.
.
Access evidence-based research, success stories, and best practices to future-proof your learning environment and empower every learner in an AI-powered age.
1Gain insider knowledge on the latest global and national trends, from AI adoption in classrooms to digital equity strategies, with concrete case studies you can apply tomorrow.
3Connect in person and virtually with top education leaders, industry visionaries, policymakers, and startup founders.
2Senior Level Leadership K-12, Post secondary & EdTech Industry Partners, Policymakers, Teacher Leaders, Investors, Students, Parents & EdTech startups, who are passionate about refining the future of learning to help all students thrive
4Founder & Conference Chair
Robert Martellacci (MA EdTech) is president of MindShare Learning Technology, Canada’s leading EdTech strategy, news & events company he founded in 2001. Mr. Martellacci is also president & co-founder of C21 Canada—Canadians for 21st Century Learning & Innovation.
Mr. Martellacci is a lifelong learner who is committed to connecting business and education to transform learning in the 21st century to support student success. He completed a transformational learning journey as a mature student earning a master’s in educational technology from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California which inspired the creation of the MindShare Learning Report—Canada’s Learning & Technology eMagazine.
Mr. Martellacci has over 25 years of expertise and thought leadership in education as a former university administrator at York University; he also launched The Learning Company School Division for Kevin O’Leary which was the catalyst to forming his start-up MindShare Learning following the Mattel acquisition.
One of Martellacci’s signature slogans, “until next time, keep the learning curve steep.”
Until next time, keep the ‘Digital Learning’ curve steep!
Robert Martellacci, M.A. EdTech
President, MindShare Learning Technology™
Chief Digital Publisher, The MindShare Learning Report™
Founder, MindShare Workspace
Co-founder & CEO, C21 Canada™
Director, Master of Science in Sustainability Management (MScSM)
Dr. Brett Caraway is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, where he serves as the Program Director for the Master of Science in Sustainability Management (MScSM) program within the Institute for Management and Innovation (IMI). He also holds appointments with the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information & Technology; the Faculty of Information; and the School of the Environment. Prior to joining the University of Toronto, he earned his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. His research explores the intersections of technological innovation, economics, and sustainability. He is the author of Digital Media Economics (SAGE) and has published in journals such as the Journal of Outdoor Recreation & Tourism–Research Planning & Management, IEEE Multimedia, Media, Culture & Society, Environmental Communication, Information, Communication & Society, and Communication Theory.
Superintendent - Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, & Pathways PDSB
Bernadette Smith is the Superintendent of Innovation, Artificial Intelligence & Pathways with the Peel District School Board, bringing 30 years of experience across the K–12, postsecondary, and policy sectors. Her career spans roles as a classroom teacher, school administrator, Ministry of Education policy lead, and postsecondary instructor, with a consistent focus on transforming learning environments to be engaging, inclusive, and future-ready. Bernadette has led major system-wide initiatives that promote student agency, digital innovation, and global competencies through strategic partnerships with community, academic, and industry leaders. She is deeply committed to cultivating modern learning experiences that empower students to take ownership of their learning and see their identities reflected in the curriculum and school culture. As a former Education Officer with the Ontario Ministry of Education and an instructor with both OISE and the Ontario Principals’ Council, Bernadette has contributed to provincial policy development and leadership training grounded in research, reflection, and action. Her leadership has shaped initiatives in international education, virtual and blended learning, and interdisciplinary STEM learning. Bernadette is also recognized for championing scalable innovation that bridges local priorities with global trends in education. She believes in the power of collaborative design, where students, staff, families, and communities work together to redefine success and well-being. Grounded in humility, curiosity, and commitment, she continues to lead with a vision for education that prepares all learners for meaningful participation in a rapidly changing world.
Sponsor Canada’s Top EdTech Leadership Event!
Join us October 29–30, 2025, at U of T Mississauga for the 16th Canadian EdTech Leadership Summit, presented by MindShare Learning. Showcase your brand, connect with education leaders, and support the future of AI-inspired, inclusive learning. Check our Sponsorship Package Here.
GET EXPERIENCE
Explore All Trends & Tools For Future Proofing Education From the World Class Speakers and EdTech Industry Experts!
Peel District School & University of Toronto Mississauga Campus & Mindshare Workspace
Room: Rotunda
Locations:
1. Elm Drive Public School, Address: 3492 Kariya Drive, Mississauga
The visit to Elm Drive PS will showcase how AI and innovative technologies are integrated into inquiry-based learning, fostering student engagement, inclusion, and future-ready skills. Participants will see how educators use these tools to enhance teaching, learning, and ethical, responsible practices.
2. Judith Nyman Secondary School, Address: 1305 Williams Pkwy, Brampton
The visit to Judith Nyman Secondary School will highlight how trade programs use simulators and hands-on tools to build technical skills, readiness, and confidence. Attendees will see how students in trades learn in immersive, practical settings that mirror real-world work.
