The Canadian Learning Conference is a non-profit event organized and run by a dedicated group of volunteers who share a passion for Learning design and technology.
Our conference plays a vital part in the continued growth and development of the Canadian learning community. It takes place over two days, each filled with numerous workshops, concurrent sessions and time provided to connect with conference attendees and sponsors.
We Changed Our Name - Here’s Why
For 15 years, the Canadian eLearning Conference has been a trusted gathering place for learning and development professionals to connect, share ideas, and explore the future of adult learning. As our community has grown, so has the scope of the conversations taking place at our conference.
Today, learning professionals are shaping experiences that extend far beyond traditional eLearning. They are leveraging learning technologies, advancing accessibility and inclusivity, embracing AI, supporting leadership development, driving performance, measuring impact, and creating innovative learning experiences that help people and organizations thrive.
To better reflect the breadth of our community and the diverse topics that inspire it, the Canadian eLearning Conference is now the Canadian Learning Conference.
Our new name represents who we are today and where the profession is headed. While eLearning remains a valued part of our history and program, the Canadian Learning Conference creates space for a wider range of perspectives, practices, and conversations that support adult learning and performance in today's workplace.
What hasn't changed is our commitment to you. At the Canadian Learning Conference, learning and development professionals from across Canada and beyond can expect:
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Fresh perspectives on learning and development
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Practical ideas and strategic insights you can immediately apply in your work
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New technologies, innovative solutions, and emerging trends
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Inspiring speakers and thought leaders
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Meaningful networking opportunities
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A welcoming and collaborative learning community
This is more than a new name. It's the next chapter in our journey, reflecting the evolution of our profession and the vibrant community that has helped shape it.
Welcome to the Canadian Learning Conference!
The community you know.
The conversations you need.
The future of learning starts here.
Our Volunteer Committee
Learn about our amazing volunteer committee members who plan and run the Canadian Learning Conference.
Tracy Parish
Education Technology Specialist, Parish Creative Solutions
Tracy Parish is an award-winning eLearning developer, instructional designer, speaker, trainer, and consultant based in the Greater Toronto Area. A lifelong learner with a unique blend of expertise in computer programming, adult education, and eLearning design and development, Tracy has built a career focused on creating meaningful, effective learning experiences. With more than 20 years of experience spanning instructional design and development, LMS implementation and administration, and project management, Tracy is a respected voice in the learning and development community. She is a frequent conference speaker, an active Articulate Community Hero, and the co-host of both the Toronto Storyline User Group and the webcast Nerdy Shop Talk.
Dr. Cindy Plunkett
Director Learning Design & Development, PointClickCare
Cindy is a dedicated life-long learner who is passionate about where learning & technology intersect.
Teresa Vanderpost
Community Health & Education Specialist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Teresa loves to hop on a paddleboard or get in a good game of pickleball. When not on the board or the court, you can find her hanging out up north sitting on a rock having a cup of tea along the Burnt River. At work, she is constantly exploring the world of simulation, scenarios, and virtual reality, which keeps the learning opportunities alive.
Mike Bubyn
Senior Learning Advisor - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Mike Bubyn, MSc. IPT, CTDP, is a senior learning advisor with over 20 years of experience in performance management and technology enablement.
Mike specializes in technology enablement and upskilling, leveraging his Master's from Boise State and "vibe coding" innovation to bridge the gap between complex organizational needs and elegant, high-impact learning solutions.
Kataryna Nemethy
Manager eLearning and Education Technology, Baycrest Academy for Research and Education
I've been part of the Canadian eLearning Conference community since 2015. I love all things teaching and learning while blending creativity, technology and pedagogy. In a past life, I was a medical illustrator and animator, so if you ever want to geek out over art, design, ed-tech, let's connect!
Pauline Zvejnieks
Corporate Trainer, College of Nurses of Ontario
Pauline is a technical education and communication specialist, with a passion for helping people understand and use technology. She has a Bachelor of Education from the OISE, and a certificate in Adult Learning from Seneca College.
Outside of work she can be found in an arena playing hockey, or on a lake paddleboarding. She's also a writer (with one published story under her belt and more in progress), film aficionado (with an M.A. in Film Studies to prove it), and lifelong reader of comics and science fiction/fantasy.
