INSPIRATION IN EDUCATION

Rebecca Winthrop is a globally recognized leader in education and a Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution and Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University. Her work focuses on ensuring all young people—especially the most marginalized—develop...

Matt Bower is a professor in the School of Education at Macquarie University, who specialises in the innovative use of technology for learning purposes. He is particularly interested in how contemporary technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, augmented reality, web-based tools, virtual...

Dr Chrissy Burns joined as UNSW Sydney’s Chief Information Officer in 2022 to drive its technology strategy so it enables the innovative ambitions of the students and staff of the university.  UNSW is committed to investing to deliver digital agility and innovation in support of our brand and...

Professor Barney Glover AO began his five-year term as Chief Commissioner of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) on 1 July 2026.Prior to his appointment to the ATEC, Professor Glover served as the Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia for two years.Professor Glover is a...

Chrissy Gamble has been Principal of Kingswood College since January 2023 and is an experienced and highly regarded educational leader with over 30 years in independent schools across Australia. She is known for her personable and articulate leadership style, and her passion for creating...

Danny is a molecular biologist by training, programmer by night, researcher and faculty developer by day, and educator at heart. A multiple international and national teaching award winner, he is Professor of Educational Technologies at the University of Sydney where he co-chairs the...

Antonios Apergis is an experienced teacher, digital learning leader and Apple Distinguished Educator with extensive expertise in digital pedagogy and educational innovation. Since 2023, he has been actively engaged in shaping Queensland's education response to generative artificial intelligence ...

With two decades of teaching experience in both international and Australian schools, I am currently a Digital Learning Leader at Pymble Ladies' College, where my passion for technology thrives. My teaching philosophy revolves around creating engaging and enjoyable learning experiences through...

Technology now shapes almost every part of an organisation, from day-to-day operations to long-term growth. Mary-Lou O'Brien helps leaders make sense of what's changing, what matters, and where to focus their attention. With experience spanning digital transformation, online learning and...

Doug Loader is an education technology leader with more than 15 years’ experience in Australian secondary education. As Director of Information and Learning Technologies at St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls in Perth, Doug works at the intersection of education, technology and data, with a focus...

Dipesh Vadher is Director of Learning, Data and Professional Development at Simonds Catholic College in Melbourne. His work focuses on instructional improvement, professional learning, self-regulated learning, evidence-informed practice and the development of teacher and leader expertise. He is...

Victoria Spicer-Stuart (B.A., Dip.Ed., M.Ed. (ICT), GradCertIR, M.Intl.Rel.) is Head of Teaching and Learning – Digital Practice at Beaconhills College. An Apple Distinguished Educator and Microsoft Elevate Educator Expert, she has taught History and English for more than 20 years and currently...

Bridget Pearce is an educator at Brisbane Grammar School. Her work spans teaching, professional learning, and educational innovation, with a particular focus on the impact of emerging technologies on teaching and learning. Bridget is currently undertaking research examining AI literacy, the role of ...

Rachel Wilson is an accomplished educational leader with two decades of experience driving curriculum innovation, strategic growth, and holistic pastoral care across Sydney’s leading independent schools, currently serving as Head of English at The Scots College. Specialising in high-potential...

Dr Md Badiuzzaman is a Senior Lecturer in Information Technology at King’s Own Institute and a researcher affiliated with UNSW Sydney. He holds a PhD in Educational Technology and Computing from UNSW, is a Fellow of Advance HE and a Member of the Australian Computer Society. Drawing on nearly two...

Dr Young Jung No is Associate Head of School (Education) and Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Sydney. An education leader and engineer, he specialises in authentic assessment, responsible uses of generative AI, personalised feedback, and industry-connected learning. He ...

Jayne Schinckel is the Digital Learning Specialist at St Hilda’s School on the Gold Coast, where she leads the strategic integration of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to enhance learning, teaching and student outcomes. Passionate about innovation in education, she works alongside ...

Dr Jen Scott Curwood is an Associate Professor in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work at The University of Sydney, Director of the Sydney Games and Play Lab, and core member of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Trust, and Governance. Her research examines the intersections of...

Hector Rodriguez Valdes works at the intersection of education, applied ethics and emerging technology. With a Master's in Applied Ethics and three years of doctoral research on the ethics of emerging technologies, he explores how educators can respond to AI thoughtfully, critically, and...

Janet Schneider is the Deputy Principal, Digital Learning at Brisbane State High School, with 27 years of experience in education. She leads the school’s strategic approach to digital learning, emerging technologies, and innovative teaching practices, with a focus on enhancing student...

Dr Sweta Thakur is Head of School of Information Technology at KOI, providing academic leadership across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Information Technology and Information Systems. With more than two decades of experience in higher education in Australia and overseas, she has...

Julian Sefton-Green is professor of new media education at Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia. He is a visiting professor in the department of media and communications at London School of Economics & Political Science and a professor II at the faculty of Education, University of Oslo. He...

Helen Velikans is a qualified librarian and Learning Resource Support professional at Catholic College Wodonga, with extensive experience across school, public and specialist library environments. Her professional practice sits at the intersection of literacy, information and digital...

Professor Marcus Carter is a researcher in human-computer interaction, focusing on games, virtual reality and emerging technologies, where he founded the Sydney Games and Play Lab at the University of Sydney. He holds an ARC Future Fellowship examining the monetisation of children in the digital...

Dr Andy Brader is Senior Consultant – Research Business Development at Deakin University, where he contributes to building strategic partnerships and identifying opportunities that support innovation, growth and meaningful impact across the arts and education. Andy's expertise and specialist...

Andrew Clayton is an EAL/D Education Leader with the NSW Department of Education, supporting teachers and school leaders across Regional South. He focuses on explicit language teaching, collaborative planning and building teacher capacity. Through partnerships with Environmental Education...