The past few months have seen many changes in Federal Education Policy in K-12 and Higher Ed. Join us for a conversation about EDU policy, what has changed, what we see coming ahead, and how associations can provide support to educators.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, effective change management is critical for academic technologies. 

Canvas Data 2 is a great source of information regarding your Canvas service. However, there are challenges in obtaining the data in a quick and efficient manner. 

Accessibility isn't a feature. It’s a foundation. In this cross-functional panel, employees from across Instructure will share how accessibility is deeply embedded in our products, services, and culture. 

This study examines faculty members’ lived experiences during their first year transitioning from Blackboard to Canvas, focusing on how this shift influenced their perceptions of online teaching and instructional practices. 

The Business School Roundtable is a forum dedicated to empowering new and experienced Canvas users in achieving their academic and strategic goals within the unique business school environment.

Join us for a live demo and presentation of Canvas Career to understand how this new LMS experience can power industry-aligned training, upskilling, and future workforce readiness in higher education.

How can we welcome dual enrollment students to the experience of being a college student and keep them engaged with quality learning? This question is at the heart of the OnRamps course and curriculum design process.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of educational technology, the integration and evaluation of third-party learning tools have become increasingly complex, especially with the advent of artificial intelligence.

This panel discussion explores the impact and functionality of Canvas Intelligent Insights from both user and product development standpoints. Two representatives from UT Tyler will share firsthand experiences from the decision making process to adopt the tool, implementing the tool, as well as the benefits, challenges, and strategies for driving adoption. 

Educators seeking to elevate their course's design and teaching-learning experience won’t want to miss this dynamic presentation inspired by lessons learned from Shiz U. This magical session introduces a collection of powerful tools & LTIs that seamlessly integrate with Canvas to enhance engagement, streamline navigation, and improve overall ease-of-use.

This is an era of challenge, change, and opportunity. As the Academic Strategy Team, we’ve spent the past year researching trends, attending conferences, and gathering insights with customers and educational leaders across the educational landscape. During this keynote we shared the latest on AI, credentialing, education policy, and experiential learning. Attendees left inspired and armed with resources and ideas for the year ahead from some influential education leaders from across the globe.

Not every learner’s path is linear—and today’s institutions are meeting students where they are, whether that’s through targeted offerings or through flexible, credentialed, and workforce-aligned programs. I’m excited to walk you through how Canvas, Catalog, and Canvas Credentials can come together to support the full learner journey, from registration to real-world recognition.

Keynotes aren't just presentations—they’re launchpads for reflection, transformation, and connection. Whether you're searching for your next breakthrough, rethinking your edtech ecosystem, or just ready to feel inspired, our speakers will challenge you to think deeply, act boldly, and carry the magic of InstructureCon far beyond Spokane.

Greetings, operatives—veterans of virtual classrooms, defenders of digital equity, and seekers of the sacred schedule!

This summer, we gather in the misty wilds of the Pacific Northwest for a conference unlike any other. The official description promises tractorbeams, AI revelations, accessibility upgrades, and maybe even a rogue Bigfoot sighting. But let’s be real: between the keynote and the closing reception, it’s easy to get lost in the fog.

That’s where I come in.

Hack Night is back and better than ever. A long-time InstructureCon favorite, Hack Night has always been the place to share ideas, solve challenges, and connect with peers and Instructure teams. This year, we’re taking it up a notch with new ways to interact, collaborate, and influence what’s next for our products. Whether you’re an educator, admin, designer, or just curious – there’s a space for you. Explore the all-new format and how you can get involved.

I’d love to personally invite you to beam into my session at InstructureCon 2025, where we’ll talk all about Canvas Apps—a brand-new way to install, manage, and even monitor app usage directly inside Canvas.

Serving a #INSTcon25 Discussion Roundtable for Canvas Business Schools. INSTcon25 Call for Proposals have come and gone; happy to announce that Steve Hallman, Renee Ford and myself- Val King are hosting a discussion roundtable for business schools using the Canvas LMS this summer! We want to hear your questions!