Practical strategy.
Real-world action.
Turn learning strategy into organizational capability.
The Strategy Summit is focused on moving L&D from theory to execution. VPS will lead the Blue Strategic Roadmap cohort and deliver the keynote “The Last Mile of Learning: Turning Learning Into Organizational Capability” on October 7.
Join us for practical workshops, cohort-based planning, and one-on-one consultations that leave you with a complete roadmap and tools to deploy across your learning organization.
Move from ideas to implementation.
Every element of the Summit is designed to help you move from ideas to implementation:
Strategic Roadmap Sessions
VPS is leading cohort-based working sessions to produce a stakeholder-ready plan.
Workshops
Deep dives into building and sustaining learning programs.
Strategic Consultations
One-on-one time with industry experts and solution providers. Schedule through the event app.
Keynotes
Senior leaders sharing strategic insight and practical approaches.
Networking
Curated opportunities to build meaningful professional connections.
Three days from kickoff to roadmap.
A focused journey designed to help you leave Milwaukee with a strategy you can put into action.
Kickoff and Foundation
- Welcome the Blue Cohort and align objectives
- Begin defining your L&D mission statement using the Strategic Planning Toolkit
- Stop by Booth 10 for a welcome conversation and resources to bring back to your team
Making the Connection
- Session spotlight: “The Last Mile of Learning: Turning Learning Into Organizational Capability,” presented by Stuart Edumura, Senior Manager
- Map L&D to key business priorities through collaborative exercises and case examples.
- Book a Strategic Consultation in the event app and visit Booth 10 for demos and a short consultation.
Building the Roadmap
- Translate priorities into initiatives, success measures, and a stakeholder-ready plan
- Gather cohort feedback and refine your roadmap for immediate action
- Book remaining openings for Strategic Consultations in the app and visit Booth 10 to pick up your tailored action checklist
Strategic Consultations
The Summit provides dedicated consultative space for focused conversations. Meet with VPS to test ideas, evaluate tools, and get tailored recommendations from experienced practitioners.
Leave with a plan you can put into action.
Share the completed roadmap
Share the completed roadmap and toolkit with stakeholders.
Apply the toolkit
Apply the Strategic Planning Toolkit to pilot one prioritized initiative in Q4/2026.
Keep the conversation going
Schedule a follow-up consultation with VPS to convert your roadmap into an implementation plan.
Find your industry. Download your guide.
Each guide is developed for the specific workforce challenges your peers are navigating right now.
Not generic. Not recycled. Written for your world.
Energy
Workforce transition, retiring knowledge, and grid cybersecurity. Developed for utilities and energy organizations.
Financial Services
Compliance, AI readiness, and proving L&D ROI. Developed for banks, credit unions, and insurance organizations.
Healthcare
Onboarding, retention, and clinical competency. Developed for health systems, hospitals, and care organizations.
Manufacturing
Knowledge transfer, safety culture, and frontline leadership. Developed for plant floors and operations teams.
Technology
Skills decay, manager development, and learning in the flow of work. Developed for tech teams moving fast.
See you in Milwaukee!
Visit VPS at Booth 10 and connect with us to turn your learning strategy into action.