The LPI and Microsoft Renew Global Strategic Partnership for 2026
The Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) and Microsoft have announced the renewal of their strategic global partnership for 2026, continuing their shared commitment to driving innovation in learning and development worldwide.
The Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) and Microsoft today announced the renewal of their global strategic partnership, reaffirming their joint ambition to advance excellence and innovation in learning and development. The continuation of this partnership reflects the strong impact and shared value created through their collaboration to date.
Edmund Monk, CEO of the LPI, commented:
“Renewing our partnership with Microsoft for 2026 is a powerful endorsement of the work we are doing together. Microsoft’s continued support enables us to accelerate progress in workplace learning, raise global standards, and help organisations build the skills they need for a rapidly evolving future.”
Todd Minor General Manager & Global Learning Lead at Microsoft, added:
“Our renewed partnership with the Learning and Performance Institute reinforces our commitment to transforming learning and development at scale. Together, we will continue to empower individuals and organisations with innovative learning solutions, including advancing AI capability and future-ready skills that are critical for today’s workforce and beyond.”
As part of the 2026 partnership, Microsoft will serve as the Headline Sponsor of the 30th Annual Learning Awards, taking place in February 2026 in London. Celebrating three decades of excellence, the Learning Awards recognise outstanding achievement and innovation across the learning and development profession.
Microsoft will also headline sponsor LEARNING LIVE 2026, as well as LEARNING LIVE: AI Edition, a dedicated event focused on the practical application, governance, and impact of artificial intelligence in workplace learning. Through these events, Microsoft and the LPI will showcase thought leadership, real-world case studies, and emerging best practices shaping the future of learning.
The renewed partnership extends beyond flagship events, encompassing thought leadership, professional standards, research, and strategic initiatives that will continue to shape the future of learning and development on a global scale.