15th SALTISE Conference 2026

June 1 & 2

Co-creating change:
collaboration, courage, and care in Education


Co-créer le changement :
collaboration, courage et compassion en éducation

15th SALTISE Conference 2026
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When

June 1 & 2, 2026

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Where

École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Pavillon E
Montreal

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.

Raquell Holmes, Ph.D.
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 Town Hall with Celine Cooper

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

Carol Hawthorne

Concordia University, Montreal

Tania Peres

Tania Peres

Faculty , John Abbott College, Montreal

Jasmin Chahal

Jasmin Chahal

Faculty, McGill University, Montreal

Patti Kingsmill

Patti Kingsmill

Pedagogical Counsellor , Vanier College, Montreal

Jasmine Parent

Jasmine Parent

Education Developer , McGill University, Montreal

Emily Foxman

Emily Foxman

Undergraduate Student , McGill University, Montreal

Emma Tomiuk

Emma Tomiuk

Graduate Student , McGill University, Montreal

Heather A. Pearson

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.

Poster Session

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.

Suéli Bonafim

Suéli Bonafim

Head of Operations, Concordia University, Montreal, Dawson College, Montreal

Eric Francoeur

Eric Francoeur

SALTISE Committee Member, École de technologie supérieure, Montreal

Liam Lachance

Liam Lachance

SALTISE Fellow , Dawson College, Montreal

Selma Hamdani

Selma Hamdani

SALTISE Co-Director, Dawson College, Montreal

Michael Dugdale

Michael Dugdale

SALTISE Co-Director, John Abbott College, Montreal

Azra Khan

Azra Khan

Dawson College, Montreal

Why Attend Our Conference and Other Saltise Events

Learn

Learn

Learn from a variety of experts in the field through talks, workshops and networking events.

Connect

Connect

Our conference gathers thousands of innovative thinkers from around the world. Come and meet your professional soulmate.

Engage

Engage

Apply what you've learned with access to our community, post-conference resources and mentorship.

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