On September 6, 2024, Instructure, the leading learning ecosystem and maker of Canvas LMS, will host its second annual edtech conference for educators, edtech administrators, and education leaders in the Philippines. The event, which will be held at the Grand Hyatt Manila, will bring together a range of experts to discuss educational trends, opportunities, and challenges of emerging technologies. The conference will also feature presentations on the latest innovations in generative AI, teacher efficiencies, and accessibility.
One of the keynote speakers at CanvasCon will be Professor Martin Bean CBE, CEO of The Bean Centre and a prominent international figure in digital education. Bean will share his insights on transformative trends reshaping the education landscape, focusing on how institutions can embrace innovation and disruption to create more engaging and sustainable learning experiences.
Another keynote speaker will be Ryan Lufkin, Vice President for Global Academic Strategy at Instructure. Lufkin will discuss the evolving role of AI and what the future of education holds.
In addition to the keynote speakers, CanvasCon will feature presentations from educators, administrators, and thought leaders from top universities across the Philippines. These presenters will share pioneering teaching practices and collaborative solutions, and they will discuss current trends and challenges in integrating technology within their curricula.
The conference will also delve deeply into the needs of Filipino students, focusing on areas such as enhancing digital learning accessibility, proficient use of generative AI, and skills-based learning. A panel including the University of the East and Ateneo de Manila University will concentrate on tailoring strategies to address student needs.
Instructure will also present its latest AI-powered innovations at CanvasCon, including Intelligent Insights, a new product powered by AI and analytics designed to increase efficiencies among administrators and educators.
Other sessions will cover themes including personalized learning, faculty development, and data-driven decision-making. These sessions will contribute to ongoing discussions about technology’s impact on education.
“Embracing technology in education isn’t just about keeping pace with innovation. It is about unlocking new potentials for teaching and learning that were previously unimaginable,” said Harrison Kelly, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Instructure.
For more information and to register for CanvasCon Philippines 2024, visit https://www.instructure.com/en-au/events/canvascon/philippines.
