2025 Southwest Learning Summit | Keynote Speakers

Morning Keynote Topic: 

Scaling to One in the Age of Super-Intelligence


 

Brandon Carson, Docebo

Brandon Carson

 Chief Learning Officer, Docebo


Technology has always reshaped how we work, but the pace of change today is unprecedented. In just a few decades, we ’ve moved from the rise of the internet to cloud computing, and now to the rapid integration of AI into the workplace. But the most significant shift is still ahead—the move from an outdated, manufacturing-era work model focused on efficiency and standardization toward a new era of scalable learning, where adaptability, innovation, and personalization define success.


In this session, Docebos Chief Learning Officer, Brandon Carson, explores how the impact of exponential transformation amplifies why the future of work will be human-centered. Attendees will learn how AI transforms workflows, why companies must embrace learning as a competitive advantage, and how businesses can move from mass production to Scaling to One—creating personalized, dynamic, and people-first work environments. Join us to explore what it takes to thrive in the next evolution of work. In his address, Brandon will:

  • Explain the shift from traditional, efficiency-focused work models to a new paradigm of scalable learning driven by rapid technological advancements and the integration of AI.
  • Analyze the transformative impact of AI on workflows and articulate why embracing continuous learning is essential for competitive advantage in the future of work.
  • Describe strategies for transitioning from mass production approaches to a "Scaling to One" model by creating personalized, dynamic, and people-first work environments that enable individuals and organizations to thrive in the age of super-intelligence.

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    Brandon Carson is a globally recognized leader in learning and currently serves as Chief Learning Officer at Docebo. He has held prominent leadership roles as CLO at Starbucks, where he led their global Learning Academies and the Future of Work practice, and Vice President of Learning and Leadership at Walmart, where he was responsible for global leader development and corporate onboarding.


    Brandon is the author of Learning In The Age of Immediacy: Five Factors For How We Connect, Communicate, and Get Work Done and L&D's Playbook for the Digital Age, both from ATD Press.   He is also the founder of L&D Cares, a nonprofit that offers no-cost coaching, mentoring, and resources to L&D professionals, empowering them to grow and thrive in their career.

    Afternoon Keynote Topic:   TBD


    Kassy Labordie

    The Original Virtual Training Hero!


    Kassy LaBorie is a globally recognized thought leader in learning and development, known as The Trainer’s Trainer for her dynamic approach to helping facilitators, trainers, and learning leaders thrive—whether they’re leading sessions online, on stage, or in hybrid environments. With infectious energy and a bold commitment to making every learning moment meaningful, she’s redefined what it means to connect, engage, and inspire in the modern workplace.


    Kassy empowers L&D professionals, corporate trainers, HR leaders, and teams to step up and deliver learning experiences that actually work—experiences that spark interaction, build confidence, and drive results across any delivery format. Her mission? To make training irresistible, and to turn every session from blah to AHA!


    Her impact spans decades of innovation. As the architect of Dale Carnegie Training’s $4 million digital business, she pioneered virtual strategies that shaped an entire industry. Before that, she helped build Webex University as a senior trainer, laying the foundation for the platforms we rely on today. Kassy doesn’t just teach the tech—she shows people how to show up powerfully within it.



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