ISpring Days 2024
Free Online Conference / May 2nd – 3rd, 2024
Human-Centric Futures in eLearning
iSpring Days 2024 is an online conference where top industry experts gather to share their expertise, experience, and perspective on the human-centric approach to eLearning.
iSpring Days is for people who want eLearning to work
L&D professionals
Instructional designers
eLearning developers
HR specialists
Educators
Business owners
eLearning enthusiasts
iSpring Days 2024’s central theme
iSpring Days 2024’s lectures, workshops, discussions, and case studies address the idea of human-centered eLearning from various angles, including:
Meet this year’s speakers
ISpring Days 2024 features top industry experts in eLearning, L&D, HR, and education.
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Matt GjertsenFounder of Better Every Day StudiosFounder of Better Every Day StudiosMatt is the founder and Chief Learning Officer at Better Every Day Studios. He began his career as an Air Force Instructor Pilot and then became the Manager of Training and Development for SpaceX. Matt founded Better Every Day Studios to transform the way organizations view Talent Development by building training solutions that solve real business problems.
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Cara NorthLearning and Performance Manager at Medical MutualLearning and Performance Manager at Medical MutualCara is an award-winning learning experience design leader and author of the book Learning Experience Design Essentials. She is currently Manager of Learning and Performance at Medical Mutual and is an ATD certificate course facilitator. Cara also runs The Learning Camel, a learning experience design consulting agency.
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David Hyeshik YoonMicrosoft MVP, CEO of 2milesMicrosoft MVP, CEO of 2milesAs CEO of 2miles, David serves as a domestic partner of global cloud solutions like Microsoft, Google, and iSpring Solutions, acting as a consultant to companies seeking to innovate their IT environments in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. He founded 2miles in 2017 to offer consulting and training services related to IT technologies such as cloud, blockchain, and AI.
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Holly OwensInstructional Designer at Amazon Pharmacy, Adjunct Instructor at Touro UniversityInstructional Designer at Amazon Pharmacy, Adjunct Instructor at Touro UniversityHolly Owens is a dynamic force in the world of instructional design, currently enriching Amazon Pharmacy with her 17+ years of educational expertise. Her journey began as an educator and instructional technologist, eventually leading her to become a revered podcast host. She is also an adjunct instructor at Touro University.
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Clark AldrichManaging Partner at Short SimsManaging Partner at Short SimsClark has changed the trajectory of education by founding Gartner’s eLearning coverage and jump-starting the adoption of distributed learning by the world’s largest corporations. His research and projects on game-based and simulation-based learning launched education's gamification segment. His work on Short Sims modernizes educational media, equipping students and employees for leadership in a skills-based economy.
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Marina ArshavskiySr. Instructional Designer, author, owner of Your eLearning WorldSr. Instructional Designer, author, owner of Your eLearning WorldMarina is the owner of Your eLearning World and a multi-award-winning instructional design and eLearning expert. She has spent over 15 years in the training and learning industry, working with corporations, government agencies, and private clients. In 2021, Marina received the “Top 100 Leaders in Education” award for significant contributions to the field of education at GFEL.
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James GilchristDirector of Lighthouse L&D ConsultingDirector of Lighthouse L&D ConsultingJames has been designing performance-based learning solutions and programs for more than 2 decades. He is known for the "People First, Tools Second" mantra when it comes to his approach to solution development. He’s been an avid user of iSpring eLearning tools for over 15 years. As the Director of Lighthouse L&D Consulting, James helps business leaders worldwide design and implement effective learning programs to surmount business challenges.
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Sabire AkayTraining & Education SpecialistTraining & Education SpecialistSabire is a Training and Education Specialist with an academic background in English Language Education. With experience in corporate settings and higher education, she specializes in instructional design, eLearning, storyboarding, and content and curriculum design, focusing on online and distance education.
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Alexander SalasInstructional Design Manager at StyleLearnInstructional Design Manager at StyleLearnAlexander is a corporate learning strategies and learning technologies expert who possesses instructional design wizardry and magic creativity. He is a Certified Professional of Talent Development, CompTia Certified Technical Trainer, Scrum Alliance ScrumMaster, and a Scrum Certified Product Owner. Alexander’s passions are creating amazing learning experiences through digital wizardry and sound instructional system design practices.
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Susi MillerFounder and director of eLaHubFounder and director of eLaHubSusi Miller is an industry-leading expert on accessible and inclusive learning content. She's the founder and director of eLaHub, an organization committed to helping people make all learning and digital content accessible and inclusive. The author of Designing Accessible Learning Content, Susi has over 30 years of L&D experience. Her accessible learning content has been shortlisted for the Learning Technologies Awards.
