A Gateway to Pioneering Educational Insights and Collaborations
Does the Canadian education system spark your thoughts and ignite the desire for change? Now is the perfect opportunity for you to attend Eduverse Summit Canada 2024.
The Eduverse Summit Series 2024 brings this intriguing conversation to Vancouver, Canada, from June 2nd to 4th at the prestigious Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel. This global Summit offers an exclusive forum for all national and international educational leaders to delve into the most pressing issues and trends shaping Canadian education.
Following its successful events in Nigeria and Brazil, Eduverse Summit Canada 2024 is an influential call to action for all education heads. This is your opportunity to join an elite gathering of higher education institute heads, innovators, and policymakers, all dedicated to redefining the future of learning and teaching. We will explore innovative solutions and collaboratively sculpt a new era of educational excellence for Canada.
Spotlight of Eduverse Summit Canada 2024
Dates: June 2โ4, 2024
Venue: Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel
City: Vancouver
Sponsors
Strategic partners
Institutional presence
Dignitaries attending
Honorable Katrina Chen
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Burnaby-Lougheed
Honorable Kevin Falcon
Leader of the B.C Official Opposition
Our speakers and participants
Omar Karim
Founder and President
Global Emerging Leadership Programs (GELP)
Parvesh Chainani
AVP, Operations
Innivec
Kal Dosanjh
CEO
KidsPlay Youth Foundation
Cal Barton
CEO
Global Study Technology
UK
Jalaj Desai
Head of School
Saddle River Day School
USA
Ramneet Brar
Co-Founder and COO, Wayble
Canada
Tamara Goddard
GM, Ela Hultsi Facilities Management GP Ltd.
President, Four Economics Ltd.
Canada
Dr. Gordon Binsted
Professor
Neuroscience Program, Centre for Vision Research
York University
Dr. Vivek A. Savkur
Founder and President Emeritus
BC-India Business Network
Dr. Olav Krigolson
Professor, Neuroscience
University of Victoria
Canada
Dr. Kent G Hecker
Professor
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Cumming School of Medicine
University of Calgary, Canada
Jeff Hopkins
Founder and Co-Principal
Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry
Canada
Robert Obenaus-Emler
Head of Resources Innovation Center Leoben
Montan Universitat Leoben
Austria
Ritika Saraswat
Founder and CEO
Re-Defined
Natasha Mrkic-Subotic
Acting Dean, Faculty of Global and Community Studies
Capilano University
Trevor Koot
CEO
British Columbia Real Estate Association
Armaan Dhillon
British Columbia Representative
Canadian Federation of Students
Dr. May Siksik
CEO
The Canadian Innovation Network
Honourable Kevin Falcon
Leader of the B.C Official Opposition
Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan
President
BC-India Business Network
Dr. Farhad Dastur
Faculty Member & Principal Investigator
KPU Virtual Reality Lab, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Natasha Jeshani
President and CEO
Career Contacts
Canada
Dr. Gagun Chhina
Faculty
Langara College
Nick Noorani
CEO
Immigrant Networks
Canada
Keerit Jutla
President and CEO
Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), BC
Satbir Singh Cheema
President and CEO
Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS)
Canada
Raj Hundal
Senior Director of Employment, Planning & Program Development
Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS)
Exclusive accommodation offer
for Eduverse Summit delegates
The Eduverse Summit team is pleased to announce that we have partnered with the prestigious Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel, also the venue of the Summit, to provide our delegates and guests with a seamless, comfortable stay and premium experience.
Reserve your stay at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel at discounted rates reserved exclusively for Eduverse Summit Canada attendees.
How to avail the discount?
You can only reserve your accommodation at exclusive Eduverse Summit Canada rates through our dedicated corporate booking page. Click on the link below to avail of the discount.
Why stay at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel?
Prime location
Stay at the venue Hotel
Exclusive rates
Enjoy special rates curated just for Eduverse Summit attendees.
Luxury amenities
Access to top-class amenities to make your stay comfortable and memorable.
Network with delegates
Stay where other delegates are staying, enhancing opportunities for networking and collaboration.
Last day to book your accommodation is May 3, 2024
Agenda highlights:
Day 1 - Illumination day
Unveil the Summit with inspiring keynotes and engage in dynamic discussions. Connect with fellow attendees at a networking reception amidst Vancouverโs stunning vistas.
Day 2 - Exploration day
Delve into global education trends through expert panels and workshops, capped off with a gala dinner celebrating educational milestones.
