Welcome to the June edition of OEB Insights!
OEB Global Conference
The leading, cross-sector conference dedicated to technology advancements in learning. 03-05 Dec 2025 in Berlin. #OEB25
With OEB25 fast approaching, we are pleased to share the latest updates on what’s shaping up to be another landmark event in Berlin this December.
We’re honoured to welcome Prof. Dr. Maja Göpel to this year’s Opening Plenary. A leading political economist and one of Germany’s most influential voices on sustainability and social transformation, she will bring a vital perspective to this year’s theme.
Also joining the keynote line-up is Avinash Chandarana, Global Learning and Development Director at MCI Group, who will offer a fresh lens on building future-ready talent through cultural intelligence, neuroscience, and AI.
This edition also marks the return of the Learning Battle - a high-energy session where learning innovators test ideas, challenge conventions, and engage directly with the audience.
Gilly Salmon’s latest piece, The Learning Tree: Branching into Possibility, offers a preview of the thinking behind this year’s Closing Session.
You’ll also find details on the 30 Under 30 Programme, open now for applications and nominations, celebrating the emerging talent shaping tomorrow’s learning landscape.
And finally, a warm thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal for this year’s event. The range and quality of ideas reflect the bold thinking required in an age defined by AI and rapid change.
A reminder: the Early Bird discount runs until 15 June. Register now to confirm your place.
OEB25 Keynote Speakers Announced!
We’re excited to announce Maja Göpel as the keynote completing our Opening Plenary lineup for OEB25!
A leading political economist and expert in sustainability transformation, she is a professor at Leuphana University Lüneburg and founder of “Mission Wertvoll”. Prof. Göpel is one of Germany’s most influential voices on sustainability and societal transformation.
Her previous roles include Director of Research at The New Institute and Secretary-General of the German Advisory Council on Global Change. A bestselling author and member of the Club of Rome, her work bridges science, policy, and society – and has earned her multiple national awards.
We're honoured to welcome Avinash Chandarana, FLPI as a keynote speaker at OEB25!
As Global Learning and Development Director at MCI Group, he leads MCI Institute and shapes learning strategies that drive performance and business impact.
Since joining MCI in 1998, he has grown from a local talent leader to a global strategist. With experience across three continents, Avinash combines international business insight, cultural intelligence, neuroscience-based learning, and emerging AI technologies to future-proof talent development worldwide.
The Learning Battle Returns – Read Candy Adusei’s Story
The Learning Battle is back at OEB25. Taking place on Wednesday, 3 December in Berlin, this dynamic session invites participants to challenge ideas, share experiences, and engage in open, thought-provoking debate.
At OEB 2024, Candy Adusei won the Learning Battle and was also named one of our 30 Under 30. Her story, moving from online learning in Ghana to supporting first-generation students in Germany, offers a powerful reflection on the importance of access, equity, and inclusive education.
The Learning Tree: Branching into Possibility
What if learning were more like a living forest –diverse, adaptive, and rooted in shared wisdom? In her latest article, Professor Gilly Salmon invites us to explore a fresh vision for the future of learning.
Drawing inspiration from the ancient Epping Forest, she reflects on how emerging technologies, collective foresight, and playful imagination can help shape resilient, inclusive learning ecosystems in a world transformed by AI and automation.
This piece sets the scene for OEB25’s closing session, where Gilly will lead a dynamic Learning Café on Friday afternoon.
🗓️ Mark your calendar – a chance to round off OEB25 with imagination, insight, and a shared sense of what learning could become.
Register Now for OEB25 – Early Bird Ends in 10 days!
Join a global community of learning leaders this December in Berlin for three days of discussion, debate, and discovery.
This year's theme, 'Humanity in the Intelligent Age: Empathy, Responsibility, and the Duty of Care', sets the stage for bold conversations, fresh thinking, and practical responses to a world shaped by AI and automation.
Bringing together voices from education, business, and government, OEB examines how we can rethink learning in an era defined by intelligent technologies and rapid change.
Secure your place now and save €100 with the Early Bird rate – available until 15 June.
OEB’s 30 Under 30 Programme: One Month Left to Apply or Nominate!
There is just one month remaining to apply or nominate for OEB's 30 Under 30 Programme, our initiative celebrating emerging voices in the world of learning.
We are looking for bold thinkers under the age of 30 who are challenging assumptions, reimagining learning, and driving change across education, training, and workplace development.
If you – or someone you know - were born after 1 December 1995 and are bringing fresh ideas and energy to the learning landscape, we would love to hear from you.
From early-career professionals to rising changemakers, this is a chance to gain recognition, build networks, and contribute to conversations shaping OEB25 and the future of learning.
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