UFV Teaching & Learning is thrilled to host ConnectED 2026 on Wednesday, April 29. This is a full day (8:30 am to 3:30 pm) dedicated to building connections, engaging in transformative teaching and learning experiences, and creating opportunities for transforming education, one conversation, idea, and action at a time.
Registration is open until April 22. Space is filling up fast!
We are honoured to welcome Dr. Jo-ann Archibald, Q’um Q’um Xiiem — UFV Chancellor and Officer of the Order of Canada — as our keynote speaker. Dr. Archibald’s remarkable contributions to education at both K–12 and post-secondary levels remind us that thriving learning communities are grounded in stories, reciprocal relationships, and the shared commitment to lift every learner to their fullest potential.
Our list of presenters include: Grant Valentine, Amea Wilbur, Leanne A. Joe, Adriana Striker, David Thomson, Sarine Sadhra, Simon Lambek, Noah Schwartz, Awneet Sivia, Victoria Surtees, Joy Enyinnaya, Lawrencia Agyepong, Gabriella Wertheimer, Moses Desire Kouyo, Mitra Tabatabaee, Lindsay Spielman, Heather Campbell, Heather Campbell, Heather Campbell, Inaam Charaf, Kyle Baillie, Amanda Spooner, Larissa Horne, Stefania Pizzirani, Lorna Andrews, Alastair Hodges, Sandra Gillespie, Zoe Francis, Claire Hay, Lolehawk Laura Buker, Janelle Sztuhar, Carlos Vilchis, Jason Li, Rona Miller, Sarah Johanson, Lorelei Janzen, Lisa McMartin, Candace Stewart-Smith, Brianna Strumm, Kari Gustafso, Jess Wind, Gabriela Birnfeld Kurtz, Marcia Higuchi, Amitoj Brar, Phoebe Nickel, Navneet Sidhu, and Salmana Ahmad.
ConnectEd presentations take place on the UFV Abbotsford campus in Building B, room B101.
Wed, Apr 29, 2026
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
UFV Abbotsford, Building B, Room B101