Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase 2026

Bridgett McGowen is The Presentation Fixer™. She can watch you present for 3 to 5 minutes and tell you what’s working, what’s not, and how to fix it. Since 2001, she has shared stages with figures including Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Shonda Rhimes, and Venus Williams. Bridgett has authored award-winning books and earned honors including the University of Texas at Austin’s Master Presenter Award and a Stevie Award for Best Female Entrepreneur. A former Forbes Coaches Council member, she coaches professionals and organizations on presentation skills and communicating with clarity, confidence... Read more

Brian Richardson is Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group (RCG). RCG helps organizations unlock their hidden human potential. Using insights from neuroscience, RCG creates brain-friendly experiences that result in sticky learning and lasting behavior change. Brian has been a featured presenter at global and local events for the Association for Talent Development (ATD), the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI), Project Management International (PMI), the Finance Development and Training Institute (FDTI), and others.

“No one comes to work to fail,” and Shannon Tipton ensures training doesn’t set them up to. As founder of Learning Rebels, she transforms outdated learning models into practical, performance-driven solutions. Shannon has deep expertise in microlearning, reinforcement strategies, and upskilling L&D professionals. She brings her candid, no-fluff approach to help design learning that sticks and delivers measurable impact in today’s workplace.

Chris Zahn, PhD, is a senior developmental editor for the Emergency Nurses Association. He has extensive experience in the publishing industry and worked at Pearson Education for over 18 years. Also an educator and researcher, Chris served as a professor at Cleveland State University and Miami University. He has designed and edited a variety of educational products, including instructor-led and self-directed courses, video courses, textbooks, technical and medical trade books, manuals, handbooks, journal articles, and gray literature (e.g., position statements, topic briefs, toolkits, and white... Read more