2nd-3rd November | Convene Sancroft, St Paul's, London

Take the stage at CanvasCon Europe 2026

This year, we’re exploring Future-Ready Education in the Making and we’re looking for the people turning that vision into reality.

Across Europe, Middle East and Africa, institutions are getting ready for the next decade of education, using technology, data, and new pedagogical approaches. If you’re doing this work, we want to hear your story.

Call for Proposals will close on 30th June.

Submit your breakout session proposal

Why speak at CanvasCon Europe?

Our most impactful sessions come directly from our community. This is your chance to share your work with peers and contribute to shaping the future of education.

All selected speakers receive a complimentary full event pass, including pre-conference sessions. If you’ve already bought your ticket, we will process a refund.

Themes for CanvasCon Europe 2026

At CanvasCon, we’re focused on one big idea: readiness.

Your session should align with one of the following themes:

Readiness for Learning, Unlearning, and Relearning

As skills evolve and careers shift, institutions must support lifelong learning in ways that are flexible, relevant, and visible to employers. We’re looking for sessions that explore:

• How you’re supporting lifelong learners through flexible or hybrid models
• Partnerships with employers to design career-relevant learning
• New approaches to recognising skills, including digital badges and credentials
• Innovative uses of the LMS to support non-traditional learners

Readiness for Purpose-Built Generative AI

We want to hear how you’re moving beyond experimentation to meaningful, pedagogically aligned use of AI. Sessions might cover:

• Designing or implementing AI tools that enhance learning
• Rethinking assessment in a world of generative AI
• Helping educators and learners use AI responsibly and effectively
• Ensuring teaching quality and academic integrity in an AI-enabled environment

Readiness for Evidence-Based Education

Institutions are under pressure to demonstrate impact, and data is key to understanding what truly works.

We’re looking for sessions that highlight:

• How you’re using data to improve learning outcomes
• Embedding analytics into course design and delivery
• Measuring the effectiveness of teaching strategies or programmes
• Building a culture of continuous improvement through evidence

Submit your proposal

Proposal details

Additional Details

What you’ll need to submit

• Name, title, organisation, and contact information
• Which Instructure products  you’re using (we’ll list these out for you) 
• Session format, presentation topic and intended audience
• Session title (12 words or less) 
• Session abstract (50 words or less). The abstract will be included in the conference program and should clearly describe what will be covered in your session. The more specific, the better!
• Takeaways for your audience. Describe what attendees can expect to learn from your session, and be sure to list any resources you plan to provide

Who should attend your session?

• Institutional Leaders
• Educators
• Instructional Technology Educator/Coach/Director
• IT Director
• Learning and Development Manager/Director
• System Administrator

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the session duration?
Each session will be 45 minutes.

What if I’m an Instructure partner who wants to speak?
Instructure partners will be contacted separately about sponsored speaking session opportunities. Please do not fill out this form.

When will I find out if my proposal has been selected? 
We will send an email notification regarding your proposal by  22nd June 2026.

How will proposals be chosen?
All proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by the CanvasCon programme steering committee. The committee considers many factors, including the relevance of the topic, the usefulness of the information, originality, and the potential impact the presentation may have on attendees.

Will speakers receive free registration?
Speakers will receive free registration for the event. If you’ve already bought your ticket, we will process a refund.

View our general FAQs here.