LearnFlux 2024
The Learning Designers’ Conference for Upskilling with AI
October 15-17 | Virtual
Learn. Share. Collaborate. Upskill. Give Back.
What is LearnFlux?
LearnFlux is a 3-day virtual learning event hosted by CommLab India, for L&D practitioners.
LearnFlux brings together the best minds and thought leaders of L&D from global organizations to promote learning, collaboration, and networking.
Theme of LearnFlux 2024 – Artificial Intelligence
Why Should YOU Join LearnFlux?
If you are looking to make an impact in the field of corporate training, improve your training solutions, upskill yourself with the latest tools & technologies, and expand your network, LearnFlux is for you!
Make a mark for yourself – build your brand, share your expertise, network with peers, and give back to society. Become the most sought-after Training Manager in your organization.
In LearnFlux, you become a valuable member of a vibrant, growing community dedicated to equipping L&D units hone the biggest competitive advantage of organizations – PEOPLE.
Join the elite club of training managers, L&D managers, instructional designers, learning strategists, and stakeholders in the realm of corporate training.
What’s In It For You?
LearnFlux is for winners like you who invest in personal and professional development by constantly enhancing their skillsets, and have an adapt-to-grow mindset.
Apart from listening to success stories directly from L&D leaders, with LearnFlux, you get to:
Upskill yourself with the latest AI tools
Stay ahead of the curve with the latest Learning strategies & tools
Listen to success stories of L&D leaders
Network with peers across domains
Get exclusive insights into proven solutions
Implement training solutions that make a difference
Giving Back
At CommLab India, we believe in the power of every corporate event to make a meaningful impact beyond business goals. In a world where many struggle to secure their next meal, your participation in our initiative can make a profound difference. By registering for LearnFlux you are not only investing on upskilling yourself but also contributing in the well-being of our community.
Together, let's turn every registration into a symbol of hope and sustenance for those who need it most. For every single registration, we pledge to serve 20 wholesome meals to individuals who are facing food insecurity.
Contribute to the greater good as we sponsor 20 meals for each registration.
How to Join LearnFlux?
Network, collaborate on innovative ideas, and elevate your career at this unique event experience.
Our Speakers
Our Agenda
09:00 AM – 09:45 AM EDT | 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM CET
Effective Conversations with AI Tools: Prompt Engineering
DR RK Prasad >
CEO & Co-Founder, CommLab India
Target Audience: IDs
RK has nurtured CommLabIndia from concept to commercial success and is responsible for formulating the business strategy. He is also responsible for nurturing customer relationships.
An entrepreneur at heart, RK has 35+ years of experience in Sales, Corporate training, University teaching, and eLearning.
He regularly conducts seminars and webinars for customers across the world on various topics of technology-enhanced learning.
RK holds a PhD in Mobile Learning from Lancaster University, UK, and an MBA.
A good teacher and engaging trainer, RK helps people learn and bloom. His priorities are his employees, his customers, and his community.
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM EDT | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM CET
Leading with Coaching: Effective Leadership Strategies
Michael Seelman >
CEO, Leadership Coach Group
Target Audience: L&D
Michael is CEO of the Leadership Coach Group, a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and former global internal communications chief for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), known for helping leaders communicate effectively and accelerate organizational change. He has over 20 years of experience helping people and organizations lead effectively and accomplish their mission. Michael is a certified psychological safety team coach and trainer, and the focus of his Ph.D. dissertation is psychological safety leadership strategies.
His background includes working with CEOs, government executives, and other senior leaders to bring out their best performance, serve their people, and live a more fulfilled life. He has coached over 150 leaders on five continents – including clients at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Google, Amazon, Reddit, Sony, Microsoft, FICO, UCSF Health, Coinbase, and many others.
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM EDT | 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM CET
Cost Center to Profit Center (Aligning L&D and Business Leaders to Create Impact)
Julie Veloz >
Global Executive Vice President, Learning & Development, Edelman
Target Audience: L&D
12:30 PM – 01:15 PM EDT | 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM CET
L&D Managers Guide to Successful Planning & Implementation
Shalini Merugu >
Director - Learning Solutions, CommLab India
Target Audience: L&D
Shalini is a versatile learning design professional with 16+ years of experience in instructional design (ILT, VILT, and eLearning). She is an expert in customer training, designing learning and user assistance solutions, and technical documentation.
