30 Under 30
Spotlighting emerging leaders shaping the future of how organizations learn, teach, and grow.
A new generation of learning leaders
The 30 Under 30 program highlights young professionals making a measurable impact inside the learning field. Honorees are part of the broader Learning 2018 experience and join a global community of colleagues, experts, innovators, and thought leaders.
Recipients are recognized for fresh thinking, practical results, and a clear point of view on how learning is changing across formats, technologies, and engagement.
Three areas of focus
Emerging Voices
Recognition of young leaders bringing fresh perspectives to learning and development practice.
Part of the Program
An integrated thread of the Learning 2018 experience, alongside keynotes, sessions, and intensives.
Connected Community
Honorees join a global network of past participants and participating organizations across the conference series.
The 30 Under 30 initiative celebrates a new generation of learning leaders who are reshaping how organizations approach growth and development. These emerging professionals bring fresh thinking to long-standing challenges, combining practical results with a clear point of view on the changing nature of formats, technologies, and engagement. By joining the wider Learning 2018 community, honorees connect with a global network of colleagues, experts, and innovators who share a commitment to advancing the field and supporting one another as the future of learning continues to evolve.
Recognition through this program is designed to spotlight measurable impact rather than tenure, highlighting individuals whose ideas are already influencing talent development, user experience, and the design of modern learning systems. The cohort reflects the diversity of approaches shaping today's learning landscape, from innovative use of data and digital tools to creative approaches in curriculum curation, gamification, and inclusion. As part of the broader conference experience, recipients gain visibility, build relationships, and contribute voices that help define how learning continues to change across industries and regions.