Gain valuable insights & best practices to future proofing learning through evidence based research
1Gain valuable insight on emerging global & national trends driving innovation in education through real world case studies
3Network with top education and industry thought leaders in person and virtually
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.
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Explore All Trends & Tools For Future Proofing Education From the World Class Speakers and EdTech Industry Experts!
Peel District School Visits & University of Toronto Mississauga Campus Tours
Fireside Chat Panel:
Charting the Course on AI & Humanity
Building Trust, Equity & Sustainability in Education
Moderator: Dr. Brett Caraway
Director, Master of Science in Sustainability Management (MScSM)
The Panelists: TBA
Robert Martellacci
Dr. Brett Caraway
By Invitation Only
Robert Martellacci
Dr. Brett Caraway
Rashmi Swarup
Featuring the C21 Canada & Dell Technologies Use Case Projects
Moderator: Robert Martellacci
The Panelists: TBA
Robert Martellacci
Steve Brown
Special Guest Speaker From The Trade Commission, Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
10th Dragon's Den EdTech Startup Challenge
Option1:
C21 Canada AI Task Force Report: Outcomes and Insights on Framing the Future of AI in Canadian Education
Moderator: TBA
Panelists: TBA
Option2:
Teaching with AI:
Real-World Classroom Experiences & Student Challenge Spotlight
Moderator: TBA
Panelists: TBA
Option1:
CoSN Canadian School District EdTech & IT Leader Report: Key Results
Moderator: Keith Krueger
CEO at Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
Panelists: TBA
Option2:
From Chalkboards to Chatbots:
Educators and EdTech Voices on AI Integration
Moderator: TBA
Panelists: TBA
Key Global Takeaways on the Future of AI in Education
Conference Chairs, Closing Reflections and Call to Action.
33 Can/Am EdTech Reception
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