REGISTRATION, LIGHT BREAKFAST & NETWORKING /EXPLORE THE EDTECH STEM AI Esports PLAYGROUND

WELCOME, FIRST NATIONS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND OFFICIAL GREETINGS

OPENING KEYNOTE

Rashmi Swarup

Topic: Empowering students, staff, and community: Human Centred Leadership in an AI-Inspired Era

Director of Education and CEO, PDSB • Member of the C21 CEO Academy

Cross-Canada Check Up Panel: Exploring AI Use Cases with C21 Canada & Dell Technologies

Topic: The Cross-Canada Check-Up Panel brings together C21 Canada and Dell Technologies to showcase real-world AI use cases shaping education and innovation across the country. Through presentations and discussions, leaders will explore practical applications, challenges, and opportunities of AI in today’s learning environments.

Moderator: Robert Martellacci & Katina Papulkas

The Panelists:

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SPOTLIGHT KEYNOTE

Steve Brown

Topic: Intersection of Human and Artificial intelligence 

President & Chief Executive Officer, NELSON

Lunch & Networking at the EdTech Discovery Esports Playground: STEM, AI & Wellness Experience

10th DRAGON'S DEN EDTECH STARTUP CHALLENGE

Judges:

Expert Panel Part 1

Option 1: C21 Canada AI Task Force Report

Topic: Outcomes and Insights on Framing the Future of AI in Canadian Education

Moderator: Robert Martellacci, Karen Yamada

The Panelists:

Option 2: Government of Canada Trade commission

Topic: Global Growth, EdTech Success Stories & Expanding with the Trade Commissioner Service

Moderator: Amna Khan

The Panelists: TBA

Option 3: Panel Teachers & Students

Topic: PDSB Empowering Modern Learners - EdTech Innovation

Moderator: TBA

The Panelists: TBA

Option 4: Let's talk science: Promoting Digital Wellbeing with Students 1

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.

Moderator: TBA

The Panelists: TBA

Option 5: Logics Academy: Unlocking the Power of AI with Copilot 1

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.

Moderator: Derek Tangredi

The Panelists: TBA

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