Keynotes

The BCTLA is pleased to announce Carolyn Roberts and Jennifer Casa-Todd as this year’s conference keynote speakers.

Carolyn Roberts

Author, speaker, and Indigenous academic Carolyn Roberts brings warmth, brilliance, and an inspiring presence to every space she enters. A St̓át̓imc and Stó:lō woman from the Thevarge family of N’Quatqua and the Kelly family from Ch’iyáqtel, Carolyn is also a proud member of the Squamish Nation. Her debut book, Re-Storying Education, has been celebrated widely earning both the Nautilus Gold Award and Whistler Writers Festival Book of the Year.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolynroberts.net

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indigenouseducation2023

Website: https://www.carolynroberts.net/

Jennifer Casa-Todd

Jennifer Casa-Todd is a wife, mom, educator, former Literacy Consultant, and the author of several books focusing on Digital Leadership, Digital Wellness, Literacy (including media, digital, AI literacy), and Technology-enabled Learning. She has been a presenter, featured speaker, and keynote speaker at conferences across Canada and around the world. An educator for over 30 years, Jennifer is passionate about showing teachers, students and parents how technology can be leveraged positively and productively and to make a difference in the world.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mychalthreets

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcasatodd/

Schedule

Schedule – In-Person

Friday, October 23, 2026

7:30 AM	Doors open
7:30-8:40 AM	Registration, Coffee, and Snacks
8:40-9:15 AM	Welcome, Territorial Acknowledgement, Award Winners, and Housekeeping
9:15-10:15 AM	Keynote: Carolyn Roberts
10:15-10:30 AM	Break
10:30-11:30 AM	Table talks led by Carolyn Roberts
11:30-1:00 PM	Lunch & Vendor Visiting (Optional opportunities for makerspaces or self-directed walking experience to a local library)
1:00-2:00 PM	Keynote: Jennifer Casa-Todd
2:30-3:00 PM	End comments & Prizes

Schedule – Online

8:40-9:15 AM	Welcome, Territorial Acknowledgement, Award Winners, and Housekeeping
9:15-10:15 AM	Keynote: Carolyn Roberts
10:15-10:30 AM	Break
10:30-11:30 AM	Breakout Rooms
11:30-1:00 PM	Lunch
1:00-2:00 PM	Keynote: Jennifer Casa-Todd

Social

Friday, October 23, 2026

Location: Executive Plaza Hotel Coquitlam

Address: 405 North Road #1, Coquitlam, BC, V3K 3V9

Details: Join us at the BCTLA Social! Your Social ticket includes appetizers, drinks and the Awards Ceremony. Additional guest tickets can be purchased at the Conference Registration Jotform link. Check out the menu here.

3:00 PM	Social in the Ballroom Catering provided, drinks cash bar
5:00 PM	Awards Ceremony & Appetizers at your tables

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