SCHEDULE DETAILS Summit Agenda
REGISTRATION & SCHOOL/ CAMPUS DESIGN THINKING SITE TOURS.
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.
Pre Conference AI Leadership Symposium
Room: Rotunda
The Panellists: TBD
Pre Conference Session
Room: Rotunda
The Panellists: TBD
Robert Martellacci
WELCOME/ LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT/FIRESIDE CHAT
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
Dr. Tracey Burns
Steve Brown
Minister Evan Solomon
Dr. Lev Gonick
Dr. Tom D'Amico
Cocktail Networking Reception/EdTech Awards 25th Anniversary Gala
Room: Rotunda
REGISTRATION, LIGHT BREAKFAST & NETWORKING /EXPLORE THE EDTECH STEM AI Esports PLAYGROUND
Room: Rotunda
WELCOME, FIRST NATIONS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND OFFICIAL GREETINGS
Room: KN 137
Robert Martellacci
Dr. Brett Caraway
Bernadette Smith
Olli Vallo
OPENING KEYNOTE
Evan Solomon is Canada's Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. Before entering politics, he was a well-known Canadian journalist, television host, and publisher, working with CBC, CTV, and GZERO Media. He was elected as the Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre in the 2025 federal election and appointed to Cabinet by Prime Minister Mark Carney, where he now leads Canada's AI and digital innovation agenda while also supporting economic development in Southern Ontario.
Minister Evan Solomon
Cross-Canada Check Up Panel: Exploring AI Use Cases with C21 Canada & Dell Technologies
Topic: TBD
Room: KN 137
Moderators: Robert Martellacci & Katina Papulkas
The Panellists:
Robert Martellacci
Katina Papulkas
Networking Break & Discovery Zone: STEM, AI & eSports Playground
SPOTLIGHT KEYNOTE
Topic: TBD
Room: KN 137
Dr. Lev Gonick
Lunch & Networking at the EdTech Discovery Zone: STEM, AI & ESports Experience
Room: Rotunda
C21 National AI Collective: All Member and Guest AI Report Briefing Luncheon
By Invitation Only
10th DRAGON'S DEN EDTECH STARTUP CHALLENGE
Room: Rotunda
Judges:
Panel Discussions - Session 1
Please Select one of the options below
Option 1: C21 Canada AI Task Force Report
Topic: TBD
Room: Rotunda
Moderators: Robert Martellacci
The Panellists: TBD
Robert Martellacci
Option 2: TBD
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Option 6: TBD
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Option 7: TBD
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Networking Break & Discovery Zone: STEM, AI & eSports Playground
Panel Discussions - Session 2
Please Select one of the options below
Option 1: TBD
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The Panellists: TBD
Option 2: TBD
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Option 6: TBD
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Option 7: TBD
Topic: TBD
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Networking Break & Discovery Zone: STEM, AI & eSports Playground
International Closing Panel: TBD
Topic: TBD
Room: Rotunda
The Panellists: TBD
WRAP UP & CLOSING REFLECTIONS & 36 Can/Am International EdTech Reception
Topic: TBD
Room: Rotunda
The Panellists: TBD