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We’re excited to invite you to EchoExperience26, North America, an exclusive, invitation-only gathering of learning leaders shaping the future of education and workforce development.

Artificial intelligence is changing how people learn, how they work, and how they demonstrate capability. This year's theme, The Future of Trusted Learning, explores how organizations can build confidence that learning translates into measurable capability and performance. Over three days, leaders from higher education and corporate learning will come together to share ideas, successes, and strategies for navigating what's next.

You can look forward to:

  •  Ideas from internationally recognized thought leaders 
  •  Insights from innovative customers 
  •  Interactive breakout sessions with practical frameworks you can put into action 
  • Valuable opportunities to connect with peers
  • A celebratory evening at the EchoExperience Awards
As our guest, your expenses throughout the conference and celebration evening are covered. Simply arrange your travel and we’ll take care of the rest.

The format is intentionally intimate, creating space for connection and shared insights among a select group of leaders like you. If you’d like to be part of it, please let us know below.

 

Three Days. One Connected Journey


EchoExperience brings together higher education and corporate learning leaders to explore

how AI is changing how people learn, work, and demonstrate capability.

EchoExperience brings together higher education and corporate learning leaders to explore how AI is changing how people learn, work, and demonstrate capability.

THE FUTURE OF TRUSTED LEARNING

From the Front Row to the Front Line

Artificial intelligence is changing how people learn, how they work, and how they demonstrate capability.

How do we create confidence along The Learning Continuum?

That is the conversation at EchoExperience North America 2026.

The Learning Continuum - One Connected Journey. Four Stakeholders. Lifelong Learning.

The Learning Continuum.

One connected journey. Four stakeholders. Lifelong learning.

1. Learning Assurance

Educator

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2. Job Assurance

Student

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3. Capability Assurance

Employer

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4. Career Assurance

Employee

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What attendees will explore

Every session is designed to help attendees answer one central question:

“How do we create confidence along The Learning Continuum?”

• Human-centered AI in learning
• Learning assurance and student outcomes
• Job readiness and workforce alignment
• Capability development and demonstrable skills
• Learning analytics and measurable outcomes
• Leadership, adoption, and change

 Join leaders from higher education and corporate learning for three days of thought leadership, customer best practices, interactive learning and meaningful connection - focused on the future of trusted learning.

Plan Around These Key Times

The agenda is designed as a hosted 2.5-day experience beginning Tuesday afternoon and concluding midday Thursday.

Tuesday, Oct 13
3:00 PM Hotel check-in begins
6:00 PM Welcome reception
10:00 PM Evening concludes
Wednesday, Oct 14
8:00 AM Breakfast + badge pickup
9:00 AM Conference programming begins
6:30 PM Reception + hosted dinner
10:00 PM Evening concludes
Thursday, Oct 15
8:00 AM Networking breakfast
9:00 AM Spotlight session + leadership conversation
12:00 PM Networking reception / departures

YOUR ECHOEXPERIENCE IS FULLY HOSTED

A 2-night hotel stay; all meals, sessions, and evening events are fully hosted by Echo360. Just get yourself to Chicago, and we'll take care of the rest so you can focus on learning, networking, and contributing to the experience.

Your EchoExperience
is Fully Hosted

A 2-night hotel stay at the Omni Chicago; all meals, sessions, and evening events are fully hosted by Echo360. Just get yourself to Chicago, and we'll take care of the rest so you can focus on learning, networking, and contributing to the experience.

 

Conference Accommodation Details

Chicago EchoExperience North America

EchoExperience Agenda and Daily Schedule

EchoExperience Agenda and Daily Schedule

Day 1 | Tuesday, October 13

Welcome to Chicago

Arrival, hosted reception, and informal community networking.

3:00 PM
Hotel Check-In — Hosted accommodations begin
6:00 PM
Welcome & Networking Reception — Meet fellow attendees and Echo360 leaders
10:00 PM
Evening Concludes — Attendees return to hotel / depart on their own
Day 1 | Tuesday, October 13

Welcome to Chicago

Arrival, hosted reception, and informal community networking.

3:00 PM
Hotel Check-In — Hosted accommodations begin
6:00 PM
Welcome & Networking Reception — Meet fellow attendees and Echo360 leaders
9:00 PM
Evening Concludes — Attendees return to hotel / depart on their own

What You'll Experience

Ideas

Perspectives from recognized thought leaders shaping learning, work, and human capability.

Insights

Best practices from Echo360 customers advancing learning across education and corporate environments.

Application

Interactive discussions and practical frameworks you can adapt within your own organization.

