Canva just dropped its biggest product launch ever, and L&D professionals have a front-row seat to some genuinely game-changing tools.

In this session, we'll cut through the noise and zero in on what actually matters for learning designers. From Canva AI 2.0's conversational design and agentic workflows to the new Learn Grid education platform, Canva Code 2.0, offline mode, and smart automation features, you'll walk away knowing exactly what's new, what's worth your attention right now, and how to start applying it in your own work immediately.

In this session, you will: 

• Identify the key features released at Canva Create 2026 and evaluate which ones are most relevant to instructional design and learning development workflows.
• Apply Canva AI 2.0's conversational design and agentic capabilities to accelerate the creation of learning materials, from ideation through production.
• Explore practical applications of new tools, including Learn Grid, Canva Code 2.0, and workflow automation, to design more engaging and efficient learning experiences.

Dani Watkins brings a professional, purposeful approach to igniting learning experiences for adult learners in both classroom and online environments. As the Chief Learning Experience Officer and founder of Zenith Performance Solutions, Dani has over 28 years of experience in learning and development, continuously staying at the forefront of industry trends and innovations. She is a sought-after speaker at major conferences, including the Association for Talent Development (ATD), Training Magazine’s Tech-Learn and Training, and Learning Guild's DevLearn, where she shares her expertise and passion for enhancing employee performance through innovative, instructional design.

Dani’s work has been widely recognized, including a Bronze Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award for Best Custom Content. She is also a Canvassador and has been published in TD Magazine with her article, "Bringing eLearning to Life," which explores the art of storytelling using whiteboard animations.

With 20 years of experience designing, developing, and delivering custom technical and business skills training programs, Dani has partnered with organizations across industries like pharmaceuticals, financial services, real estate, health care, telecommunications, government, oil and gas, soft-ware/technology, manufacturing, and education. Her expertise lies in designing, developing, and delivering innovative, instructionally sound courses that align with business strategies and drive performance improvement.

When Dani isn't busy igniting learning experiences, she enjoys spending time with her family or running trails in Colorado.