Will Gen AI And Agentic AI Replace The L&D Team? | EdTech Talks EP3
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3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Let’s be honest: AI has already rewritten the rules for content creation, data, and automation. But in L&D, the conversation cuts deeper. If AI can generate courses, analyze learning data, and automate admin work…where does that leave you?
Lori, Jack, and** special guest Dr. Heidi Kirby** dig into the real tension behind the question everyone’s afraid to ask: Will AI actually replace the L&D team (or expose which teams were replaceable all along)?
Expect a candid, unfiltered debate about:
- Why** trust and reputation**—not technical skills—will determine which L&D teams survive AI disruption
- The widening gap between consultative, **high-impact teams and box-ticking **compliance shops
- The **human skills and consultative mindset **that will define the next era of L&D
- What it really means to use AI responsibly (and what’s just hype in disguise)
Whether you’re anxious, skeptical, or ready to automate half your to-do list, this is the session that separates fear from fact. You’ll walk away with a sharper view of where AI adds value.
Join us for this EdTech Talks session to cut through the noise and see what the future of L&D really looks like.** Invite your peers and debrief after the event.**
Speakers
Jack Houghton
Co-founder & CPO, Mindset AI
Jack Houghton is the Chief Product Officer and Co-founder of Mindset AI, where he helps SaaS companies embed AI agents natively into their products. He’s led Mindset AI to power AI experiences for 2,700+ organizations, including Training Industry, Fuse Universal, and SkillPath.
Before Mindset AI, Jack co-founded Half-Full, a platform connecting young people with employers, and his work has been recognized internationally — from speaking at the Global Young Leaders Summit in Beijing and Hong Kong to being honored by the UK Prime Minister.
Lori Niles-Hofmann
EdTech AI Strategist, 8levers
Lori Niles-Hofmann is a senior EdTech strategist and author of The Eight Levers of EdTech Transformation, with 25 years’ experience across banking, consulting, and marketing. She helps Fortune 500 CLOs turn complex digital learning and skills transformations into strategic growth, while advising EdTech vendors on product vision and investors on market opportunities.
Data-driven, ecosystem-focused, and unafraid of the bold, Lori is currently exploring the possibilities of Agentic AI.
Dr. Heidi Kirby
Founder, Useful Stuff
Dr. Heidi Kirby is the founder of Useful Stuff, a consultancy that helps organizations build impactful learning solutions and supports L&D professionals and EdTech founders through community, coaching, and practical strategy.
With a PhD in Instructional Design and Technology, Heidi brings over a decade of experience leading learning teams, evaluating programs that drive measurable impact, and fostering one of the most inclusive L&D communities worldwide. She’s also the host of The BLOC Podcast and an advocate for authenticity, simplicity, and meaningful learning at work.
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