{"id":54198,"date":"2023-08-23T21:23:48","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T11:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/?page_id=54198"},"modified":"2025-11-04T09:37:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T22:37:45","slug":"ld-symposium","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/symposiums\/ld-symposium\/","title":{"rendered":"L&#038;D Symposium 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<section>\n<div class=\"event-text-two-col d-flex justify-content-lg-between\">\n<p><!--\n\n\n<div class=\"left-col order-md-1 order-2 style=\"padding-right:0px; width: 800px;\">\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"left-col order-md-1 order-2\">\n<h4>Immerse yourself in a unique forum developed by the leaders of the Learning and Development community<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"apply-for-your-place\"><button class=\"ashton-btn ashton-btn--blu-btn\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">APPLY FOR YOUR PLACE<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Success for businesses in 2026 lies with; to state the patently obvious, it\u2019s ability to seamless integrate it\u2019s technology with it\u2019s people. The \u2018what\u2019 is clear, the \u2018how\u2019 a little murkier\u2026<\/p>\n<p>According to the World Economic Forum, half of today\u2019s workforce needs to reskill or upskill to stay relevant. And that\u2019s precisely why we\u2019ve upskilled our agenda for the L&amp;D Symposium for 2026: to help you do just that.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re going to be looking beyond the surface level so you\u2019ll walk away with a better understanding for what skills and future capabilities will be needed, and where they\u2019ll be needed.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Adapt. Evolve. Stay Relevant.<\/h4>\n<p>Our Key Themes for 2026 are:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"border-top: 1px solid #E8E9E1; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8E9E1; line-height: 2.5; list-style-type: square; font-size: 18apx; padding: 20px 30px 20px 40px; margin: 20px 60px 20px 10px;\">\n<li class=\"homelist\"><span style=\"color: black;\"><strong>Mature AI Deployment:<\/strong> No simple sessions on how GenAI can help you create new content. We&#8217;re pushing the complexity scale to the sophisticated end. With sessions on how AI can help deliver on strategic workforce planning, skills management and internal mobility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"homelist\"><span style=\"color: black;\"><strong>The Politics of the L&amp;D Professional:<\/strong> We\u2019ve heard the \u2018L&amp;D needs a seat at the table\u2019 session a thousand times over. The question is why not? And the answer is because L&amp;D professionals need to learn to be savvier org operators. With us you\u2019ll learn how to build, maintain and spend political capital for a return on influence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"homelist\"><span style=\"color: black;\"><strong>Should You Be Building a Skills Based-Organisation?<\/strong> It\u2019s all a matter of degrees, but the shift from role-based models to skills-based frameworks isn\u2019t going away. You\u2019ll learn how focusing on skills can unlock great depths within your talent marketplaces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"homelist\"><span style=\"color: black;\"><strong>Build a Culture of Failing-Forward Safely:<\/strong> You\u2019ll explore strategies for embedding failure acceptance into organisational culture, scaling DEI initiatives despite budget constraints, and weaving their importance into other business functions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"homelist\"><span style=\"color: black;\"><strong>How To Future-Proof Your Own Career in L&amp;D:<\/strong> If learning isn\u2019t valued as an organisation, it will always fail. So ensuring a culture of learning is essential for the next generation of talent to build their careers. You\u2019ll discover how to leverage yours and younger talent\u2019s digital fluency and adaptability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Attendees at the Symposium are hand-picked to ensure the audience represents the most influential minds in the industry. Set in the picturesque Hunter Valley, far from the distractions of the office, attendees are given the rare opportunity to participate in a collaborative learning and networking environment that fosters peer-to-peer learning.<\/p>\n<p>Operating under Chatham House rules, the prestigious forum encourages participants to candidly discuss industry opportunities and challenges and shape the future of workplace learning. The conference program has been crafted by a highly influential advisory board of L&amp;D leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss the chance to learn, network and gain insights into the latest trends and strategies. <a style=\"color: blue; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"testimonials\">Hear from our past delegates<\/a> here on why the symposium is the must-attend L&amp;D event in Australia.<\/p>\n<p>Click the \u2018Apply for your place\u2019 button to join the most senior delegation in L&amp;D to gather in the ANZ (Australia and New Zealand) regions. We look forward to welcoming you to the L&amp;D Symposium.