Speakers
Max Espley
Company
Moodle HQ
Speaker Brief
With over 25 years of experience in the education and edtech industries, Max has established himself as a leader in driving growth, innovation, and collaboration across international markets. His career has spanned a wide range of senior sales and marketing roles, where he has worked with educational institutions, corporations, and global organisations to strengthen their digital learning strategies. Over the years, Max has developed a reputation for building long-term relationships and creating impactful solutions that align technology with the real needs of educators and learners.
Today, Max focuses on building and expanding strategic partnerships with Moodle Certified Partners across the Asia-Pacific region and Canada. Based in Singapore, and having previously lived and worked in the UK, France, and Australia, he brings a global perspective to his work and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in education worldwide. A strong advocate for open-source solutions and education for all, Max continues to champion initiatives that ensure accessibility, sustainability, and innovation remain at the heart of Moodle’s global mission.
Presentation Title
Maximizing your LMS with ModernLMS and the Moodle Partner Program
Presentation Description
In his session, “Maximizing your LMS with ModernLMS and the Moodle Partner Program,” Max will introduce the Moodle Partner Program one of the most significant components of the Moodle Ecosystem and a driving force behind the platform’s global success. He will explain how Moodle Certified Partners play a crucial role in helping institutions and corporations achieve their unique learning management goals, while also giving back to the wider education community through contributions to the open source project.
The session will also spotlight the achievements of ModernLMS, showcasing success stories both within Malaysia and internationally. From higher education and K-12 to corporate training, not-for-profits, and government sectors, Max will demonstrate how Moodle partners deliver added value across all verticals. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of working with Moodle Certified Partners, and leave with practical insights into how the Partner Program can help maximize the potential of their LMS while ensuring long-term sustainability and innovation.