She provides creative strategies for designing effective blended solutions. Her experience in designing eLearning solutions along with designing and delivering instructor-led training helps her leverage the strengths of each medium to consistently create impactful training solutions, ensuring that nothing is lost when converting from one format to another.
Shalini works closely with customers to understand their training requirements & learner demographics to suggest the best learning strategy for each requirement. She also conducts customer education workshops at customer sites globally and presents webinars on learning design. Shalini holds an MA in English Literature from the University of Hyderabad.
01:30 PM – 02:15 PM EDT | 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM CET
Workshop: AI Tool Tips – Working with Vyond, Synthesia
Purnachandra Reddy >
Lead Visual designer, CommLab India
Target Audience: IDs
Sr. Visual Designer with a proven track record of delivering innovative and visually captivating designs. Equipped with extensive experience in leading design teams, I bring forth a unique blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and technical expertise to every project.
Team Lead adept at driving the creation of visually captivating designs across digital and print mediums. Skilled in collaborating with diverse teams to ensure alignment with project goals and brand standards. Proficient in developing innovative strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement across platforms. Known for overseeing the design process from inception to delivery with a focus on quality and efficiency. Committed to mentorship and actively engages in client interactions to refine design concepts and gather feedback.
02:30 PM – 03:15 PM EDT | 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM CET
Driving Success Through Strategic Professional Development: Balancing Innovation and Practicality
Mary Hladio, PMP >
Senior Productivity & Program Leader, GE Aerospace
Target Audience: L&D
03:30 PM – 04:15 PM EDT | 9:30 PM - 10:15 PM CET
A Guide to Microlearning
Howard B. Lewis, PhD, CPT >
Chief Learning Architect, CommLab India
Target Audience: IDs & L&D
09:00 AM – 09:45 AM EDT | 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM CET
New Ways of Leading and Working – Leverage Learning to Drive Adoption [Fireside Chat]
Paul Langlois >
Vice President Enterprise Learning, Ecolab
Target Audience: L&D
Paul is an innovative Leader with a proven ability to implement and enhance learning outcomes to help businesses achieve superior outcomes.
He loves to help others improve business results by applying proven methodologies and tools.
A talented speaker and trainer, Paul is self-motivated, and has a strong ability to assume multiple responsibilities and remain productive within a fast-paced business environment.
His specialties include Program/Project Management, Learning and Curriculum Development, Change Management, Lean Six Sigma, and Team Facilitation and Development.
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM EDT | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM CET
The Biggest Problem With Training And Learning, And How You Can Fix It [Fireside Chat]
Jaren Krchnavi >
Head of Sales Enablement, Siemens Smart Infrastructure
Target Audience: L&D
An established sales enablement leader who works alongside VPs and managers up to CXO level to roll-out programs, tools, sales methods and more to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of global sales.
Works with his team and other key stakeholders on sales methods (Challenger, Meddicc, Value Selling), digital transformation of sales, digital selling, sales training & competence management, SKOs, and more.
With a background in sales excellence, communications, marketing and sales, Jaren has a unique skill set that allows him to manage cross departmental teams to create successful initiatives that elevate sales to the next level.
Proud to be working for a pioneering company that works tirelessly to produce energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies that lower C02 emissions, improving the lives of our generation and those to come -- in almost every country of the world!
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM EDT | 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM CET
Uh-Oh...Is Your Organization's E-Learning Off Track? Get It Back on Course!
Tom Kuhlmann >
Chief Learning Architect, Articulate
Target Audience: IDs
Tom Kuhlmann is the Chief Learning Architect at Articulate, a leading provider of e-learning software. With over 25 years of experience in the training and e-learning industry, Tom has worked with organizations of all sizes, from one-person teams to large international corporations.
