Explorance World 2027: Feedback in Motion

Register for Explorance World 2027 to join higher education leaders in Montreal for an unparalleled multi-day experience with practical sessions, summit programming, product access, and community-led learning focused on how to turn feedback insights into lasting, campus-wide impact. One venue, one community, unlimited possibilities.

Workshops: June 20, 2027

Conference: June 21–23, 2027

Hotel Bonaventure

Montreal, QC, CA

Feedback in 2027: From Voice to Action

Feedback doesn’t stop at the point of collection. It moves from voice to insight, and from insight to action. Join Explorance World 2027 to explore how leaders from institutional research, teaching and learning, quality and planning, and student and faculty success are turning listening into practical next steps through peer learning, product collaboration, and real-world application.

Why Attend Explorance World?

Explorance World helps you move beyond collecting feedback and focus on turning critical comments and insights into action. At Explorance World 2027, you can:

Connect listening efforts to decisions and improvement
Explore practical approaches to challenges across higher education
Network with peers from around the world who are shaping the future of feedback

What Can You Expect at Explorance World 2027?

The conference brings together leadership perspectives, hands-on experiences, and peer learning purpose-built for higher education. You’ll leave with practical ideas, peer examples, and direct access to the people shaping products, programs, and strategy.

By attending Explorance World, you get exclusive access to:

Opening Keynote from Samer Saab, Explorance Founder & CEO
Product Roadmap Keynote with Explorance CPO Zelbrey Bedard
Special guest keynote and learning session speakers
Hands-on workshops with feedback tech experts
New in 2027: Specialized Higher Education Summits on topics like student voice

What Can You Expect at Explorance World 2027?

Explorance World 2027 Pricing

ticket type	Super Early-Bird Expires December 31, 2026	Early-Bird Expires March 19, 2027	Regular Pass Expires June 20, 2027
Conference Pass: Individual	$599 $299	$899 $599	$899
Conference Pass: Group of 3 Buy 2, get 1 free	$898 $598	$1,798 $1,198	$1,798

Conference Pass: Single

Super Early-Bird

Expires Jan 29, 2027

$599

$299

Early Bird

Expires Mar 19, 2027

$899

$599

Regular Price

Expires Jun 20, 2027

$899

Conference Pass: Group of 3*

Buy 2 – get 3rd one free

Super Early-Bird

Expires Dec 21, 2026

$898

$598

Early Bird

Expires Mar 19, 2027

$1,798

$1,198

Regular Price

Expires Jun 20, 2027

$1,798

Venue

Explorance World 2027 Venue Location

Hotel Bonaventure

900 Rue De la Gauchetière West, Montreal,
QUEBEC, H5A 1E4, CANADA

What is Explorance World?

Explorance World is Explorance’s annual flagship customer conference and the only event of its kind, dedicated exclusively to feedback analytics and its strategic place within organizations. The event helps attendees move from voice to action through practical sessions, peer exchange, and direct collaboration with Explorance’s product and customer teams.

Testimonials

What Attendees Love About Explorance World

“Each time I've gone to Explorance World, there's been a sense of pride and camaraderie. Explorance is a global company, so being able to connect with people from across the community and experience that energy together has been wonderful.”

Anne Grunden

Program Manager

“Explorance World has been thought-provoking and eye-opening in terms of the other possibilities that could be in the future. It’s been great to meet new people and understand where others are in this journey, especially in leadership development work.”

Mike Benoit

Organizational Development Consultant

“I love the connections that I’m making with people who are in similar institutions or similar jobs to mine that I would not normally have the ability to chat with. I like the energy that this feels like a neat meet-up between an education conference and a technology conference. It’s very cool to have these hands-on approaches where people can sandbox with it, explore, and get best practices from peers.”

Dr. Sarah Elacqua

Coordinator of Assessment and Student Learning Outcomes

“I always like coming to Explorance World because it’s a great opportunity to think a little differently and challenge the way you’re thinking. I really appreciate hearing people who are bold in what they say. It’s great to hear genuine perspectives and look toward the future of where we need to get to.”

Scott Esker

Director of Learning Technology

“What Explorance World has that I haven't experienced at other events is direct access to the people behind the products. If I have a question or a recommendation, getting to talk to the people who actually make the product has been really cool. You get a sneak peek of what's going on in the background, so I feel a lot closer to the product coming to Explorance World.”

Tridib Saha

Director of Education and Training Academy

“After 18 years of having such a successful partnership with Explorance, it was exciting to finally attend Explorance World. It’s been really great to see how others are using the platform and some of the tools, especially on an enterprise level. The networking has been valuable too. Being able to connect with people who are looking to accomplish the same kinds of things has been really great.”

Kelly Fairbairn

President and CEO

“It is truly valuable seeing the mutual challenges that the higher education sector across the world is facing. We have so much in common, even if we may have quite clear differences in how we deliver, our funding mechanisms, and so on. At the heart of it, we’re all about enhancing that student experience. It’s a really helpful reminder to realize that we are all in the same boat.”

Kirsty Scanlon

Director for Strategic Planning and Performance

“We are all in this business of feedback, so I wanted to come to Explorance World to listen to the challenges faced by other institutions and know that I’m not alone, or we are not alone, in all these challenges. Hopefully, we can learn from their experiences and their lessons, learn more about their solutions, and also share our own solutions to help build a better community and elevate the process of feedback for everybody.”