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-content col-lg-6 col-12\">\n<p><a href=\"apply-for-your-place\"><button class=\"ashton-btn ashton-btn--blu-btn\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">APPLY FOR YOUR PLACE<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"right-col order-md-2 order-1\">\n<div class=\"text-sticky\">\n<h6>L&amp;D Symposium 2026<\/h6>\n<h6>WHEN<\/h6>\n<p>Tue 16 &#8211; Wed 17 June 2026<\/p>\n<h6>WHERE<\/h6>\n<p>Rydges Resort Hunter Valley<br \/>\nformerly the Crowne Plaza<\/p>\n<p>430 Wine Country Dr<br \/>\nLovedale NSW 2325<\/p>\n<h6>WHO<\/h6>\n<p>Chief Learning Officer<br \/>\nChief People Officers<br \/>\nHeads of Learning &amp; Development<br \/>\nHeads of Organisational Development<br \/>\nHeads of Planning &amp; Performance<br \/>\nHeads of Talent<br \/>\nHeads of Learning and Capability<br \/>\nHead of People and Culture<br \/>\nLearning &amp; Development Managers<br \/>\nGMs of Culture, Talent, and Leadership<\/p>\n<h6>ATTEND:<\/h6>\n<p class=\"underlined-text underlined-text--liner\"><a href=\"apply-for-your-place-2\">Apply for your place<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>LET&#8217;S GET SOCIAL<\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/ld-hr-symposium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-right: 20px;\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/linkedin-icon.jpg\" alt=\"LinkedIn icon\" width=\"30\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/ld-hr-symposium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">L&amp;D Symposium<\/a><br \/>\n#LDSymposium<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"advisory\" class=\"p-lg-t-90 p-lg-b-75 p-md-t-40 p-md-b-40 p-b-30 p-t-10 block--spring-wood speaker-section\">\n<div class=\"speakers-grid\">\n<h4 class=\"ashton-font--grey-darker text-center\"><span class=\"change-text-hover\"><span class=\"current-show\">L&amp;D Advisory Board 2025<\/span><span class=\"hover-show\">Driving the L&amp;D agenda&#8230;<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"d-flex justify-content-center m-lg-t-60 m-t-30\"><div class=\"image-cards\"><div class=\"image-cards--item\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos-once=\"true\" >\n            <div class=\"image-content block--axolotl\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/speaker-lists\/arun-pradhan\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Arun-Pradhan-240x355.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Arun Pradhan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Arun-Pradhan-240x355.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Arun-Pradhan-240x355-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text-content\">\n                <h5>Arun Pradhan<\/h5>\n                <p>ANZ<\/p>\n                <p>General Manager of Learning<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"image-cards--item\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos-once=\"true\" data-aos-delay=\"200\">\n            <div class=\"image-content block--mineral-green\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/speaker-lists\/melissa-anderson\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Melissa-Anderson-240x355-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Melissa-Anderson-240x355-1.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Melissa-Anderson-240x355-1-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text-content\">\n                <h5>Melissa Anderson<\/h5>\n                <p>Hungry Jack's<\/p>\n                <p>Head of Capability<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"image-cards--item\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos-once=\"true\" >\n            <div class=\"image-content block--keppel-light\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/speaker-lists\/jan-roden\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jan-Roden-240x355-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jan-Roden-240x355-1.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Jan-Roden-240x355-1-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text-content\">\n                <h5>Jan Roden<\/h5>\n                <p>Endeavour Energy (NSW)<\/p>\n                <p>Head of Organisation Development & Learning<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"image-cards--item\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos-once=\"true\" data-aos-delay=\"200\">\n            <div class=\"image-content block--equator-light\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/speaker-lists\/greg-woulfe\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Greg-Woulfe-240x355-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Greg-Woulfe-240x355-1.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Greg-Woulfe-240x355-1-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text-content\">\n                <h5>Greg Woulfe<\/h5>\n                <p>Orica<\/p>\n                <p>Global Learning Manager<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"image-cards--item\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos-once=\"true\" >\n            <div class=\"image-content block--green-dark\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/speaker-lists\/helen-lenehan\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Helen-Lenehan-240x355-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Helen-Lenehan-240x355-1.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Helen-Lenehan-240x355-1-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text-content\">\n                <h5>Helen Lenehan<\/h5>\n                <p>AMP<\/p>\n                <p>Senior Manager, Leadership and Learning<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"image-cards--item\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos-once=\"true\" data-aos-delay=\"200\">\n            <div class=\"image-content block--biscay\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/speaker-lists\/ryan-tracey\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ryan-Tracey-240x355.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Ryan Tracey\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ryan-Tracey-240x355.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ryan-Tracey-240x355-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text-content\">\n                <h5>Ryan Tracey<\/h5>\n                <p>Optus<\/p>\n                <p>Capability Development Manager<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"image-cards--item\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos-once=\"true\" >\n            <div class=\"image-content block--pink-light\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/speaker-lists\/deepti-sachdeva\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Deepti-Sachdeva-240x355-v2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Deepti-Sachdeva-240x355-v2.