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Previous Summits:

2006, June 5 - 6
2005, June 13 -14
2004, June 14 -15

Tuesday, June 5th at 9:30 am
Session Chair, Brilliant Ideas Making a Difference in Teaching and Learning

Maxim Jean-Louis
President/CEO
Contact North/Contact Nord

Maxim Jean-Louis has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Contact North/Contact Nord, Northern Ontario’s Distance Education and Training Network, since 1996.

Maxim is a seasoned executive and leader specializing in technology and education, distance education and alternative delivery with a special focus on small and remote communities.

In addition to his senior management responsibilities at Contact North/Contact Nord, Maxim serves as Vice-Chair on the board of ORANO, Chair of the Francophone Early Years Steering Committee, Member of the Inukshuk Partnership Committee, Member of the Evaluation Committee, Heritage Canada, and Member of the Chair’s Advisory Council on e-government for the Government of Ontario.

Maxim also served as Chair of the Broadband Wireless Multimedia Group and Chair of TECNorth (Telecommunications Expansion Consortium of Northern Ontario). These two organizations were responsible for the Broadband Wireless Multimedia Pilot Project that piloted the use of wireless technologies in Northern Ontario.

Prior to assuming his current position, Maxim held a variety of senior posts with Athabasca University in Alberta from 1980 to 1995 including Director, Marketing and Communications, Director, Student Services, Head, Student Services and Student Information Coordinator. Maxim has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alberta and a Professional Diploma in Education from the University of Alberta.

Maxim, his spouse Lise and their two sons make their home in Sudbury. Outside of his Contact North/Contact Nord responsibilities, Maxim enjoys spending time with his family and volunteers with the Rotary Club of Sudbury.