The L&D Kaleidoscope Survey is one of the most comprehensive research initiatives exploring the evolving priorities, challenges, and opportunities in HR and Learning & Development in the EMEA region.
What began in 2024 as a post-pandemic pulse check has quickly developed into a respected annual study. In 2025, the survey gathered insights from over 1,770 professionals across 24 countries, revealing how organizations are addressing leadership development, digitalization, engagement, and well-being during a period of accelerated change. The results were published in the 2025 L&D Kaleidoscope Report, which has since become a valuable reference point for HR and L&D professionals across the region.
Now, the 2026 edition builds on this foundation, aiming to provide an even deeper view into how workplace learning is evolving and what priorities will dominate in the year ahead.
Why the L&D Kaleidoscope Survey matters?
Unlike short polls or one-dimensional statistics, the L&D Kaleidoscope Survey blends extensive quantitative data with qualitative interviews, ensuring both the breadth and depth needed to draw meaningful conclusions. This approach allows professionals to not only understand today’s challenges but also anticipate tomorrow’s opportunities.
For HR and L&D professionals, participation means:
- Benchmarking strategies against peers across industries and countries.
- Accessing unique insights not available in other studies.
- Preparing for the emerging trends that will influence the profession over the next 12–24 months.
Exclusive benefits for participants:
- Receive early access to the full L&D Kaleidoscope 2026 Report.
- Be invited to DEVELOR’s exclusive international webinar in Q1 2026, where the findings will be presented and discussed with experts.
This ensures participants are among the first to learn how priorities are shifting — from the role of AI in L&D, to the growing importance of leadership competencies, to strategies for employee engagement and retention.
Zsolt Pozvai, Global CEO of DEVELOR, emphasizes the impact of this initiative:
“The L&D Kaleidoscope Survey has become one of the few research programs that not only reflects the current state of Learning and Development but also serves as a practical guide for what’s next. Each year, we see new patterns emerge, from the rise of AI-driven learning to the redefinition of leadership competencies. By participating, professionals gain not only early access to valuable data but also contribute to shaping the collective knowledge of our region. This is what makes the survey so powerful.”
Be part of the L&D Kaleidoscope 2026
The L&D Kaleidoscope is more than a survey — it is a platform for collective intelligence. By sharing your perspective, you contribute to a clearer, more comprehensive picture of how HR and L&D are transforming across the EMEA region.
Take the survey today and help shape the future of workplace learning: https://www.esurveyspro.com/s/544032/Kaleidoscope2026
For those who want to explore the findings of last year’s research, the full L&D Kaleidoscope 2025 Report remains available online.
