Full Professor at the Faculty of Education and Academic Director of the Centre de Pédagogie Universitaire (teaching and learning Center) of Université de Montréal, Bruno Poellhuber specializes in the use of educational technologies in higher education, whether in-person, online, or in hybrid formats. In his presentation,  Pr.Poellhuber will outline particularly promising opportunities in the fields of engagement, AI assistants and emerging technologies, and their potential implementation within Moodle. Learn more | apprendre encore plus

Jack Rice is a career educator and academic leader; he currently serves as the Executive Director of the Maple League of Universities. In this presentation, Jack will discuss educational technology’s role in enabling a hybrid future and identify pitfalls that we must avoid, to empower learners to face humanity’s most pressing issues. Learn more | apprendre encore plus

Marie is the Chief Product Officer at Moodle HQ. She leads the team who design, build and maintain Moodle’s product ecosystem which includes the world’s most popular LMS – an open-source learning platform used by hundreds of millions of learners and educators worldwide to improve our world. Marie is most passionate about shaping product teams that are focused on creating value through customer centricity and driving growth through advocacy. Join us for an exclusive glimpse into recent advancements in the delivery of Moodle’s product vision. Learn more | apprendre encore plus

Matt is the Product Director, Platform Solutions at Moodle HQ.  He oversees the development and strategic direction of the core of the Moodle learning management system.  Matt’s strong technical proficiency, hands-on experience with Moodle, and leadership acumen have helped to successfully manage large-scale projects and implement robust solutions.

In this presentation, we will explore the newly introduced AI subsystem in Moodle LMS, highlighting its first user-facing functionalities. Learn more | apprendre encore plus

With over 28 years of experience in higher education IT, and seven years specializing in artificial intelligence, Patrick Thibaudeau – Director of IT Innovation and Academic Technologies at York University – remains at the forefront of the innovative AI developments that enhance the educational experience.  Patrick’s contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Gartner Eye on Innovation in Higher Education; the CUCCIO Innovation Award; the CIO Canada Innovation Award 2024; and the CAUBO Quality and Productivity Award.   Join us, as Patrick will take us through York University’s AI journey to Moodle 5!