An award-winning expert, Tom is renowned for his practical approach to course design. He shares his valuable insights and tips with over 150,000 weekly readers through his popular Rapid E-Learning Blog.
Tom's deep knowledge and accessible style have made him a trusted voice in the field, helping countless professionals create effective and engaging e-learning experiences.
12:30 PM – 02:15 PM EDT | 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM CET
Setting the Stage for L&D: The Gaming Zone!
DR RK Prasad >
CEO & Co-Founder, CommLab India
Target Audience: L&D
Howard B. Lewis, PhD, CPT >
Chief Learning Architect, CommLab India
RK has nurtured CommLabIndia from concept to commercial success and is responsible for formulating the business strategy. He is also responsible for nurturing customer relationships.
An entrepreneur at heart, RK has 35+ years of experience in Sales, Corporate training, University teaching, and eLearning.
He regularly conducts seminars and webinars for customers across the world on various topics of technology-enhanced learning.
RK holds a PhD in Mobile Learning from Lancaster University, UK, and an MBA.
A good teacher and engaging trainer, RK helps people learn and bloom. His priorities are his employees, his customers, and his community.
02:30 PM – 03:15 PM EDT | 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM CET
AI-Powered Tools for Rapid eLearning
Expert Insights and Review of 20+ Popular Tools
Rajesh Venkata >
Director – Innovation, CommLab India
Target Audience: IDs & L&D
Rajesh started his career as a Quality Executive in 2008, and gained expertise in eLearning, digital content delivery, and project management, over these 15+ years.
Rajesh has an excellent track record of team management and operational planning, along with good knowledge of eLearning authoring tools such as Storyline, Captivate, and Lectora.
Well-experienced in managing multiple projects for global clients, Rajesh has a keen eye for trends in the tech-enabled learning space. This made him the natural choice for the current role, where he researches the latest tools and tech, and guides the CommLab India team in leveraging them to address training needs faster, better, and er.
03:30 PM – 04:15 PM EDT | 9:30 PM - 10:15 PM CET
AI and Gamification – The Ultimate Duo for eLearning Engagement
Gitika Nagra >
Manager Learning Design,
CommLab India
Target Audience: IDs
Shwetha Vyas >
Delivery Manager & Sr. Instructional Designer, CommLab India
Gitika, Manager Learning Design at CommLab India, has more than 10 years of experience in Instructional Design. Her expertise lies in crafting effective learning strategies, such as microlearning, gamification, scenario-based, guided learning, simulations, LEAD, and blended learning approaches, to maximize learner engagement. She utilizes top authoring tools such as Articulate, Adobe Captivate, iSpring, Gnowbe, and more, to develop dynamic training modules tailored to diverse learning needs. Her commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality is evident through her comprehensive reviews and dedication to staying updated with industry trends. Furthermore, she explores innovative applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in instructional design, leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance personalized learning experiences and streamline content development processes.
Her USP lies in her ability to collaborate closely with customers, combining expertise in instructional design and technology integration to deliver tailored, effective, and impactful learning solutions that precisely cater to the needs of the customers and learners.
Shweta is the Delivery Manager and Sr. Instructional Designer at CommLab India. She is a passionate Instructional Designer with more than 10 years of experience. She is responsible for designing strategies and creating instructionally sound storyboards. She has worked on creating standalone and curriculum training modules, VILTs, and ILTs. Her expertise also lies in developing eLearning courses using the latest authoring tools such as Articulate, Captivate, dominKnow, Vyond, and VideoScribe.
Along with managing her team, she is skilled in understanding stakeholder business challenges and training needs. Her USP remains making eLearning courses an interactive experience for learners.
09:00 AM – 09:45 AM EDT | 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM CET
How AI Video (and Avatars) Will Change the Way We Learn at Work
Kevin Alster >
Head of Synthesia Academy
Target Audience: IDs
Kevin Alster is Head of Synthesia Academy. His mission is to help enterprises close the gap between understanding information and putting it to work. With over a decade in education and leveraging emerging tech for video communication, he's crafted learning solutions for notable organizations like General Assembly, The School of The New York Times, and Sotheby's Institute of Art.