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Deepti-Sachdeva-240x355-v2-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text-content\">\n                <h5>Deepti Sachdeva<\/h5>\n                <p>Westpac Group<\/p>\n                <p>Head of Enterprise Capability and Transformation<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"image-cards--item\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos-once=\"true\" data-aos-delay=\"200\">\n            <div class=\"image-content block--cascade\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/speaker-lists\/michelle-gibson\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Michelle-Gibson-240x355-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Michelle-Gibson-240x355-1.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Michelle-Gibson-240x355-1-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text-content\">\n                <h5>Michelle Gibson<\/h5>\n                <p>BHP<\/p>\n                <p>Head of Learning and Development<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"image-cards--item\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos-once=\"true\" >\n            <div class=\"image-content block--mineral-green\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/speaker-lists\/nick-theori\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nick-Theori-240x355-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nick-Theori-240x355-1.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nick-Theori-240x355-1-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text-content\">\n                <h5>Nick Theori<\/h5>\n                <p>KONE<\/p>\n                <p>Global Head of Learning, Leadership & Change Management<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"image-cards--item\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos-once=\"true\" data-aos-delay=\"200\">\n            <div class=\"image-content block--blue-lighter\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/speaker-lists\/simon-jobson\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Simon-Jobson-240x355-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Simon-Jobson-240x355-1.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Simon-Jobson-240x355-1-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text-content\">\n                <h5>Simon Jobson<\/h5>\n                <p>Lion<\/p>\n                <p>Sales Capability Leader<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"video\" class=\"m-md-t-60\">\n<div class=\"video-block\">\n<div id=\"video\" class=\"block--white\">\n<div class=\"text-content text-left\" data-aos=\"slide-right\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos-once=\"true\">\n<h3>The L&amp;D Symposium<\/h3>\n<h2>DELEGATE EXPERIENCE<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content js-play-video-btn\">\n<div class=\"play-btn-content \">\n<p class=\"ashton-font--bold ashton-font--20\">PLAY VIDEO<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block--twine video-right-bg\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/LD24-delegate-video.jpg\" alt=\"Click to view\" data-aos=\"fade-in\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos-once=\"true\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"expect-block block--dark-blue\">\n<h4 class=\"text-center\">Here\u2019s what you can expect<\/h4>\n<div class=\"expect-slider\">\n<div class=\"expect-slider--item\">\n<div class=\"item-content text-center\">\n<span class=\"ashton-icon-circles\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h6>OPEN AND COLLABORATIVE<\/h6>\n<p>Set in the beautiful Hunter Valley, far from the distractions of the office, L&amp;D leaders are given the rare opportunity to participate in an environment where they can openly share ideas and challenges with industry peers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expect-slider--item\">\n<div class=\"item-content text-center\">\n<span class=\"ashton-icon-barrel\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h6>SPACE &amp; TIME TO THINK AND CONNECT<\/h6>\n<p>Over two days and two nights you\u2019ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a careful blend of world-leading conference content and unparalleled networking opportunities. These include wine tasting, paint &amp; sip, golf or a workshop, because we know that different spaces lead to interesting thoughts and deeper conversations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expect-slider--item\">\n<div class=\"item-content text-center\">\n<span class=\"ashton-icon-letter\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h6>THE MOST INFLUENTIAL MINDS IN THE INDUSTRY<\/h6>\n<p>Our by-invitation-only environment has been carefully developed over the last 15 years to ensure that you are amongst senior like-minded peers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expect-slider--item\">\n<div class=\"item-content text-center\">\n<span class=\"ashton-icon-lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h6>PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING<\/h6>\n<p>Through a mix of interactive sessions, senior decision makers can both learn and contribute to the development of their profession.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expect-slider--item\">\n<div class=\"item-content text-center\">\n<span class=\"ashton-icon-desk\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h6>SAFE AND SOPHISTICATED ENVIRONMENT<\/h6>\n<p>No recruiters or press are invited to attend, allowing open and frank discussion in a safe environment. There are also no expo booths or hard sells to dodge as you navigate the symposium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"testimonials\" class=\"testimonial-section p-md-t-95 p-md-b-75 p-t-55 p-b-0\" style=\"background-color: #e8e9e1;\"><div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"testimonial-item-row\" data-aos=\"fade_left\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos-once=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"testimonial-item testimonial-item--right p-lg-r-40\">\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"testimonial-item--content\">\n                    <div class=\"image-content\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"55\" height=\"55\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jessica-Redman-55x55-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Jessica Redman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jessica-Redman-55x55-1.jpg 55w, https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Jessica-Redman-55x55-1-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 55px) 100vw, 55px\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"text-content\"><p class=\"ashton-font--light ashton-font--17\"><span class=\"ashton-font--bold ashton-font--14\">EVENT OF THE YEAR <\/span><span>The L&D HR Symposium is absolutely the standout People & Culture event of the year. The quality of speakers and attendees is incredibly high, and the Ashton Media team go to incredible efforts to make sure every detail is thought of (thank you!!).  