Instructure, the leading edtech ecosystem and Canvas LMS maker, has opened a new office in the Philippines, marking a strategic milestone in its mission to build a globally connected, future-ready edtech ecosystem. The new office in Quezon City will enhance Instructure’s ability to deliver region-specific services like IT, HR, and marketing to its growing customer base, while strengthening Canvas’s global 24/7 support model for educators and institutions. With millions of users across 19 Asian countries, Instructure aims to use technology to amplify human potential at every learning stage.
This move is central to Instructure’s global expansion, with Asia positioned as a primary growth market. Additionally, technological advancements in education are driving rapid evolution and making education more accessible than ever across Asia. Most notably, Instructure recently launched IgniteAI, its next big leap in secure, in-context AI for education — delivering a future‑ready ecosystem that helps learners thrive in a highly dynamic and changing world.
“We are establishing a formal presence in the Philippines better to serve the unique needs of our growing customer base,” said Steve Daly, CEO of Instructure. “Our commitment is to anticipate the emerging needs of our customers within Asia and to build educational tools that enhance, accelerate, and elevate human potential everywhere.”
Harrison Kelly, APAC managing director at Instructure, shared that the company has seen strong momentum across the region, with consistent double-digit growth among institutions leading digital transformation and embracing a culture of lifelong learning.
“While Canvas entered the Asian market almost a decade ago, the education sector has matured significantly,” said Kelly. “With groundbreaking AI innovations now embedded in Canvas LMS, we’re expanding how we partner with regional institutions. Many of these institutions are looking to advance their offerings to support lifelong learning and empower learners to meet the demands of local and international employers.”
As part of its regional expansion, Instructure has created almost 200 employment opportunities for local talent across various functions, strengthening its position as a long-term partner in the region’s education ecosystem. Several institutions spanning the Asia Pacific region, including top-rated universities in the Philippines such as Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, and University of Santo Tomas, have adopted and integrated Instructure’s flagship product, Canvas LMS.
