Dana James-Edwards

Really enjoyed the read. It resonated. Thanks so much for sharing.

Now @donaldhtaylor.bsky.social I don’t know how to tell you this, but it’s sort of out of my hands now. I fear I have created a movement … This is the burden of being a social media influencer. Sometimes I influence too hard before I even really know what I’m doing 😂

Hey Amy 👋🏽. You may not believe this but the flip flops are … Crocs. I got them maybe 2 years ago and they are the most comfortable thing I ever put on my feet. I love them so much and they definitely don’t look like what I think of when I think of Crocs …

I’m so glad!!! I’m thinking about a T-shirt for next year. A framed photo would just be amateurish. Gotta take it up a notch 😂.

Glad you’re still with us Niall 💛

Did they form an orderly queue, Niall?!?! 😂😂😂

And just a reminder that conferences can be a lot. So if it all gets too much and you need a break you can check out the Sensory Quiet room which is new this year. An oasis in the hubbub of activity. If you need it, it’s all the way at the end (so away from the hive of activity) #LT25UK #Exhibition

For everyone attending today please let me know what I missed and what stood out for you. I’m here for all the cool things at @learningtechuk.bsky.social even if they give me a bit of #FOMO. That’s me done for Learning Technologies 2025! #LT25UK #Exhibition

A member of the MELP team posing with the Gratitude Wall. You can grab a sticker and add it to what you’re most grateful for.

Finally take some time to express gratitude. Visit the team at MELP (FF12), grab a sticker and share what you’re grateful for

A conference attendee attempting to top the leaderboard by hitting all the targets in the game as they light up

And you might be pooped from all the walking around but use your last reserves of energy to play this game at Moorepay (EE60) and win a luxury spa day if you top the Leaderboard. Keep your eyes on the target! #winning #LT25UK #Exhibition

The wall at Cartoonbase with the art in progress. The artist is sitting on the floor in front of the piece making additions.

Now here’s another cool thing. There’s a massive wall at the exhibition and the team at Cartoonbase (L62) is allowing you to make submissions of what you learned at the conference that they will then draw for you on the wall. #LT25UK #Exhibition

The result of Dana’s wheel spin at PushFar to discover her celebrity mentor. It’s landed on Oprah Winfrey but could have just as easily been Donald Trump. Whoops!

Who is your celebrity mentor? The Team at PushFar (K60) can let you know if you spin the wheel. I had a close call there myself though - so beware! #LT25UK #Exhibition

A conference attendee sitting for her digital caricature with the artist. As the artist draws the portait appears on the screen behind her.

Or what about getting a digital caricature done. Available from the teams at Instinct Resourcing (B01) or Multiplier (EE50) #LT25UK #Exhibition

A conference attendee doing the McLaren race car simulation at the conference. He’s sat in the shell model car with no doors looking at a screen that mirrors a track and steering the car around it.

You could also have a McLaren Formula 1 race car simulation from the team at Udemy
#LT25UK #Exhibition

2 conference attendees getting massages in massage chairs at the Reward Gateway stand.

Dana the post’s author in a massage chair preparing for her own massage at the conference

Now for cool things to do. You could … get a massage at Reward Gateway (CC60). #LT25UK #Exhibition

Dana posing with her friend Rob at the conference.

And then as you walk, you might bump into another friend. My friend pictured here is Rob @robhubbard.bsky.social … but you may have other friends and that’s cool too 😀. But please do say hi to Rob if you see him he’d love it! 👋🏽 Us Trinidadians 🇹🇹 are a very friendly bunch #LT25UK #Exhibition

Dana the author of the post holding a cuddle teddy bear from HumanForce at the Learning Techologies exhibition.

Two members of the team at Page Tiger each holding a cuddly tiger stuffed animal.

A member of the team from Flexspring posing with their swag. It’s a phone holder, phone cleaner, phone stand and stress ball all in one. It’s green and looks like a little man sitting down. The phone would fit in his lap.

On to cuddly toys 🧸! For cuddly tigers check out PageTiger (D20), for cuddly bears it's Humanforce (EE02) & for cuddly elephants it's Elephants Don't Forget (B60). Ooh - Flexspring (EE01) has a phone holder, stress ball and toy all in one. #LT25UK #Exhibition

The massive blue tote bag from the team at Sunday being held up by a smiling member of the team.

A member of the team at Playroll holding up 2 of their brightly coloured tote bags with the slogan Work Hard, Play Global. One bag is green and the other is purple.

The sturdy tote bag from Silver Cloud. Made my burlap and large in size.

