For IT Admins

Keep your school's technology running strong

10,000 Educators

350 Speakers

320 Exhibitors

Why IT admins attend

Running the technology behind a school has never been more demanding. You're managing network infrastructure, fielding help desk tickets, defending against cyber threats, evaluating new edtech and rolling out AI tools, often with a lean team and a tight budget.

EDUtech AU brings you the practical solutions, technical insight and vendor comparisons to help you strengthen your systems, so you can walk away with more than notes. You'll walk away with a plan.

✓ Practical infrastructure and network strategies from peers in education
✓ Real-world school cybersecurity case studies
✓ AI governance and safe deployment guidance
✓ Emerging education technologies to evaluate
✓ System improvement ideas you can implement immediately
✓ Opportunities to benchmark against other schools' IT setups
✓ Networking with fellow IT and technical support professionals
✓ Hundreds of solution providers under one roof

Is EDUtech AU for you?

EDUtech is built for the people who keep education technology running, including:

IT Directors ICT Managers Network Administrators ICT Technicians IT Administrators IT Help Managers IT Security Managers Teachers and Principals who double as IT support

What challenges will you solve?

The sessions, speakers and solutions on the floor are mapped to the problems keeping IT admins up at night.

Cyber safety

Strengthening cybersecurity and protecting student data

Gain practical advice on cyber resilience, privacy, compliance and risk management from experts in the field.

Infrastructure

Modernising network and device infrastructure

Learn how schools are upgrading networks, device fleets and classroom technology while keeping systems reliable and secure.

AI adoption

Deploying AI safely across school systems

Hear how other schools are governing AI tools on their networks, managing data privacy, access control and academic integrity.

Workforce

Managing help desk load with a lean team

Discover tools and workflows that reduce ticket volume, automate routine support and free up time for strategic work.

Budget

Making the most of limited IT budgets

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

Procurement

Evaluating and vetting new edtech tools

Get hands-on with new platforms and hardware, and ask vendors directly about integration, support and data handling.

Change management

Rolling out systems change across a school

Learn change management strategies from IT leaders who have successfully delivered technology rollouts in schools.

Compliance

Keeping up with data privacy and compliance requirements

Stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements around student data, digital access and system governance.

What IT admins say

Hear directly from IT and technical support professionals who've attended EDUtech AU.

This was a very good networking event and provided an excellent opportunity to make meaningful professional connections.

ICT Systems and Operations Manager, Marist College Canberra

Enjoyed my time networking and seeing new products.

ICT Support Technician, St Vincent's College

A great experience and allowed me to see new technology and meet different reps for equipment I might be interested in.

IT Coordinator, Newbridge Heights Public School

You meet people from your own organisation, get to see and hear what are the possibilities available for technology in education. Most of all it is a forum to network with similar minded people.

IT Team Leader, Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Who you'll meet

One of the biggest reasons IT admins attend EDUtech is the opportunity to learn from peers who are solving the same technical problems. You'll connect with:

IT directors and managers
Network administrators
School principals
Classroom teachers
Digital learning leaders
Gov education representatives
Education consultants
Researchers

320+

leading education technology companies showcasing solutions for infrastructure, security and school operations, free to explore on the expo floor.

Frequently asked questions

Is EDUtech suitable for IT administrators?

Yes. EDUtech is one of Australia's largest professional development events for education technology, offering practical infrastructure and cybersecurity insights, peer networking and access to the latest education technologies.

Is EDUtech only about leadership and pedagogy?

No. Alongside leadership content, the conference covers technical topics including cybersecurity, network infrastructure, AI governance, data privacy and systems change management.

Can I attend with my IT team?

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

Will I meet education technology providers?

Yes. The free exhibition includes hundreds of exhibitors demonstrating solutions for infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI, device management and school operations.

Is the exhibition free to attend?

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

How can IT admins prepare for AI in education?

EDUtech's AI in Education track brings together schools already navigating AI adoption, covering practical deployment, data governance, security and academic integrity, so you can leave with a plan rather than just ideas.

Ready to strengthen your systems?

Join thousands of IT and technical support professionals at Australia's biggest education technology event and expo.

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