Into the Unknown in 2026: What’s Hot, What’s Hard, and What’s Next for L&D (SEA)
- 3:00PM
- Webinar

16 April 2026
Join Donald H Taylor and Tery Chua as they unpack what learning leaders around the world believe will shape the future of workplace learning.
Why This Conversation Matters Now
The Global Sentiment Survey is one of the most widely followed studies in the Learning & Development profession. Each year it gathers perspectives from learning professionals worldwide to understand which trends are shaping the future of L&D.
The 2026 survey collected 3,797 responses from 105 countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, and Cambodia.
In this webinar, we will unpack what these signals mean for learning leaders in Southeast Asia.
Key themes emerging from the survey


What You Will Learn
Participants will gain insights into:
What We Will Cover

Key trends shaping
L&D in 2026

The role of AI in the
future of learning

Reskilling and
workforce transformation

Pressure to demonstrate
the value of L&D

Signals emerging from
the Global Sentiment Survey

A Southeast Asia
perspective on these trends
Learn from the Creator of the Global Sentiment Survey
Join this live discussion with Donald H Taylor, creator of the Global Sentiment Survey,
and explore the signals shaping the future of Learning & Development.
Who should attend

Learning and
Development
leaders

HR and Talent
Development
managers

Organisational
development
professionals

Learning
technology
specialists

Corporate
training
leaders
Meet Your Key Expert

Donald H Taylor
Creator of the Global Sentiment Survey
Donald H Taylor is the creator of the Global Sentiment Survey, one of the most widely followed studies on trends in Learning & Development.
He has chaired the Learning Technologies Conference in London since 2000 and is the author of Learning Technologies in the Workplace.
Meet Your Host

Tery Chua
Founder of Syntroph
Tery Chua partners with organizations to build their human advantage, through leveraging on advance digital learning
initiatives to support workforce capability development and professional development in practical and impactful ways.
FAQ
This session is designed for L&D leaders, HR professionals, training managers, and organisational leaders responsible for workforce capability, learning strategy, or talent development.
The session will explore key insights from the Global Sentiment Survey 2026, including trends shaping Learning & Development, the role of AI, the rise of reskilling initiatives, and the increasing pressure on L&D to demonstrate business value.
Yes. The webinar is free to attend, but registration is required to secure your seat.
Yes. All registered participants will receive the webinar recording after the session.
This webinar offers the opportunity to hear directly from Donald H Taylor, creator of the Global Sentiment Survey, and gain insights into the trends shaping the future of Learning & Development in 2026.
The webinar will be conducted live via Zoom. You will receive the access link after completing your registration.
Yes. Participants will be able to submit questions during the live discussion.
Join the Conversation on the Future of L&D
without losing control?
shaping Learning & Development in 2026 and what they may mean for organisations across Southeast Asia.