He’s also host of the podcast Video Learning Lab where he talks to incredible guests about innovative learning and technology experiences.
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM EDT | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM CET
Mind Body Connection in Chiropractic and Accupuncture
Showkath Ahmed Khan
Target Audience: IDs & L&D
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM EDT | 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM CET
Pancakes and Syrups - The Networking Cafe
All the Attendees
Target Audience: IDs & L&D
Sohail Mohammad >
Sr e-Learning Developer and Lead,
CommLab India
Target Audience: L&D
Raju Pemmadi >
Elearning Specialist, CommLab India
A versatile professional, holding more than 13 years of experience in content development serving as the Project Lead eLearning developer role. Excellence in e-learning development to create and design e-learning courses for the training requirements of organizations.
Raju Pemmadi has been working with us for 9 years, and is a Project Lead and Expert eLearning Developer. He is responsible for the development of the eLearning courses using multiple tools like Storyline 360, Vyond, dominKnow, Captivate, etc. He is also responsible to ensure smooth execution of the projects and ensure customer delight.
12:30 PM – 01:15 PM EDT | 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM CET
Magic That Works: How GenAI Is Helping the Enterprise Win in 2024
Enrique Olives >
Head of Product Marketing, Vyond
Target Audience: IDs
Enrique is Head of Product Marketing at Vyond where he oversees a team responsible for product positioning and messaging, market strategy, sales enablement, competitive insights, and analyst relations. Prior to Vyond, Enrique led product marketing for Saleforce’s Media Cloud and has held a variety of senior leadership positions in broadcasting, business development, and finance, including Managing Director of ABS-CBN Japan and CFO at SkyCable, the Philippines’ largest cable company. Enrique holds an MBA with honors from Santa Clara University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines.
01:30 PM – 02:15 PM EDT | 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM CET
Empowering Microlearning Platforms with AI
Creating, Delivering, and Tracking Personalized Learning.
Murali Krishna Muppalla >
Founder & CEO, MaxLearn LLC
Target Audience: L&D
I am an ardent votary of the potential of digital learning to improve employee performance. I played an active role in advocating and developing e-learning in the Indian Revenue Service and have seen amazing results.
Some of the flagship programs of digitization overseen by me at various levels including the apex ministry for the Government of India are - the Indian Customs Electronic Data Interchange Systems (ICES), Automation of Central Excise and Service Tax (ACES), and Goods and Services Tax Networks (GSTN).
It was a matter of deep satisfaction to be closely associated with the L & D programs for enabling about a hundred thousand employees of the Government of India to learn to operationalize these digital initiatives.
02:30 PM – 03:15 PM EDT | 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM CET
Workshop: ChatGPT & Midjourney
Ankit Petkar >
Instructional Designer, CommLab India
Target Audience: IDs
Ankit Petkar is an Instructional Designer with over 4 years of experience in the eLearning industry. He specializes in creating tailored eLearning courses. Ankit designs content across various modalities including Microlearning, Custom eLearning, Video-based Learning, and Software Simulations. He collaborates with teams and SMEs to provide solutions that meet unique customer and learner needs.
03:30 PM – 04:15 PM EDT | 9:30 PM - 10:15 PM CET
Book Review: Radical Respect: How to Work Together Better
Dr. Ayesha Habeeb Omer >
COO & Co-Founder, CommLab India
Target Audience: IDs & L&D
*Terms and conditions: Please note that a few topics or speakers may change subject to speaker availability.
Our Podcasts
Listen to Tom Kuhlmann
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For every LearnFlux registration, we sponsor 20 meals in our local communities.
LearnFlux FAQs
Is it a paid event?
The BASIC PLAN for LearnFlux is absolutely free for our customers. Check out the pricing above for the Essential, Corporate learning and AI, and Build Your Own Brand plans.
Will I have access to session recordings?
If you have enrolled for the Essential, Corporate learning and AI, and Build Your Own Brand Plans, you will receive perpetual access to all session recordings and resources, 2 weeks after the event.