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Access evidence-based research, success stories, and best practices to future-proof your learning environment and empower every learner in an AI-powered age.

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Gain 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.

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Connect in person and virtually with top education leaders, industry visionaries, policymakers, and startup founders.

Who Should Attend?

Senior 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

Robert Martellacci

Founder & Conference Chair

Robert Martellacci

Founder & 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.”

Dear Distinguished Education Colleagues,

Welcome to the 17th Canadian EdTech AI Summit (2026)
On behalf of the entire MindShare Learning community, I’m thrilled to welcome you to the next chapter of the Canadian EdTech AI Summit.

As we reflect on the incredible success of last year’s summit, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to every attendee, speaker, sponsor, and partner who helped make it our biggest and most impactful gathering to date. Your energy, insights, and commitment to advancing education in an AI-inspired world truly set a new benchmark for what this community can achieve together.

What We Learned Together (Top 5 Takeaways from 2025)
From the powerful conversations and shared reflections across social media and beyond, five themes stood out:

Human-centred AI is non-negotiable: technology must amplify, not replace, the human experience in learning.
Collaboration fuels innovation: cross-sector dialogue sparked the most meaningful insights.
Practical application beats hype: real classroom use cases resonated most with educators.
Equity and ethics must lead the way: inclusion is not optional in AI-driven education.
Mindset matters more than tools: curiosity, adaptability, and courage define the future-ready educator.

Our 2026 Theme
Building on this momentum, our 2026 theme is:
“Where Human Potential Meets AI Possibility, Shaping the Future of Learning”
This year, we will go deeper, exploring how we can responsibly scale AI in education while preserving what matters most: human connection, creativity, and purpose.

What Our Community Said

“This summit didn’t just introduce new tools, it transformed how I think about teaching, learning, and leadership in an AI world.”

This kind of feedback reminds us why this work matters, and why this community continues to grow stronger every year.
Get Involved in 2026

We invite you to be part of shaping the next summit:

Whether you’re an educator, innovator, policymaker, or student voice, your perspective is essential.
As we look ahead, one thing is clear: the future of education is not being built by technology alone — it’s being shaped by all of us, together.

I look forward to welcoming you in 2026 for another inspiring, collaborative, and future-focused experience.
Warm regards,
Robert Martellacci
Founder & CEO, MindShare Learning Media Chair, Canadian EdTech AI Summit

Dr. Brett Caraway

Director, Master of Science in Sustainability Management (MScSM)

Dr. Brett Caraway

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.

Summit Co-Chair 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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