About explorAItion! 2.0
Following on the success of the explorAItion! virtual conference this spring, explorAItion! 2.0 returns in an extended format for the 2025-26 school year. The collaborative virtual conferences explore the use of Artificial Intelligence in Ontario Education.
• Thursday, September 25 – recordings & slides available to all registrants ✅
• Wednesday, October 22 – recordings & slides available to all registrants ✅
• Tuesday, December 2 – recordings & slides available to all registrants ✅
• Tuesday, January 13 – recordings & slides available to all registrants ✅
• Wednesday, February 25 <– our next evening
• Thursday, April 2
Our series began on Thursday, September 25th, with an opening Keynote address, The Promises and Pitfalls of Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Education, by Dr. Amanda Cooper. The evening continued with additional sessions in the second hour. Evenings #2, 3, and 4 of explorAItion! 2.0 took place in October, December, and February.
Evening #5 will be on Wednesday, February 25th, 7-9 ET.
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Key objectives of the conference:
Knowledge sharing: Sharing current case studies and practice using AI applications in education.
Networking: Facilitating connections between educators, technologists, and policymakers,
Showcasing Innovation: Highlighting innovative AI tools and platforms that are shaping the future of education and answering the question “How are people using AI in the classroom?”
Building Collaborative Opportunities: Identifying potential partnerships and collaborations with colleagues across the province.
Ethics and Responsibility: Engaging in important discussions around the use of AI, the challenges, and responsibilities of educators in its adoption.
explorAItion! 2.0 conference is a collaborative effort of ECOO, STAO, ACSE, AFEMO, AML, ELAN, OAME, OASPHE, OCA, OFSHEEA, OPHEA, and OMLTA