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A half day of quick-fire sessions, the Frontline Training Conference is here to arm you with the latest strategies for effective frontline training, so you can build the most engaged, highest-performing version of your workforce, tomorrow and beyond.

5+

Expert speakers

6

sessions

28

countries

200 +

of your peers

Speakers

David Meadows

Product Leader - Microsoft

Jacob Waern

Founder & CEO - eduMe

Holly Schroeder

Vice President External Affairs - DrinkPAK

Cris Grossmann

CEO - Beekeeper

Paul van der Boor

VP of AI - Prosus

Dan Drenk

Director of L&D - Temco Logistics

Matt Fairhurst

CEO - Skedulo

Sasha Howard

Learning Specialist - eduMe

Noelle Batema

Customer Success - eduMe

Mikko Heikela

CTO - eduMe

Elizabeth Perry

Customer Success - eduMe

Jesse Romero

L&D Project Manager - Temco Logistics

Justin Wallace

L&D Director - DrinkPAK

What’s on the agenda

November 14
10:00-10:30am

2025 Trends Unveiled: What’s Next for Frontline Training & Tech

eduMe Founder & CEO Jacob Waern, joined by Noelle Batema, will open the day by unveiling exclusive insights from eduMe’s 2025 State of Frontline Training, Tech & Trends report. Together, they’ll preview four pivotal findings that reveal emerging shifts in training, technology, and frontline operations, offering an invaluable lens into the future of the frontline workforce.

Jacob Waern
CEO at eduMe

Noelle Batema
Customer Success

November 14
10:30-11am

Fireside Chat: AI in Action – Present-Day Uses and Future Possibilities for Frontline Leaders

In this fireside chat, Mikko Heikela, CTO of eduMe, and Paul van der Boor, VP of AI at Prosus, discuss AI’s transformative potential for frontline teams. Through practical examples, they’ll explore ways AI can improve efficiency and share insights on overcoming challenges to drive accessible, impactful adoption across frontline operations.

Paul van der Boor
VP of AI at Prosus

Mikko Heikela
CTO

November 14
11:00-11:30am

Your Golden Lever: How Frontline Managers Can Transform Retention and Productivity

Join us to explore how empowering frontline managers boost retention and productivity. Led by Cris Grossman, CEO of Beekeeper, this session introduces a 4-step framework with practical strategies to improve communication, strengthen engagement, and drive lasting performance improvements across your team.

Cris Grossman
CEO

November 14
11:30-12:00pm

The Truth about Effective Learning: What’s Noise, and What you Should Listen to

There are many misconceptions when it comes to what drives effective learning. For instance - that gamification is a must-have, and critical for learner motivation. The truth is a little more nuanced. Join eduMe’s in-house learning expert, Sasha Howard, for a science-backed 101 on how to build learning experiences your frontline will remember, and want to engage with.

Sasha Howard
eduMe

November 14
12:30-1:00pm

Cracking the Code: Creating Captivating Frontline Training from Scratch

Discover how Temco Logistics—now part of The Home Depot family—creates impactful, attention-holding training for their growing frontline team. Learn strategies tailored to today’s social media-driven workforce, with practical tips you can implement in your organization immediately.

Dan Drenk
Director of L&D, Temco Logistics

Jesse Romero
L&D Project Manager

November 14
1:00-1:30pm

Breaking the AI Myth: How your Frontline Can Harness AI Now

AI on the frontline is here and usable today. Join Microsoft’s David Meadows as he shares real-world examples and key strategies, by industry, to integrate AI directly into the work of frontline employees, enhancing their efficiency and performance.

David Meadows
Product Marketing at Microsoftcs

November 14
1:30-2:00pm

Building Skills, Delivering Results: DrinkPAK’s Strategy for Effective, Accessible Training

As a fast-growing beverage manufacturer, DrinkPAK is driving frontline excellence through targeted, accessible training. Learn how DrinkPAK builds a holistic, 360° training program to elevate frontline performance and drive business growth, leveraging tools like Workday, Teams, and QR codes to ensure training is impactful and measurable.

