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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116
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SUMMARY:AI in Education Summit
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to engage in thoughtful and collaborative dialogue about how to critically harness the potential of AI in education and ensure that students are well-prepared to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. \nOrganized by Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/ai-in-education-summit/
LOCATION:Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event,MERLIN Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260123
DTSTAMP:20260412T122338
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UID:663-1769040000-1769126399@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:MAETL Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Visit Manitoba Association of Education Technology Leaders (MAETL): Home for full details.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/maetl-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213
DTSTAMP:20260412T122338
CREATED:20250909T132628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T132648Z
UID:665-1770854400-1770940799@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:MAETL Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Visit Manitoba Association of Education Technology Leaders (MAETL): Home for full details.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/maetl-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T122338
CREATED:20260312T181401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T181401Z
UID:938-1773748800-1773752400@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Protect student data from the ground up on Clever – for free!
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen your school organization’s security posture using the tools you already have (for free) with Clever. \nThis practical session walks through Clever’s built-in protections like SSO\, centralized identity\, access controls\, and foundational best practices to reduce risk\, simplify management\, and protect student data from day one. \nPerfect for teams looking for quick wins without new budget! \nLearn more or register by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/protect-student-data-from-the-ground-up-on-clever-for-free/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T122338
CREATED:20260312T181602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T181602Z
UID:940-1773835200-1773838800@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Secure your schools today\, protect digital futures of tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Identity is the new perimeter in education. Join Clever for a visionary exploration of how we are going beyond connecting a world of digital learning to building a global identity platform designed specifically for the complexities of modern learning. \nWe’ll unveil our 2026 cybersecurity roadmap—focused on Visibility\, Control\, and Trust—and demonstrate how classroom-friendly security can actually unlock learning rather than block it. Discover how to protect student identities today while preparing them for the digital world of tomorrow. \nLearn more or register by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/secure-your-schools-today-protect-digital-futures-of-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTSTAMP:20260412T122338
CREATED:20250909T132717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T132717Z
UID:668-1773878400-1773964799@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:MAETL Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Visit Manitoba Association of Education Technology Leaders (MAETL): Home for full details.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/maetl-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260323T151500
DTSTAMP:20260412T122338
CREATED:20260224T152829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T152829Z
UID:882-1774260000-1774278900@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Architecting Cost Effective\, Secure and High Performing Networks: LAN\, WAN & Campus Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join MERLIN\, Bell and Fortinet for a practical\, forward-thinking session focused on building secure\, high-performing school networks. Discover how standardized LAN architecture\, managed SD-WAN\, modern voice systems\, and integrated campus safety solutions can simplify operations and strengthen performance across your division or campus. \nAgenda Highlights \n\n10:00 – 10:20. Welcome & Why Architectural Consistency Matters\n10:20 – 11:05. Secure LAN Edge: Simplifying Switching & Wireless\n11:05 – 11:20. Break\n11:20 – 12:00. Optimizing Distributed Schools with Managed SD-WAN\n12:00 – 12:20. Guest Speaker: Real-World SD-WAN Journey (20 mins)\n12:20 – 1:00. Lunch & Peer Discussion\n1:00 – 1:40. Intelligent Campus Safety: Modern Video Systems\n1:40 – 2:20. Modern School Communications: Voice\n2:20 – 2:35. Break\n2:35 – 3:15. Moving forward with Confidence: Assessment\, Execution & Support\n\nContact us for full details and registration.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/architecting-cost-effective-secure-and-high-performing-networks-lan-wan-campus-systems/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260415T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T122338
CREATED:20260126T212049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T212321Z
UID:867-1776245400-1776268800@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Elevate Manitoba Training Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Microsoft Elevate Canada K-12 Education team and their training partner\, Logics Academy\, for a full-day event designed to support K–12 education leaders\, IT professionals\, and instructional staff in maximizing the value of Microsoft 365. \nThis hands-on learning session brings together experts from the Microsoft Elevate Canada K–12 Education team and Logics Academy\, to explore what’s new in Microsoft Elevate\, practical M365 Copilot and prebuilt agent scenarios\, modern security through a unified SOC platform\, and powerful automation strategies to streamline everyday work.  While the focus of the day is K–12 education\, colleagues from higher education are welcome to attend and participate.  Attendees will leave with actionable insights\, real-world examples\, and a clearer path to leveraging Microsoft tools securely and effectively across their organizations. \nAgenda Highlight: \n\n9:30AM-10:15AM – Welcome\, Intros\, and The New Microsoft Elevate\n\n10:15-10:30 – Break\n\n\n10:30-Noon – M365 Copilot and Prebuilt Agents for Admin and Classroom Scenarios\n\nNoon-12:45PM – Lunch\n12:45-2:15PM – Modern Security: a Unified Soc Platform\n2:15-2:45PM – Break\n2:45-4PM – Automate Everything\n\nRegistration info will be available end of February / start of March. \nContact us for full details.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/microsoft-elevate-manitoba-training-summit/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event,MERLIN Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTSTAMP:20260412T122338
CREATED:20250909T132902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T132902Z
UID:670-1776297600-1776383999@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:MAETL Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Visit Manitoba Association of Education Technology Leaders (MAETL): Home for full details.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/maetl-meeting-7/
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260421T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T122338
CREATED:20260319T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T193100Z
UID:951-1776783600-1776787200@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Bright Ideas Webinar: Using Release Conditions and Intelligent Agents to Personalize Learning
DESCRIPTION:Brightspace \n\nLearn how to personalize instruction with Release Conditions for remediation\, enrichment\, and self-paced learning \nExplore how Intelligent Agents can automate targeted support and keep students on track \n Ideal for teachers and administrators 
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/bright-ideas-webinar-using-release-conditions-and-intelligent-agents-to-personalize-learning/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260412T122338
CREATED:20250909T133010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T133010Z
UID:672-1778025600-1778111999@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:MAETL AGM
DESCRIPTION:Visit Manitoba Association of Education Technology Leaders (MAETL): Home for full details.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/maetl-agm/
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260412T122338
CREATED:20260319T193426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T193426Z
UID:953-1779321600-1779494399@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Scholastic Esports Expo
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural Scholastic Esports Expo (SEE) took place in May of 2023. Since then\, SEE has attracted 19 unique schools and over 400 attendees. Hosted at the Red River College Polytechnic’s Manitou a bi Bii daziigae building in Winnipeg’s Exchange District\, the event has already led to a significant surge in MSEA membership and participation\, with projected doubled registration numbers for future seasons.\n◾ Each day has its own tournament\, with two game titles for the Middle Years and two for the Senior Years. \n◾ Schools bring one team for each title offered\, playing in a round robin with three matches guaranteed\, while the top teams move up towards the playoffs. \n◾ There are keynotes and panel discussions to provide more information to teacher\, students\, and parents about various topics.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/scholastic-esports-expo/
LOCATION:RRC Polytech
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event,MERLIN Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTSTAMP:20260412T122338
CREATED:20260311T182118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T182118Z
UID:936-1792713600-1792799999@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:MTS PD Day
DESCRIPTION:Provincial PD day for MTS-union educators \nCheck out the Manitoba Association for Computing Educators\, ManACE\, for ed tech sessions.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/mts-pd-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar,MERLIN Partner Event,MERLIN Sponsored Events
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