For Business Managers

Run a school that works, budgets, buildings and beyond

10,000 Educators

350 Speakers

320 Exhibitors

Why business managers attend

Running the business side of a school means juggling tightening budgets, ageing facilities, compliance obligations, vendor contracts and a growing list of technology decisions, often without a technology background to fall back on.

EDUtech AU brings the tools, suppliers and peer insight to help you make confident, defensible decisions, so you leave with more than ideas. You leave with a shortlist and a plan.

✓ Practical budgeting and procurement strategies from peers
✓ Facilities and maintenance planning insights
✓ Guidance on evaluating technology ROI
✓ Compliance and risk management best practice
✓ Ideas to streamline admin and operations
✓ Opportunities to benchmark against other schools
✓ Networking with fellow business and operations leaders
✓ Hundreds of solution providers under one roof

Is EDUtech AU for you?

EDUtech is built for the people who keep schools running behind the scenes, including:

School Business Managers Bursars Registrars Finance Managers Admin Managers Secretaries Facilities Managers Building Managers Maintenance Managers

What challenges will you solve?

The sessions, speakers and solutions on the floor are mapped to the problems on your desk, from budgets to buildings.

Budget

Stretching a tightening budget further

Compare hundreds of education suppliers in one place and identify solutions that deliver measurable value for your school.

Procurement

Evaluating vendors and technology ROI

Learn practical frameworks for assessing new suppliers, negotiating contracts and justifying spend to your leadership team.

Facilities

Planning facilities and maintenance ahead of need

Hear how other schools are managing ageing infrastructure, capital works and day-to-day maintenance with limited resources.

Compliance

Keeping on top of compliance and risk

Gain practical advice on regulatory obligations, workplace health and safety, and risk management from experts in the field.

Operations

Reducing administrative burden

Discover tools and processes that free up time for your team by simplifying enrolments, records and day-to-day admin.

Cyber safety

Protecting school and student data

Understand practical steps for cyber resilience, data privacy and safeguarding systems that hold sensitive information.

Sustainability

Managing energy and building costs

Explore sustainability initiatives and energy management approaches that reduce running costs over time.

Technology

Keeping pace with rapid technological change

Explore emerging technologies and hear directly from operations leaders about what's working and what isn't.

What business managers say

Hear directly from operations, finance and admin professionals who've attended EDUtech AU.

EDUtech was a fantastic event, we met so many people and made a lot of excellent contacts.

Events Manager, Pymble Ladies' College

EDUtech is the go-to event in the ed tech space.

Project Officer, Western Sydney University

Insightful talks, helpful information desk when needed, plenty of free coffee stands, and interesting, practical swag from exhibitors, thanks.

Planner, NSW Education & Communities

DoE school presentations were brilliant, the students and teachers' talent is amazing. Supplier displays were interesting to view too.

School Administration, Sydney Children's Hospital School

Who you'll meet

One of the biggest reasons business and operations professionals attend EDUtech is the chance to learn from peers solving the same problems. You'll connect with:

Business managers
Finance and admin leaders
Facilities and building managers
School principals
IT and technology leaders
Procurement teams
Gov education representatives
Education consultants

320+

leading education technology companies showcasing solutions for finance, facilities, operations and admin, free to explore on the expo floor.

Frequently asked questions

Is EDUtech suitable for business managers and admin staff?

Yes. EDUtech attracts a wide range of school operations professionals, including business managers, bursars, registrars and facilities managers, offering practical insight and access to the latest education technologies.

Is EDUtech only about technology?

No. While technology is a key focus, the conference also covers budgeting, procurement, facilities management, compliance, sustainability and operational efficiency.

Can I attend with my operations or finance team?

Absolutely. Many schools attend as teams, splitting sessions across different topics before bringing ideas back to their school.

Will I meet suppliers relevant to school operations and facilities?

Yes. The free exhibition includes hundreds of exhibitors demonstrating solutions for finance, facilities, procurement, admin, cybersecurity and sustainability.

Is the exhibition free to attend?

Yes. EDUtech offers a free exhibition alongside the paid conference program.

How can business managers evaluate new education technology purchases?

EDUtech brings together hundreds of suppliers and peer case studies in one place, so you can compare solutions, ask direct questions and assess value for money, before you commit budget.