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D2L Fusion 2025

Executive Summit

D2L’s Executive Summit serves as a premier forum for top leaders in corporate learning, higher education, and professional associations to address the transformational shifts reshaping the world of work and education.

You’ll explore emerging trends in learning and hear from leading thinkers on the future of education and work. You’ll also have the chance to connect with fellow leaders to learn from each other and grow your network.

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Date

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Location
Savannah, GA

Future-Proofing Talent

This year’s theme, “Future-Proofing Talent” reflects the urgent need to align learning systems with rapidly changing market demands and the evolving skillsets required to stay competitive.

Together, we will explore strategic approaches to future-proofing talent that drive organizational success, empower individuals, and strengthen economies.

  • In Corporate Learning

    Leaders are reimagining skills training in an AI-enabled workplace, striking a balance between company goals and employee development to foster efficiency, agility, and long-term growth.

  • In Education

    Institutions are adapting to disruptive technologies like AI to innovate pathways for student success, career readiness, and lifelong learning.

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    In Professional and Trade Associations

    Targeted credentialing and adaptive learning programs are empowering members to stay competitive in a dynamic, skills-driven economy.

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    Across Public-Private Partnerships

    Collaborative efforts are addressing workforce sustainability, ensuring education and training systems remain agile in preparing talent pipelines for future demands.

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What You Can Expect

Last year’s Executive Summit sold out fast – Don’t miss your chance to join your executive peers in Savannah this July!

Education and Corporate Leaders

The Executive Summit is open to university, community and technical college, school board, association and corporate executives.

Valuable Discussions and Connections

This is your chance to gather with other executives to share insights and discuss institutional and systemic challenges.

Strategic and Focused Takeaways

Attendance is limited for maximum engagement with speakers and fellow attendees.

Agenda at a Glance

An Executive Summit pass gives you exclusive access to the Executive Summit, as well as access to the entire Fusion Main Conference program that follows.

Executive Summit

  • July 20

    Executive Summit
    Evening

    Evening Welcome Reception

  • July 21

    Executive Summit
    (Full Day)

    Keynote Speaker, Panelists, Group Discussions, Executive Networking

    Fusion Opening Keynote

    Executive Summit Wrap-up Networking Reception

Fusion Main Conference

  • July 22

    Fusion Conference

    Mainstage D2L Product/Solutions Spotlight

    Breakouts, Labs, Discussions, Networking 

    Fusion Evening Social Event

  • July 23

    Fusion Conference

    Breakouts, Labs, Discussions,  Networking 

    Mainstage Keynote Speaker

    Closing Remarks

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Where

We’re thrilled that this year’s Executive Summit is in the beautiful city of Savannah, Georgia.

EVENT VENUE
Savannah Convention Center
1 International Dr
Savannah, GA
31421

ACCOMMODATIONS
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District
400 West River Street
Savannah, GA 31401

Book Your Stay

When a tech company invites you to an executive summit, you typically expect a heavy sell. I’ve been so pleasantly surprised that that hasn’t been the case here. The discussions today have been truly beneficial.

 – President, Community and Technical College System

The mix of speakers, the shaping of the AI discussions and the implications for upskilling the workforce and the responsibility for educators was energizing and thought provoking.

 – Leading Industry Analyst

My first time but I thought the small format, the shared room for the day with colleagues, topic that were provocative, and time between sessions were helpful.

 – President, Education Non-profit and Think Tank

I had no idea you do so much on thought leadership and events, and it’s all spot on. These are exactly the challenges we’re facing

 – Senior Director, State University System

Getting There

Savannah International Airport (SAV)

Distance from Fusion: 15 miles

Amtrak Train

Distance from Fusion: 7 miles

Rates

Registration Deadline June 30, 2025

  • US$950

    Early Bird Price

    Expires April 30

  • US$1050

    Standard Price

    Starts May 1

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Event Schedule

An Executive Summit pass gives you exclusive access to the Executive Summit, as well as access to the entire Fusion Main Conference program that follows.

