explorAItion! 2.0

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.

This year, the exporAItion! 2.0 conference series will run from September 2025 through April 2026 on the following evenings:

• Thursday, September 25
• Wednesday, October 22
• Tuesday, December 2
• Tuesday, January 13
• Wednesday, February 25
• Thursday, April 2

Each evening will offer a selection of 30- and 60-minute workshops between 7 – 9 pm. Workshops will be recorded so that registrants can access the entire proceedings during and following the explorAItion! 2.0 series.

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, AML, ELAN, OAME, OASPHE, OCA, OFSHEEA, and OMLTA.