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The Rise of Agentic AI in Learning & Development

Shifting the goalposts from activity to ability: Hear from EdTech and pedagogy experts about how AI agents are revolutionizing L&D

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Speakers: Dr. Christopher McCormick, Maddie Diaz Stevens and John Prokos


Broadcasted on June 10, 2026.

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Key takeaways

1. Agentic AI is redefining learning. Unlike classic AI, agentic AI is trained to reach specific outcomes, such as guiding a learner towards a proficient level of a language.

2. AI learning assistants are proof of a new era of learning online. Our AI learning assistant - Addi - accurately measures the learner’s level and has the data to offer personalized remediation and guidance.

3. Rather than only monitoring activity, AI agents can track each learning touchpoint and map real-world competence.

4. The AI learning experience is no longer ‘additive’. Instead, AI agents create a frictionless journey by supercharging existing and familiar learning journeys.

5. Human expertise and AI work best together. Agentic AI can enhance learning by supporting both learners and teachers, combining the scalability of technology with the expertise and judgement of human educators.

Our speakers

Our expert panel are at the forefront of learning innovation and pedagogy, bringing to the session a wealth of experience from over 30 years of designing and studying learning and technological programs.

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Dr. Christopher McCormick

Chief Academic Officer, Efekta Education

Christopher is an international education specialist with over 30 years of experience helping professionals develop global competence through trust, cultural sensitivity, and communication skills. He has designed and delivered learning initiatives for organizations across a wide range of sectors. His work draws on a global career spanning academic leadership, executive roles, and life in more than a dozen countries.

Maddie Diaz Stevens

Head of Product, EF Corporate Learning

Maddie leads product strategy and innovation for EF Education First’s global B2B learning solutions. With a focus on applying cutting-edge technology to deliver measurable impact for organizations, she has been at the forefront of developing AI-powered tools that scale personalized learning and drive business outcomes.

John Prokos

Chief Information Officer, Efekta Education

John Prokos is a product-minded expert who builds practical technology for education at scale. At Efekta Education Group, he serves as Chief Information Officer, leading initiatives across learning tools, marketing systems, and AI/data platforms to drive ROI and accelerate adoption for students and teachers across the globe. He is responsible for technology strategy, data, security and compliance, and vendor management.

Previously, as CIO at Hult International Business School, John set up the core systems for global expansion: a single view of student and customer data, migrations to AWS, Salesforce, and Snowflake, and simpler, better-connected tools. He led work in AI, analytics, and martech, and adapted platforms for China’s digital ecosystem. Early in his career, he taught English in Cambodia, which shaped his long-term belief in the transformative value of language learning.