July 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
UBC Nest, 6133 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC
Complimentary Event for Educational Institutions and Sponsors
Elevate Your Strategy for Learner & Institution Success
As institutions face changing student expectations and technological shifts, the need for a unified education strategy has never been more critical. Join a group of fellow education leaders for the complimentary Education Leadership Summit, Canada, an intimate, high-impact event. We'll gather on July 14th at the UBC Nest to focus on the strategic framework required to build a truly AI-powered connected campus.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Why You Should Attend
Connect with peers, hear inspiring customer stories, and walk away with actionable steps to improve the student and staff experience at scale while improving the economics for the institution.
Collaborate with Peers
Connect with a select group of leaders from top institutions for engaging discussions about navigating the systemic shifts and institutional priorities in today's education landscape.
Operationalize AI Beyond the Buzz
Move beyond the hype. Learn firsthand how institutions are creating an AI-powered connected campus. See our latest AI agents in action and gain a strategic blueprint for success with helpful product experts.
Be Inspired
Agenda
Discover our event schedule.
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Registration & Welcome Coffee
10:00AM - 10:15AM
Salesforce Welcome & Intro
Kick off the day with a dynamic welcome designed to inspire and align our education leadership community around shared goals.
10:15AM -11:00AM
Luminary Panel:
The Intergenerational Nexus - Redefining Work and Education in the Age of AI
AI and shifting generational expectations are reshaping both the workforce and the institutions that prepare students for it. Hear these experts' thoughts on what this means for you.
Presented by:
Dr. Barry Po
Jennifer Gervès-Keen
German Freiwald
Dale Vander Wal
Troy Kay
11:15AM - 12:15PM
Agentforce in the Wild:
Real Customers, Real Results
Join education Trailblazers and Salesforce to discover how to activate data with AI, drive unprecedented efficiencies, and cultivate enhanced constituent experiences now and into the future.
12:15PM - 1:00PM
Lunch
1:00PM - 1:45PM
4 Ways Salesforce is Powering an Agentic Workforce Transformation
In this session, Cynthia will share Salesforce's journey to becoming an agentic organization. Hear how the 4R's framework is implemented to support employees in the agentic era, all while keeping people at the center.
Presented by: Cynthia Kaschub
1:45PM - 2:30PM
The Data Playbook for Learner & Institution Success
The journey to an efficient, agentic institution is built on data. In this session, we'll explore data readiness, tools, and resources to accelerate.
Presented by: Robert Lindsley
2:30PM - 3:15PM
Workshop: Prep & Planning for Effective Deployment of an Agent
This isn't your grandmother's deployment! Implementation methods, tools, and approaches are evolving quickly. Where should you start? Hear lessons learned and recommended steps from folks who've done it. Hint: It starts with selecting the best use case.
3:15PM - 3:30PM
Close & Thank you
3:45PM - 5:00PM
The Cloud for Good Networking Reception
Premium appetizers and Canadian craft pairings.
Meet Our Expert Speakers
Hear directly from Salesforce experts and visionary customer leaders as they share real-world success stories and technical innovations. From high-impact plenary keynotes to interactive roundtable discussions, discover how the latest AI and data strategies are transforming the future of education. More speakers coming soon!
Colette Lepine
Regional Vice President,
Healthcare and Education
Salesforce
German Freiwald
Dr. Barry Po
Founder and CEO, Brilliant
Jennifer Gervès-Keen
Executive Coach, Cerestrial LLP
Dale Vander Wall
Higher Education Industry Advisor, Salesforce
Cynthia Kaschub, PhD
Senior Director, Strategic Workforce Redesign, Salesforce
John Stinson
Vice President of Service Delivery & Innovation
Community Living British Columbia