Day 3 - Visionary day
Focus on the future with sessions on policy innovation and explore EdTech advancements. Leave the summit empowered and ready to implement the changes for a better future of education.
Agenda overview
05:00 PM
Registration
6:30 PM โ 7:00 PM
Opening prayers by the Indigenous Community in the presence of honoured leader - Chief Gibby Jacob, Hereditary Chief, Squamish Nation7:00 PM โ 7:45 PM
Opening Plenary by Ricardo Arredondo, Consul General of the Argentine Republic in Vancouver
7:45 PM onwards
Welcome Drinks Reception9:30 AM โ 10:00 AM
Welcome Session - Empowering Youth for Future Global Economic Growth- Kal Dosanjh, CEO, KidsPlay Youth Foundation
10:00 AM โ 10:45 AM
Informative Session: Innovative Governance in Education: Bridging Policy and Practice for Sustainable Development- Honourable Kevin Falcon, Leader of the B.C Official Opposition
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Experiential Session: Education with Purpose: How Experiential Learning Can Transform Learners- Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan, President, BC IBN
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Panel Discussion: Building Future-Ready Communities: The Intersection of Real Estate, Innovation, and Education- Trevor Koot, CEO, British Columbia Real Estate Association
- Ritika Saraswat, Founder and CEO, Re-Defined
- Tamara Goddard, General Manager, Ela Hultsi Facilities Management GP Ltd.
- Jeff Hopkins, Founder & Co-Principal, Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Experiential Workshop:Improving Teaching with Virtual & and Augmented Reality
- Dr. Farhad Dastur, Faculty Member & Principal Investigator, KPU Virtual Reality Lab, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Interactive Product Demo and Presentation by Cal Barton, CEO, Global Study Technology Limited
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Keynote Session by Honourable Katrina Chen, Member of the Legislative Assembly, British Columbia- Topic - Empowering Future Generations: Integrating Quality Childcare and Education Systems for a Thriving Society
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Hydration Break
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Recognizing the Skills Gap - Retraining to Retain Talent- Natasha Jeshani, President and CEO, Career Contacts
- Ramneet Brar, Co-Founder and COO, Wayble
- Omar Karim, Founder and President, Global Emerging Leadership Programs (GELP)
- Parvesh Chainani, AVP Operations, Innivec
5:00 PM โ 6:00 PM
Informative Session Gamification in Education โ International Education Market Perspectives- Robert Obenaus-Emler, Montan Universitรคt Leoben, Austria
6:00 PM โ 7:30 PM
Summit Break7:30 PM
Networking Gala Dinner
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Fireside Chat:Using Neuroscience to Improve Classroom Learning
- Dr. Olav Krigolson, Professor, Neuroscience, University of Victoria
- Dr. Kent G Hecker, Professor, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
- Dr. Gord Binsted, Professor, Neuroscience Program, Centre for Vision Research, York University
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Session -From Education to Employment - Using technology to speed up the process
- Nick Noorani, CEO, Immigrant Networks
11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Panel Discussion - Forging the Future: How Cross-Sector Collaboration in Education and Industry Drives Innovation and Sustainability- Keerit Jutla, President and CEO, Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), BC
- Dr. Olav Krigolson, Professor, Neuroscience, University of Victoria
- Dr. Gagun Chhina, Faculty, Langara College
12:00 Noon โ 12:30 PM
Expo and Speed Networking12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Panel Discussion - AI and Ethics in Education: Crafting the Future with Responsibility and Innovation- Dr. May Siksik, CEO, The Canadian Innovation Network
- Armaan Dhillon, National Deputy Chairperson (Year 2023-24), Canadian Federation of Students
- Dr. Natasha Mrkic-Subotic, Acting Dean, Faculty of Global and Community Studies, Capilano University
- Jalaj Desai, Head of School, Saddle River Day School, USA
- Fabiana Martinez, Stakeholder Relationships Manager, Pearson Test of English
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Expo and Speed Networking3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Experiential Session - A SWOT analysis of the use of AI and ICT in teaching and learning Mathematics- Dr. Bernard Dumont, Global ICT Expert, France
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM:
Hydration Break
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Closing Plenary: "Global Education Trends and Future Directions"
Global networking galore
Connect with the crรจme de la crรจme of the educational world. Exchange ideas, forge alliances, and spark lasting collaborations.
Seize the opportunity to be at the forefront of educational excellence.
