100+
Industry Attendees
D2L Event
D2L Brightspace Connect X HOGENT
February 18, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CET
Empowering educators and learners through openness, collaboration, and innovation
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Harnessing AI in European higher education
Designing inclusive, accessible learning experiences
Driving interoperability and collaboration for impact
About This Event
Join higher education leaders, educators, and innovators from across Europe for D2L Brightspace Connect X HOGENT— a unique one-day, in-person event designed to spark ideas, share best practices, and strengthen the networks shaping the future of learning.
In a moment of accelerated change, institutions are looking for new ways to collaborate, scale innovation, and empower every learner. This event is specially curated for Dutch and Belgian institutions to bring together forward-thinking professionals to explore how openness, technology, and partnership can drive meaningful impact, not only within their campuses but across the sector.
Through expert-led sessions and real-world case studies, you’ll gain practical insights on:
- Harnessing AI in European higher education
- Designing inclusive, accessible learning experiences
- Building engaging, interactive learning environments
- Driving interoperability and collaboration for impact
Beyond the sessions, you’ll connect with peers, thought leaders, and innovators who share your passion for reimagining the learning experience. Walk away with fresh perspectives, new partnerships, and actionable strategies to take back to your institution.
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Where?
- HOGENT
Campus Schoonmeersen – Building T
Voskenslaan 364A 9000
GENT
Why attend?
7+
Expert Speakers
5+
Engaging Sessions
Agenda
9:00 am - 10:00 am
REGISTRATION + BREAKFAST
10:00 am - 10:05 am
D2L Welcome + Opening Remarks
Speaker:
- Rob Telfer, Senior Manager, EMEA Higher Education, D2L
10:05 am - 10:15 am
HOGENT Welcome + Opening Remarks
Speaker:
- Robin Stevens, Director of Education, HOGENT
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Guest Keynote | Driving Meaningful Impact: Openness, Technology, and Partnership
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Interactive Workshop | Reimagining Content Creation, Management, + Delivery With Brightspace
The way learning content is created, managed, and delivered must evolve as new pedagogical and technological realities emerge. This interactive workshop explores how Brightspace enables universities to rethink content as a dynamic, flexible, and learner-centred experience rather than a static resource.
Attendees will examine how modern content workflows—supported by AI, analytics, and interoperable tools—can reduce administrative burden for educators while improving consistency, accessibility, and engagement for learners. Through practical examples and guided demonstrations, this session will highlight how institutions can empower academics to focus less on systems and more on teaching, being present, and meaningful learning design.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
LUNCH
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
D2L Customer Highlight Session
1:45 pm - 2:35 pm
Designing Purposeful AI for Learning | How to Build Intentional, Equitable, and Effective AI Strategies
As AI becomes increasingly embedded in higher education, institutions face a critical question: how do we design and deploy AI in ways that genuinely enhance learning while remaining aligned with academic values? This session explores what it means to move beyond experimentation toward purposeful, principled AI strategies.
Speaker:
- Louise Plunkett, International Product Strategy Director, D2L
2:35 pm - 3:05 pm
COFFEE BREAK
3:05 pm - 3:50 pm
D2L Customer Highlight Session
3:50 pm - 4:00 pm
Closing Remarks + Thank You
Speakers:
- Robin Stevens, Director of Education, HOGENT
- Rob Telfer, Senior Manager, EMEA Higher Education, D2L
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
NETWORKING RECEPTION
Join your fellow attendees and keep the momentum going at our Networking Reception. Mingle with fellow attendees and speakers for meaningful conversations and spontaneous connections. Whether you’re diving deeper into the days insights or simply enjoying good company, this is your chance to unwind and engage with fellow attendees.