Explorance World 2025 Reveals Full Program in Montreal

Global leaders to explore feedback-driven AI in education and the workplace, June 8 – 11

Explorance today announced the complete agenda for Explorance World 2025, the premier global conference on feedback analytics, returning to Montréal from June 8 to 11, 2025. Centered on the theme “Amplifying Voices, Inspiring Progress: The Power of Feedback and AI in Education and Workplaces,” the three-day event will equip decision-makers with actionable strategies to turn insight into impact.

The extensive program at Explorance World 2025 is thoughtfully designed to equip global leaders in academia and business with the insights and tools needed to enhance decision-making and drive organizational success through AI-enhanced feedback solutions. The event will feature inspiring keynotes, engaging breakout sessions, and practical learning applications led by renowned experts and industry visionaries, including Rob Nelson Educator at University of Pennsylvania and writer of ailog.blog, Marc Priestley, former McLaren Formula One Pit Crew Member, TV presenter, business consultant, and author; Francis Gosselin, PhD., Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Advisor at Norbert Hill, economist, and radio host, Charlie Kawwas, Ph.D, President, Semiconductor Group at Broadcom, and more.

“Explorance World 2025 is where insight meets intention. It’s a gathering of bold thinkers and changemakers united by a shared belief in the power of asking, listening, and doing,” said Samer Saab, Founder and CEO of Explorance. “Across three days, participants will immerse themselves in forward-thinking conversations, hands-on learning, and rich, research-driven content that puts the voice of every student and employee at the center. Together, we’ll explore how feedback fuels workforce readiness, engagement, and human potential at scale.”

The conference program features a range of sessions curated to meet the unique goals and challenges of professionals leveraging Feedback Analytics and AI. Program highlights include:

Thought Leadership Series: Inspirational talks by global visionaries exploring the latest trends and innovations in the space.

• Samer Saab, Founder and CEO, Explorance – Feedback as a Superpower: Turning Insights into Transformation
• Charlie Kawwas, Ph.D, President, Semiconductor Group, Broadcom – From Silicon to Soul: The Human Frontier of Artificial Intelligence
• Francis Gosselin, Ph.D., ASC, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Consultant, Norbert Hill – Bridging the Gap Between Tech, AI, and the Economy
• Rob Nelson, Educator and Writer of ailog.blog, University of Pennsylvania – The Boring Revolution: How AI Will Change Education and Work
• Claude Werder, Senior VP and Principal Analyst, Brandon Hall Group – Harnessing AI’s Power in Learning Through Qualitative Analysis
• Marc Priestley, Speaker, business consultant, coach & mentor from the high-performance world of Formula One – Lessons from the Pitlane
• Shawn Overcast, GM, Enterprise Solutions and Chief Insights Officer, Explorance – Amplifying Voices for Sustainable Change in Education and Workplaces

Panel Discussions: Engaging conversations featuring industry experts and practitioners, sharing insights and best practices in Feedback Analytics and AI implementation.

• Harnessing AI in Higher Education - Strategy, Impact, and Insight: This panel will dive into real-world opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations, offering a clear view of how AI can support meaningful, mission-aligned change across all levels of higher education.

• The panelists: Bradley Tucker, Vice-Provost & University Registrar at American University of Beirut, Adam Finkelstein, Associate Director, Learning Environments, Teaching and Learning at McGill University, Antonio Giuliani, Data Scientist for Learning Analytics at Groningen University, and Julie Schell, Assistant Vice Provost of Academic Technology at The University of Texas at Austin. Moderated by Rob Nelson, Educator and Writer of ailog.blog, University of Pennsylvania.
  
  

• Beyond the Basics: Unleashing the Full Potential of Multi Rater Feedback: This expert panel of Explorance customers will share real-world examples of how they are maximizing the technical capabilities of multi-rater assessments integrating with broader talent ecosystems, scaling feedback initiatives across global enterprises, and harnessing insights for more actionable outcomes.

• The panelists: Todd Harrison, Vice President, Global Leadership Academies at GE HealthCare, Ivan Matviak, CEO & Co-Founder at Smarter Collaboration International, and Hope Owens Senior Director, Learning and Development at Road Scholar. Moderated by Claude Werder, Senior VP and Principal Analyst at Brandon Hall Group.

Workshops: These hands-on sessions, led by industry leaders, provide step-by-step guidance that can be directly applied to day-to-day workflow to enhance feedback management and analytics.

Breakout Sessions: Explorance product users (Blue, MLY, and Metrics That Matter) and feedback analytics experts will share case studies, research, best practices, and new approaches throughout the three-day learning experience.

Networking and community : Attendees will connect with senior leaders with global representation through curated roundtables, social events across Montréal’s vibrant AI corridor, and the annual Explorance World Event Night.

Explorance World 2025 will take place from June 8 to 11, 2025 at The Westin Montreal, located at 270 Rue Saint-Antoine West, Montréal, QC H2Y 0A3, Canada.

Visit explorance.com/explorance-world to view the full schedule and register.

ABOUT EXPLORANCE

Founded in Montreal in 2003, Explorance is a global feedback analytics company that helps organizations listen deeply, act confidently, and grow meaningfully.

Explorance supports over 1,000 organizations in more than 50 countries, including 30% of the world’s top universities and 25% of the Fortune 500. Explorance offers purpose-built platforms such as Blue, MLY, MTM, and BlueX, along with expert services in change management and analytics consulting.

With over 25 million users and more than 2 billion feedback data points, Explorance empowers institutions to enhance teaching effectiveness, employee engagement, and learning impact. With over two decades of innovation and a 95%+ customer retention rate, Explorance is recognized by Gartner, the QS Reimagine Education Awards, the Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards, and Great Place to Work®.

Learn more at www.explorance.com.

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