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Discover the latest in building secure, scalable and sustainable digital environments across K-12 education. This stream covers cybersecurity, data governance, cloud strategy, EdTech integration and net-zero ICT planning. Gain practical insights to improve system performance, manage risk, support digital learning and lead strategic transformation across your school or network.

 

Benefits of Attending

  • Enhance cyber resilience: Discover how schools are implementing the ACSC Essential Eight framework to defend against cyber threats. Learn practical strategies for incident response, staff training, and building a secure digital environment.
  • Strengthen your data governance and privacy practices: Gain insights into managing student data ethically and securely. Understand how to navigate third-party risk, privacy regulations and develop robust governance frameworks that meet legal expectations.
  • Futureproof your digital infrastructure: Explore strategies for scaling your school’s ICT systems with cloud and hybrid solutions. Learn how to optimise your network, device management and platforms to meet the demands of modern digital learning environments.
  • Leverage AI and emerging technologies for learning impact: Discover real-world examples of AI, low-code tools, and creative platforms being used effectively in classrooms. Understand how to align EdTech with pedagogical goals to enhance engagement and outcomes.
  • Drive ICT strategy and leadership across your school: Take home frameworks for aligning ICT investment with your school’s vision. Explore best practices in procurement, vendor management and change leadership to ensure digital initiatives deliver measurable value.
  • Champion digital equity and inclusion: Explore strategies to close the digital divide and ensure all students - regardless of background or location - have access to secure, high-quality digital learning tools.
  • Build sustainable, net-zero digital schools: Learn how schools are reducing the carbon footprint of their ICT operations through sustainable procurement, cloud efficiency, and responsible device management. See how digital sustainability aligns with climate education.
  • Improve reliability and performance of your digital environment: Get practical guidance on delivering high-uptime, secure connectivity across campus. Discover how schools are managing bandwidth, infrastructure and device density to support uninterrupted learning.
 

Who is it for?

  • CIO / CTO
  • ICT Operations Manager / Directors / Managers
  • Cyber Security Managers / IT Security Managers
  • Data Manager / School Information Systems (SIS) Coordinator
  • Digital Risk and Compliance Officer
  • Directors of Learning Technology
  • Network Managers
  • IT Administrators / IT Technicians
  • Helpdesk Coordinators