CONNECTED SCHOOLS CONFERENCE

 

 

This stream focuses on the latest innovations and challenges in managing ICT infrastructure and digital learning environments in K-12 schools. Explore best practices in integrating emerging technologies, data management, cybersecurity, data privacy and system scalability to support modern digital classrooms. Learn how to effectively manage ICT resources to enhance teaching, learning, and operational efficiency across the school community.

 

Benefits of Attending

  • Ensure cybersecurity and data privacy compliance: Gain critical knowledge to help protect sensitive student and school data, while ensuring compliance with legal regulations, safeguarding your institution from breaches and penalties.
  • Implement effective AI governance for safe and productive use: Learn how to govern AI technologies effectively, ensuring they are utilized safely and productively in your institution, while navigating the ethical and regulatory challenges of AI in education.
  • Develop comprehensive digital, data, and cyber security strategies: Equip yourself with actionable strategies to bolster your institution’s cybersecurity posture, ensuring robust protection of digital assets and infrastructure against evolving threats.
  • Optimize ICT infrastructure for hybrid learning environments: Discover the best practices for managing and enhancing ICT infrastructure to support seamless hybrid learning, ensuring all students have access to reliable and effective digital learning tools.
  • Promote ICT accessibility and equitable technology access: Learn how to implement strategies that ensure equitable access to technology for all students, bridging the digital divide and supporting inclusion in your institution.
  • Seamlessly integrate emerging technologies into existing infrastructure: Understand how to effectively integrate new technologies such as AI, IoT, and edge computing into your existing infrastructure, minimizing disruption and maximizing the benefits of these innovations.
  • Financial planning and project management for ICT investments: Gain insights into financial planning and project management techniques specific to education funding, ensuring that your ICT investments are sustainable, efficient, and aligned with institutional goals.
  • Stay ahead with future connectivity trends: 5g, edge computing & IOT: Explore how emerging connectivity technologies like 5G and edge computing can revolutionize your institution’s operations, improving communication, efficiency, and future-proofing your infrastructure for the digital age.
 

Who is it for?

  • CIO / CTO
  • ICT Operations Manager / Directors / Managers
  • Directors of Learning Technology
  • Network Managers
  • IT Administrators / IT Technicians
  • Cyber Security Managers / IT Security Managers
  • Helpdesk Coordinators