Local Hub Dublin: Rewriting the L&D Playbook
- Date
- 2026-06-24
- Location
- Dublin, D, Ireland
- Host
- L&D Shakers Events
About this event
Learning and development is changing fast, but too many teams are still working from an outdated playbook. Local Hub Dublin: Rewriting the L&D Playbook is a space for people who care about better learning at work to come together, compare notes, and talk honestly about what’s actually working now. If you’re tired of vague ideas, overdesigned frameworks, or conversations that never get beyond theory, this meetup is built for something more useful. Expect grounded discussion, practical perspectives, and the kind of in-person connection that helps good ideas turn into real action. About the Event This is an in-person community meetup in Dublin for people interested in learning, development, and the future of how people grow at work. The focus is on rethinking familiar L&D approaches and exploring what today’s teams, managers, and learners actually need. Rather than a formal conference setup, the event is designed to feel more like a well-curated local gathering: thoughtful, social, and easy to engage with. You’ll be in a room with people who are asking similar questions about capability building, engagement, skills, performance, and how to make learning more relevant. The format is ideal for people who want more than passive attendance. Whether you work directly in L&D or your role touches onboarding, people development, leadership, talent, or team enablement, this is a chance to be part of a conversation instead of just listening from the sidelines. What to Expect The evening begins at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, June 24 and is structured to make it easy to settle in, meet people, and get into meaningful discussion without the stiffness of a heavily scripted event. Because this is a meetup, you can expect a more conversational pace and a stronger emphasis on peer exchange. You’ll likely spend time on a mix of: Introductions and informal networking with other attendees from across the local community Discussion around the current L&D landscape, including what feels outdated and what needs to change Shared perspectives and practical ideas on designing learning that is useful, engaging, and connected to business reality Open conversation about challenges people are facing inside teams and organisations right now Social time to continue conversations one-to-one or in small groups The value of a gathering like this is that it creates room for nuance. Not every organisation is solving the same problem, and not every L&D trend deserves adoption. This event makes space to talk through what is worth keeping, what needs updating, and what a stronger playbook might look like in practice. Expect a room that rewards curiosity. You do not need to arrive with polished answers; bringing your questions, perspective, and real-world experience is more than enough. Why Attend If you work in or around learning, you already know the pressure: support performance, keep people engaged, build future skills, and prove value, often all at once. Events like this matter because they let you step out of your own context for a moment and test your thinking against others doing similar work. You’ll leave with more than a few business cards. A strong local meetup can give you language for problems you’ve been trying to solve, examples you can adapt to your own environment, and fresh ways of thinking about where L&D should focus next. Some of the value attendees often look for in this kind of event includes: New connections with peers in Dublin who care about people development Practical insight you can bring back to your team or organisation A clearer view of current challenges and opportunities in L&D Useful perspective from people working across different roles, teams, and company stages A sense of momentum from being in a room with others who want to improve the way learning works It’s also a good fit if you simply want sharper conversations. The best meetups create a balance between professional relevance and genuine human exchange, and that’s exactly what this one is aiming for. Practical Details This event takes place in person in Dublin, Ireland, making it especially valuable for anyone who wants to build relationships within the local community rather than only connecting online. The in-person format gives you more time for natural conversation, follow-up questions, and the kind of exchanges that rarely happen in a virtual chat box. Date and time: Wednesday, June 24 5:30 PM GMT+1 Because it’s an evening meetup, it works well for people joining after the workday and looking for a professional event that still feels welcoming and social. You can expect a community-oriented atmosphere shaped by discussion, networking, and shared interest rather than a highly formal setup. If this topic is close to your work, your team, or the future you want to help build in your organisation, this is a strong reason to show up. Come ready to listen, contribute, meet smart people locally, and take part in rethinking what a better L&D playbook should look like.
Who should attend
This is for people who want smarter conversations about learning, development, and how growth really happens at work. - You work in **learning and development** and want fresh thinking, practical perspective, and connection with others facing similar challenges. - You lead or support **people, talent, onboarding, enablement, or leadership development** and want ideas that go beyond generic training approaches. - You’re a **manager or team lead** who cares about helping people build skills, perform better, and keep growing in meaningful ways. - You’re rethinking how your organisation approaches **capability building, engagement, or workplace learning** and want to hear how others are approaching the same questions. - You value **community and peer exchange** and prefer real conversation over polished presentations that stay at a surface level. - You’re based in or around **Dublin** and want to meet thoughtful people locally who are interested in the future of L&D. If you’ve been looking for a local event where you can talk honestly about what needs to change in learning at work, you’ll likely feel at home here.