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
Vicki Russell
Chief Technology and Transformation Officer
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
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
Matt Heinrich
Director of Learning Technologies & ICT
St. Michael’s Grammar School
Jenny Luca
Head of ICT Innovation & Learning
Camberwell Grammar School
Daniel Nguyen
Business Manager
Salesian College Chadstone
John Visentin
Principal
John Paul College
Vicki Russell
Chief Technology and Transformation Officer
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
9:50 am
Case Study
How Data Chaos is Killing Good Questions
Josh Ravek
Senior Manager, School Partnerships
Toddle App
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
Senior Security Manager
Department of Education & Training Victoria
Kunal Sharma
Head of ICT
Kilvington Grammar School
Alison Stretch
General Manager Cyber Security
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
Lachlan Pollock
ICT Manager
Sacre Coeur
Udara Dharmadasa
CEO
Thomas Peer Solutions
11:50 am
Fireside Chat
When the System Has to Change: Lessons from a School That Did It Anyway
Mary-Lou O'Brien
Director of Digital Innovation
Redlands
Suzanne Pelizzari
Head of Marketing - Asia Pacific
Veracross
12:10 pm
Lunch & Networking
1:00 pm
Interactive Workshops
How to Protect School Data Without Disrupting School Operations
Using Technology for Teaching & Learning: Addressing Top Challenges & Exploring Opportunities
How to Future-Proof Your School’s 1:1 Device Strategy
“Have you tried turning it off” – Navigating AI Adoption in Schools
People, Process, Preparedness: Practical School Cyber Defence
Strengthening Collaboration Between ICT and School Leadership
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
Dean of Digital Learning
Parade College
Adrian Beale
Director of ICT
St. Francis Catholic College
Justine Isard
Head of Digital Technologies
Peninsula Grammar
Lachlan Ellis
Learning Systems Manager
Balwyn High School
2:20 pm
Case Study
Responsible AI Implementation for Schools
Troy Waller
AI Solution & Adoption Lead
ASI Solutions
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
Chief Operating Officer
Haileybury School
Faizul Zakaria
Director of ICT
Haileybury School
