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*ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED* GIVEAWAY: DevLearn is coming — want to join us? 🎉
DevLearn is almost here (Nov 12–14)! Whether you’re already going or hoping to, we want to celebrate with the learning community.
To share the excitement, we're giving away TWO DevLearn 3-Day Conference passes valued at $2,395 (travel and accommodations not included, U.S. residents only).
👉 To enter:
Comment below and tell us:
💬 Why you want to go and/or what you hope to learn!
That’s it! We’ll randomly select two winners from the comments.
⏰ Enter by: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 8:00 AM PT
🏆 Winners announced: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 by 5:00 PM PT
Already have your ticket? Drop a “👋 I’ll be there!” so we know who to connect with in Vegas!
UPDATE:
Thank you to everyone who shared their stories! We’ve loved reading your entries and seeing so many opportunities to collaborate and learn from this amazing community.
🎉 Congratulations to our winners: Kaitlyn-Skyline and larryvanwave-ff
We’re so excited for you and hope to do more fun giveaways like this in the future.
Thanks again to everyone who participated!
74 Replies
- tjnikoCommunity Member
I’ve had my eye on DevLearn ever since I stumbled across it just days before it kicked off last year—right after I landed in my current role. It felt like discovering a secret party I wasn’t invited to (yet). Articuland Atlanta sold out before I could even get approved. Since then, I’ve been cobbling together my professional development with free webinars, scrappy enthusiasm, and a lot of coffee. DevLearn would be like a Wonka golden ticket, a rare chance to immerse myself in high-quality, in-person learning and connect with others in the field. Our budget is so tight even if I was approved to take the time off, I'd have to pay myself. With my teammate going on maternity leave just two weeks after the conference, I have a tiny window to invest in development before I take on additional responsibilities shifting into solo mode through the holidays. I also know I’ll have to miss the Training Magazine conference early next year, even if I self-fund, due to coverage needs. Attending DevLearn now would make a serious impact on my skills and confidence heading into a busy season.
- PhilipPinker972Community Member
As a Learning and Development Manager, I’m passionate about creating meaningful, technology-enabled learning experiences that empower employees to grow and perform at their best. DevLearn offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the latest innovations shaping the future of workplace learning—from AI and immersive technologies to data-driven insights that make development more impactful and measurable.
I’m eager to connect with forward-thinking peers, exchange ideas, and gain hands-on experience with tools to help transform how we build skills and engagement across the organization. Attending DevLearn would allow me to bring back practical strategies and fresh inspiration to elevate our learning culture and drive measurable business results.
- ScottSzymans663Community Member
As a Senior ID, I want to ensure my team is best equipped with the ideas and tools for them to be effective thanks to what I can learn at DevLearn. As our impact grows, I want them to be ready to succeed on projects, with stakeholders, and in their careers. I also hope to share my years of experience in DevLearn small group discussions with newer IDs and trainers in the field so they can learn from my many mistakes! Fortunately, our field is forgiving and encourages exploration--this is one reason attending DevLearn is on my radar! I think if we all share, we all grow, and we continue to show the influence and relevance of L&D on larger business outcomes. Thanks for this opportunity!
- MichaelHarris77Community Member
Hi all. I'd love to attend DevLearn 2025 so I can rock my dream job and ascend here! I've been an ID since 2019 and I landed this role in May. I love it, but it's my biggest challenge yet. I'm leading a global training rollout that - 10 years ago - would've required a team. Today, it's just me... well, me and AI. 😂
Like many of you, on top of typical "ADDIE duties" for courses/job aids/videos, I also function as a training director proposing strategic roadmaps, live facilitator hosting virtual and in-person sessions, and knowledge management specialist creating and maintaining SharePoint sites. I already use AI a lot to manage this workload, but I need more tools specific to L&D to streamline my tasks and help me create content for this rollout more quickly. I'd also be honored to have the chance to learn from those who have transformed L&D at their own companies and be inspired by their ingenuity. Thank you! - ChristineMil231Community Member
I want to go to find out about more emerging eLearning design approaches, techniques, technologies. I'm not just referring to AI, but also in regards to new approaches to eLearning or virtual training. I want to learn how to ensure the eLearnings I develop remain relevant in a technologically-speaking, fast paced environment.
- CarolinaCorralCommunity Member
As an Instructional Designer passionate about creating relevant, memorable, and impactful learning experiences, attending DevLearn would be an incredible opportunity to stay ahead of the curve.
I'm eager to explore how emerging technologies—especially AI, AR/VR, and real-time analytics—are transforming the way we design and deliver learning. I’m particularly excited about sessions like “Architecting What’s Next: How L&D Can Lead in the Age of AI” and “The Chemistry of Change”, which align perfectly with my goal of designing emotionally intelligent, tech-forward eLearning that drives real performance.
DevLearn is where innovation meets inspiration—and I’d love to be part of it! 😃
Thanks!
- RobynMirandaCommunity Member
I'd love to attend DevLearn! I recently transitioned from a sales coaching role into training and development, and I know I have a lot to learn in this new space. This would be my first L&D conference, and I can't think of a better way to dive in, connect with experienced professionals, and pick up knowledge I can apply right away. The timing couldn't be more perfect as I'm building my foundation in this role!
- larryvanwave-ffCommunity Member
I want to attend the 2025 DevLearn Articulate Conference because it is one of the premier gatherings for learning professionals who are passionate about the intersection of technology, creativity, and instructional design. As someone who works with Articulate tools to create engaging eLearning experiences, I see this conference as an incredible opportunity to deepen my expertise, stay updated on the latest trends, and connect with other learning professionals who are shaping the future of digital education.
I am particularly interested in discovering new ways to utilize Articulate 360 tools—such as Storyline, Rise, and Review—to design more interactive, accessible, and learner-centered experiences. Additionally, I hope to explore how emerging technologies like AI, xAPI, and adaptive learning can be integrated into eLearning development to create more personalized and data-driven training.
Beyond honing my technical skills, I am eager to gain inspiration from industry leaders and fellow practitioners by hearing their success stories, challenges, and creative approaches. I want to bring this insight back to my organization to help enhance the quality and impact of our learning solutions.
Ultimately, attending DevLearn would help me grow both technically and strategically as an eLearning designer, while also connecting me to a vibrant community of professionals who share my passion for learning innovation.
- elyse_sannCommunity Member
My first ever learning conference was DevLearn and it continues to be the gold-standard for learning conferences! So much information packed into a few great days - would love to be there again :)
- DianaYuenCommunity Member
I have never been to DevLearn and I’ve been dying to go! Partly because I love to meet new people, but also to learn from others! I’m curious to know what I don’t know - I’m guessing a lot of it will center around the latest applications of AI in education.
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