A day built for inspiration and networking
Start the day together with keynote moments, move into Studio 1 or 2 to explore new creative skills and practical techniques, then come back together to wrap up and reflect.
Opening session
09:00
Address of welcome. TicTac Learn
09:05
Scene 1: Lights – Camera – Learn! Why video-first learning matters and how today's journey unfolds – interactive kick-off. Carolin Lüken & Rance Greene (English)
09:20
Keynote: The power of video in the age of AI. Trends in video and AI for learning and corporate communication. Gary Lipkowitz (English)
09:50
Break
10:00
Sneak preview: Vyond's next act – Roadmap and news. Nicolas Lassus & Gary Lipkowitz (English)
10:35
Two studios: Presentation of our two tracks. Move freely between our two studios for the coming sessions. Carolin Lüken
10:40
Coffee break
Two studios – two tracks – find your creative journey
Please note that you can change tracks and freely move between the two studios.
Studio 1 – Vyond power
Track for Vyond users who want to work like true directors. Dive into advanced animation and the newest AI features that make video possible in minutes.
11:00
The backward way of storytelling: A hands-on production challenge. Create a Vyond video ... backward? Yes, put your Vyond creation skills to the test in this session and master the technique of building backward – and building more efficiently. Rance Greene (English)
11:45
Break
12:00
Inside the Vyond studio: pro tips, hidden gems & smart workflows. Step behind the scenes with Silvio and Carolin to discover advanced techniques that elevate your videos to studio-level quality. From fine-tuning character movements to using camera angles and motion creatively, this fast-paced, hands-on session lets you apply smart workflows and hidden features directly in Vyond – so bring your laptop. Silvio Birthlemer & Carolin Lüken, TicTac Learn (German)
12:45
Lunch
13:45
Scaling story-driven learning: lessons from advanced Vyond teams. What turns good videos into organization-wide impact? Drawing on customer feedback and field experience, this session reveals how advanced users scale storytelling, streamline production and win over stakeholders. Nicolas Lassus, Vyond (English)
14:30
Break
14:45
Animate reality – turning real-life into animated stories. Transform real-life environments and situations into compelling animated videos. Use reference photos to create authentic characters, recreate settings and turn everyday moments into engaging visual stories. Reality becomes your inspiration – animation amplifies the impact. Martin Lindberg & Sebastian Thorén (English)
Studio 2 – Vyond meets Articulate 360
Track for Articulate 360 users and content creators discovering what video can do for learning. Explore when video adds real instructional value, how to storyboard like a pro and how Vyond fits naturally into Rise and Storyline.
11:00
Where animation meets interaction: supercharging Articulate with Vyond. Discover how to seamlessly integrate Vyond videos into your Articulate projects to create more dynamic, story-driven learning experiences. Learn smart strategies to boost engagement, reinforce key messages and turn passive content into exciting learning journeys. Silvio Birthelmer & Carolin Lüken (German)
11:45
Break
12:00
From blank canvas to clear story: a beginner’s guide to Vyond. Based on feedback from new users, this session walks you through the essential building blocks for creating your first impactful video – focusing on clarity, structure and simple storytelling techniques. Nicolas Lassus, Vyond (English)
12:45
Lunch
13:45
What does story-based training look like and why should I care? Experience the power of story-based training for yourself in this fun session. You’ll learn Rance’s process of Instructional Story Design and leave with the desire – and the tools – to take your training programs to the next level. Rance Greene (English)
14:30
Break
14:45
Direction instead of chance – our Vyond journey. What began as a simple trial quickly turned into a creative turning point. In this session, we share how Vyond transformed the way we think about storytelling, how our skills evolved over time and how animated video became a natural part of our daily production workflow. A practical and honest look behind the scenes of our journey with Vyond. Dennis Pacherra, Fielmann Group AG (English)
Closing sessions
15:30
Coffee break
16:00
Keynote: Win over stakeholders, humanize the workplace. You’re heading back to work with great ideas for how to make workplace communication more relatable, but what about stakeholders who may be sceptical of animated video? Or storytelling? How do you convince them that animated video has a place in your organization? Join Rance for an interactive, engaging keynote that will help you face even the most resistant stakeholder with a well-told story. Rance Greene, School of Story Design (English)
16:45
A joyful wrap-up: Key takeaways and closing. TicTac Learn
We're looking forward to seeing you at Masters of Vyond!
