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Fusion’s Trust by Design session track brings together leaders who are rethinking practical approaches to governance, platform modernization, operational resilience, and responsible innovation across today’s evolving learning ecosystem.

  • Build Trust in a Changing Technology Landscape

    Navigate the growing demands of AI, cloud adoption, and digital transformation with strategies that strengthen security, privacy, and institutional confidence.

  • Learn From Leaders Shaping the Future

    Hear real-world perspectives from security, technology, and education leaders on balancing innovation with risk management and building trusted learning ecosystems.

  • Strengthen Security and Resilience

    Learn how leading organizations are protecting critical systems, safeguarding data, and improving operational resilience in an increasingly connected environment.

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Trust by Design Program

Governance, AI, and Modern Learning Architecture

As learning environments become increasingly distributed, AI-enabled, and integration-heavy, institutions are rethinking how trust is built into the digital learning experience. This track explores practical approaches to governance, platform modernization, operational resilience, and responsible innovation across today’s evolving learning ecosystem.

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  • 11:45 am – 12:30 pm

    131 BC

    Trust by Design

    Securing Modern Learning: Trust in the Age of AI and Connected Ecosystems

    As AI and digital learning evolve, trust now requires balancing innovation with security, privacy, and transparency. Join education and technology leaders to explore AI governance, data privacy, platform resilience, and integrations. Gain practical insights on building confidence while scaling modern learning environments. 
    Speakers:
    • Curtiss Barnes
      Curtiss Barnes CEO 1 EdTech Consortium
    • Andrew Datars
      Andrew Datars Chief Technology Officer D2L
    • Bo Wandschneider
      Bo Wandschneider Higher Education Consultant & Advisor on IT and Leadership Former CIO, UofT
    • Barry Sugarman
      Barry Sugarman Vice President University of Maryland Global Campus

  • 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm

    131 BC

    Trust by Design

    Trust Under Pressure: How Organizations Are Adapting to a New Era of Security Risk

    As AI, cloud adoption, and connected technologies grow, security challenges are accelerating. Join experts from AWS, Arctic Wolf, Arizona State University, and D2L to explore emerging threats, evolving strategies, and how organizations are strengthening resilience, managing risk, and building trust in an increasingly complex digital landscape. 
    Speakers:
    • Andrew Datars
      Andrew Datars Chief Technology Officer D2L
    • Juno Jesuthasan
      Juno Jesuthasan SVP, Information Technology & Corporate Security D2L

  • 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm

    131 BC

    Trust by Design

    Trust in the Cloud: Securing the Foundation for Modern Learning

    As learning becomes more digital and AI-enabled, institutions must modernize while ensuring security, privacy, and resilience. In this session, D2L leaders explore how cloud architecture, governance, and platform design are evolving to support innovation. Learn key trends and strategies to build secure, scalable, and trusted learning environments that balance progress with confidence. 
    Speakers:
    • Andrew Datars
      Andrew Datars Chief Technology Officer D2L
    • Juno Jesuthasan
      Juno Jesuthasan SVP, Information Technology & Corporate Security D2L
    • Asim Ali
      Asim Ali Executive Director, Biggio Center Auburn University

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July 8–10, 2026 | Phoenix, Arizona

Join us at our annual user conference where educators and experts from around the world gather to see and discuss the latest innovations in learning and EdTech.

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