Connection

Meaningful relationships with peers facing similar opportunities and challenges.

What You'll Experience

Ideas

Perspectives from recognized thought leaders shaping learning, work, and human capability.

Insights

Best practices from Echo360 customers advancing learning across education and corporate environments.

Application

Interactive discussions and practical frameworks you can adapt within your own organization.

Connection

Meaningful relationships with peers facing similar opportunities and challenges.

Institutions Attending

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  • u of sheffield

Featured Speakers

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Graham Brown-Martin
Learning Without Frontiers Founder
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Dr. Richard Nelson
Senior Digital Learning Developer, University of Bradford
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Prof. Helen Williams
Faculty APVC for Education and Student Experience, University of Nottingham
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Kathryn Stewart
Global Chief Product & Customer Success Officer at Echo360
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Prof. Mark Bradley
Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Teaching and Curriculum Leadership, University of Nottingham
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Dr. Julie Voce
Head of Digital Education and a Senior Lecturer in Educational Development, City St. George's, University of London
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Murad Velani
President & Chief Executive Officer at Echo360
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Dr. Melissa Highton
Assistant Principal for Online Learning and Director of Learning, Teaching, and Web Service, University of Edinburgh

At-a-Glance Schedule

Day 1 | Monday, 12 May

  • 3:00pm: Check in at Jubilee Hotel

    4:00pm: Pre-event Meet & Greet at Jubilee Hotel Bar

    4:45pm: Transfer to Nottingham Castle

    5:00pm: Arrival at Nottingham Castle 

    7:00pm: Dinner + Reception at Nottingham Castle

    9:30pm: Event Concludes + Transfer to Jubilee Hotel

Day 2 | Tuesday, 13 May

  • 8:00am: Welcome Networking + Light Breakfast
    9:00am: Opening Remarks
    9:30am: Industry Keynote
    10:30am: Session 1 | AI-Amplified Engagement
    12:00pm: Lunch
    1:00pm: Panel | Data-Driven Decision Making
    2:00pm: Session 2 | Accessibility in Action
    2:45pm: Session Break
    3:00pm: Session3 | Personalised Assessments & Feedback
    4:00pm: Closing Remarks and Happy Hour

Networking and Activities

Enjoy a private, guided experience through a renowned collection.

Connect with key leaders and network with industry peers.

Test your skills with expert guidance.

Exclusive guided tours exploring the hidden caves beneath Nottingham Castle—rich in history, mystery, and intrigue.

Unwind and network in an elegant setting.

Day 2 | Wednesday, October 14

The Future of Trusted Learning

Morning programming sets the narrative around AI, human capability, evidence, and readiness.

8:00 AM
Breakfast, Registration & Badge Pick-Up
9:00 AM
Opening Welcome — The Learning Continuum
9:20 AM
Opening Keynote — Learning and Capability Assurance in the Age of AI
Michael Horn
Michael Horn
Michael Horn will share his perspective on how the learning continuum continues to change in the age of AI and what that evolution could mean for all of us.
10:10 AM
Refreshment Break
10:30 AM
Spotlight Session — Human in the Loop at the Center of AI Transformation
Szymon Machajewski
Szymon Machajewski
Director of Academic Enterprise Applications and Operations, Generative AI Leader, University of Illinois Chicago
11:15 AM
Panel — Can We Trust Learning in the Age of AI?
Brad Simpson
Brad Simpson
MSW, Instructor of Social Work, GCU
Kenna Ose
Kenna Ose
Head of Sales & Marketing, Unicon
12:15 PM
Lunch and Peer Networking

From Evidence to Capability

Afternoon programming centers customer best practices and closes the learning day with Echo360’s future vision.

1:15 PM
Customer Best Practices — Learning in Practice: Evidence, Engagement, and Outcomes
George Birchall
George Birchall
CEO, Epiphan
Thomas Roberts
Thomas Roberts
BGSU
2:15 PM
Featured Session — From Learning Assurance to Capability Assurance
Charla Long
Charla Long
President, Competency-Based Education Network
Heidi Presteen
Heidi Presteen
Senior Director Technical Curriculum, ServiceNow
2:55 PM
Refreshment Break
3:15 PM
Customer Best Practices — Capability in Practice: Skills, Feedback, and Performance
Holly Hapke
Holly Hapke
Senior Marketing Lecturer, University of Kentucky
Mark Ellner
Mark Ellner
Teaching Assistant Professor, Kansas State University
4:00 PM
Echo360 Vision — Architecting the Future of Trusted Learning
Murad Velani
Murad Velani
CEO, Echo360
Kathryn Stewart
Kathryn Stewart
Chief Global Product & Tech Officer, Echo360
4:45 PM
Sessions Conclude

Celebrating the e.PL Community

A hosted evening dedicated to community, recognition, and meaningful connection.