Holly Schroeder
Vice President External Affairs at DrinkPAK

Elizabeth Perry
Customer Success

Justin Wallace
L&D Director, DrinkPAK

November 14
2:00-2:30pm

Driving Adoption: Making Frontline Tech So Simple, It Feels Invisible

Join Matt Fairhurst, CEO of Skedulo, and Jacob Waern, CEO & Founder of eduMe, to discover the path to achieving digital “invisibility,” where frontline tech is transformed into a seamless extension of the work itself. This session aims to equip viewers with strategies to streamline access, reduce friction, and boost adoption, maximizing the impact of your tech investment.

Matt Fairhurst
CEO at Skedulo

Jacob Waern
CEO at eduMe

November 14
01:00-01:30pm

2025 Trends Unveiled: What’s Next for Frontline Training & Tech

eduMe Founder & CEO Jacob Waern, joined by Noelle Batema, will open the day by unveiling exclusive insights from eduMe’s 2025 State of Frontline Training, Tech & Trends report. Together, they’ll preview four pivotal findings that reveal emerging shifts in training, technology, and frontline operations, offering an invaluable lens into the future of the frontline workforce.

Jacob Waern
CEO at eduMe

Noelle Batema
Customer Success

November 14
01:30-02:00pm

Fireside Chat: AI in Action – Present-Day Uses and Future Possibilities for Frontline Leaders

In this fireside chat, Mikko Heikela, CTO of eduMe, and Paul van der Boor, VP of AI at Prosus, discuss AI’s transformative potential for frontline teams. Through practical examples, they’ll explore ways AI can improve efficiency and share insights on overcoming challenges to drive accessible, impactful adoption across frontline operations.

Paul van der Boor
VP of AI at Prosus

Mikko Heikela
CTO

November 14
02:00-02:30pm

Your Golden Lever: How Frontline Managers Can Transform Retention and Productivity

Join us to explore how empowering frontline managers boost retention and productivity. Led by Cris Grossman, CEO of Beekeeper, this session introduces a 4-step framework with practical strategies to improve communication, strengthen engagement, and drive lasting performance improvements across your team.

Cris Grossman
CEO

November 14
02:30-03:00pm

The Truth about Effective Learning: What’s Noise, and What you Should Listen to

There are many misconceptions when it comes to what drives effective learning. For instance - that gamification is a must-have, and critical for learner motivation. The truth is a little more nuanced. Join eduMe’s in-house learning expert, Sasha Howard, for a science-backed 101 on how to build learning experiences your frontline will remember, and want to engage with.

Sasha Howard
eduMe

November 14
03:30-04:00pm

Cracking the Code: Creating Captivating Frontline Training from Scratch

Discover how Temco Logistics—now part of The Home Depot family—creates impactful, attention-holding training for their growing frontline team. Learn strategies tailored to today’s social media-driven workforce, with practical tips you can implement in your organization immediately.

Dan Drenk
Director of L&D, Temco Logistics

Jesse Romero
L&D Project Manager

November 14
04:00-04:30pm

Breaking the AI Myth: How your Frontline Can Harness AI Now

AI on the frontline is here and usable today. Join Microsoft’s David Meadows as he shares real-world examples and key strategies, by industry, to integrate AI directly into the work of frontline employees, enhancing their efficiency and performance.

David Meadows
Product Marketing at Microsoftcs

November 14
04:30-5:00pm

Building Skills, Delivering Results: DrinkPAK’s Strategy for Effective, Accessible Training

As a fast-growing beverage manufacturer, DrinkPAK is driving frontline excellence through targeted, accessible training. Learn how DrinkPAK builds a holistic, 360° training program to elevate frontline performance and drive business growth, leveraging tools like Workday, Teams, and QR codes to ensure training is impactful and measurable.

Holly Schroeder
Vice President External Affairs at DrinkPAK

Elizabeth Perry
Customer Success

Justin Wallace
L&D Director, DrinkPAK

November 14
05:00-05:30pm

Driving Adoption: Making Frontline Tech So Simple, It Feels Invisible

Join Matt Fairhurst, CEO of Skedulo, and Jacob Waern, CEO & Founder of eduMe, to discover the path to achieving digital “invisibility,” where frontline tech is transformed into a seamless extension of the work itself. This session aims to equip viewers with strategies to streamline access, reduce friction, and boost adoption, maximizing the impact of your tech investment.