Now I love a good tote bag 🛍️ … who doesn’t! Loads of these on offer, but my absolute faves were from Silver Cloud (FF70) and PageTiger (D20) - sturdy & durable, Sunday (AA01) - extra large, Playroll (EE52) - bright colours & fun slogan and ELB Learning (G50) - drawstrings. #LT25UK #Exhibition

Dana enjoying an ice cream at Learning Technologies Exhibition smiling brightly.

The ice cream stall at Docebo with a member of the team serving and scooping.

It wasn’t that warm yesterday, but if you need cooling off you can do it with ice creams from Omniplex Learning (J05), Skillcast Group plc (E25) or Docebo (B10) #LT25UK #Exhibition

The pick and mix stand at Cezanne with 24 different types of candy.

A crème egg at the ELMO stand.

Sweets 🍬 are on offer as well across the exhibition. I saw Pick & Mix at Cezanne HR (EE30) and Visier Inc. (DD34) - but if it’s the creme eggs you’re after, find some at Carla's Captivating Content Ltd (A01) and ELMO Software UK (EE05). #LT25UK #Exhibition

The Greenhouse Team’s stand and menu. The menu which includes frittata, chicken lollipops and many other delights is in frame and a member of the team is smiling in the background

The mini pancake cart from 360 learning featuring a chef making the pancakes in real time with an array of sauces in front of him.

Ok 🍿Snacks: 
Winning on snacks is Greenhouse Software (CC14). They had a snack bar with a menu including king prawns, frittata & chicken lollipops. Also check The Access Group (A40) for caramel popcorn, 360Learning (E10) for mini pancakes and Dayforce (CC05) for mini waffles. #LT25UK #Exhibition

Dana the post’s author and Niall Gavin having a cuddle at the exhibition.

Now this is not expressly a feature of the exhibition and he may not be available today. But you might just bump into @niallgavinuk.bsky.social as you walk around and he might just be available for cuddles (with consent) 😍 #LT25UK #Exhibition

A photo of Thrive Chella - palm trees, neon lights, cocktail bartenders, lots of people and good vibes.

A poster advertising Thrive Chella and the Thrive Chella stage

The Thrive Chella cocktail menu featuring Espresso martinis, Aperol spritzes, Pornstar martinis, Mojitos and a passionate sunrise mocktail.

Special mention to the team at Thrive. Other people have drinks stations. They had Thrive Chella. Full cocktail menu. Thrive Chella stage. Massive party vibes. Loved it so much. #LT25UK #Exhibition

The team at Greenhouse in front of their impressive drinks display. On show is a series of bottled drinks and 2 members of the team.

The team at SAP Success Factors ready to serve drinks at their stand. 2 members of the team featured in front of drinks.

It might be a bit early right now for the cocktails🍸🍹 - but you are spoiled for choice there. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available at Axonify (H55), OpenSesame (E60), SAP SuccessFactors (DD60), Multiplier (EE50) & Greenhouse Software (CC14) #LT25UK #Exhibition

A fridge filled with refreshing water with copious bottles of water surrounding it at The Digital College stand at Learning Technologies.

Tea & coffee not your jam? It’s not mine either. That’s ok. If you’re looking for Water💧instead you can find chilled bottles at The Digital College (CC22) and a massive water cooler at Sponge (N10) #LT25UK #Exhibition

3 members of the team at StudyTube standing in front of their coffee station. Their booth is blue branded with bright blue neon lights.

Ok starting with ☕️:
Teas & coffees spotted at Titus (M20), Sponge (N10), SAP SuccessFactors (DD60), Zellis (CC20), Docebo (B10) & Studytube (H30). #LT25UK #Exhibition

Also you should know that there are also 11 Seminar Theatres, 2 Bitesize Learning Zones and 2 Keynote Theatres in the midst of the exhibition running amazing content across the day all worth checking out - on top of the things I list below. It’s a BIG exhibition #LT25UK #Exhibition

I first need to stress that this is a completely unofficial and absolutely unauthorised guide based solely on my own experiences as a chaser of fun. Every vendor at the exhibition is worthy of your time and conversation. #LT25UK #Exhibition

Dana standing in front of the entrance to Learning Technologies. Visible in the background is the purple Learning Technologies signage.

I’m not at Learning Technologies Conference and Exhibition today (sad times) but yesterday I walked over 15k steps across the exhibition floor & in the thread below I will share my highlights & my faves across the day to help you navigate. There’s a lot going on! #LT25UK #Exhibition

Mark I absolutely love how this came out! You absolute techie wizard. Good job!