them for many years and appreciate how much they share with our community. Our goal is to bring learning and performance leaders the knowledge they need to grow, and to develop our future leaders. There’s no one better equipped to delivering on that promise.”
The Learning Leadership Conference is an event for professionals dedicated to advancing organizational success through strategic learning initiatives. Attendees will have access to actionable insights, high-impact networking and sessions aligned with current business goals.
Discounted early registration is available until September 5. Additional details and registration information can be found on the official Learning Leadership Conference site.
