EduTech

The Evolution of Learning

November 20th, 2024
Toronto, ON

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Event Overviewwirv

Education systems have faced a tremendous shift over the past few years. The way in which both educators and their students interact has changed. With the world’s growing demand for faster, smarter and more efficient solutions, it’s no surprise that technology has become an integrated part of teaching and learning. While the push for online learning was predominantly due to the pandemic, schools, educators and ministries were already in the process of rolling out policies aimed to promote the use of innovative technologies in the classroom.

While the use of Education Technology and interactive tools may have been the next step for higher learning, it is vital to address the complexities of this transformation. Ensuring that students can continue their studies, have access, and succeed within their respective classes remains the primary objective. Furthermore, guaranteeing that educators are also equipped with the knowledge and have access to the right tools to do so is essential.

This will highlight and discuss valuable strategies, challenges and new opportunities technologies bring to primary and , secondary learning. EduTech East invites educators, ministry officials and key stakeholders to come together and share their experiences, best practices and insights to further the integration of digital solutions into our schools and curriculums. The growing demand for technology in the classroom will undoubtedly bring about unique challenges, but it also has the power to deliver a higher quality of learning for all.

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Benefits of Attending

Examine current trends, challenges and outcomes of techbased learning

Discover how you can leverage new digital tools and elevate your curriculum

Learn from experts on how you can further empower your students to succeed

2023 Expert Speakers

Mishaal Surti
Director of Curriculum, Assessment and Student Success Policy Branch of Student Achievement Division
Ministry of Education

Chris Demers
Chief Information Officer
Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Paulla Bennett
CIO
York Region District School Board

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Peter Singh
Executive Officer, IT and IM Services
Toronto District School Board

John McCormick
Associate CIO
Upper Grand District School Board

Dr. Nikki Martyn
Program Head, Early Childhood Studies
University of Guelph-Humber

Jane Morris
Superintendent of Education
Avon Maitland District School Board, Education Centre

jeewan chanicka
Director of Education
Waterloo Region District School

Luis Gomes
Senior Manager IT Services
Wellington Catholic District School Board

Max Vecchiarino
Superintendent – Equity, Policy, Strategy, Research
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board

Aiman Flahat
Superintendent of Education
Halton District School Board

Ivana MacIsaac
Executive Officer, IT and Digital Transformation (CIO)
Waterloo Region District School Board

Ken Jeffers
Associate Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Ontario Public School Board Association

Nathan Rowbottom
Lead Instructor for the PTech Program and Computer Teacher
Six Nations Polytechnic

Kari D. Weaver
Learning, Teaching, and Instructional Design Librarian
University of Waterloo

Dr. Alexis Morris
Canada Research Chair in the Internet of Things
OCAD University

Bernadette Smith
Superintendent – Innovation and Research
Peel District School Board

Sumeeta Merwar
Principal
Peel District School Board

Students
Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy

John Heinrich
Principal
Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy

Carolyn Glaser
General Manager Information Technology Services
Thames Valley District School Board

Dr. Susie Lee-Fernandes
Director of Professional Learning
Ontario Principals’ Council

Jonathan Shoss
Superintendent of Information Services
Halton District School Board

Brad Ross
CIO
Bluewater District School Board

Alek Kolga
Regional Education
Manager
Smart Technologies

WENDY CUKIER Founder & Academic Adviser, Diversity Institute Toronto Metropolitan University

Dr. Wendy Cukier
Founder and Academic Director,
Diversity Institute
and Research Lead,
Future Skills Centre

Douglas Santos
Senior Manager for
Advanced Threat
Intelligence
Fortinet

Chris Medina
Regional Sales Manager,
Ontario Public Sector
CrowdStrike

George Mikhailov
Senior Sales Engineer
Proofpoint

James Kosa
Partner
WeirFoulds LLP

Garry Coldwells
Senior Manager, Systems
Engineering
Palo Alto

Adrian Banasik
Head of Revenue –
Canada
Education Perfect

Mike Berthold
Senior Solutions
Architect
Okta

Hashim Hussein
Regional Account
Manager
Netskope

Sherry Walshak
Director, Global Public
Sector Solutions
Marketing
Nutanix

Steve Brown
President & Chief Executive Officer
Nelson

Your Registration

In-person Presentations

Hear from public sector leaders about the latest trends and explore how to instantly apply these insights and gaining unique perspectives

Interactivity

An opportunity to engage with the inspiring speaker panel and peers in the live Q&A and polling to discover answers to shared challenges

Leading Technology Solutions

Hear from leading solutions providers in the space as they explore key technologies to improve education

On-Demand

Receive on-demand access to session content on the complimentary Public Sector Network social learning platform

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What your peers had to say about EduTech East

“This was a great conference and an opportunity for collaboration to discuss innovative ways to transform education and continue to imagine the future for public education.”
Peel District School Board

“There were rich conversations with people from diverse positions all committed to supporting modern learning. The curiosity and commitment of those in attendance was contagious.”
West Vancouver Schools