XCLusive! With or Without an LMS: What Headless Learning Makes Possible

You may have heard of a “Headless LMS,” but what does it actually mean? Are LMS companies delivering on their headless promise? The idea is simple: separate the learning technology from the learner experience so you can deliver training wherever it makes sense, not just inside a platform. In practice, however, headless LMS solutions are … Read more

ATD Research Triangle Area – Learning Trends & Innovations SIG

Passing the Scan, Failing the User: AI and Accessibility AI can generate content, format a slide, and confidently tell you a document passes WCAG 2.2 AA… right before it gets the accessibility wrong. This session was inspired by eight hours of vibe coding a single accessible one-pager: what AI got right, where it quietly broke … Read more

Is Anyone Looking at Your Portfolio?

In June’s XCLusive!, we revisit our Midmark case study (Build Capable XCL + Zendesk) to illustrate how shifting from a platform-centric approach to a learning ecosystem can drive adoption, reduce operational friction, and deliver more effective, performance-focused training.

DevLearn 2026

310: Un-Clutter Your Data for AI November 4, 2026 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Collecting data is the easy part. Collecting intelligent data that is easily read and utilized by AI powered systemsis where it gets tough. This session provides guidance, starting with collecting data that provides value and structure for current AI systems. No … Read more

XCLusive! Design for Data (with Wendy Morgan and Sean Putman)

The good news is that organizations are recognizing the need for better data, but what happens next? A strategic decision must be made early: you’ll need to design for data, not just bolt it on after the fact. In this XCLusive, we have invited a powerhouse team of data professionals for a conversation about weaving … Read more