20th Quest Conference for Increased Student Achievement and Well-being

Media Advisory

11/10/2016

York Region District School Board’s annual Quest Conference brings together speakers and participants from around the world to improve student achievement and well-being. The theme of this year’s conference is “Deep Learning in a Digital World.”

Keynote speakers include:
- Rafranz Davis, author of The Missing Voices in Edtech
- Sarah Prevette, Founder of Future Design School
- Thomas Zimmerman, Master Inventor at IBM
- Honourable David C. Onley, former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
- Shelly Sanchez Terrell, author of The 30 Goals Challenge for Teachers

The conference is co-anchored by Carol Campbell, Michael Fullan, Hannah Alper and Brennan Wong.

For a full list of speakers, please visit the Quest website.

Where:

Sheraton Parkway North Convention Centre

600 Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill, Ontario

When:

Wednesday, November 16 – Friday, November 18, 2016:

  • Rafranz Davis Keynote – Wednesday, 9:30am-10:20am
  • Sarah Prevette Keynote – Wednesday, 1:45pm-2:45pm
  • Lightning Round Keynote – Thursday, 9:20am-10:20am
  • Thomas Zimmerman Keynote – Thursday, 1:45pm-2:30pm
  • Hon. David C. Onley Keynote – Thursday, 5:45pm-6:35pm
  • Shelly Sanchez Terrell Keynote – Friday, 9:00am-9:45am
  • Hack2Action Final Pitches – Friday, 9:55am-11:25am
  • Ministry of Education Advisor Panel – Friday, 1:20pm-2:10pm

To view the full program, please visit the YRDSB website.

Who:

Participants from across Canada and around the world, including delegations from the Netherlands, Argentina, USA, UK and Trinidad; Ministry of Education advisors Michael Fullan, Carol Campbell, Andy Hargreaves and Dr. Jean Clinton; keynote speakers including Former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Hon. David C. Onley; York Region District School Board staff, students and trustees.

For more information, contact:

Communications@yrdsb.ca

Media Advisory