2026 SALTISE Conference

Opening Keynote

Raquell Holmes, Ph.D.

Raquell Holmes is an educator, author and activist, the founder and director of improvscience, a consulting firm that works with scientists, engineers and artists to build brave and bold environments for diversity and leadership development.

June 02, 2026 | 10:30 - 12:00 PM

SALTISE Town Hall with Celine Cooper

Join Celine Cooper, Managing Director of the Consortium of English-language CEGEPs, Colleges and Universities of Quebec, for an interactive session on driving educational transformation through collaboration, courage, and care. Guided heavily by audience and student perspectives, this dynamic forum will explore how collective engagement can reshape learning environments to build a more responsive future for higher education.

SALTISE Innovator Awards 2026

Congratulations to the SALTISE Awardees!

It is with great pleasure that we recognize the outstanding contributions of this year’s award recipients. These individuals represent the heart of the SALTISE community, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to pedagogical innovation and the advancement of learning sciences. Through their dedicated leadership and collaborative spirit, they have not only strengthened their respective institutions but have also paved the way for more inclusive and effective educational practices across the network.

Carol Hawthorne

Concordia University, Montreal

Tania Peres

Faculty , John Abbott College, Montreal

Jasmin Chahal

Faculty, McGill University, Montreal

Patti Kingsmill

Pedagogical Counsellor , Vanier College, Montreal

Jasmine Parent

Education Developer , McGill University, Montreal

Emily Foxman

Undergraduate Student , McGill University, Montreal

Emma Tomiuk

Graduate Student , McGill University, Montreal

Heather A. Pearson

PhD candiate , McGill University, Montreal

June 02, 2026 | 12:45 - 1:30 PM

Poster Session

Explore an exceptional showcase of researcher, practitioner, and student posters, each meticulously peer-reviewed and approved by SALTISE. Reflecting our core mission, these selected works highlight cutting-edge advancements in Active Learning and evidence-based practices that are actively shaping the future of higher education.

Meet the Conference Committees

This diverse group of professionals and scholars spent countless hours planning, organizing, and coordinating every aspect of the conference to ensure that it was an enriching experience for everyone. From managing logistics to curating an engaging program, their efforts have been invaluable!

Thank you to all committee members, for your unwavering commitment and passion.
Your teamwork and creativity have made this event truly special.