TrainingPros Sponsors the 2025 Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase
Chicago - August 19
TrainingPros proudly served as a Gold Sponsor at this year’s Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase, held on August 19, 2025, at the NIU Business Conference Center in Naperville, Illinois. Representing TrainingPros were Leigh Anne Lankford, Susan Sheehan, and Frankie Robinson, who connected with dozens of learning and development professionals throughout the day.
A Keynote That Moved the Room
The Showcase opened with a keynote from Julie Dirksen, acclaimed author of Design for How People Learn and Talk to the Elephant. Julie challenged attendees to think beyond surface-level motivation issues and instead explore the deeper processes of change. By weaving in Self Determination Theory and models of individual change management, she offered practical strategies for L&D professionals to identify where learners are in their change journey and how to best support them at each step.
Breakout Sessions That Delivered Fresh Insights
With 16 breakout sessions available, the Showcase offered something for every L&D professional. Highlights included:
- From Prompts to AI Agents: Ultimate L&D Playbook – Josh Cavalier shared how L&D can evolve from using AI prompts to building functional AI agents.
- Non-Traditional Storyline Projects to Enhance Your ID Skills – Timothy Crowe showcased creative applications of Articulate Storyline, inspiring IDs to stretch their technical and design skills.
- Engage, Evaluate, Enhance: Leveraging Technology for Continuous Feedback – Jazmin Webster explored how technology can be used to gather meaningful feedback that strengthens learning programs.
Celebrating Community
Throughout the day, TrainingPros team members engaged with a vibrant community of instructional designers, learning leaders, and eLearning developers. Conversations ranged from reconnecting with former colleagues to building new relationships that will carry forward beyond the Showcase.
Also throughout the day, volunteers pulled no less than 38 learning professionals to give their story for a podcast.
Reflecting on the experience, Leigh Anne Lankford, President of TrainingPros, shared:
“This was an amazing event. We met a lot of great people, and the sessions were of a higher quality than at most conferences. We’re already planning to sponsor and exhibit again next year.”
Chicago based Relationship Manager Susan Sheehan described her experience:
“The conference was very insightful and productive. Thanks to Hadiya and her team for coordinating such a successful event. It was great to meet new people, connect with familiar faces, and learn SO much!”
Looking Ahead
The Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase once again underscored the power of professional community, practical learning strategies, and the evolving role of technology in training. TrainingPros is proud to support events like this that bring the L&D industry together for growth, innovation, and connection.
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