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OASBO ICT Winter Workshop 2026

Turn K-12 modernization strategy into execution.

Meet Charter and HPE at Booth 54. Two sessions on application modernization in an AI era and moving the network from manual to self-driving, plus time with the team to plan next steps for your board.

Nov 17–20

2026

Booth 54

Charter + HPE

2 sessions

AI-era apps and self-driving networks

Featured speakers

Taylor Beverly

Taylor Beverly

Manager, K-12 Delivery Team, Charter

Brenden McBride

Brenden McBride

Account Manager, Ontario Education Industry, Charter

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Sheraton Parkway Toronto North

Richmond Hill, ON

November 17–20, 2026

OASBO ICT Winter Workshop

OECM Supplier Partner

Networking products and services, Ontario broader public sector

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Visit Booth 54 for a chance to win a High Sierra laptop backpack

Speaking sessions

Practical modernization outcomes for education.

Teacher presenting to a classroom

Session 1

App Modernization for K-12 in an AI Era

November 19, 10:50 AM – 11:30 AM

The demand for digital transformation in K-12 is alive and well. School Districts are expecting a better student experience with measurable student outcomes. To do so, we need better staff and teacher experiences. Oh, and we need to deliver outcomes quicker and more cost effectively.

  • SIS Lite for At-Risk Youth
  • Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)
  • English Language Learning (ELL)
  • Classroom Procurement (Teacher Remedy)
  • Food Services (Nutrition 360)
  • Student Support Services (Database)

Speakers

Brenden McBride

Brenden McBride

Account Manager, Ontario Education Industry, Charter

Taylor Beverly

Taylor Beverly

Manager, K-12 Delivery Team, Charter

IT team reviewing a network dashboard

Session 2 · With HPE

Modernizing the Network: From Manual to Self-Driving

November 18, 10:20 AM – 11:00 AM

Discover how AI-driven networking is helping K12 improve performance, simplify operations, and do more with limited IT resources. This session will explore the business value of AI networking, practical opportunities for automation, and the procurement and funding options available to accelerate K12 network modernization journey.

Speakers

HY

Haris Yaqoob

Territory Manager, Central & East Canada, HPE Networking

LA

Lena Attai

Ontario Public Sector Sales Director, HPE Networking

RY

Robert Young

SE, Central & East Canada, HPE Networking

Primary · Strategy session

AI and Application Modernization Strategy Session

For boards planning how the applications behind teaching, administration and operations should change, and where AI belongs in that plan.

  • Where AI could make a practical difference first
  • Which applications to modernize, and in what order
  • A recommended next step for leadership
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Secondary · Assessment

Infrastructure and Network Modernization Assessment

For boards weighing network refreshes, growing device counts and secure access across every school and site.

  • Current-state view of campus, wireless and security
  • Priorities ranked by impact, risk and timing
  • A practical next-step roadmap
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Find us at Booth 54.

OASBO ICT Winter Workshop · November 17–20, 2026 · Sheraton Parkway Toronto North, Richmond Hill

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