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==Welcome remarks and opening address – Plenary==

==Welcome remarks and opening address – Plenary==

=== Kevin Yates ===

=== Kevin Yates ===

Kevin M. Yates is a global expert in measuring the impact of training programs and learning solutions on workplace performance. Known as the L&D Detective®, Kevin uncovers learning's contribution to human and business using facts, evidence, and data. His unique approach empowers organizations to establish actionable strategies for linking training to measurable outcomes. Having worked with global brands including Grant Thornton, Kantar, McDonald’s, and Meta (Facebook), Kevin is a trusted voice in the training, learning, and talent development community. He is a sought-after keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, known for delivering immersive, engaging experiences that transform how organizations measure learning’s impact. His insights are shared globally through keynotes, conferences, and workshops. He also helps organizations build actionable impact measurement strategies. Kevin’s mission solving measurement mysteries by guiding professionals toward evidence-based practices that show the tangible contributions of training and learning. His work has influenced countless organizations and elevated the practice of measuring impact.  

Kevin M. Yates is a global expert in measuring the impact of training programs and learning solutions on workplace performance. Known as the L&D Detective®, Kevin uncovers learning's contribution to human and business using facts, evidence, and data. His unique approach empowers organizations to establish actionable strategies for linking training to measurable outcomes. Having worked with global brands including Grant Thornton, Kantar, McDonald’s, and Meta (Facebook), Kevin is a trusted voice in the training, learning, and talent development community. He is a sought-after keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, known for delivering immersive, engaging experiences that transform how organizations measure learning’s impact. His insights are shared globally through keynotes, conferences, and workshops. He also helps organizations build actionable impact measurement strategies. Kevin’s mission solving measurement mysteries by guiding professionals toward evidence-based practices that show the tangible contributions of training and learning. His work has influenced countless organizations and elevated the practice of measuring impact.  

Alejandro Gomez Umana is a dynamic professional specializing in the collaborative design of innovative training and educational materials. He leverages cutting-edge information and communication technologies to enhance performance and deliver measurable results. Alejandro excels at developing practical and creative solutions tailored to diverse audiences while emphasizing performance measurement and stakeholder engagement.  

Alejandro Gomez Umana is a dynamic professional specializing in the collaborative design of innovative training and educational materials. He leverages cutting-edge information and communication technologies to enhance performance and deliver measurable results. Alejandro excels at developing practical and creative solutions tailored to diverse audiences while emphasizing performance measurement and stakeholder engagement.  

He holds a Bronze Kirkpatrick Certification (2024) and has graduate studies in Educational Technologies (Concordia, Montreal), International Project Management (Humber, Toronto), and Environmental Studies (Javeriana, Colombia), as well as a BA in Communications with a major in Educational Television (Javeriana, Colombia).  

He has graduate studies in Educational Technologies (Concordia, Montreal), International Project Management (Humber, Toronto), and Environmental Studies (Javeriana, Colombia), as well as a BA in Communications with a major in Educational Television (Javeriana, Colombia).  

Alejandro has extensive experience in international development, where he led communications and capacity-building projects across Latin America. He spent 12 years at the University of Ottawa coordinating research and evaluation projects before becoming a public servant in 2019. Currently, he is the Training Evaluation Team Lead at the College@ESDC.  

Alejandro has extensive experience in international development, where he led communications and capacity-building projects across Latin America. He spent 12 years at the University of Ottawa coordinating research and evaluation projects before becoming a public servant in 2019. Currently, he is the Training Evaluation Team Lead at the College@ESDC.  

=== Neil Hunter ===

=== Neil Hunter ===

With over 30 years of industry experience, Neil Hunter is currently the Chief Learning Officer for Deloitte Canada. He is the Dean of Deloitte University North and sits on the Deloitte Global Learning Executive. He has also held senior HR roles in the energy industry, higher education, public sector (civic) and not-for-profit organizations. As a former CHRO, Neil brings a deep understanding of best practice in leadership & learning work, putting work at the center of the end-to-end talent processes in various industries, and how they are converging in the skills landscape.  

With over 30 years of industry experience, Neil Hunter is currently the Chief Learning Officer for Deloitte Canada. He is the Dean of Deloitte University North and sits on the Deloitte Global Learning Executive. He has also held senior HR roles in the energy industry, higher education, public sector (civic) and not-for-profit organizations. As a former CHRO, Neil brings a deep understanding of best practice in leadership & learning work, putting work at the center of the end-to-end talent processes in various industries, and how they are converging in the skills landscape.  

[[File:N. Hunter.png|thumb|Neil Hunter]]

[[File:Hunter Neil.jpg|alt=|thumb|Neil Hunter]]

Today, Neil leads a team focused on enhancing human performance and bringing potential to life, to improve productivity and the overall workforce experience inside Deloitte Canada and Chile. Neil is sought after for future proofing people strategies in support of evolving business strategies. All in service of creating workplaces where people can thrive.  

Today, Neil leads a team focused on enhancing human performance and bringing potential to life, to improve productivity and the overall workforce experience inside Deloitte Canada and Chile. Neil is sought after for future proofing people strategies in support of evolving business strategies. All in service of creating workplaces where people can thrive.  

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