Product, Technology and Innovation Roadmap
2025/26
The 2025–2026 Technology Roadmap reflects our bold vision to transform learning and development through cutting-edge research, purposeful experimentation, and the intelligent application of AI.
From virtual coaching and intelligent design assistants to blockchain-secured data protocols and ultra-personalised learning frameworks, each initiative in this roadmap is a testament to our belief in the power of technology to unlock human potential. We are not just adopting AI—we are shaping it to serve the evolving needs of learners, facilitators, and organisations worldwide.
This roadmap is the result of collaboration across our product, creative, and services teams, and it represents a step-change in how we deliver learning: more adaptive, more inclusive, and more impactful. As we move forward, we remain focused on harnessing the best of AI and R&D to create experiences that are not only innovative but meaningful.
January 2025
Ask Hemsley
Description:
A conversational AI assistant embedded in the Hub, Ask Hemsley helps users navigate learning content, answer questions, and explore topics in real time. It’s designed to be intuitive, secure, and customisable — tailored to reflect the tone, policies, and priorities of each client or learning environment.
Use cases:
Supports search, coaching, onboarding, and learning reinforcement through conversational prompts and intelligent content recommendations.
Value proposition:
Delivers secure, customisable, always-on guidance that enhances engagement, reduces friction, and evolves with learner needs.
April 2025
Performance Boosters
Description:
A toolkit combining immediately actionable workplace guidance with a new curation of our best Core learning resources.
Use case:
Core content with practical guidance.
Value proposition:
Action-driven digital learning journeys tackling real workplace challenges with curated, timely, cost-effective tools that drive impact and growth.
AI Chat Augmentation
Description:
Ability to embed AI chat functionality in existing products including fluidbooks to support learner queries and navigation.
Use cases:
Product support, content discovery, learner engagement.
Value proposition:
Enhances usability and learner autonomy with always-on guidance that enhances engagement, reduces friction, and evolves with learner needs.
May 2025
Learning Bytes
Description:
Bite-sized, mobile-friendly microlearning modules built in Articulate Rise, designed for fast, flexible, and accessible digital learning experiences.
Use cases:
Ideal for onboarding, compliance, soft skills, and just-in-time learning—especially when learners need quick, focused knowledge reinforcement.
Value proposition:
Delivers impactful learning in minutes, with intuitive navigation, interactive elements, and seamless integration into playlists or campaigns.
July 2025
Vault
Description:
A curated microsite showcasing Hemsley’s best work, innovations, and assets—designed for storytelling, inspiration, and client engagement.
Use cases:
Interactive design, Foleon-powered layout, searchable content, brand-aligned visuals, and client-ready presentation of standout projects and creative formats.
Value proposition:
Used for sales demos, internal inspiration, campaign planning, and showcasing innovation across client services, marketing, and product teams.
IDA (Intelligent Design Assistant)
Description:
AI-powered assistant that supports instructional design by automating structure, repurposing content, and enhancing consistency across learning experiences.
Use cases:
Speeds up content development, content refreshing, format conversion, and QA—ideal for campaign support and rapid prototyping.
Value proposition:
Reduces manual effort, boosts design quality, and empowers teams to focus on creativity and innovation—not repetitive tasks.
RFI Agent
Description:
An AI assistant that automates responses to RFI/RFPs using pre-approved content, streamlining bid processes and improving consistency.
Use cases:
Bid support, sales enablement, procurement processes.
Value proposition:
Reduces manual effort and improves response quality and speed, and ensures consistency across all client-facing proposals and RFIs.
September 2025
Florence (POC)
Description:
Florence is Hemsley’s next-generation Ai-powered platform that blends expert human design with responsible AI to deliver adaptive, engaging, and scalable learning experiences and simulations. It’s built to evolve with content, learning science, and technology—supporting both structured learning and neuroadaptive personalisation.
Use cases:
- Behavioural Change Programmes: Supports reflection, problem-solving, and real-world application.
- Leadership & Wellbeing: Encourages critical thinking, self-awareness, and live practice.
- Post-Workshop Reinforcement: Extends learning beyond the classroom.
- Scalable Personalised Learning: Delivers tailored experiences at scale without compromising quality or safety.
Value proposition:
Florence redefines digital learning by combining the best of human creativity and AI intelligence. It delivers safe, personalised, and thought-provoking learning experiences and simulations that evolve with the learner and the science behind learning.
Accessibility Agent
Description:
An AI tool that audits and enhances the accessibility of digital learning content to meet WCAG and inclusion standards. Use cases:
- Accessibility audits
- Inclusive content design
- Compliance reporting
- QA for digital learning
Value proposition:
It will ensure learning is accessible to all users, reducing legal and ethical risks.
Creative Design Agent
Description:
An AI assistant that generates visual assets, layouts, and templates to support campaign design and content production. It also reviews content to ensure compliance to brand.
Use cases:
- Campaign design
- Content branding
- Presentation creation
- Social media assets
- Internal comms
Value proposition:
For use in campaign design, branding and content production.
Helix
Description:
Helix is 5app’s AI-powered skills intelligence solution designed to track, assess, and develop soft skills in the flow of work. It delivers real-time feedback, personalised suggestions, and team-level insights, helping individuals and organisations grow with precision and purpose.
Use cases:
- Leadership Development: Tracks and enhances leadership behaviours in real time.
- Team Coaching: Identifies collective strengths and gaps for targeted interventions.
- Onboarding & Transitions: Supports new hires with personalised skill development.
- Performance Reviews: Adds behavioural data to traditional review processes.
- Learning in the Flow of Work: Embeds skill development into everyday interactions.
Value proposition:
Helix transforms soft skills development from static training into dynamic, real-time learning. It empowers individuals with actionable insights and equips organisations with data to drive meaningful change.
December 2025
OpenCoach App
Description:
OpenCoach is an immersive, self-serve coaching app that combines scheduled live learning sessions, AI-powered coaching support, live coaching, and digital content. It’s designed to make high-quality coaching accessible, scalable, and integrated into the flow of work. Use cases:
Leadership, performance, onboarding, wellbeing, and scalable coaching programmes.
Value proposition:
OpenCoach democratises access to coaching by blending human expertise with AI support. It empowers learners to take ownership of their development while providing organisations with scalable, measurable coaching solutions.
Q1 2026
Hemsley Knowledge Bank (AutoRag)
Description:
The Hemsley Knowledge Bank is a secure, cloud-hosted corpus of Hemsley IP designed to enhance AI copilots and digital learning platforms. It provides clients with direct access to trusted IP across key learning domains, enabling smarter, faster, and more context-aware support for learners and leaders.
Use cases:
Enhances the quality and relevance of AI-generated responses by grounding them in Hemsley’s trusted content.
Value proposition:
The Hemsley Knowledge Bank empowers organisations to scale learning and support with confidence. By embedding expert content into AI and digital platforms, it ensures learners receive accurate, relevant, and brand-aligned guidance—anytime, anywhere.
Q2 2026
Blockchain Secure Data Protocols
Description:
Blockchain-based infrastructure for secure learner data and credentialing.
Use cases:
Credential verification, data privacy, audit trails.
Value proposition:
Enhances trust, transparency, and control over learning data.
Ultra-Personalised Programmatic Framework (PERSONi)
Description:
AI-driven framework for hyper-personalised learning journeys.
Use cases:
Talent development, skills mapping, adaptive learning.
Value proposition:
Delivers tailored learning at scale, aligned to individual goals and business needs.