Transforming learning and work with AI
Pearson is proud to join Microsoft Ignite 2025 as a Gamechanger sponsor, showcasing how we’re using AI to help businesses—and their employees—thrive in the workplace.
In today’s fast-evolving world of work, language is more than communication—it's connection, confidence, and career mobility. At Ignite, we’ll unveil how Pearson is reimagining workplace learning through AI-powered solutions that meet employees where they are and help them achieve their growth goals.
Discover what’s next in workplace learning
Join us for an exclusive speaking session where we’ll introduce a transformative new solution designed to elevate employee communication and unlock global talent potential. This AI-powered tool helps employees build real-world language skills directly in the flow of work. It’s discreet, personalized, and built for impact.
Something big is coming—and Ignite is your first chance to see it. If you’re curious about how AI-powered employees grow, teams perform, enterprises raise ROI, you won’t want to miss this reveal.
Why Pearson?
At Pearson, our purpose is clear: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. With nearly 18,000 colleagues in almost 200 countries, we create digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data that make a real impact. Learning isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are.
At Ignite, Pearson will show how we’re shaping the future of skills. From helping employees strengthen their English in the flow of work, to providing trusted certifications that validate expertise and support career growth, we’re helping organizations build future-ready teams.
Live speaking session
Unlock Potential by Learning in the Flow of Work
Wednesday, November 19 at 10:30am PT
Join us in the Hub Expo Theatre for a 25-minute session with Vishaal Gupta, President of Enterprise Learning & Skills, where we’ll explore how Pearson is partnering with enterprises to reduce learning barriers and rethink skilling. Expect fresh insights, bold ideas, and a glimpse into what’s next.
Visit our booth
Stop by booth number 5500, located in the middle of the Hub Expo Hall by the entrance, for a first look at how Pearson is reimagining workplace learning. We’re unveiling something new—designed to help enterprises close the communication gap, boost employee confidence, and reclaim lost productivity.
Live speaking session
Customized AI that understands your business with Copilot Tuning
Thursday, November 20 at 11am PT
Transform Microsoft 365 Copilot to talk, think, and work like your organization with Copilot Tuning—no coding or data scientists required. Explore supervised and reinforcement learning, new agent capabilities, built-in security, and more. Join Gian Paolo Perrucci, CTO - English Language Learning, in this Microsoft breakout session to learn how Pearson and Microsoft are co-developing best practices for fine-tuning—starting with use case selection and extending through data prep, training, and administration.
The Skilling Playground
Join us for two 15-minute Lightning Talks in the Skilling Playground.
Organizational Skilling: Pearson as Customer-Zero
Wednesday, November 19 at 4:00pm PT
Hear how Pearson upskilled 5,000+ employees on Copilot, boosting adoption 300%. Learn how they used Microsoft’s curriculum to become their own customer-zero and accelerate AI readiness across the enterprise.
Speaker: Bryan Ochs, Director of Program Management, Pearson
Certifications Fuel Success in the Age of AI
Tuesday, November 18 at 3:30pm PT
Discover new insights from Pearson’s annual Value of IT Certifications report. Learn how AI is reshaping skills demand—and why verified certifications and credentials are key to staying competitive in the new world of work.
Speaker: Theresa Weber, Marketing Director, Pearson
Vishaal Gupta
Vishaal Gupta
President, Enterprise Learning & Skills
Vishaal is an accomplished business leader with 29 years of global experience in enterprise technology. He has a track record of scaling digital businesses and building high-performance teams.
He joined Pearson from Accenture, where he was Senior Managing Director and a member of the Global Leadership Council. During his tenure at Accenture, he held several leadership roles such as Europe Technology Sales, Solutions and Ecosystem lead and Global Technology Industry lead for Telecoms and Media. Previously, Vishaal worked with Tech Mahindra, MindTree and HCL Technologies.
Dave Treat
Dave Treat
Chief Technology Officer
Dave Treat is Pearson's Chief Technology Officer responsible for its Digital & Technology organisation as well as Innovation, Ventures, and AI Center of Excellence. He has nearly 30 years of experience in tech spanning generative AI, spatial computing, Web 3, and quantum computing. He is an active member of CNBC's Technology Executive Council, and the World Economic Forum's Global Futures Council on Financial Education. He is the Board Chair of the Global Blockchain Business Council and a member of the transitional board of Arya.
Before joining Pearson, he held senior technology and strategy roles at Accenture, UBS Investment Bank, and Deloitte.
Dave holds over 100 patents in areas like distributed ledger technology, digital identity, and confidential computing. He has also been involved in several tech and industry boards, such as the Linux Hyperledger Foundation, Linux Open Wallet Foundation, and Digital Dollar Project.
He has a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Michigan and a degree in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.
Connect with us
Whether you’re attending Microsoft Ignite onsite, joining the sessions virtually, or couldn’t make it to the event, we’d love to show you how Pearson is transforming learning and work with AI.
Sign up to stay in the loop or schedule a personalized meeting with one of our experts to explore how our solutions can help your teams communicate with confidence, unlock global talent, and drive measurable impact—wherever work happens.
Let’s make it personal, impactful, and tailored to your needs.