It truly is an immersive learning experience, filled with moments for genuine connection and inspiration. This was my second year and it was wonderful to re-connect with peers from last year, and meet so many incredible new people this year. Having the opportunity to bounce & build ideas in this community is truly so unique to a 'conference' experience. I feel re-energised after spending two days with so many amazing people and I can not wait for next year.  <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"testimonial-item--footer\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonial-item--footer--content\">\n                        <p class=\"ashton-font--bold ashton-font--12\"><span class=\"d-block d-md-inline\">Jessica Redman<\/span> <span class=\"d-none d-md-inline\">-<\/span> Group Learning & Organisational Development Manager, nib Group<\/p>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"optus-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/nib-150px.jpg\"  alt=\"\">\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"testimonial-item-row\" data-aos=\"fade_right\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos-once=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"testimonial-item testimonial-item--left p-lg-l-10\">\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"testimonial-item--content\">\n                    <div class=\"image-content\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"95\" height=\"95\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mary-Hogg-95x95-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mary Hogg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mary-Hogg-95x95-1.jpg 95w, https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Mary-Hogg-95x95-1-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 95px) 100vw, 95px\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"text-content\"><p class=\"ashton-font--light ashton-font--17\"><span class=\"ashton-font--bold ashton-font--14\">SPACE TO DIGEST NEW WAYS OF WORKING <\/span><span>The symposium gives meaningful networking and development to HR professionals as well as the space to digest new ways of working and thinking.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"testimonial-item--footer\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonial-item--footer--content\">\n                        <p class=\"ashton-font--bold ashton-font--12\"><span class=\"d-block d-md-inline\">Mary Hogg<\/span> <span class=\"d-none d-md-inline\">-<\/span> Regional HR Director, Hilton<\/p>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"optus-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/hilton-150.jpg\"  alt=\"\">\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"testimonial-item-row\" data-aos=\"fade_left\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos-once=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"testimonial-item testimonial-item--right p-lg-r-40\">\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"testimonial-item--content\">\n                    <div class=\"image-content\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"55\" height=\"55\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pam-stroud-55x55-21.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Pam Stroud\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pam-stroud-55x55-21.jpg 55w, https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pam-stroud-55x55-21-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 55px) 100vw, 55px\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"text-content\"><p class=\"ashton-font--light ashton-font--17\"><span class=\"ashton-font--bold ashton-font--14\">PERFECT BLEND OF INSPIRATIONAL AND PRACTICAL CONTENT <\/span><span>The L&D + HR Symposium was one of the most insightful conferences I attended in 2022 - a perfect blend of inspirational yet practical content. It's a privilege to be a part of the advisory board for this event in 2023, as we face into more complex people and workforce challenges ahead. To support how the event is saped and to share and learn together as an HR community is how we continue to evolve our impact within our organisations.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"testimonial-item--footer\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonial-item--footer--content\">\n                        <p class=\"ashton-font--bold ashton-font--12\"><span class=\"d-block d-md-inline\">Pam Stroud<\/span> <span class=\"d-none d-md-inline\">-<\/span> Executive Manager, Talent Attraction and Engagement Experience, REA Group<\/p>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"optus-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/realestatecomau-118.jpg\"  alt=\"\">\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"testimonial-item-row\" data-aos=\"fade_right\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos-once=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"testimonial-item testimonial-item--left p-lg-l-10\">\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"testimonial-item--content\">\n                    <div class=\"image-content\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"95\" height=\"95\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lisa-balster-95x95-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lisa Balster\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lisa-balster-95x95-1.jpg 95w, https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lisa-balster-95x95-1-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 95px) 100vw, 95px\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"text-content\"><p class=\"ashton-font--light ashton-font--17\"><span class=\"ashton-font--bold ashton-font--14\">LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE <\/span><span>Any L&D professional should definitely make the time to attend this event. It\u2019s a wonderful two days, spending time with like-minded people, and taking the time to not only reflect on what you have been doing in the learning space, but hear from others, share challenges and experiences, and get new ideas on how you can improve learning in your organisation. I\u2019d highly recommend this event and am already looking forward to next year!