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In today’s data-driven world, learning and development leaders face the challenge of data as the primary driver of business decisions. If unchecked, this dependency can sideline the power of imagination and innovation and hinder the full potential of creativity and 3-D thinking.<\/p>

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In this highly entertaining keynote, renowned digital illusionist and futurist Keelan Leyser will lead you on an extraordinary journey to unlock your untapped creative potential. By drawing parallels between the world of magic and the realm of learning, Keelan will demonstrate how thinking like a magician can ignite a spark of innovation and accelerate creativity. Through highly interactive presentations, you will explore practical techniques to enhance your imaginative thinking while avoiding the fear of making mistakes.<\/p>

This captivating keynote will leave you with a newfound understanding of the power of imagination, and provide inspiration to harness this power to drive innovation and creativity in your work.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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