6:00 PM
Reception
7:00 PM
Echo Experience Community Awards
7:45 PM
Hosted Dinner
10:00 PM
Evening Concludes
Day 2 | Wednesday, October 14

The Future of Trusted Learning

Morning programming sets the narrative around AI, human capability, evidence, and readiness.

8:00 AM
Breakfast, Registration & Badge Pick-Up
9:00 AM
Opening Welcome — The Learning Continuum
9:20 AM
Opening Keynote — Learning and Capability Assurance in the Age of AI
Michael Horn
Michael Horn
Michael Horn will share his perspective on how the learning continuum continues to change in the age of AI and what that evolution could mean for all of us.
10:10 AM
Refreshment Break
10:30 AM
Spotlight Session — Human in the Loop at the Center of AI Transformation
Szymon Machajewski
Szymon Machajewski
Director of Academic Enterprise Applications and Operations, Generative AI Leader
11:15 AM
Panel — Can We Trust Learning in the Age of AI?
Brad Simpson
Brad Simpson
MSW, Instructor of Social Work, GCU
Kenna Ose
Kenna Ose
Head of Sales & Marketing, Unicon
12:15 PM
Lunch and Peer Networking

From Evidence to Capability

Afternoon programming centers customer best practices and closes the learning day with Echo360’s future vision.

1:15 PM
Customer Best Practices — Learning in Practice: Evidence, Engagement, and Outcomes
George Birchall
George Birchall
CEO, Epiphan
Thomas Roberts
Thomas Roberts
BGSU
2:15 PM
Featured Session — From Learning Assurance to Capability Assurance
Charla Long
Charla Long
President, Competency-Based Education Network
Heidi Presteen
Heidi Presteen
Senior Director Technical Curriculum, ServiceNow
2:55 PM
Refreshment Break
3:15 PM
Customer Best Practices — Capability in Practice: Skills, Feedback, and Performance
Holly Hapke
Holly Hapke
Senior Marketing Lecturer, University of Kentucky
Mark Ellner
Mark Ellner
Teaching Assistant Professor, Kansas State University
4:00 PM
Echo360 Vision — Architecting the Future of Trusted Learning
Murad Velani
Murad Velani
CEO, Echo360
Kathryn Stewart
Kathryn Stewart
Chief Global Product & Tech Officer, Echo360
4:45 PM
Sessions Conclude

Celebrating the e.PL Community

A hosted evening dedicated to community, recognition, and meaningful connection.

6:30 PM
Reception
7:15 PM
Hosted Dinner
8:15 PM
EchoExperience Community Awards
9:30 PM
Evening Concludes
Day 3 | Thursday, October 15

From Insight to Action

The final day focuses on collaboration, practical application, and next steps.

8:00 AM
Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM
What We Heard Yesterday — Themes and Perspective
9:15 AM
Spotlight Session — Designing Learning for Confidence
Tom Ritchie
Tom Ritchie
Reader and Director of Student Experience, University of Warwick
10:15 AM
Break
10:45 AM
Leadership Conversation — What Must Change Next?
Heidi Presteen
Heidi Presteen
Senior Director Technical Curriculum, ServiceNow
Tom Ritchie
Tom Ritchie
Reader and Director of Student Experience, University of Warwick
Bryan Libbin
Bryan Libbin
Associate CIO for Academic Technology and Learning Innovation,
University of Illinois Chicago
11:45 AM
Closing Remarks
12:00 PM
Networking Reception / Departures
Day 3 | Thursday, October 15

From Insight to Action

The final day focuses on collaboration, practical application, and next steps.

8:00 AM
Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM
What We Heard Yesterday — Themes and Perspective
9:15 AM
Spotlight Session — Designing Learning for Confidence
Tom Ritchie
Tom Ritchie
Reader and Director of Student Experience, University of Warwick
10:15 AM
Break
10:45 AM
Leadership Conversation — What Must Change Next?
Heidi Presteen
Heidi Presteen
Senior Director Technical Curriculum, ServiceNow
Tom Ritchie
Tom Ritchie
Reader and Director of Student Experience, University of Warwick
Bryan Libbin
Bryan Libbin
Associate CIO for Academic Technology and Learning Innovation
11:45 AM
Closing Remarks
12:00 PM
Networking Reception / Departures