DIGITAL THINKERS MEET UP

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

Room: Rotunda

WELCOME, FIRST NATIONS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND OFFICIAL GREETINGS

Room: KN 137

Rashmi Swarup

OPENING KEYNOTE

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

Room: KN 137

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.

Room: KN 137

Moderators: Robert Martellacci & Katina Papulkas

The Panellists:

Networking Break & Discovery Zone: STEM, AI & eSports Playground

Steve Brown

SPOTLIGHT KEYNOTE

Topic: Intersection of Human and Artificial intelligence 

Room: KN 137

President & Chief Executive Officer, NELSON

Lunch & Networking at the EdTech Discovery Zone: STEM, AI & ESports Experience

Room: Rotunda

C21 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: Outcomes and Insights on Framing the Future of AI in Canadian Education

Room: Rotunda

Moderators: Robert Martellacci, Karen Yamada

The Panellists:

Option 2: Meet Canadian EdTechs with the Trade Commissioner Service

Description: Join the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) for a panel discussion with two inspiring EdTechs – Gibbly and English Islands – to learn how the TCS empowers Canadian companies to scale internationally. Learn how the global TCS network delivers market intelligence, strategic advice, and vital connections to help you navigate new markets and unlock export opportunities. This session will also highlight key TCS programs like funding supports and the Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) that can accelerate your growth. Hear firsthand from EdTech entrepreneurs about their CTA journeys and the impact of TCS support on their global success. Whether you’re an emerging startup or an established company looking to expand, this is your chance to gain insights, make connections, and explore the possibilities of going global with TCS.

Room: KN L1215

Moderator: Amna Khan

The Panellists:

Option 3: Empowering Modern Learners - EdTech Innovation

Topic: Empowering Modern Learners: From Access to Agency in the Age of AI

Room: KN 137

Moderator: Tony Moscone

The Panellists:

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

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.

Room: KN 112

Presenters:

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

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.

Room: KN 130

Presenter:

Corissa Tymafichuk

Option 6: Empowering Modern Learners: From Access to Agency in the Age of AI

Topic: Spark Inspiration and Save Time with Canva's AI Tools

Description: Unlock creativity in your classroom with Canva’s AI tools! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore Canva AI features designed to support efficient teaching and spark inspired classrooms. Discover how these tools can help you plan lessons faster, engage students in new ways, and bring fresh ideas to life!

Room: KN L1230

Presenter: 

Brad Loiselle

Option 7: How AI is Transforming the Future of Skilled Trades and Workforce Development

Topic: "Career Technical Education (CTE) is evolving beyond traditional definitions of trades training. It now represents a fusion of technology, innovation, and human potential: where AI and digital collaboration tools enhance how we train, connect, and prepare learners for the modern economy."

Description:

In this session, Bradley Loiselle, CEO of Skills Council of Canada, explores how AI is reshaping workforce development by:

• Making training systems more adaptive and efficient
• Bridging the gap between education and industry
• Empowering schools, employers, and learners through digital ecosystems

This talk connects Skilled Trades, STEM, and AI as interdependent forces driving the next generation of workforce innovation.

Room: KN L1220

Presenter: 

Networking Break & Discovery Zone: STEM, AI & eSports Playground

Panel Discussions - Session 2

Please Select one of the options below

Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva

Option 1: Empowering Modern Learners - EdTech Innovation

Room: KN 137

Presenter: 

Evidence-informed Key Opinion Leader (KOL) | Cognitive Science | Teaching & Learning | (Keynote) Speaker | Educational Technology Specialist

Option 2: State of EdTech: Designing the future of Learning

Topic: CoSN conducts annual surveys to measure the state of edtech and the changes happening in the US and globally each year. This year, we conducted the 1st Canadian State of EdTech survey. This session will provide a sneak peak into the results of that survey and provide key resources for designing for the future.

Room: KN L1230

Presenter: Carla Wade

Option 3: Post Secondary Track

Topic: Insights and Trends on Navigating the Future of Post Secondary in an AI Inspired World

Room: KN L1220

Moderator: Maxim Jean-Louis

Panellists:

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

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.

Room: KN 112

Presenters:

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

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.

Room: KN 130

Presenter:

Option 6: Stickhandling Your Way in the Age of AI to a Hockey Stick Growth Curve On a Global Scale For EdTech Industry leaders

Topic: This special EdTech Canada Industry Panel Session is your opportunity to gain insider insights from global market leaders, explore real AI use cases, and co-create strategies to thrive in the age of disruption.

Room: Rotunda

Moderator: Robert Martellacci

The Panellists:

Option 7: Closing the Gap Between Data, Research and Reality in Early Literacy Hosted by Sprig Learning and Rally Reader

Room: KN L1215

The Presenters:

Networking Break & Discovery Zone: STEM, AI & eSports Playground

International Closing Panel: Key Global Takeaways on the Future of AI in Education

Topic: The Global Future of AI in Education: Closing Reflections & Insights

Room: Rotunda

Moderators: Robert Martellacci & Kathy Hurley

The Panellists: 

PRESENTING The 10th ANNIVERSARY EDTECH AWARDS

Room: Rotunda

WRAP UP & CLOSING REFLECTIONS & 33 Can/Am International EdTech Reception

Conference Chairs, Closing Reflections and Call to Action.

33 Can/Am EdTech Reception

Room: Rotunda