Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is no longer just a compliance checkbox, it’s a strategic asset. This session is essential for leaders who are rethinking how lifelong learning adds measurable value to professional capability and member engagement. With CPD undergoing a transformation globally, this session provides a forward-looking lens into how modern approaches can unlock competitive advantage in regulated and innovation-driven sectors.

Stephen Brennan, Project Manager at the Royal College of Physicians Ireland and Sendur Kathir, founder of CPDValet will unpack how CPD can evolve from a passive administrative task into an engine for professional identity, intuitive experience and reputational trust. Drawing on experience across sectors including allied health, medical, logistics, legal, accounting and many more, the presentation explores how digital innovation is reshaping the CPD landscape.

Case study on how the Royal College of Physicians Ireland has transformed their CPD offering in partnership with CPDValet
The global outlook: trends, risks, and opportunities in CPD innovation
Strategies for leaders to make CPD a strategic pillar, not just a requirement
The evolving role of CPD in professional identity and public trust
Building systems that align with CPD regulators while empowering professionals

13. Elevating the Value of CPD for Associations and Members

Speakers

Sendur Kathir

Stephen Brennan