#LnDGathering - South Yorkshire

#LnDGathering

Date: 27th January 2026

Time: 9:30am-3:00pm including lunch and an afternoon of semi-structure discussion/networking in the park (yes free entry).

Location: Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Hurst Lane, Doncaster, England DN9 3QY

Welcome to event number 8 of the #LnDGathering in association with #BeMoreLnD.

Purpose: To connect all those who work in Learning and Development, Leadership Consulting and Coaching across South Yorkshire. To grow an invested group of people and develop collective opportunities inc. peer to peer learning and skill development.

About your convener: Kurt Ewald Lindley - Owner of #BeMoreLnD - South African born, Yorkshire bred lover of learning. My desire is simple, to gather a community of professionals from around South Yorkshire that may support and develop each other. Find our more about me here: https://www.bemorelnd.co.uk/

Note: This event is not a sales pitch space nor a trade show, just good people doing good and trying to do better.

Info: 9:30 Arrival for 10:00 Start

Info: Quick connection activity - not a cringy one I promise

Info: Pushing the Boundaries of AI in L&D is a fast, hands on 45 minute session that turns ambition into practice. Explore real use cases across analysis, design, build and evaluation, and see where custom GPTs, Microsoft Copilot and agentic workflows add value, supported by simple governance to keep work private and safe. Bring your laptop for live activities. You will leave with clear action points to accelerate delivery and improve quality in your learning team, plus access to event resources and the chance to connect with peers who are pushing the boundaries across the full programme.

Info: Shane is a highly respected thought leader in the world of organisational learning and leadership development. In this exciting and engaging session, Shane will guide us through the key concepts of Lego Serious Play (LSP) and then let you try your hand at your own personal build!

We’ll bring the Lego, but don’t forget your creative energy!

Info: A practical session for owners and leaders who want clear, usable answers. In 30 minutes, Vanessa Aradia will work through the questions you wish you could ask your accountant, from pricing and profitability to reporting that drives decisions and simple ways to strengthen your business. Expect plain English and takeaways you can apply the same day.

Register to submit your question in advance so the session targets what matters most.

Info: Eat, socialise and take part in some unstructured networking as you walk around the wildlife park

Info: Take the conversation off the page and onto your feet with this semi-structured walk and talk. Designed to spark meaningful connections and fresh thinking, this session blends gentle prompts with informal networking—giving you space to reflect, share, and explore ideas in a relaxed, open-air setting.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Hurst Lane, Doncaster, United Kingdom

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