The Human+AI Readiness Gap: Global Sentiment Survey Results – Global Session
2026-02-24 15:00 (Europe/London)
L&D has entered unmapped territory.
As AI reshapes work worldwide, it is not only changing what’s possible – it’s exposing a growing gap between what organizations need and how L&D is currently operating. In this global session, Donald H. Taylor shares insights from the 2026 Global Sentiment Survey, reflecting the views of 3,749 L&D professionals across 101 countries.
We’ll explore what learning leaders believe will matter most in 2026, where Human + AI readiness gaps are emerging at a global level, and why AI is forcing a fundamental rethink of L&D’s purpose – from creating content to enabling people and organizations to flourish.
This webinar is designed to help you benchmark your thinking against global peers and use worldwide sentiment to inform learning strategy and priorities for the year ahead.

Key takeaways:

What L&D professionals globally see as priorities for workplace learning in 2026
Where Human + AI readiness gaps are forming across skills, mindset, and organizational capability
How global sentiment insights can guide learning strategy, investment, and focus

About the speakers
Donald H. Taylor | Lead Researcher, L&D Global Sentiment Survey
Donald H. Taylor has worked in learning and technology since the mid-1980s.
He has chaired the Learning Technologies Conference in London since 2000 and writes and speaks world-wide about Learning and Development (L&D). His annual L&D Global Sentiment Survey, started in 2014, provides a unique perspective on L&D trends from over 100 countries. From 2010 to 2021, he chaired the Learning and Performance Institute.
He chairs the Workforce Development board for VC firm Emerge Education, and advises several EdTech start-ups.
The author of Learning Technologies in the Workplace, Donald is a graduate of Oxford University and the recipient of an honorary doctorate from London’s Middlesex University.

Liza Mucheru Wisner | Head of Talent and Culture Portfolio, OpenSesame
Award-winning expert, author, keynote speaker, television personality, and global influencer in talent development, artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and workplace culture. As Portfolio Lead of Talent & Workplace Culture at OpenSesame, she curates learning experiences that fuse human insight with intelligent automation, preparing organizations for the next era of work. Liza’s work has earned global recognition – including multiple SHRM Excellence Awards. With degrees in computer science and educational technology, Liza has built her career at the forefront of innovation, helping organizations reimagine how people grow, thrive, and lead in a rapidly changing world. As a thought leader, strategist, and change agent, she continues to shape the future of learning, leadership, and innovation.

About OpenSesame
OpenSesame is a comprehensive learning platform designed to simplify workforce training and accelerate skill development. With a catalog of over 40,000 expert-led courses in 70+ languages—plus AI-powered tools for skills assessments, content creation, and personalized learning paths—we empower organizations to deliver impactful training at scale.

The Human+AI Readiness Gap: Global Sentiment Survey Results – EMEA Session
2026-03-05 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
L&D has entered unmapped territory.

As AI reshapes work worldwide, it is not only changing what’s possible – it’s exposing a growing gap between what organisations need and how L&D is currently operating. In this session, focused mainly on EMEA results, Donald H. Taylor shares insights from the 2026 Global Sentiment Survey, drawing on responses from 3,749 L&D professionals across 101 countries, with particular attention to trends emerging across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
This webinar is designed to help EMEA-based learning leaders benchmark their thinking against both regional and global peers, and use sentiment data to inform strategy, investment, and priorities for the year ahead.

Key learnings

What L&D professionals across EMEA see as top workplace learning priorities for 2026
Where Human + AI readiness gaps are emerging across the region
How to apply global insights in an EMEA context to support planning and decision-making

About the speakers

Donald H. Taylor | Lead Researcher, L&D Global Sentiment Survey
Donald H. Taylor has worked in learning and technology since the mid-1980s.
He has chaired the Learning Technologies Conference in London since 2000 and writes and speaks world-wide about Learning and Development (L&D). His annual L&D Global Sentiment Survey, started in 2014, provides a unique perspective on L&D trends from over 100 countries. From 2010 to 2021, he chaired the Learning and Performance Institute.
He chairs the Workforce Development board for VC firm Emerge Education, and advises several EdTech start-ups.
The author of Learning Technologies in the Workplace, Donald is a graduate of Oxford University and the recipient of an honorary doctorate from London’s Middlesex University.

Mehdi Tounsi | Senior Regional Director EMEA, OpenSesame
With over 20 years of experience in the learning industry, Mehdi has successfully implemented learning and talent management strategies for various industries, including content providers and LMS platform specialists. Mehdi assists global organisations in meeting the challenges linked to cultural diversity, improving communications within global operations and developing learning programmes to enhance workforce mobility. A seasoned traveler and passionate linguist, Mehdi has held different international positions in Australia, Africa, the US and now in London, where he oversees OpenSesame’s European operations as the Senior Regional Director, EMEA.
