IT4K12 Conference
Welcome to the IT4K12 Conference, a nexus for educators, IT professionals, and exhibitors to explore the forefront of educational technology.
Dive into the world of digital learning resources. Explore emerging technologies and consider privacy implications for learning and working. Share best practices within our K-12 educational community.
Who Should Attend
Educators
Discover new digital resources and tools. Learn tips and tricks for integrating licensed resources into classroom instruction.
IT Professionals
Looking for information and resources on IT infrastructure, device management, application implementation…and more? IT4K12 is the premier K-12 event for IT professionals to connect.
Exhibitors & Sponsors
Meet and share with key representatives from BC school districts, the Yukon Department of Education, the Northwest Territories, and member independent and First Nations schools.
What Participants said about IT4K12
IT4K12 2024: Innovate / Secure / Succeed: Elevating K-12
With over 470 participants, this year’s annual IT4K12 Conference enabled K-12 educators, school leaders, and information technology and privacy professionals to consider examples of and ideas around digital innovation, while maintaining privacy and security in the digital realm.
The event featured insights from renowned experts and industry leaders, including:
- Michael Harvey, Commissioner, Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia
- Kayla Lar-Son, Acting Head, Xwi7xwa Library, The University of BC
- Neil McArthur, Director, Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics and Professor, Philosophy, University of Manitoba
- Anthonia Ogundele, Executive Director, Ethọ́s Lab Educational Society
- Suzanne Kennedy, Partner and Lead on Privacy and Access to Information, Harris & Company LLP
And covered an array of topics in the evolving landscape of K-12 education, such as:
- Artificial Intelligence: Accelerating Copilot Deployments to Empower your Organization with AI
- Cybersecurity: Developing a cybersecurity plan, business continuity management
- IT Management: Implementing IT service management, managing devices
- Education: Teaching digital citizenship, security awareness curriculum
- Privacy: Breaches and incident reporting, navigating a PIA process
- Process Improvement: Using Power Platform, integrating with MyEd