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Paul ArnesenHR & Strategic Talent Management ConsultantHR & Strategic Talent Management ConsultantMore than a decade of global HR experience in various industries has placed Paul at the forefront of strategic business alignment and organizational change. His dedication to performance optimization matches his passion for creating dynamic, inclusive workplace cultures and leading global workforce management initiatives. He has led projects to scale operations and has created innovative recruitment plans, all while promoting diversity and equity in multinational settings.
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Kay MayherExecutive Assistant and Operations SpecialistExecutive Assistant and Operations SpecialistKay is an Executive Assistant and Operations Specialist with over a decade of experience across multiple industries. She excels in administrative support, project management, and improving operational efficiencies. Kay’s adeptness at navigating complex organizational dynamics and fostering collaborative environments has made her an invaluable asset to executive teams.
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Kevin SiegelPresident and founder of IconLogic, Inc.President and founder of IconLogic, Inc.Kevin is the founder and president of IconLogic, Inc. He has written hundreds of step-by-step computer training books on eLearning, including one on iSpring Suite. He has three decades of experience as a technical communicator, instructional designer, and eLearning developer.
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Valerie MyersSenior Talent Acquisition Strategist at HumanaSenior Talent Acquisition Strategist at HumanaValerie is a nationally recognized speaker on the benefits of integrating AI into communication in order to make interactions distinctly personal and impactful. With training in AI Business Strategy from MIT, she brings a sophisticated understanding of how artificial intelligence can transform human resources and learning initiatives.
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Anna PoliSenior Instructional Designer at iSpringSenior Instructional Designer at iSpringAs Senior Instructional Designer at iSpring, Anna is an ID guru who knows all the tips and tricks to help you improve your courses. She loves breaking big concepts down into digestible information and sharing expert practices with course authors of all levels of skills and experience.
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Bobby PowersDirector of Learning & Development at JitasaDirector of Learning & Development at JitasaBobby is the Director of L&D at Jitasa, a company that provides bookkeeping and accounting services for nonprofits. Bobby has built training programs from scratch, led teams through hypergrowth and layoffs, and trained over a hundred managers and executives. He also has a blog with articles about leadership, personal development, and communication.
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Heidi KirbyLearning and Development Strategist, Co-Founder at Useful StuffLearning and Development Strategist, Co-Founder at Useful StuffDr. Heidi Kirby holds a PhD in instructional design and technology and has spent the last decade helping people learn and work better. She has built and launched learning programs, helped hundreds of new and aspiring instructional designers improve their skills and increase their knowledge and confidence, and consulted with organizations and award-winning L&D entrepreneurs to help them grow and scale. Heidi also hosts a popular L&D podcast.
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Taras PustovoyCEO & Founder at CourseFactoryCEO & Founder at CourseFactoryTaras Pustovoy has extensive experience in the field of educational technology and online learning. He is the CEO and Founder of CourseFactory, a company that combines human talent and AI to create high-quality learning content, ensuring the best personalized experience for learners. He is currently conducting pilot experiments on implementing Web3 technologies in education.
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Natalie TaylorSenior eLearning Consultant at iSpringSenior eLearning Consultant at iSpringNatalie is a lifelong learner with a passion for education and eLearning in particular. She loves to show how matching effective corporate training strategies with the right eLearning software can help businesses grow.
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Inna SolarSenior Account Manager at iSpringSenior Account Manager at iSpringInna is a B2B results-driven expert with 9 years' prior experience. Inna is confident that effective eLearning solutions will help customers increase employee efficiencies and productivity as well as reduce costs and boost business ROI. As an elearning professional she adapts clients' business needs to solutions capabilities and assists with smooth implementation.
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Alex SovereignAccount Manager at iSpringAccount Manager at iSpringAs an account executive at iSpring, Alex specializes in providing HRs and L&Ds with powerful eLearning tools that streamline workflows, boost employee productivity, ensure full compliance, and significantly reduce training costs.
iSpring Days 2024 schedule
Course Development with AI: 101
AI is here to stay, so why not take advantage of this great tool in your course authoring work? David will tell you all about building eLearning content with generative AI solutions. You'll create PowerPoint slides with ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, and then use iSpring Suite to create an immersive online course in real time.

