In this episode, I chat with Matthew Richter and Kim Ellis about the upcoming Evidence-Informed practice Conference set for 29th May 2026 in the centre of Birmingham.
Matthew Richter talks about his love for self-determination theory, his upcoming book, and what you can expect from his session as the opening keynote of the conference.
Kim Ellis shares why L&D Free Spirits have chosen to sponsor not just the Evidence-Informed practice Conference but all three IDTX events happening in 2026. She also shares a little bit about what the L&D Free Spirits community is up to and why she founded it in the first place.
If you haven't already booked your tickets for IDTX Evidence-Informed practice, now is the time as there are less than 30 tickets remaining.
Remember, you can use code CPDW25 for 25% off your ticket, making it just £75 to attend.
https://idtx.co.uk/events/eipc
Creators and Guests
Host
Tom McDowall
IDTX Founder and Conference Chair
Guest
Kim Ellis
Founder of L&D Free Spirits
Guest
Matthew Richter
Co-founder and co-organiser of the Learning and Development Accelerator. President of the Thiagi Group.
What is IDTX Podcast?
Hosted by Tom McDowall, The IDTX Podcast explores what’s really happening in the L&D world right now. From evidence-informed practice and instructional design decisions to the realities of using learning technology inside complex organisations, this is a space for honest conversations rather than polished sales narratives.
You'll hear from all the IDTX speakers ahead of their conference appearances throughout the year, allowing you to learn from their years of collective expertise and get a taste of what it's like to attend an IDTX event.