Degreed, the leading AI-powered learning platform for enterprise workforce transformation, has announced the full speaker lineup for LENS 2026, its premier conference on learning and talent innovation, set to take place March 3–4, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. The event will bring together senior HR, learning, and talent leaders to explore how organizations can leverage AI, skills-based strategies, and intelligent work practices to enhance performance—without compromising employee well-being or innovation. As AI adoption accelerates, many organizations are grappling with stagnant productivity and declining engagement. LENS 2026 will address this growing challenge by examining how to transition AI from a technological experiment into a tangible driver of business performance. The conference will focus on closing critical capability gaps, redefining success in a rapidly evolving workplace, and empowering employees to collaborate effectively with AI. Sessions will highlight the role of skills intelligence, personalized learning, and AI sentiment analysis in helping organizations thrive amid labor market volatility and economic constraints. Attendees will gain practical insights into scaling skills strategies, integrating AI responsibly across talent processes, and aligning learning with business outcomes. The confirmed speaker roster includes a diverse group of industry leaders and transformation experts: Sol Rashidi, C-suite executive and the world’s first Chief AI Officer; Whitney Johnson, CEO of Disruption Advisors and best-selling author; Aadesh Goyal, former Global CHRO at Tata Communications; Anna Gosteva, Product Owner – Learning & Employee Engagement at Pernod Ricard; Chris Harry, Chief Talent and Learning Officer at TEKsystems; Ingrid Urman, Global L&D Director at Tenaris; Jennifer Sutherland, Global Head of Learning Enablement at ZS; Jim Hemgen, Talent Development Director at Booz Allen Hamilton; Lisa Christensen, Director of Design and Innovation – Talent Development at McKinsey & Company; Louis Bosche, Head of HR Tech at Pernod Ricard; Matt Sigelman, President of the Burning Glass Institute; Phil Rhodes, Chief Learning Officer at Phillips 66; Rino Skarpnord, Global Head of People Development & Learning at Yara International; and Stefanie Kuehn, Senior Program Manager, Organizational Development at TEKsystems. In addition to external leaders, Degreed’s senior executives and in-house experts will lead sessions on the latest advancements in skills intelligence, AI integration, and workforce adaptability. Topics will include operationalizing skills at scale, embedding responsible AI across the talent lifecycle, and connecting learning to strategic business goals. The sessions will also showcase new product capabilities, real-world customer success stories, and actionable frameworks for building resilient, future-ready workforces centered on productivity, personalization, and measurable impact. “AI alone won’t solve productivity challenges,” said David Blake, CEO of Degreed. “LENS 2026 will focus on how organizations can combine AI, skills intelligence, and continuous learning to unlock human potential at scale—and turn disruption into lasting competitive advantage.” Registration for LENS 2026 is now open. For more information, including full speaker bios and session details, visit events.degreed.com/LENS2026. Degreed is the leading AI-powered learning system designed to transform enterprise workforces. Through conversational, AI-native learning experiences, adaptive content, cohort-based academies, and dynamic skill pathways, Degreed enables organizations to hyper-personalize employee development and prepare teams for future roles. Learn more at www.degreed.com.