Digital education has opened a range of possibilities to transform the learning experience at all levels: from universities and vocational training centers to K-12 institutions and public organizations.
More intuitive platforms, artificial intelligence-based tools, advanced analytics, video proctoring systems, or microcredential models are just some of the trends that are redefining the future of teaching.
But given this dynamic landscape, choosing the right EdTech solution can become a challenge. It’s not just about evaluating functionalities, but also ensuring compatibility with the existing technological ecosystem, support, accessibility, the level of faculty adoption, and the capacity of each tool to solve real needs.
In this context, EdTech events have become a fundamental space. More than just technology fairs, they are meeting points where knowledge, innovation, and community converge. They bring together institutions, companies, developers, educators, and digital transformation leaders to share experiences, discover emerging trends, and see proven solutions in action.
Furthermore, they allow for something that no website or remote demo can replace: interacting face-to-face with the tools, experts, and support teams, resolving doubts, comparing options, and identifying best practices applicable to each institution.
Below, we present 5 essential EdTech events if you want to find practical and effective solutions for your institution and stay up-to-date with the technologies shaping the future of education.
1. MoodleMoot Global
MoodleMoot Global is one of the most influential events for institutions that use Moodle or are evaluating adopting it as their LMS. Its main value is that it brings together the entire international community: developers, official partners, LMS administrators, EdTech companies, and professionals specializing in educational innovation.
This ensures that the tools and solutions presented have been designed or validated to integrate with Moodle, avoiding compatibility issues and facilitating more agile implementations.
During the event, key topics are addressed, such as:
- Artificial intelligence applicable to learning: from copilots for educators to automatic activity analyzers.
- Digital accessibility: new standards, plugins, and best practices for inclusive institutions.
- Educational analytics and data for decision-making.
- Advanced learning management, workflows, integrations, and best administrative practices.
One of the major attractions is the real-world use cases, where institutions globally show how they have solved challenges like dropout rates, continuous assessment, or LMS scalability.
Although the global edition changes location every year, there are local versions — such as MoodleMoot Spain, Mexico, Brazil, or Tanzania — that allow access to this community without the need for extensive travel. Each edition offers a contextualized cultural focus and an exceptional opportunity to forge alliances.
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2. eLearning Africa
eLearning Africa is much more than an EdTech conference: it is a space focused on social impact, inclusion, and equitable access to education. Its focus on low-connectivity contexts provides a different perspective, based on resilience, adaptability, and design centered on diverse realities.
Institutions looking for scalable, robust tools capable of functioning in complex environments find a reference point here. The content usually revolves around:
- Inclusive, accessible education adapted to multiple contexts.
- Low-consumption or offline-use technologies, vital for regions with limited digital infrastructure.
- International cooperation and educational funding projects, an advantage for institutions seeking to expand capacities.
- Educational transformation at the governmental level, with the regular presence of ministries, political delegations, and multilateral agencies.
Furthermore, eLearning Africa stands out for offering inspiring cases that can be applied in any institution worldwide, regardless of the resource level.
3. CanvasCon Europe
CanvasCon Europe is an essential event for institutions that use the Canvas ecosystem or are evaluating migrating to it. Its objective is to practically show how the environment’s tools — Canvas Studio, Credentials, AI Insights, and more — are used to improve teaching, student monitoring, and learning personalization.
The event’s training offerings include:
- Practical workshops where participants work directly with advanced functionalities.
- Integration of microcredentials and flexible learning pathways.
- Dashboards and reports that enhance institutional analytics.
- Challenges and opportunities of using generative AI within the Canvas ecosystem.
Likewise, CanvasCon stands out for its community: universities, vocational training centers, and EdTech providers share real implementations, migration strategies, and examples of innovation that serve as a guide for any institution looking to modernize its digital environment.
It is also an excellent space to establish professional connections and learn about European best practices, where collaboration among institutions is one of the event’s pillars.
4. EDUTIC (LatAm Congresses & Summits)
EDUTIC is a series of events that travels across various Latin American countries — Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Peru — with a clear mission: to bring EdTech solutions adapted to the specific needs of the region.
Unlike other more global events, EDUTIC offers a contextualized approach that addresses essential topics for Latin American educational systems, such as:
- Digital infrastructure and connectivity.
- Inclusion and cultural diversity.
- Digital governance and educational policies.
- Leadership for institutional digital transformation.
Each edition brings together educational authorities, institutional leaders, startups, technology providers, and international specialists, creating a highly collaborative environment. Furthermore, the creation of strategic alliances and regional networks that boost cross-country innovation is encouraged.
Workshops and debates are aimed at solving concrete challenges: from improving existing platforms to implementing new pedagogical methodologies or integrating digital assessment solutions.
5. Anthology Together
Anthology Together stands out for its focus on connected education. It is one of the most comprehensive events for institutions seeking integrated solutions that cover the entire student lifecycle.
Technologies related to the following are explored here:
- LMS (Learning Management System).
- SIS (Student Information System).
- Institutional CRM, essential for student recruitment and retention.
- Advanced analytics and results-oriented dashboards.
- Conversational AI and automation tools to improve student support.
What distinguishes Anthology Together are its highly operational success stories, where institutions show with data how they have optimized academic processes, improved retention, and reduced administrative workload through an integrated infrastructure.
Practical sessions allow attendees to directly test tools such as predictive performance models, more efficient academic management systems, or modules that connect administrative, faculty, and student data in a single ecosystem.
See you at the next EdTech events
If your institution is exploring new solutions, wants to innovate in its educational offerings, or needs proven tools to improve educational quality and accessibility, EdTech events are the best platform to start.
At them, you can:
- Discover emerging technologies.
- Rigorously evaluate providers.
- Learn from real experiences.
- Connect with experts, institutions, and international communities.
- Test tools live before implementing them.
At Smowltech, we actively participate in all these gatherings, and we would love to welcome you to our stand. You can see our solutions in action, request a personalized demo, and discover how we can help you boost integrity, quality, and trust in your institution’s educational processes.
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