IMMERSE Fluency Summit 2026

Agenda

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Arrival & Lunch (In-Person Attendees Only)

Check in at the front desk, receive your tote bag with IMMERSE swag and gifts, and enjoy a catered lunch and a complimentary cocktail.

2:30pm - 3:15pm

Opening Keynote

Andres Escamilla (Aeromexico)

In this keynote titled "The Cultural Revolution of Work: The Paradigm of Fluency," Andres explains how throughout history, technology has reshaped how we understand, value, and relate to work. From Gutenberg’s printing press to Artificial Intelligence, every major disruption has triggered a paradigm shift for humanity, and that today takes the form of a new core competency: fluency. This keynote explores the past, present, and future of work, offering an optimistic yet realistic perspective that inspires individuals and organizations to adapt and thrive amid this cultural revolution.

3:15pm - 4:00pm

Fireside Chat

The IMMERSE Customer Advisory Board

This fireside chat brings together senior HR leaders from multinational organizations to share firsthand perspectives on navigating language, culture, and leadership across borders. Through candid stories and practical insights, the conversation will explore how intercultural dynamics and communication skills directly impact collaboration, trust, and business performance. Attendees can expect concrete takeaways on how to become more effective global collaborators, from everyday communication habits to organizational approaches that truly change behavior. The discussion will also highlight how contextualized, technology-enabled learning—such as IMMERSE—can help global teams move beyond language proficiency to real-world performance.

4:00pm - 4:30pm

Featured Speaker

Pablo Duarte (Constellation Brands)

In this 30-minute session, Pablo will break down the essentials of effective change management and explore the leadership behaviors that truly influence whether multinational teams move from resistance to adoption. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the ADKAR methodology and gain a clear understanding of the change curve, along with the real-world dynamics leaders face when guiding people through disruption.

4:30pm - 4:45pm

Coffee Break

15-minute coffee break.

4:45pm - 5:45pm

Fluency Performance Category Launch

IMMERSE Team & Customers

In this session, you will learn about the end of the Fake Fluency era, the official launch of the Fluency Performance category and platform, and the implications this has on multinational corporations for years to come.

5:45pm - 6:15pm

Featured Speaker

Darren Touch (Meta)

In this session, Darren will share how Meta’s AI glasses are emerging as a powerful learning tool—making education more accessible, personalized, and connected. This session will explore how hands-free, real-time AI can support learners by helping overcome language barriers, delivering immediate, context-aware explanations, and help bridge the gap between simulated practice and real-world execution.

6:15pm - 6:30pm

Closing Remarks

Quinn Taber (Founder & CEO, IMMERSE)

In this session, IMMERSE founder & CEO, Quinn Taber, will share the IMMERSE origin story, recap the launch of the new Fluency Performance category, and key questions HR & L&D leaders need to be asking internally to stay on the leading edge of immersive AI technologies in this new era of corporate learning.

6:15pm - 9:00pm

Networking Experiences

Cocktail Hour, Demos, Headshots, & More!

[For in-person attendees only] Enjoy open bar, live platform demos, get a free professional headshot taken, and enjoy conversation with everyone gathered together at the St. Regis.