Bringing education and ICT leaders together to discuss EdTech, ICT integration, and digital transformation in VIC schools.
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Australia's most content driven event for school leaders
This summit will bring together senior IT leaders to strategically discuss technology’s role in improving service delivery, cybersecurity, and using data to achieve schools objectives and drive student performance.
ICT plays a significant part in K-12 education. Every school leader understands the need to adapt to the changing landscape of teaching and learning.
Join ICT leaders who are successfully progressing in the areas of cyber security, data analytics and digital transformation to deliver next level innovation projects for their schools.
Meet our Speakers
Director of Learning Technologies & ICT
St. Michael’s Grammar School
Head of Digital Technologies
Peninsula Grammar
Director of ICT
Haileybury School
General Manager Cyber Security
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
Head of ICT Innovation & Learning
Camberwell Grammar School
Head of ICT
Kilvington Grammar School
Senior Security Manager
Department of Education & Training VIC
Principal
John Paul College
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8:30 am
Registration & Refreshments
9:00 am
Welcome Remarks
9:10 am
Panel Discussion
ICT Leadership in Schools 2.0
Establishing ICT as a Strategic Partner to Business Managers and Principals
Scaling for AI: Preparing School Systems for the Next Wave of Intelligent Tools
The Device Dilemma: What’s Next in the BYOD vs Managed Debate?
Service Immediacy in Schools: Navigating Community Expectations in an AI-Driven Culture
Matthew Heinrich, St. Michael’s Grammar School
Jenny Luca, Camberwell Grammar School
Daniel Nguyen, Salesian College Chadstone
John Visentin, John Paul College
9:50 am
Case Study
How Data Chaos is Killing Good Questions
10:10 am
Morning Tea & Networking
10:40 am
Interactive Activity
EdTech Time Travelers: ICT Trivia Adventure
11:10 am
Panel Discussion
Aligning People and Process for Effective Cyber Resilience & Breach Response Strategies
Securing Buy-In: Best Cybersecurity Strategies for Effective Principal & Board Engagement
Exploring Cyber Security Power Dynamics In Schools
Crisis-Ready: Building a Clear Incident Response Plan with Defined Roles & Parent Communication Protocols
William Fleming, Department of Education & Training Victoria
Kunal Sharma, Kilvington Grammar School
Alison Stretch, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
Lachlan Pollock, Sacre Coeur
11:50 am
Case Study
When the System Has to Change: Lessons from a School That Did It Anyway
12:10 pm
Lunch & Networking
1:00 pm
Interactive Workshops
How to Protect School Data Without Disrupting School Operations
Using Technology for Teaching & Learning Moving into 2026: Addressing Top Challenges & Exploring Opportunities
Discussing Why Tech Subjects Matter - Boosting the Take-Up of Senior Tech & Digital Subjects in Schools
Exploring Ways to Build a Strong Data Culture Within Schools to Drive Actionable Insights
Ensuring Technology Resilience in Education by Streamlining IT with AI
1:40 pm
Panel Discussion
Aligning IT Infrastructure with Learning Objectives
Discussing Cloud Model Methodologies in K-12 Sector: Storage and Cost and Security
Cloud vs On-Prem: Choosing the Right Strategy
Supporting Responsible Parent Engagement with Apps & Devices
Choosing the Right Teaching and Learning Software for Students & Staff
Tackling Shadow IT (Size, Culture, Pace)
Stavroula Tsembas, Parade College
Adrian Beale, St. Francis Catholic College
Justine Isard, Peninsula Grammar
Lachlan Ellis, Balwyn High School
2:20 pm
Case Study
The People-side of AI Adoption in Schools
2:40 pm
Afternoon Tea & Networking
3:00 pm
Keynote
The Evolution of AI in Education: What’s Working, What’s Risky & What’s Next?
Rebecca Arceri, Haileybury School
Faizul Zakaria, Haileybury School
