Academic Innovation Summit

Join us for a day of learning and knowledge sharing in the world of EdTech.

Monday, April 29, Calgary, Alberta

Important Update: Event Cancellation

Anthology regrets to announce that the 2024 Academic Innovation Summit has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation may cause and are here to assist you with any questions or concerns. Please reach out to us at [email protected]

We remain committed to offering you valuable experiences and opportunities. Stay tuned for upcoming events and updates.

About the event

The Academic Innovation Summit brings together Canadian colleges, institutes, and universities to discuss meaningful EdTech insights, trends, and innovations. Sessions are geared toward education professionals and faculty members from all backgrounds and experiences. The program will feature presentations by your peers at Canadian universities, insights from product experts at Anthology and Microsoft, best practices, and opportunities to network with fellow attendees.

The Summit will take place on Monday morning, April 29, before the opening session of the CICan conference that afternoon. Join us and get into conference mode – all happening steps away from CICan 2024.

Who is this event for?

If you’re interested in inspiring the education community in Canada, this event is for you! The Academic Innovation Summit is designed for higher education executives, academics, teaching and learning teams, system administrators, instructional designers, student success and enrolment professionals, and anyone passionate about the intersection of education and technology.

Why attend?

A Look to the Future of EdTech

Hear from industry thought leaders and peers about the key issues and trends in EdTech that will drive innovation in 2024 and beyond.

Exploration with Experts

Learn about the latest technology advances. Hear from your peers, gain quick tips and longer-term ideas, and engage with Anthology and Microsoft experts to get your most pressing questions answered.

Expand Your Network

Explore opportunities to connect with other education advocates and engage with presenters.

Event location

Suite 2200, 800 5 Ave SW Calgary

Agenda

Monday, April 29, 2024
8:45 – 9:15 a.m.	Breakfast and Registration
9:15 – 9:45 a.m.	Welcome and Opening Session
	Enhancing Student Success Through Personalised Student Experiences	Mary Gross, VP, Partnerships Strategy, Anthology Dr. Elka Walsh, Associate Vice President, Learning & Teaching, Microsoft Canada
9:45 – 10:30 a.m.	Break Out Sessions
	Enhancing Student Satisfaction and Success Through Accessibility	Joint Presentation - Microsoft with Customer
	The Opportunity for AI to Impact Teaching and Learning	Wade Weichel, Sr Dir, Product Management, Anthology
10:30 – 11:10 a.m.	Break Out Session
	Driving Student Success Through Technology: Enhancing the Learning Experience	Radha Krishnan, Chief Information Officer, Seneca College
	Building Blocks of Success: Taking an Incremental and Integrator Mindset to your Student Success Strategy	Andy Miller, Principal Educational Consultant, Anthology
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Closing Session
	Panel Discussion: The Challenge of Leading Change in the Era of Digital
12:00 p.m.	Lunch – Grab and Go or Stay and Mingle with Presenters