Transforming the Learning Experience by Leveraging AI

As AI is sweeping across various businesses and industries, learning and development is also affected. L&D has to stay abreast of the latest approaches and methodologies of AI and incorporate it into learning strategies efficiently. During this session, we’ll cover:

• Developing the skills to understand and apply AI to learning programs
• Understanding the data collected to develop key insights and drive business value
• Using the latest AI technology and techniques to drive learning performance
• Creating customized learning initiatives using AI-driven analysis
• Practical tips for selecting AI solutions that deliver ROI
• Case Study

Speaker Biographies

Nicole Jensen, Vice President, Learning & Development at CI Financial

As Vice President, Learning & Development, Nicole partners with CI Financial’s executives, senior business leads, and subsidiaries to enhance the employee experience through both people engagement initiatives as well as programming for skills and capabilities development. CI Financial is an independent and Canadian-owned diversified wealth management firm, and one of the country’s largest investment companies. With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Nicole is an innovative learning leader and seasoned mentor. She has a passion for driving collaboration, communication, and growth in the workplace. Her past leadership experience also includes accountability for service, sales support, and recruiting functions, as well as the build-out of a corporate learning and development department from the ground up. Nicole is a Certified Human Resources Leader, a member of the CI Financial Women’s Mentoring Program Committee, and co-chair of the CI Financial Women’s Mentee Alumni Program. In her spare time, Nicole loves to travel and go camping, taking her dog, Milton, along wherever possible.

Mandy Yazdan, Learning Experience Designer at CI Financial

As a young professional with 4 years of experience in the learning industry, Mandy has found herself diving into the learning world head first. In her spare time, Mandy researches new and innovative learning tools that align with corporate values. Her passion for life-long learning drives her to think of creative learning solutions, that can withstand industry changes and make learning exciting. Mandy has a certificate in Adult Learning & Development, and is in the process of completing a certificate in Learning Experience Design. In her spare time, Mandy loves tending to her fur and plant babies, travelling and cooking!