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.”
We are thrilled to welcome you to join us at the Nation’s Capital for the upcoming 14th Canadian EdTech Summit “Empowering Innovative & Sustainable Learning Environments for the Future,” November 2-3, in partnership with Canada’s Most Innovative School District of the Year recipient, Ottawa Catholic School Board and two leading post-secondary institutions, University of Ottawa & Algonquin College.
The Summit promises to be a transformative event that will shape the landscape of education for years to come, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and community building.
We believe it’s never been a more exciting & transformational period to make positive change happen in K20 education. To that end, we have designed a program intended to support and inspire your courageous Leadership to get beyond pockets of innovation and help all students thrive!
Who Should Attend?
Our goal is to unite passionate stakeholders from all corners of education, including administrators, policymakers, edtech industry leaders, teachers, students, and parents. As the saying goes, it takes a digital village to raise a child in the 21st century, and this summit aims to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and community building for the betterment of our learners.
Announcing Our Opening Keynote
We are honored to announce our opening Keynote speaker, Daniel Sax, CEO & Founder of the Canadian Space Mining Corporation. His inspiring startup journey and the solutions they seek to unearth in space will undoubtedly spark innovations that reverberate right here on Earth.
Featured Summit Program Highlights include:
1. Expert Panel themes to spark meaningful conversations around the most pressing challenges in EdTech:
2. The always popular Cross Canada Checkup Panel
3. The Canadian EdTech Dragons Den Startup Challenge (Nominate a startup!)
4. Explore campus tours of innovative state of the art learning environments in k12 & post-secondary
5. Don’t miss the CanAm Closing Celebration of Excellence in Learning & Innovation reception where we announce the Canadian EdTech Award Winners! (Nominate today!)
6. One of the highlights you won’t want to miss is our state-of-the-art makerspace playground—a testament to the boundless possibilities that technology offers in shaping the learning journey.
Take advantage of this rare professional learning opportunity to connect and network with North America’s leading education & industry experts in learning & technology.
Earn a Micro credential
As a testament to your dedication, earn a Micro credential from our newly established MindShare University, validating your efforts in crafting an ultimate learning environment artifact to drive your organization into the future.
Early bird registration is now open!
We encourage you to secure your place at this exceptional event. Take advantage of our special group pricing and become a part of the transformative conversation shaping the future of education.
Our heartfelt appreciation extends to our distinguished speakers, valued sponsors, and partners whose unwavering support has elevated this summit to a world-class level, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience.
For any inquiries or to explore collaboration opportunities, please do not hesitate to contact me at robert@mindsharelearning.com or reach out by phone at 416-569-2106. Let’s join forces to maximize your participation in this national summit.
Until we gather in November, let’s continue to scale the digital learning curve together, emboldened by the promise of education’s boundless potential.
Hope to see you in Ottawa in November!
Best,
P.S. Limited Sponsor & Exhibitor opportunities are still available! Join Platinum Sponsor AWS along with other leading solution providers in EdTech Playground Learning Zone. Click here to access the sponsor kit.
Robert Martellacci – M.A. EdTech Geoff Edwards
Conference Co-chair Conference Co-chair
President, MindShare Learning Technology Superintendent IT, OCSB
Co-Chair, Superintendent of Learning Technologies Ottawa Catholic School Board
Superintendent of Learning Technologies at the Ottawa Catholic School Board. Responsibilities for the St. Joseph and Notre Dame Families of Schools.
Summit MC, Professor Emeritus, OISE/University of Toronto, Co-Director of New Pedagogies for Deep Learning
Dr. Michael Fullan, Order of Canada, is the former Dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, and Professor Emeritus of the University of Toronto. He is co-leader of the New Pedagogies for Deep Learning global initiative (www.deep-learning.global).
Fullan served as Premier Dalton’s Special Policy Adviser in Ontario from 2003-2013. He received the Order of Canada (OC) in December 2012 and holds five honorary doctorates from universities around the world. His ‘interim autobiography’, Surreal Change, covers his pre-Covid-19 Pandemic period to 2018. Michael and his colleagues are now working diligently on field-based comprehensive system change in several countries. The goal of this work focuses on the ‘humanity paradigm’ —a deep care and commitment to all living things including equity and equality in the service of helping all humans cope and thrive in complex societies of the 21st century.