- AI
- Instructional Design
Masterclass in Accessible and Inclusive Learning Content
Susi will share the knowledge she has gained from the training, auditing, and consultancy support she has provided to over 60 UK and international clients. She will distill her research findings into important insights, tips, and best practice examples of accessible and inclusive learning.

- Instructional Design
- Accessibility
The Empathy Algorithm: Making Communication More Personal with AI
Valerie will showcase examples of how AI prompt engineering can tailor communication that resonates on a human level, maintaining the foundation of proven strategies while infusing them with a unique, personal touch. Explore real-life case studies illustrating tangible benefits of integrating AI into communication practices.

- AI
- Instructional Design
First Principles Leadership Development
Did you know that leadership is a skill that can be learned? Dive into a first principles approach to leadership development. Matt will uncover how to dissect and train key behaviors and foster them organization-wide through targeted workshops and content.

- Learning and Development
- Business-Oriented
How to Cover Your Compliance Needs with One Tool
Join us for a seminar on streamlining all aspects of onboarding in one convenient tool — the Learning Management System (LMS). Discover the benefits of an LMS for various onboarding scenarios and learn how to use it to enhance your organization's training process.


- Learning and Development
- Business-Oriented
Enhancing Cultural Agility with eLearning for Global Teams
Paul will investigate eLearning's critical role in fostering cultural agility in diverse workforces. With a special focus on strategies such as personalized learning paths, interactive simulations, and social learning platforms, this expert will share insights and best practices for using eLearning to improve global team dynamics.

- Learning and Development
- Business-Oriented
Creating Short Sims
The demand for Short Sims continues to skyrocket as education and training shift from teaching facts to developing skills. Clark will provide an overview of how Short Sims are made and discuss why and where clients, from academic to military to corporate, are using them today.

- Instructional Design
- Business-Oriented
Playing Together: How Video Games Inspire Collaborative eLearning Design
Cara will discuss collaborative learning strategies in team-based video games, such as Apex Legends and Overwatch that you can use in course design. In addition, she will provide an "inspiration sheet" that maps the methodologies used in video game tutorials and team mechanics to eLearning content design.

- Instructional Design
- Business-Oriented
Creating Accessible eLearning with MS PowerPoint and iSpring Suite
Creating eLearning content that’s accessible to all learners is not just a practice but a necessity. Join us for a dynamic session to learn how to leverage the powerful tools of Microsoft PowerPoint and iSpring Suite to ensure your eLearning materials are inclusive and accessible.

- Instructional Design
- Accessibility
Enhancing eLearning Engagement through Emotional Intelligence
This training session with Sabire Akay, an eLearning designer, will provide practical insights and strategies for integrating emotional intelligence into your online courses to craft engaging and meaningful eLearning experiences.

- Learning and Development
- Instructional Design
Less Instruction, More Management: Real-World Challenges in L&D
Join James as he discusses “real-world” challenges often encountered when trying to create measurably effective, performance-based learning solutions, and human-centric ways to overcome them.

- Learning and Development
- Business-Oriented
Leveraging AI to Revolutionize L&D Environments
Discover how Kay is harnessing various tools like ChatGPT, iSpring, and Zoom AI for effective training. Learn to craft engaging, modular courses and ensure content authenticity with the help of AI.

- AI
- Instructional Design
- Learning and Development
- Business-Oriented
Roundtable: Threats and Opportunities for eLearning Specialists in the Age of AI
Join our roundtable discussion to explore the evolving landscape of eLearning in the era of AI and uncover the potential challenges and advantages it brings to the field. Engage with industry experts to gain insights into how to leverage AI to enhance your eLearning strategies.



- AI
- Instructional Design
- Learning and Development
- Business-Oriented
The Nuances of Corporate Instructional Design vs. Educational Instructional Design
Listen to Holly dissect the dynamics of instructional design, differentiating between corporate and educational ID. This webinar will equip you with tangible skills to optimize your instructional design approach for success in both contexts.

- Instructional Design
- Business-Oriented
iSpring User Case
Bobby will talk about how Jitasa, a global company with 400 employees across 5 countries, is using iSpring's courses, performance appraisals, and quizzes to provide excellent new hire onboarding experiences. You'll leave with ideas on how you can build a similar onboarding program in your organization.

- Learning and Development
- Business-Oriented
From Screencasts to Podcasts: How to Choose the Training Format That Really Works
Training format is a critical yet often overlooked element that can make or break the learning experience. In this session, Anna will shed light on the power of a variety of course formats and delve into their unique benefits for different objectives to help you build training that resonates with your audiences.

- Instructional Design
- Business-Oriented
Beyond the Audience: Unmasking Learner Needs for Engaging eLearning Experiences
This session dives into the art and science of understanding your learners. Marina will explore the power of learner personas and delve into various needs assessment techniques that will help you tailor your eLearning experiences for specific learners.

- Instructional Design
- Business-Oriented
LMS Strategies to Activate Social Learning
Social learning can be a powerful cultivator of innovation and LMS adoption in organizations. Learn a few strategies that can emphasize knowledge sharing, role modeling, and employee engagement.

- Learning and Development
- Business-Oriented
How iSpring Helps You Work with Multilingual Teams
Discover how to leverage Learning Management Systems (LMSs) to support departments with diverse languages, streamline course translation with the iSpring Suite course translation feature, and customize the course player text for a seamless learning experience.

- Instructional Design
- Learning and Development
- Business-Oriented
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