<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"testimonial-item--footer\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonial-item--footer--content\">\n                        <p class=\"ashton-font--bold ashton-font--12\"><span class=\"d-block d-md-inline\">Lisa Balster<\/span> <span class=\"d-none d-md-inline\">-<\/span> Head of Banker Capability and Performance Excellence - Business and Private Bank, NAB<\/p>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"optus-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/nab-140x84.jpg\"  alt=\"\">\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"testimonial-item-row\" data-aos=\"fade_left\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos-once=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"testimonial-item testimonial-item--right p-lg-r-40\">\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"testimonial-item--content\">\n                    <div class=\"image-content\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"55\" height=\"55\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Arun-Pradhad-55x55-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Arun Pradhan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Arun-Pradhad-55x55-1.jpg 55w, https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Arun-Pradhad-55x55-1-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 55px) 100vw, 55px\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"text-content\"><p class=\"ashton-font--light ashton-font--17\"><span class=\"ashton-font--bold ashton-font--14\">MEANINGFULLY CONNECT <\/span><span>The environment that\u2019s been created, the opportunities to connect informally, the way people are mixed up and then put in situations where it\u2019s very relaxed, no one\u2019s under pressure. It it really just creates the right environment for people to connect and meaningfully connect.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"testimonial-item--footer\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonial-item--footer--content\">\n                        <p class=\"ashton-font--bold ashton-font--12\"><span class=\"d-block d-md-inline\">Arun Pradhan<\/span> <span class=\"d-none d-md-inline\">-<\/span> GM of Learning, ANZ<\/p>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"optus-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/anz-150.jpg\"  alt=\"\">\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><a href=\"testimonials\"><button class=\"ashton-btn ashton-btn--blu-btn\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">SEE MORE TESTIMONIALS<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--\n\n\n\n<section class=\"m-md-t-60\" id=\"video\" >\n\n\n<div class=\"video-block\">\n\n\n<div class=\"block--white\">\n\n\n<div class=\"text-content text-left\" data-aos=\"slide-right\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos-once=\"true\">\n\n\n<h3>the<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n<h2>L&D SYMPOSIUM\nEXPERIENCE<\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"image-content js-play-video-btn\">\n\n\n<div class=\"play-btn-content\">\n                        <span class=\"ashton-icon-play\"><\/span>\n\n\n<p class=\"ashton-font--bold ashton-font--20\">PLAY VIDEO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block--twine video-right-bg\"><\/div>\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ld23-hypereel-cover1.jpg\" alt=\"video cover\" data-aos=\"fade-in\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos-once=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"advisory\" class=\"p-lg-t-90 p-lg-b-75 p-md-t-40 p-md-b-40 p-b-30 p-t-10 block--spring-wood speaker-section\">\n\n\n<div class=\"speakers-grid\">\n\n\n<h4 class=\"ashton-font--grey-darker text-center\"><span class=\"change-text-hover\"><span class=\"current-show\">L&amp;D Advisory Board 2025<\/span><span class=\"hover-show\">Driving the L&amp;D agenda...<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n[display-posts post_type=\"speaker-lists\" category=\"ld25-advisory\" image_size=\"full\" posts_per_page=\"20\" order=\"ASC\" orderby=\"menu_order\" tpl_type=\"speakers\"]--><\/p>\n<section id=\"partners\">\n<div class=\"logo-grid\">\n<div class=\"tab-content text-center block--cascade\">\n<div class=\"d-inline-block\">\n<ul class=\"nav nav-tabs\">\n<li><a class=\"active show ashton-font--bold ashton-font--18\" href=\"#partners\" data-toggle=\"tab\">2025 partners<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tab-content\">\n<div id=\"partners\" class=\"tab-pane fade in active show\">\n<h5 class=\"text-center\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">Platinum Partners<\/h5>\n<div class=\"logo-content\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-3 col-4 justify-content-md-start justify-content-center d-flex\"><div class=\"image-content align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/skillsoft-250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Skillsoft\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 col-4 justify-content-md-start justify-content-center d-flex\"><div class=\"image-content align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Peeplcoach-250x100-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h5 class=\"text-center\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">Gold Partners<\/h5>\n<div class=\"logo-content\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-3 col-4 justify-content-md-start justify-content-center d-flex\"><div class=\"image-content align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hello-Monday-v2-250x100-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 col-4 justify-content-md-start justify-content-center d-flex\"><div class=\"image-content align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-05-15T122156.787.