Wei Ming

Senior Specialist (Academic Quality Assurance)

“Having all the experts here at Explorance World makes it easier to coordinate, communicate, and bring people together to brainstorm ideas. Looking at the work that other universities have done is really interesting, and exploring that further is something that gets me. It is always more learning and more networking with other university folks. Putting faces to the names I’ve heard through emails and conversations is always good, and I think Explorance World is one of the best conferences for knowledge sharing.”

Samit Lotlikar

Institutional Research and Data Analytics Manager

Customer Success Zone Podcast

See how Explorance partners with academic institutions and businesses move from voice to action in this exclusive interview series. The Customer Success Zone Podcast is a beloved part of the conference experience, giving feedback professionals a platform to share their ideas, perspectives, and lessons you can apply across all listening campaigns.

Explorance World Event Highlights

Technology Zone

Bring your questions directly to product experts, explore workflows hands-on, and leave with practical guidance you can apply right away.

World of Ideas

Share product ideas directly with Explorance teams and see how customer input helps shape what comes next.

Community of Practice Meetups

Connect with peers, compare approaches, and learn from practitioners working through similar challenges.

Get 2026 Session Content On-demand

Access slide decks and session recordings from Explorance World 2026 on the event’s dedicated content hub. Edtech leaders can enjoy expert-level insights and best practices for increasing survey response rates, boosting student and employee engagement, and making the most of your feedback analytics infrastructure.

speakers

Featured Speakers 2027

Samer SaabSamer Saab is the Founder and CEO of Explorance, a globally recognized leader in Feedback Analytics solutions. Samer is dedicated to combining business and technology through a human-centric approach to continuous listening.

Samer Saab

Founder and CEO

Zelbrey BedardZelbrey Bédard is the Chief Product Officer at Explorance, a Montreal-based leader in feedback analytics and learning experience solutions.

Zelbrey Bedard

Chief Product Officer

Shawn OvercastAs General Manager of Enterprise Solutions & Thought Leadership at Explorance, Shawn Overcast leads a high-performing team dedicated to transforming how organizations understand and act on employee insights.

Shawn Overcast

GM, Enterprise Solutions & Thought Leadership

Steve Lange

GM, Metrics That Matter

Anastasia Tsimiklis

Chief Marketing Officer

Join Global Leaders in Montreal

Register for Explorance World 2027 and see how your team can move from voice to action through practical learning, peer exchange, and product-connected experiences. The conference ends as a major holiday and festival weekend begins in Montreal, including the city’s annual International Jazz Festival.

Explorance World FAQs

Any other questions?

When is Explorance World 2027?

Explorance World 2027 will take place from June 20 to June 23, 2027. Workshops are scheduled for June 20, 2027. The main conference runs from June 21 to the 23.

Where is Explorance World 2027?

Explorance World 2027 takes place at Hotel Bonaventure, located in downtown Montreal, QC, Canada. Attendees have the option to stay at the same hotel where the event is taking place.

Is Explorance World an in-person event?

Yes. Explorance World 2027 is an in-person conference.

Who should attend Explorance World?

Explorance World is designed for leaders and practitioners in Higher Education, HR, and Corporate L&D who want to turn feedback into action. If your work depends on course evaluations, employee surveys, 360s, program feedback, student experience, customer feedback, learning measurement, employee engagement, or analyzing open-ended comments, this event gives you a place to learn how those signals connect to decisions and lasting impact. You’ll also be able to learn from peers across sectors and explore how feedback moves from collection to connection in real organizational settings.

What is included in an Explorance World conference pass?

An Explorance World conference pass offers comprehensive access to a range of benefits:

Pre-Conference Workshops: Engage in hands-on learning sessions designed to develop new skills and apply real-world solutions.
Expert-led Sessions: Attend impactful presentations and panels covering industry trends, case studies, and best practices.
Keynotes: Gain insights from prominent speakers in the field during these presentations.
Meals: Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks for all three days, along with dinner at our two evening events.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers at the opening reception and networking cocktail.
Conference Materials: Receive access to presentation decks and speaker handouts.
Exclusive App Access: Use the dedicated Explorance Events app to track sessions, receive updates, and network with other attendees.

Please note that hotel accommodations are not included in the conference pass but can be booked at a discounted rate through the event website while supplies last.

What kinds of sessions will be available at Explorance World?

The event includes keynotes, summit programming, Community of Practice Meetups, product experience zones, workshops, and advisory-style conversations. Attendees can expect sessions and experiences across tracks for higher education attendees, plus specialized programming for Higher Education, HR, and L&D professionals. In addition, attendees can join the Technology Zone, World of Ideas, and the Customer Success Zone Podcast, available all week. The mix is designed to give you both strategic perspective and practical ideas you can apply after the conference.

What kinds of sessions will be available at Explorance World 2027?

The event includes keynotes, summit programming, Community of Practice Meetups, product experience zones, workshops, and advisory-style conversations. Attendees can expect sessions and experiences across different tracks dedicated to higher education attendees, along with specialized programming for HR and L&D professionals. In addition, attendees can join the Technology Zone, World of Ideas, UX/UI Workshop, and Customer Success Zone Podcast, available all week. The mix is designed to give you both strategic perspective and practical ideas you can apply after the conference.

Will there be workshops at Explorance World?

Yes. Workshops are for higher education professionals only and are scheduled for June 20, 2027. More details will follow soon.