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May 2026 - New Orleans -Don't Miss Out!

  

A CLO Unconference isn’t another boring event, it's a 1.5 day, roll-up your sleeves accelerator exclusively designed for 20-30 forward-thinking

 Chief Learning Officers (CLOs) who are rewriting how to Run Learning - Faster, Better, Cheaper in the AI Era.

Ready to Talk with CLO Host? - Save Your Spot!

WHAT TO EXPECT: THE EXPERIENCE

No Presentations - ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT

No Presentations - ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT

No Presentations - ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT

Work alongside peer-level CLOs to pressure test your  front-end strategy and back-end roadmaps for  accelerated success.

Tackle Real Problems

No Presentations - ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT

No Presentations - ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT

Free from vendor sales demos,  work on two real problems - pressure test ideas, rapidly spin up two bold solutions ready to implement by the time you leave.

Use Leading Tools & Practices

No Presentations - ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT

Use Leading Tools & Practices

Cut through the noise, get hands use of leading tools to gain insights, walk out knowing what really works and doesn't work in AI adoption . 

FOUR Reasons to Attend?

Accelerate Early WINs and Greater AI Adoption

Traditional L and D is moving too slow and often is not in sync with business reality. Engage in a highly interactive 1.5 Day lab experience to:


1.  Accelerate your front-end AI strategies and back-end L and D practices to Run Learning Faster, Cheaper, Better in the AI Era


2. Walk away with a NEW CLO Survival Playbook; packed with actionable tools, tips and plans.

Expand Your Trusted Network - Unlock NEW Strategic Value

Join an elite circle of CLOs, innovators, and investors in a high-impact catalyst for co-creation. Build new alliances, shape next-gen solutions, and gain 2–3 years of competitive edge by developing IP, insights, and partnerships. Forge what's next.

Walk Away with CLO Playbook—Not Another Slide Deck

This isn’t a conference. It’s an execution lab. You'll leave the Accelerator, with a custom-built CLO Survival Playbook—complete with actionable strategies, tested frameworks, and GenAI deployment plans ready to activate in your organization - the next day.

1.5-DAY ACCELERATor FLOW - Faster, Cheaper, Better

Day 1 PM - Faster Ignition

Day 1 PM - Faster Ignition

Day 1 PM - Faster Ignition

Launch with a high-velocity dive into two core challenges shaping the future of learning in the AI era. Followed by rapid problem-solving, team-based sprints, and hands-on AI tool use. CLOs build actionable strategies and deployable solutions. No Chit-Chat. Close the day with high-value peer networking over cocktails and a amazing innovation-themed dinner.

Agenda at a GLANCE

Day 2 AM - Cheaper Launch

Day 1 PM - Faster Ignition

Day 1 PM - Faster Ignition

 Morning kicks off with a rapid gallery walk of yesterday's work and group insights. Small Teams then build a scalable, AI-powered pilot solution. Mid-morning, we take stock with a fast, data-rich Team AI Capability Assessment to sharpen your focus and increase implementation success. 

Real Use Cases & Tools

Day 2 PM - Better Success!

Day 1 PM - Faster Ignition

Day 2 PM - Better Success!

After lunch shift into acceleration mode. Each CLO refines their implementation plans, maps a timeline, and commits to real-world action plan- we do this on a platform  (you'll have access too). Wrap up with a powerful share-out, peer accountability pact, and clear path forward for collaboration and connection.

Post Event Network

When AI can generate passable learning assets faster, your differentiator becomes what business problems are you solving. The days of being a training order‑taker are DONE…skills that made you a rockstar in 2022 are table stakes in 2025. Learning must run at the speed of business.


Johann Laville - CLO Accelerator Host

Spaces Are Limited - Request an INvite

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Springboard Labs - Fast Forward Accelerator

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach out to: Chris Casement, COO Springboard Labs cdcasement@springboardlabs.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Participants are responsible for their own travel expense to the Accelerator.  Attendance at the Accelerator, hotel expense (at designated hotels), meals, and breaks - including a pretty awesome Summit Dinner and opening cocktail reception - are underwritten by our participating sponsors. If you have questions, please reach out to us.  


Participants should fly into New Orleans Airport. The event will be held in the French Quarter (20 mins. for airport). Lodging for this event is at: (list two hotels). A block of rooms are reserved for attendees.   If you have specific lodging questions, please email: cindy@springboardlabs.org 


Event registration starts at 111AM on May..., with lunch provided. An accelerator team kickoff begins at 12 Noon that day. The event is 1.5 days in length and will end at 4PM on May...  Location of the event is: (location here).


Fast Forward, is a highly-interactive, curated  event for CLOs, Senior HR, L&D, talent, leaders, people analytics leaders across industries, plus select innovators. We encourage forward-thinkers who want to build frameworks, strategies and prototypes - not just be spectators at an meeting to attend. If you'd like an invitation, or learn more, let's talk.  


Yes. As an added benefit for attendees, and their teams, we'll be conducting an optional AI skills building webinar in April. Additionally, a pre-conference AI readiness assessment is available for use by your team (if attending). If interested, please contact: cdcasement@springboardlabs.org


Please reach out to: Chris Casement, COO Springboard Labs cdcasement@springboardlabs.org if you cannot find an answer to your question. We can also arrange a call with our CLO Host.


Springboard Labs is committed to highly interactive, engaging events, with the right mix of attendees and partners in the room. If something changes and you need to cancel, we'll be sad to miss you, but we understand that things happen. Let's chat to see if there is an alternate representative who might attend on your behalf.


Springboard Labs has run accelerator events for the past two decades. Our expert design and facilitation team ensure you walk away from a one of a kind event. We have a strong track record of delivering results for clients, with a focus on producing tangible action plans, in the Accelerator, ones that you can use the moment you leave.


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