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Degreed logo\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 col-4 justify-content-md-start justify-content-center d-flex\"><div class=\"image-content align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BigTinCan-250x100-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 col-5 offset-1 offset-md-0 justify-content-md-start justify-content-center d-flex\"><div class=\"image-content align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"215\" height=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Vimeo-New-Blue-Logo-215x86-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 col-5 d-flex justify-content-md-end justify-content-center\"><div class=\"image-content align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Sheer-250x100-v2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 col-4 justify-content-md-end justify-content-center d-flex\"><div class=\"image-content text-md-right align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/LIW-black_250x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 col-4 justify-content-md-end justify-content-center d-flex\"><div class=\"image-content text-md-right align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Zensai-250x100-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 col-4 justify-content-md-end justify-content-center d-flex\"><div class=\"image-content text-md-right align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"243\" height=\"121\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/UTS-242x121-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 col-4 justify-content-md-start justify-content-center d-flex\"><div class=\"image-content align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"215\" height=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PBC-Hogan-215x86-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h5 class=\"text-center\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">Event Partners<\/h5>\n<div class=\"logo-content\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-3 col-4 justify-content-md-start justify-content-center d-flex\"><div class=\"image-content align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Coassemble-300x100-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 col-4 justify-content-md-start justify-content-center d-flex\"><div class=\"image-content align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BrainSmart-250x100-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"delegates\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n<div class=\"logo-grid\">\n<div class=\"tab-content text-center block--cascade\">\n<div class=\"d-inline-block\">\n<ul class=\"nav nav-tabs\">\n<li><a class=\"active show ashton-font--bold ashton-font--18\" href=\"#delegates\" data-toggle=\"tab\">2024 Delegates including<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tab-content\">\n<div id=\"delegates\" class=\"tab-pane fade in active show\"><div class=\"logo-content\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-3 col-4 justify-content-md-start justify-content-center d-flex\"><div class=\"image-content align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"215\" height=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/woolworths-group-215x86-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Woolworths Group\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 col-4 justify-content-md-start justify-content-center d-flex\"><div class=\"image-content align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"215\" height=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Boehringer-Ingelheim-215x86-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 col-4 justify-content-md-start justify-content-center d-flex\"><div class=\"image-content align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"215\" height=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dominos-215x86-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 col-5 offset-1 offset-md-0 justify-content-md-start justify-content-center d-flex\"><div class=\"image-content align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"215\" height=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Ericsson-215x86-v2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 col-5 d-flex justify-content-md-end justify-content-center\"><div class=\"image-content align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"215\" height=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/NSW-Health-215x86-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 col-4 justify-content-md-end justify-content-center d-flex\"><div class=\"image-content text-md-right align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"215\" height=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rolls-Royce-215x86-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 col-4 justify-content-md-end justify-content-center d-flex\"><div class=\"image-content text-md-right align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"215\" height=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Origin-Energy-215x86-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 col-4 justify-content-md-end justify-content-center d-flex\"><div class=\"image-content text-md-right align-self-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"215\" height=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/ashtonmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Four-Seasons-215x86-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-3 col-4 justify-content-md-start 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