Adobe Learning Summit 2026
With the Adobe Learning Summit just around the corner, I’ve had a few people ask if they’ll be seeing me at the event this year. Unfortunately, due to some recent health challenges, I won't be able to attend in person. While I’m incredibly disappointed to miss out on the networking and energy of the live event, I am definitely there in spirit and can't wait to see all the insights the community shares!
For those of you heading out to the summit, you are in for an incredible experience. The speaker lineup this year is stellar. If I were building my schedule, here are the absolute must-attend sessions I would put at the top of my list:
1. The Keynote – Matthew Luhn
This is a "do not miss" presentation. Matthew will likely dive deep into the art of storytelling and its critical importance—especially for learning and development. Masterful storytelling is what transforms standard content into an unforgettable learning experience.
2. What’s New in Adobe Captivate: Building Smarter Learning Experiences – Anita Horsley
If you want to return to work with the exact skills needed to use Adobe Captivate effectively, make sure you attend Anita’s session. Keeping up with the latest features and modern workflows in the software is essential for streamlining your development process.
3. Vibe Coding in eLearning – Jeff Batt
If I were there, I would be front and center for Jeff Batt's session. I’ve dabbled in vibe coding myself—using AI to assist in writing custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to push our authoring tools past their standard limits—but Jeff is truly the expert in this space. He even has a YouTube channel dedicated entirely to vibe coding, so I am certain his session will be packed with innovative, actionable takeaways.
4. How to Fix eLearning Courses in Adobe Captivate – Dr. Pooja Jaisingh
Dr. Pooja Jaisingh is always a must-watch speaker. In this session, she’ll be teaching practical, hands-on strategies to troubleshoot and fix common issues in your Captivate projects, ensuring your courses run flawlessly.
5. Advanced Web Objects Masterclass – Phil Cowcill
My friend Phil Cowcill will be showcasing some incredibly cool tricks. If you want to see how to get Adobe Captivate to do things you probably never realized were possible, Phil’s creative use of web objects will completely open up your design options.
6. Unlocking the Power Behind Premiere Pro – Mark Itskowitch
Being an eLearning developer means being a jack-of-all-trades, and high-quality video editing is a massive part of the job today. Another great friend of mine, Mark Itskowitch, will be teaching you how to unleash the full potential of Premiere Pro to make your course videos look absolutely fantastic.
To everyone attending this year, have a wonderful time, absorb as much knowledge as you can, and enjoy the sessions!
Are you heading to the summit? Drop a comment below and let me know which sessions you are most excited about!
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