Ivan Groe
AI Workflow Strategist and Learning Experience Architect, Field of Play Learning Corp
Ivan designs modern, accessible, bilingual learning ecosystems that support large-scale digital transformation. With over 20 years in Learning and Development, he integrates WCAG-compliant design, AI-enabled workflows, Universal Design for Learning, and performance-focused change strategies to help organizations work smarter and adapt faster. His approach is practical, structured, and built for real-world impact.
Heather Pierorazio
Learning and Development Specialist, College of Nurses of Ontario
Heather is passionate about helping others learn and has worked in the Training and Development industry to do just that for over 30 years. She uses her creative passion to design robust and innovative eLearning in addition to implementing organizational, team and individual learning programs.
In her spare time, you'll find her roaming the woods and waterside looking for wonderful things to capture with her camera. You may see her with camera in hand at our in-person conferences, so give her a smile!
Di Yang
eLearning Designer at CAMH
Di designs and develops interactive, accessible, and visually engaging eLearning experiences. She is passionate about leveraging the latest AI tools and her graphic design skills to create innovative, learner-centered digital learning solutions.
Ravena Ramphal
Learning Design Team Lead
Ravena has over two decades of experience in learning design, people development and implementing digital learning platforms across various industries. Her goal is to inspire a culture of learning through engaging experiences and the use of technology.
She collaborates with business leaders to understand functional challenges, gather different perspectives, and drive employee performance. Ravena holds a Bachelor of Arts in English/Communications and postgraduate certificates in Adult Learning, Learning Design and Technical Communications.
Sevvie Acar-Hammudeh
eLearning Specialist, University of Toronto
Sevvie is an Educator, eLearning Specialist, and Learning Experience Designer with over 20 years of experience in education.
With a multidisciplinary background in teaching, educational leadership, social service work, and learning experience design, she creates inclusive, accessible, and learner-centred experiences grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Her interests include fostering belonging and emotional safety, educational innovation, and the thoughtful integration of AI and emerging technologies to enhance learning and learner success.
Sarah Dewar
Educational Technology Specialist, Michael Garron Hospital
Sarah is a seasoned instructional designer and content developer who is passionate about sharing experiences with other designers and developers. She has over 20 yrs of experience in adult learning complimented by 15 yrs of experience creating innovative eLearning solutions for healthcare professionals.
Sarah shares her knowledge internationally and volunteers her expertise to not-for-profit organizations; her courses are currently engaging learners on 6 continents. Sarah has now turned her attention to discovering the delights of mixed reality simulations, deepening her research and application of virtual simulations over the past 3 years.
Dr. Jane Bozarth
Owner, BozarthZone LLC, Previously Director of Research, Learning Guild and eLearning Director, State of North Carolina USA
Jane is a seasoned L&D practitioner with broad experience in the conference arena. Her interests are social learning, knowledge management, and accessibility/inclusion, and she has written books on all these topics as well as basics of instructional design. Jane brings a pragmatic view and exuberant heart to her work and life.
Mark L Sheppard
Owner and founder of 2Sphynx Innovations
Whether it’s coming up with new solutions to age-old challenges or conveying those experiences with professional audiences, Mark Sheppard embraces the opportunity to learn and share. For more than 30 years, he has benefitted from being immersed in a rich milieu of working environments. 2Sphynx Innovations, is an L&D consultancy serving the public and private sectors in Canada and the US. He holds certificates in Adult Training and Development (University of Toronto) and Human Resources Management (Seneca Polytechnic); a Diploma in Graphic Communications (Canadore College); and a Master’s Degree in Learning and Technology (Royal Roads University).
Jordan Coop
Education Specialist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Jordan is an instructional designer and e-learning specialist with more than 14 years of experience creating learning for healthcare and academic organizations, including CAMH, Unity Health Toronto, Women’s College Hospital, Western University, and McMaster University. He currently supports the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline, contributing to curriculum mapping, training strategy, and needs assessment. Seeking to deepen his expertise in face-to-face learning, Jordan also spent nearly four years teaching Technological Education at the secondary level, an experience that gave him a more robust understanding of how learning needs differ across diverse groups of learners and which instructional methods best support them. He holds an MEd in Adult Education from the University of Toronto and is an Ontario Certified Teacher.
Ketki Yennemadi
Sr. Talent Development Partner, PointClickCare
Ketki is a seasoned learning and talent development professional passionate about helping people adapt, grow, and thrive in times of change. Drawing on expertise in adult learning, organizational development, and AI enablement, she designs practical, human-centered learning experiences that build capability, confidence, and curiosity. She enjoys connecting people, ideas, and technology to create meaningful and impactful learning experiences.