3. University of Toronto Mississauga, Address: 3359 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga
4. MindShare Workspace, Address: 5100 Erin Mills Pkwy, Suite I3, Mississauga
The visit to MindShare Workspace will highlight Canada’s first shopping mall-based coworking and innovation hub, where startups, educators, and business leaders collaborate. Participants will see how the space fosters creativity, digital literacy, and future-ready skills through a flexible, tech-enabled environment.
Description: Explore how advances in AI are transforming literacy instruction through evidence-based design
grounded in neuroscience and linguistics. This session highlights how Amira Learning’s voice
AI delivers real-time reading assessments and tutoring aligned with the Science of
Reading—helping educators scale personalized reading support without compromising
instructional quality.
Participants will:
● Examine the research foundations behind AI-driven literacy tools.
● See how voice AI supports accuracy, fluency, and comprehension growth.
● Learn how educators are integrating Amira into daily literacy routines while maintaining
professional judgment and instructional agency.
Room: Rotunda
Presenter:
April Burkholder
Room: Rotunda
The Panellists:
Stouffer Egan
Andrea Reisman Johnson
Jarrett Laughlin
Fireside Chat Panel:
Charting the Course on AI & Humanity
Building Trust, Equity & Sustainability in Education
Room: Rotunda
Moderator: Robert Martellacci & Dr. Brett Caraway
The Panellists:
Robert Martellacci
Dr. Brett Caraway
Bernadette Smith
Ryan Donaghy
Dr. Steve Joordens
Maxim Jean-Louis
Lissa Matyas
Peter Singh
Room: Rotunda
Room: Rotunda
Room: KN 137
Robert Martellacci
Dr. Brett Caraway
Bernadette Smith
Olli Vallo
Topic: Empowering students, staff, and community: Human Centred Leadership in an AI-Inspired Era
Room: KN 137
Director of Education and CEO, PDSB • Member of the C21 CEO Academy
Rashmi Swarup
Room: KN 137
Moderators: Robert Martellacci & Katina Papulkas
The Panellists:
Robert Martellacci
Katina Papulkas
Jordan Smith
Zelia Capitao-Tavares
Melanie Mulcaster
Karl Hildebrandt
Julian Daher
Jill Kowalchuk
Ryan Donaghy
Topic: Intersection of Human and Artificial intelligence
Room: KN 137
President & Chief Executive Officer, NELSON
Steve Brown
Room: Rotunda
By Invitation Only
Room: Rotunda
Judges:
Steve Brown
Amna Khan
Aman Sahota
Ron Sedran
Mallory Maynard
Ignacio Mongrell
Donna Heslin
Please Select one of the options below
Topic: Outcomes and Insights on Framing the Future of AI in Canadian Education
Room: Rotunda
Moderators: Robert Martellacci, Karen Yamada
The Panellists:
Robert Martellacci
Karen Yamada
Katina Papulkas
Dr. Tom D'Amico
Dr. Chris Kennedy
Peter Singh
Randolph MacLEAN
Description: Join the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) for a panel discussion with two inspiring EdTechs – Gibbly and English Islands – to learn how the TCS empowers Canadian companies to scale internationally. Learn how the global TCS network delivers market intelligence, strategic advice, and vital connections to help you navigate new markets and unlock export opportunities. This session will also highlight key TCS programs like funding supports and the Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) that can accelerate your growth. Hear firsthand from EdTech entrepreneurs about their CTA journeys and the impact of TCS support on their global success. Whether you’re an emerging startup or an established company looking to expand, this is your chance to gain insights, make connections, and explore the possibilities of going global with TCS.
Room: KN L1215
Moderator: Amna Khan
The Panellists:
Amna Khan
Mallory Maynard
Erica Derrickson
Topic: Empowering Modern Learners: From Access to Agency in the Age of AI
Room: KN 137
Moderator: Tony Moscone
The Panellists:
Tony Moscone
Sumeeta Merwar
Lola Gayle
Sean Breen
Unber Khan
Furheen Qureshi
Topic: Do you feel your students have the skills and strategies to be digitally literate? In today's increasingly digital world, it's more important than ever to equip your students with the skills and strategies they need to navigate online environments safely and effectively. You will also learn how to use AI responsibly, encouraging critical thinking and helping students become responsible digital citizens in a world where AI is everywhere. This Let’s Talk Science session will prepare you to help students become digitally literate by developing effective strategies for maintaining physical and mental health in the context of digital technology use.
Let’s Talk Science is a national charitable organization that offers free, curriculum-aligned, online educational programs and resources in K–12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects for both students and educators in English and French.
Room: KN 112
Presenters:
Jackie Dixon
Suiyang Yin
Topic: Step into the future of teaching and leadership with this hands-on workshop designed for educators and school leaders who want to become more AI-savvy. Together, we will explore how Microsoft Copilot can be a game-changer in your daily work by saving you time, sparking creativity, and opening new doors for student engagement.
