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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;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T220445
CREATED:20260421T154507Z
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UID:1171-1778693400-1778702400@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:ManACE AGM
DESCRIPTION:Visit ManACE – Manitoba Association of Computing Educators – Home for full details.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/manace-agm/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event,MERLIN Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20260614T220445
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T155126Z
UID:389-1778112000-1778284799@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Riding The Wave
DESCRIPTION:Education Technology Conference \nMERLIN will be facilitating three sessions: \nDIY SIEM & SOAR with M365: Michael Hart\, IT Services Manager\, MERLIN \n\nUtilize your M365 environment to manage your security and event information as well as automate responses to incidents.\n\nBehind The Scenes of Educational Technology in Manitoba: An Introduction to MERLIN: Kirsten Thompson\, Project Manager\, MERLIN \n\nMany educators and school staff interact with digital tools every day\, often without realizing the provincial systems and services working behind the scenes to support them. This session offers a clear\, approachable introduction to MERLIN (Manitoba Education\, Research and Learning Information Networks) and the role it plays in supporting education across the province.\nDesigned for non-technical and technical audiences alike\, this session will demystify what MERLIN does\, who we support\, and how our services help create secure\, reliable\, and equitable learning environments. Participants will gain an overview of MERLIN’s key areas of work\, including digital infrastructure\, shared services\, professional learning\, and system-level collaboration.\nWhether you are a classroom educator\, administrator\, support staff member\, or education leader\, this session will help you better understand how MERLIN fits into Manitoba’s education landscape; and how to engage with us as a partner in supporting teaching\, learning\, and operations.\n\nFrom Curiosity to Confidence: Microsoft Copilot Teach and Responsible AI in Education: Kirsten Thompson\, Project Manager\, MERLIN \n\nAs AI tools become more accessible\, education systems need solutions that balance innovation with trust. This session examines Microsoft Copilot Teach as an in-domain\, compliant AI tool built to support educators without compromising student data or institutional policies. Attendees will learn how Copilot fits within existing Microsoft education ecosystems\, supports responsible AI use\, and empowers teachers with meaningful time-saving and instructional support. The session is designed for both classroom educators and educational leaders navigating AI governance and adoption.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/riding-the-wave/
LOCATION:Gimli\, Manitoba
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event,MERLIN Sponsored Events,MERLIN Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260415T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20260415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T220445
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:20260213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTSTAMP:20260614T220445
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T212243Z
UID:392-1770940800-1771027199@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:BYTE
DESCRIPTION:Education Technology Conference
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/byte/
LOCATION:Brandon\, Manitoba
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260117
DTSTAMP:20260614T220445
CREATED:20251114T193033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T193033Z
UID:738-1768521600-1768607999@www.merlin.mb.ca
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;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T220445
CREATED:20251107T185419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T191830Z
UID:732-1765368000-1765382400@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Google ELP: Admin Circle for Western Canadian School Divisions - Google Workspace for Education Plus
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to an exclusive Google Circle event designed to connect K-12 technology administrators and School or District Leaders from across Manitoba and Western Canada. \nJoin us and our partners on Wednesday\, December 10th\, 2025\, at the Smart Park Innovation Hub in Winnipeg for an afternoon dedicated to collaboration\, innovation\, and maximizing your division’s investment in technology. We’ll begin with a catered lunch\, providing the perfect opportunity to network with peers and the hosts / presenters. \nThis session is designed to provide strategic insights as you plan for the future. The Google for Education Ed Leadership Program (ELP) equips K-12 and higher education leaders around the world with the tools and resources needed to tackle educational challenges. It fosters innovation\, transformative leadership\, and a strong network of support via the global ELP Hub on the Google for Education Community Platform and through local in-person and / or virtual ELP Circle meetings. \nWe will officially showcase the new Google for Education Community HUB \, a community platform built to support you. We will also dive deep into our premium tools\, demonstrating how to unlock the full potential of Google Workspace for Education Plus and manage your device fleet seamlessly with Chromebook Plus and Education Upgrade licenses. \nAgenda Highlights: \n\n12:00 PM: Catered Lunch & Networking\n1:00 PM: Welcome & Introduction to the Education Leader Program HUB\n1:30 PM: Unlocking Potential: A Deep Dive into Google Workspace for Education Plus\n2:30 PM: Simplifying Device Management: Chromebook Plus & Education Upgrade\n2:45 PM: Q&A and Networking\n3:00 PM: Session Ends\n\n\nVirtual Access: Google Meet (Please join at 1:00 PM)
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/google-elp-admin-circle-for-western-canadian-school-divisions-google-workspace-for-education-plus/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event,MERLIN Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTSTAMP:20260614T220445
CREATED:20250605T212436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T145833Z
UID:395-1761264000-1761350399@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.  Registration for their sessions takes place via Eventbrite.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/mts-pd-day/
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T220445
CREATED:20250929T204752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T204752Z
UID:682-1760518800-1760540400@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Arista Networks Canada Hands-On Workshops Campus Edition 
DESCRIPTION:Join the Arista Canada team for a high-value\, hands-on workshop that will give you exclusive access to configure Arista’s cutting-edge Campus networking management platforms.\n\nSeats are very limited for these technical events featuring software and hardware roadmaps\, hands-on lab exercises\, as well as technical discussion topics and industry trends for all businesses.\n\nAgenda Highlight: \nCampus Switching/Routing/Wi-Fi/Security\nEOS Network Operating System\nCloudVision Management Platform & Visibility\nNetwork Provisioning with Campus Studios\nCloudVision CUE – Wireless Network Visibility and Application QoS\nAGNI Identity-Based Network Access Control\n\nContact us for full details and registration.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/arista-networks-canada-hands-on-workshops-campus-edition/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event,MERLIN Sponsored Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20251008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T220445
CREATED:20250923T194059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T194059Z
UID:680-1759928400-1759939200@www.merlin.mb.ca
SUMMARY:Tabletop Exercise for Cyber Event Preparation: Ransomware
DESCRIPTION:This Tabletop Exercise for Cyber Event Preparation\, focusing specifically on Ransomware\, designed to provide insight into the many information security and cyber-related actions that are likely to follow a cyberattack within the MERLIN community\, helping leaders understand what is needed to manage during and in the aftermath of a breach. \nIt is structured as a no-fault learning experience where participants can think through their response priorities and activities\, engaging with a scenario where they will not have all the relevant information and the situation may intentionally feel unfair\, much like in real life. The workshop fosters an environment for learning from each other\, with no bad questions or answers\, aiming to help your MERLIN community practice its response\, identify faults in processes\, policy\, and technology (not people!)\, and gain insight into the various roles\, activities\, and dilemmas required in a real-life security incident to assess MERLIN’s and the education sector’s readiness. \nContact us for full details and registration.
URL:https://www.merlin.mb.ca/event/tabletop-exercise-for-cyber-event-preparation-ransomware/
LOCATION:SmartPark\, Winnipeg
CATEGORIES:MERLIN Partner Event,MERLIN Sponsored Events
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