Matt Fairhurst
CEO at Skedulo

Jacob Waern
CEO at eduMe

November 14
07:00-07:30pm

2025 Trends Unveiled: What’s Next for Frontline Training & Tech

eduMe Founder & CEO Jacob Waern, joined by Noelle Batema, will open the day by unveiling exclusive insights from eduMe’s 2025 State of Frontline Training, Tech & Trends report. Together, they’ll preview four pivotal findings that reveal emerging shifts in training, technology, and frontline operations, offering an invaluable lens into the future of the frontline workforce.

Jacob Waern
CEO at eduMe

Noelle Batema
Customer Success

November 14
07:30-08:00pm

Fireside Chat: AI in Action – Present-Day Uses and Future Possibilities for Frontline Leaders

In this fireside chat, Mikko Heikela, CTO of eduMe, and Paul van der Boor, VP of AI at Prosus, discuss AI’s transformative potential for frontline teams. Through practical examples, they’ll explore ways AI can improve efficiency and share insights on overcoming challenges to drive accessible, impactful adoption across frontline operations.

Paul van der Boor
VP of AI at Prosus

Mikko Heikela
CTO

November 14
08:00-08:30pm

Your Golden Lever: How Frontline Managers Can Transform Retention and Productivity

Join us to explore how empowering frontline managers boost retention and productivity. Led by Cris Grossman, CEO of Beekeeper, this session introduces a 4-step framework with practical strategies to improve communication, strengthen engagement, and drive lasting performance improvements across your team.

Cris Grossman
CEO

November 14
08:30-09:00pm

The Truth about Effective Learning: What’s Noise, and What you Should Listen to

There are many misconceptions when it comes to what drives effective learning. For instance - that gamification is a must-have, and critical for learner motivation. The truth is a little more nuanced. Join eduMe’s in-house learning expert, Sasha Howard, for a science-backed 101 on how to build learning experiences your frontline will remember, and want to engage with.

Sasha Howard
eduMe

November 14
09:30-10:00pm

Cracking the Code: Creating Captivating Frontline Training from Scratch

Discover how Temco Logistics—now part of The Home Depot family—creates impactful, attention-holding training for their growing frontline team. Learn strategies tailored to today’s social media-driven workforce, with practical tips you can implement in your organization immediately.

Dan Drenk
Director of L&D, Temco Logistics

Jesse Romero
L&D Project Manager

November 14
10:00-10:30pm

Breaking the AI Myth: How your Frontline Can Harness AI Now

AI on the frontline is here and usable today. Join Microsoft’s David Meadows as he shares real-world examples and key strategies, by industry, to integrate AI directly into the work of frontline employees, enhancing their efficiency and performance.

David Meadows
Product Marketing at Microsoftcs

November 14
10:30-11:00pm

Building Skills, Delivering Results: DrinkPAK’s Strategy for Effective, Accessible Training

As a fast-growing beverage manufacturer, DrinkPAK is driving frontline excellence through targeted, accessible training. Learn how DrinkPAK builds a holistic, 360° training program to elevate frontline performance and drive business growth, leveraging tools like Workday, Teams, and QR codes to ensure training is impactful and measurable.

Holly Schroeder
Vice President External Affairs at DrinkPAK

Elizabeth Perry
Customer Success

Justin Wallace
L&D Director, DrinkPAK

November 14
11:00-11:30pm

Driving Adoption: Making Frontline Tech So Simple, It Feels Invisible

Join Matt Fairhurst, CEO of Skedulo, and Jacob Waern, CEO & Founder of eduMe, to discover the path to achieving digital “invisibility,” where frontline tech is transformed into a seamless extension of the work itself. This session aims to equip viewers with strategies to streamline access, reduce friction, and boost adoption, maximizing the impact of your tech investment.

Matt Fairhurst
CEO at Skedulo

Jacob Waern
CEO at eduMe

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Frontline Training Conference is the only digital destination that brings together a series of subject matter experts, practitioners and leading voices in technology and training design across a 4 hour programme to discuss the impact of trends and technology on frontline training.
This conference is designed for those in training, HR, employee development and operations at businesses with large, deskless workforces, as in retail, hospitality, manufacturing & logistics.
Register via the Frontline Training Conference event page (frontlinetrainingconference.com). Then either join us live on the 14th, or wait for the recordings to be shared to catch up on the sessions on your own time.