Michael Fullan’s latest books are: Spirit Work and the Science of Collaboration (with Mark Edwards, 2022), The Principal 2.0 (2023), and The Drivers (with Joanne Quinn, 2023).
Superintendent of Learning Technologies at the Ottawa Catholic School Board. Responsibilities for the St. Joseph and Notre Dame Families of Schools.
Michael Fullan, Order of Canada, is the former Dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, and Professor Emeritus of the University of Toronto. He is co-leader of the New Pedagogies for Deep Learning global initiative (www.deep-learning.global).
Fullan served as Premier Dalton’s Special Policy Adviser in Ontario from 2003-2013. He received the Order of Canada (OC) in December 2012 and holds five honorary doctorates from universities around the world. His ‘interim autobiography’, Surreal Change, covers his pre-Covid-19 Pandemic period to 2018. Michael and his colleagues are now working diligently on field-based comprehensive system change in several countries. The goal of this work focuses on the ‘humanity paradigm’ —a deep care and commitment to all living things including equity and equality in the service of helping all humans cope and thrive in complex societies of the 21st century.
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Explore All Trends & Tools For Future Proofing Education From the World Class Speakers and EdTech Industry Experts!
Moderator: Richard Barwell –Dean & Full Professor, University of Ottawa
The Panellists
Richard Barwell
Maxim Jean-Louis
Katina Papulkas
Doug Currie
Coral Kennett
Clive-Anthony Stanberry
Robert Martellacci, Founder & Conference Co-Chair
Geoff Edwards, Co-Chair, Superintendent of Learning Technologies Ottawa Catholic School Board
Tom D’Amico, Director of Education, Ottawa Catholic School Board
Michael Fullan, Summit MC, Professor Emeritus, OISE/University of Toronto, Co-Director of New Pedagogies for Deep Learnings
Robert Martellacci
Geoff Edwards
Tom D'Amico
Dr. Michael Fullan
Daniel Sax
Gain Valuable Insights From Canadian and Global Experts on The State of EdTech in Canada
Bonnie Schmidt
Tom D'Amico
Peter Singh
Dr. Ron Owston
Aman Sahota
Melissa Dent
Ethan Farmer
OC, Professor Emeritus, OISE/University of Toronto
Topic: Cultivating Community Minded Changemakers: Deep Learning and Societal Transformation
Dr. Michael Fullan
President & Chief Executive Officer, NELSON
Topic: Adapting Education to a Rapidly Changing World
Steve Brown
The 8th Dragon Den's Start-Up Challenge—inspired by the hugely popular TV show Dragon's Den. This challenge is an opportunity for EdTech startups across North America to showcase their innovative solutions. In this competition taking place at the 14th Canadian EdTech Summit 2023, each participant can give a 2-minute pitch to showcase their innovative EdTech solutions and impress our expert panel of judges, comprised of North America's leading EdTech thought leaders. The winning startup will get the opportunity to be mentored by MindShare Learning in their EdTech Incubator Program for a year and receive exclusive booth space at FETC. Please complete this form to enter your EdTech start up into this year's challenge!
1. CIO Panel Designing Scalable Bulletproof Learning Environments with a Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Lens
panellists
Geoff Edwards
Diane Doersch
Peter Singh
2. A CanAm Lens to Empowering, Courageous Leadership in achieving Sustainable Digital Transformation in Education embracing both AI & HI
Panellists:
Kathy Hurley
Lisa Schmucki
Jennifer Ferrari
Kristina Ishmael
Berj Akian
Michael Campbell
3. Designing Your Ultimate Learning Environment of the Future
Panellists:
Karen Yamada
Dr. Mario Chiasson
Luc Goudreault
Dr. Barbara "Bobbi" Kurshan
Dr. Alec Couros
Conference Chairs, Closing Reflections and Call to Action.
7 Minute drive over to Algonquin College.
Algonquin College Ottawa Campus: 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean, ON K2G 1V8
Enjoy Site Tours & a Closing Networking Reception
We are thrilled to announce our 8th Annual Canadian EdTech Awards Honouring Excellence in Innovation in Education (Nominate Here!).
