Re-thinking the Relevance of Higher Education Algonquin College hosted a Virtual Event: Re-thinking the relevance of Higher Education Which models could best respond to the needs of a 21st century society? Guest Speakers Takara Small Tech Expert | Journalist | Podcaster Ilona Dougherty Leading Expert on Millennials and Generation Z | Social Entrepreneur Stephen Downes Canadian Philosopher | Commentator Matt Sigelman CEO, EMSI Burning Glass Technologies Sir John Daniel Open and Distance Learning Stephen Murgatroyd Murgatroyd Communications and Consulting Inc. Nadia Naffi Ph.D. Chair in Educational Leadership in Innovative Pedagogical Practices in Digital Contexts | Université Laval Bryan Alexander Futurist | Educator | Speaker | Writer Andrew C. Newman FCPA FCA Kenneth Chapman VP of Learning Innovation Advocacy Dr Lynn Casimiro Vice-president Academic and Student Success (VPA) at La Cité College Antonio Hilario Coordinator and professor for the Graphic Design program offered at La Cité Claude Brulé President & Chief Executive Officer, Algonquin College Jill Scott Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs, University of Ottawa Eugénie Congi Director of Education and Secretary of the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CSDCEO) Marie-Josée Larocque Educational Advisor in Literacy and Entrepreneurial Pedagogy 7-12 at the CSDCEO Student Panelists Gabrielle Kolotinsky Student, Carleton University Amélie Doyon Grade 12 student, ESC Embrun (Embrun), CSDCEO Mathieu Bissonnette Student at La Cité collégiale, Environmental Technology: Forestry and Wildlife Maliyamu Matola Grade 11 student at ÉSC Plantagenet (Plantagenet), CSDCEO Océane Lupien-Lorquet Grade 12 student at ESC Embrun (Embrun), CSDCEO Adèle Lavigne Student, Ottawa University, Specializing in the Environment Colette Nguemie Student in Educational Support at College La Cité