Nelson Sivalingam
Accelerate workforce development with Nelson Sivalingam, speaker, co-founder of HowNow, and author of Learning at Speed. Nelson empowers organisations to upskill their teams and drive business performance, delivering award-winning insights at HR Summit, AI Talks, Google Campus, and London Tech Week.
London, United Kingdom
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Nelson is also the author of Learning at Speed, a practical guide to reskilling teams quickly to drive business performance. He is passionate about continuous learning and believes that the right skills and mindset are essential to addressing some of the world’s biggest challenges, from business growth to social and economic issues.
A recognised thought leader, Nelson has contributed to The Guardian, The Telegraph, Startups.co.uk, and Forbes HR Council, and has been featured in Bloomberg’s documentary on entrepreneurial mindset. He has spoken at Google Campus, served as an Ambassador for Startup Britain, and is a Guest Lecturer on Entrepreneurship. His achievements include being named one of the top 30 young innovative founders in the UK by Virgin Media Business, one of the Top Asian Stars in Tech by KPMG, and a “One to Watch” by The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders in association with The Times (2025).
Nelson is also an accomplished filmmaker, co-writing and directing award-winning shorts and features, including The Rajini Effect, which won the audience award at the Stuttgart Indian Film Festival.
Nelson combines practical business expertise with cutting-edge insights into workplace learning, workforce development, and creative storytelling. Whether discussing how to accelerate learning in organisations, entrepreneurial strategy, or the role of skills in driving growth, he provides audiences with actionable insights, fresh perspectives, and inspiration.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
In this session, Nelson Sivalingam explores the critical role of Learning and Development (L&D) in driving organisational success. He highlights the importance of aligning training initiatives with business objectives to achieve measurable outcomes. Attendees will gain insights into effective strategies for implementing L&D programs that not only enhance employee skills but also contribute to overall business performance. Participants will leave with actionable knowledge to elevate their L&D efforts and deliver tangible results.
In this talk, Nelson Sivalingam explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence for employee education and upskilling. He discusses how AI can tailor learning experiences to individual needs, enhancing engagement and outcomes. Attendees will gain insights into practical applications of AI tools, strategies for implementation, and the future of personalised learning. By the end of the session, participants will understand how to leverage AI to create more effective and customised educational experiences.
Nelson Sivalingam discusses the future of workplace learning, emphasising how Learning and Development (L&D) leaders can adapt their strategies amid rapid change. He highlights that the fastest learners, both individuals and organisations, will succeed, urging L&D to shift from compliance to a strategic role in business performance. Nelson addresses the impact of AI and community-driven learning on workforce development by 2026, and shares practical insights on reducing learning waste, fostering innovation, and preparing for AI in learning. Attendees will learn effective strategies for future-proofing L&D initiatives.
In this session, Nelson Sivalingam addresses the engagement gap as the primary barrier to Learning and Development (L&D) success. He explores how L&D teams can leverage marketing strategies, particularly those used by resource-limited startups, to enhance employee engagement in learning. Attendees will learn about the four stages of the L&D marketing funnel, effective tactics for each stage, and ways to adapt modern marketing concepts for L&D initiatives.
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