You will learn practical prompting strategies, insider tips and tricks, and discover innovative ways to use AI that go beyond the obvious, whether it is streamlining your workload, enhancing communication, or creating more engaging learning experiences for your students.
By the end of this session, you will not only feel confident using AI in your role, but you will also leave with a Logics Academy/Microsoft Certificate of Completion to recognize your new skills.
Room: KN 130
Presenter:
Derek Tangredi
Topic: Spark Inspiration and Save Time with Canva's AI Tools
Description: Unlock creativity in your classroom with Canva’s AI tools! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore Canva AI features designed to support efficient teaching and spark inspired classrooms. Discover how these tools can help you plan lessons faster, engage students in new ways, and bring fresh ideas to life!
Room: KN L1230
Presenter:
Corissa Tymafichuk
Topic: "Career Technical Education (CTE) is evolving beyond traditional definitions of trades training. It now represents a fusion of technology, innovation, and human potential: where AI and digital collaboration tools enhance how we train, connect, and prepare learners for the modern economy."
Description:
In this session, Bradley Loiselle, CEO of Skills Council of Canada, explores how AI is reshaping workforce development by:
This talk connects Skilled Trades, STEM, and AI as interdependent forces driving the next generation of workforce innovation.
Room: KN L1220
Presenter:
Brad Loiselle
Please Select one of the options below
Topic: AI as a Partner, Not a Substitute
Room: KN 137
Presenter:
Evidence-informed Key Opinion Leader (KOL) | Cognitive Science | Teaching & Learning | (Keynote) Speaker | Educational Technology Specialist
Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva
Topic: CoSN conducts annual surveys to measure the state of edtech and the changes happening in the US and globally each year. This year, we conducted the 1st Canadian State of EdTech survey. This session will provide a sneak peak into the results of that survey and provide key resources for designing for the future.
Room: KN L1230
Presenter: Carla Wade
Carla Wade
Topic: Insights and Trends on Navigating the Future of Post Secondary in an AI Inspired World
Room: KN L1220
Moderator: Maxim Jean-Louis
Panellists:
Dr. Jie Xu
Dr. Chris Kim
Maxim Jean-Louis
Dr. Lesley Wilton, OCT
Dr. Julie Mueller
Topic: Do you feel your students have the skills and strategies to be digitally literate? In today's increasingly digital world, it's more important than ever to equip your students with the skills and strategies they need to navigate online environments safely and effectively. You will also learn how to use AI responsibly, encouraging critical thinking and helping students become responsible digital citizens in a world where AI is everywhere. This Let’s Talk Science session will prepare you to help students become digitally literate by developing effective strategies for maintaining physical and mental health in the context of digital technology use.
Let’s Talk Science is a national charitable organization that offers free, curriculum-aligned, online educational programs and resources in K–12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects for both students and educators in English and French.
Room: KN 112
Presenters:
Jackie Dixon
Suiyang Yin
Topic: Step into the future of teaching and leadership with this hands-on workshop designed for educators and school leaders who want to become more AI-savvy. Together, we will explore how Microsoft Copilot can be a game-changer in your daily work by saving you time, sparking creativity, and opening new doors for student engagement.
Room: KN 130
Presenter:
Derek Tangredi
Topic: This special EdTech Canada Industry Panel Session is your opportunity to gain insider insights from global market leaders, explore real AI use cases, and co-create strategies to thrive in the age of disruption.
Room: Rotunda
Moderator: Robert Martellacci
The Panellists:
Lisa Schmucki
Josh Chernikoff
Evan St. Lifer
Diana Al Dajani
Ramy Ghattas
Duncan Verry
Randy Osei
Room: KN L1215
The Presenters:
Mark Quattrocchi
Annie Eden
Topic: The Global Future of AI in Education: Closing Reflections & Insights
Room: Rotunda
Moderators: Robert Martellacci & Kathy Hurley
The Panellists:
Robert Martellacci
Kathy Hurley
Jennifer Womble
Duncan Verry
Dr. Chris Kennedy
Lisa Schmucki
Randolph MacLEAN
Dr. Vanessa Camilleri
Rahmatullah Arman
Room: Rotunda
Conference Chairs, Closing Reflections and Call to Action.
33 Can/Am EdTech Reception
Room: Rotunda
Ideal for founders, executives, and professionals from EdTech companies seeking to connect with decision-makers in education. Includes: Full access to all summit sessions and networking breaks.
Tailored for principals, superintendents, deans, and education policy makers driving digital transformation in schools and institutions. Includes: VIP access to leadership panels, roundtable discussions, and exclusive networking with EdTech visionaries and policymakers.
Designed for K–12 and post-secondary educators passionate about leveraging technology to enhance teaching and learning. Includes: Access to keynotes, breakout sessions, and classroom innovation showcases.