Executive Summit

July 20, 2025

Venue: JW Mariott Savannah Plant Riverside District (JW Marriott)

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Jul 20, 2025

JW Marriott - District Live

Executive Summit Welcome Reception

Executive Summit

July 21, 2025

Venue: Savannah Convention Center (Savannah CC)

8:00 am - 8:50 am Jul 21, 2025

Savannah CC - Georgia International Gallery

Networking Breakfast

8:50 am - 9:15 am Jul 21, 2025

Savannah CC - Chatham Ballroom BC

Welcome to D2L Executive Summit

Keynote
9:15 am - 9:45 am Jul 21, 2025

Savannah CC - Chatham Ballroom BC

Skills Development with AI—Rethinking the Role of Education and Training

Exploring how AI is challenging the concept of ‘expertise’ in learning systems, and how leaders should prepare for a world where AI is not only a tool but a learning collaborator.

Response Panel
9:45 am - 10:30 am Jul 21, 2025

Savannah CC - Chatham Ballroom BC

Debriefing Generative AI’s Real-World Impact on Skills and Work

The buzz around generative AI has promised transformational changes to work, education, and innovation. But has it delivered? This session will provide a candid examination of AI’s real-world impact on skills and work.

10:30 am - 10:45 am Jul 21, 2025

Coffee Break

10:45 am - 11:20 am Jul 21, 2025

Savannah CC - Chatham Ballroom BC

Facilitated Roundtable Discussions

Panel Discussion
11:20 am - 12:05 pm Jul 21, 2025

Savannah CC - Chatham Ballroom BC

Strategic Learning Design in the AI Era—Build, Buy or Partner?

Strategic learning programs are essential for equipping employees with job-relevant skills that drive efficiency and productivity. Traditionally, corporate leaders have wrestled with the question of when to build training in-house, buy off-the-shelf solutions, or partner with education and training providers. But in the age of AI, the equation is shifting.

This session will explore how AI’s ability to enable rapid, iterative content creation influences the decision-making process.

12:05 pm - 1:10 pm Jul 21, 2025

Savannah CC - Georgia International Gallery

Lunch

Spotlight
1:10 pm - 1:30 pm Jul 21, 2025

Savannah CC - Chatham Ballroom BC

Driving Innovation in Learning—Research from D2L

Panel
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Jul 21, 2025

Savannah CC - Chatham Ballroom BC

Building a Stronger Workforce—Training for Jobs and Economic Growth

Building a sustainable workforce is critical to the long-term strength of businesses, communities, and economies. Featuring perspectives from state leaders, economic development experts, and corporate trailblazers, this session will challenge participants to consider how they can design training programs that create healthier workforces and economies—while meeting the needs of a dynamic, skills-based market.

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm Jul 21, 2025

Savannah CC - Chatham Ballroom BC

Reflections on the day

2:45 pm - 4:00 pm Jul 21, 2025

Savannah CC - FUSION Mainstage

Fusion Welcome and Opening Keynote with John Baker, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, D2L

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Jul 21, 2025

Savannah CC - Savannah Terrace

Executive Summit Cocktail Networking Reception

Fusion Main Conference

July 22, 2025

Venue: Savannah Convention Center (Savannah CC)

Executive Summit attendees have full access to stay to attend the Fusion Main Conference program that follows.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Jul 22, 2025

Savannah Convention Center (Savannah CC)

Fusion Main Conference

  • Mainstage D2L Product/Solutions Spotlight
  • Breakouts, Labs, Discussions, Networking
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Jul 22, 2025

TBD

Fusion Evening Social Event

Fusion Main Conference

July 23, 2025

Venue: Savannah Convention Center (Savannah CC)

8:00 am - 5:00 pm Jul 23, 2025

Fusion Main Conference

  • Breakouts, Labs, Discussions,  Networking
  • Mainstage Keynote Speaker
  • Closing Remarks

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