What AQUOPS does

AQUOPS (Association québécoise des utilisateurs d'outils technologiques à des fins pédagogiques et sociales) is a Quebec-based non-profit educational technology association founded in 1981 and headquartered at 7665 boul. Lacordaire, Montréal. The organization operates as a community-led membership association serving individual educators, school boards (Centres de services scolaires), and educational technology companies across Quebec. Its core offering is the annual AQUOPS Colloquium, the largest pedagonumeric gathering in Quebec, complemented by year-round training workshops, webinars, the Prix CHAPO and Grands prix distinction awards programs, networking activities, and a Yapla-hosted member portal (Zone membre). Sponsorship partnerships with EdTech vendors such as Google, Apple, BB, Smart Technologies, GRICS, and École Branchée underpin the annual Salon de l'Innovation exhibitor fair.

The association does not develop proprietary technology products; its platform is essentially a community and content layer built on standard association-management infrastructure. Its underlying "technology" is the curated body of recorded colloquia, webinars, training materials, and member-only content that members access through the portal. The association employs approximately 9 staff and operates virtually, with its Montreal address serving as a mailing address only.

AQUOPS generates revenue through two primary streams: annual membership fees and event-related income. Membership tiers are publicly disclosed: $25 for individual educators, $1,495 for institutional members (school boards), and $595-$1,295 for enterprise tiers (small business, SME, SME+) targeting EdTech vendors. The 44th annual colloquium (March 31 - April 2, 2026) and the 45th (March 23-25, 2027) generate additional revenue through event registrations and exhibitor fees for the Salon de l'Innovation. On October 31, 2025, AQUOPS announced a strategic alliance with Edteq (Association des entreprises pour le développement des technologies éducatives au Québec) to jointly promote the responsible use of educational technology in Quebec and co-present the Grands prix distinction gala.

Name

AQUOPS

Legal name

Association québécoise des utilisateurs d'outils technologiques à des fins pédagogiques et sociales

Website

https://aquops.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AQUOPS is a Quebec-based non-profit association founded in 1981 that serves 1,200+ educators, school boards, and EdTech companies through an annual colloquium, year-round training, awards programs, and tiered memberships ranging from $25 to $1,495.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Individual and institutional membership fees provide recurring revenue. Individual memberships are priced at $25 annually, institutional memberships at $1,495, and enterprise memberships range from $595 to $1,295 depending on company size.
2. Annual Colloquium and Events: The 44th annual colloquium (March 31 - April 2, 2026) and Innovation Fair 2026 generate revenue through exhibitor fees and event registrations. The association organizes workshops, webinars, and networking activities throughout the year.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

AQUOPS is a Quebec non-profit educational association that delivers membership-based services to the education community, centered on its annual Colloque (a three-day conference on pedagogical innovation and educational technologies), year-round training activities and webinars, networking events, and recognition programs (Prix CHAPO, Grands prix distinction). The organization also operates the Salon de l'Innovation, a pedagonumeric expo where EdTech vendors exhibit, and offers tiered memberships (individual, institutional, enterprise) that grant access to exclusive content and preferential event pricing.

Product overview

AQUOPS (Association québéçoise des utilisateurs d'outils technologiques à des fins pédagogiques et sociales) is a non-profit educational association, not a product company. It operates as a unified membership-based organization offering a portfolio of services to the Quebec educational community: its core offering is the annual Colloque (conference), supplemented by year-round training activities (workshops, webinars), the Prix CHAPO and Grands prix distinction awards programs, networking events, an exclusive member portal (Zone membre), and various membership tiers (Individual at $25, Institutional at $1,495, and Enterprise tiers from $595-$1,295). The organization acts as a meeting place, sharing hub, innovation driver, and mobilization center for digital pedagogy in Quebec education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Colloque annuel AQUOPS Annual three-day conference dedicated to pedagogical innovation and educational technologies, bringing together hundreds of Quebec educators, experts, and partners for interactive workshops, conferences, and discussions.
• Salon de l'Innovation 2026 Annual innovation fair and exhibition space within the Colloque, offering EdTech vendors an opportunity to showcase solutions to Quebec's pedagonumeric community.
• Formation et ateliers (Training and workshops)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,200 education professionals served through the network
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Edteq (Association des entreprises pour le développement des technologies éducatives au Québec)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2025AQUOPS and Edteq announced a strategic alliance on October 31, 2025 to promote judicious and responsible use of digital technology in education, mobilize innovation actors, and highlight Quebec-made technological solutions. The partnership consolidates the pedagonumeric ecosystem in Quebec under collaboration and complementarity. The alliance strengthens AQUOPS's role as a meeting place for sharing, innovation, and mobilization for technology serving pedagogy. Projects including the colloquium and the Grands prix distinction benefit from the combined expertise. Quote from President Mélanie Bronsard: 'This alliance demonstrates our common will to build bridges for the use of digital technology in service of learning.'

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• EdSurge: EdSurge is an EdTech media and community platform that produces editorial content, product directories, and conferences (e.g., the EdSurge Concierge). Comparable to AQUOPS as a community convener in EdTech, though it operates as a media company rather than a member-driven association.

Regional players

• ACSE (Association for Computer Studies Educators): ACSE is a Canadian association supporting educators who teach computer science and digital literacy. Comparable to AQUOPS as a Canadian EdTech educator association, though focused more narrowly on computer science curriculum.
• Alloprof: Alloprof is a Quebec non-profit that provides free tutoring, homework help, and educational content to students and is featured in AQUOPS webinars. Comparable as a Quebec EdTech non-profit serving the education community, though focused on direct student support rather than educator professional development.
• RÉCIT (Réseau de personnes-ressources en intégration des technologies): RÉCIT is the Quebec Ministry of Education-supported network of pedagogical advisors for technology integration across school service centres. Comparable to AQUOPS as a Quebec EdTech educator support network, though publicly funded and integrated into the school-board system.

Broad incumbents

• ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education): ISTE is the largest international membership organization for educators focused on technology in education, offering standards, certifications, and a major annual conference. Comparable to AQUOPS as an EdTech educator/professional association but operating at a much larger, international scale.
• CUE (Computer Using Educators): CUE is a California-based EdTech educator association offering professional development, an annual fall conference, and member resources. Comparable to AQUOPS as a regional/state-level educator-focused EdTech membership organization with annual events.
• Canadian Education Association: CEA (operating as EdCan Network) is a Canadian independent education organization focused on K-12 education research, policy, and professional learning. Comparable to AQUOPS as a national education membership and convening organization, though broader in scope beyond EdTech.
• CoSN (Consortium for School Networking): CoSN serves K-12 EdTech leaders and district technology leaders with advocacy, resources, and an annual conference. Comparable to AQUOPS in serving the school-system side of EdTech, though focused on U.S. school districts and leadership rather than individual educators.

Direct peers

• École branchée: École branchée is a Quebec-based media, training, and community organization dedicated to educational technology, with which AQUOPS has an existing sponsorship/partnership. It is a direct peer in the Quebec pedagonumeric community.
• Edteq: Association des entreprises pour le développement des technologies éducatives au Québec is the supply-side counterpart to AQUOPS, representing Quebec EdTech vendors. The two organizations announced a strategic alliance in October 2025, making them the most directly comparable peer in the Quebec pedagonumeric ecosystem.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

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