BC Digital Learning Symposium · Hybrid Event 

April 29-May 1, 2026

Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, Vancouver BC

The BC Educators for Digital Learning (BCEDL) invites you to become an essential part of our highly anticipated DL Symposium Spring Conference. The Symposium is a dynamic event attended by professionals actively engaged in the development, organization, administration, and delivery of tech-enabled and digital learning programs for learners across British Columbia and beyond. 

Come be part of the progress and development of online learning and the digital learning community in BC! 

Workshop submission deadline: December 15, 2025

Workshop selection notification: End of January


Symposium Overview

Theme: Engage, Explore, Empower

Attendee Profile

  • Educators, administrators, technology coordinators, curriculum developers, and researchers from K-12 and post-secondary institutions

  • Delegates are keen to learn about progressive technology integration and best practices serving the improvement of K-12 education

  • Delegates come from and serve in a variety of educational settings including fully online environments, blended learning and traditional brick-and-mortar schools

Program Overview

  • The BC DL Symposium provides inclusive professional learning for educators across BC and Canada

  • Sessions will be presented in a variety of formats: In-person, Hybrid; & Virtual

  • Sessions in a variety of styles: Hands-on experiential workshops, guided group discussions, panel discussions, research presentations, and general presentations 

  • Sessions on a variety of topics directly related to digital learning, such as current issues and trends, helpful tips and tools, skill-building, and best practices

  • All sessions will be on April 30 and May 1, 2026

  • Sessions are for educational purposes only and not vehicles for commercial gain.

  • Most sessions are 45 minutes in length. A Double-Block session of 1.5 hours (plus a 15 minute break) can be requested. 

Each topic can be addressed from multiple perspectives, including teacher, school leader, and researcher. In particular, we encourage differing perspectives and welcome personal experiences and facilitated discussions.

We greatly appreciate all the time and effort you put into planning and delivering your workshops. Your willingness to share your passions and your expertise are what make the DL Symposium such an amazing experience. Presenters receive a discounted symposium registration (lead presenters only) and a fabulous gift.

To propose a session for the DL Symposium, please complete the Session Proposal Form

Any questions or concerns, or to discuss ideas that may not fit the collection format, please contact:

Melissa Mullis, BCEDL Conference Chair

mmullis@bcedl.ca

Thank you,

The BCEDL Conference Committee

Session Proposal Form