Free expo seminar on school infrastructure

Explore how technology, sustainability and pedagogy are reshaping the physical and digital infrastructure of schools. From master planning to smart classroom integration, this stream is where you’ll experience shared knowledge of innovations in building, renovating, retrofitting and managing future-focused learning spaces. Dive into topics like AI-enabled environments, flexible learning design, climate-resilient infrastructure and whole-of-school transformation aligned with emerging curriculum and wellbeing needs.

Benefits of attending

Gain insights into cutting-edge design trends: delve into latest developments in building, renovating and managing educational spaces.
Explore the integration of AI and smart classroom technologies: understand how AI, smart classrooms and emerging technologies can be integrated into learning spaces.
Learn best practices for creating flexible and adaptive spaces: discover strategies for designing spaces that can evolve to meet changing pedagogical practices and the diverse needs of students.
Address sustainability in design and construction: explore sustainable design and construction practices that minimise environmental impact.
Understand strategies for climate-resilient infrastructure: gain practical knowledge on designing and retrofitting schools to withstand bushfires, floods, and extreme heat while ensuring safety, continuity of learning, and long-term asset protection.
Explore pathways to achieving Net Zero schools: learn how energy-efficient design, smart building systems and sustainable procurement can drive progress toward Net Zero goals and align with government and community expectations.
Enhance project management and procurement strategies: learn effective project management techniques and procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery of infrastructure projects.

Who is it for?

Heads of school infrastructure & facilities
Heads of learning environments & pedagogical design
School principals and executive leaders
Education department capital works & asset officers
Architects & designers (education focused)
School and campus planners
Project managers
Facilities & operations managers
School business and finance managers
Procurement and contract managers
Sustainability and environment managers
Policy makers and Government advisors
Technology integration & ICT managers
Landscape and outdoor learning designers
Health, safety & climate resilience coordinators

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School Infrastructure, Thursday 4 June 2026

School Infrastructure

11:00

Digital inclusion in action: Turning used laptops into student opportunity

Anton Rainer-Smith, Technology Partnerships Manager at The Smith Family, will explore how The Smith Family’s Digital Learning Essentials program is helping bridge the digital divide for students experiencing disadvantage across Australia.

The session will highlight how The Smith Family works with corporate, K–12 and tertiary sector partners to transform donated laptops into meaningful learning opportunities for Learning for Life students, while also supporting ESG, sustainability and circular economy outcomes through technology reuse. Anton will also share insights into the scale of digital exclusion in Australia, the communities and schools supported through the program, and how organisations and school can play a practical role in creating greater educational equity through device donations.

Anton Rainer-Smith, Technology Partnerships Manager, The Smith Family