For School Leaders

Lead your school with confidence

10,000 Educators

350 Speakers

320 Exhibitors

Why school leaders attend

Leading a school has never been more complex. You're balancing rising expectations around student wellbeing, workforce shortages, AI adoption, cybersecurity, budgets, curriculum reform and community engagement, all while delivering exceptional learning outcomes.

EDUtech AU provides the ideas, strategies and connections to help you confidently lead change, so you can walk away with more than notes. You'll walk away with a plan.

✓ Practical leadership strategies from Australia's leading educators
✓ Real-world school case studies
✓ AI and digital learning best practice
✓ Emerging education technologies
✓ School improvement ideas you can implement immediately
✓ Opportunities to benchmark against leading schools
✓ Networking with fellow principals and leadership teams
✓ Hundreds of solution providers under one roof

Is EDUtech AU for you?

EDUtech is built for leaders across primary, secondary and independent education, including:

Principals Deputy Principals Assistant Principals Heads of School Directors of Teaching & Learning Directors of Curriculum Heads of Digital Learning Heads of Innovation Executive Leadership Teams School Business Leaders School Improvement Leaders

What challenges will you solve?

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

AI adoption

Implementing AI safely and effectively

Hear from schools already using AI to improve teaching, administration and student learning, while addressing ethics, governance and academic integrity.

Outcomes

Improving student outcomes

Learn how leading schools are using data, pedagogy and technology to drive engagement and achievement.

Workforce

Managing teacher workload and burnout

Discover tools and strategies that reduce administrative burden, improve collaboration and support staff wellbeing.

Innovation

Keeping pace with rapid technological change

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

Budget

Making the most of limited budgets

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

Cyber safety

Strengthening cybersecurity and protecting student data

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

Change management

Leading organisational change

Learn change management strategies from experienced school leaders who have successfully led digital transformation initiatives.

Inclusion

Supporting inclusive learning environments

Explore innovative approaches to accessibility, inclusion and personalised learning for every student.

What school leaders say

Hear directly from principals and school leaders who've attended EDUtech AU.

Presentations were very good. Great focus on students as well, the plenary speakers were excellent.

Deputy Principal, Callaghan College Wallsend Campus

There were a range of interesting workshops to attend. I especially enjoyed the AI focus.

Head of Department, Tangaroa College

The awe-inspiring range of educational providers and credible, deep-thinking presenters. A well-organised and executed event overall.

Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction, Sandon Public School

I really enjoy how the conference is run, the variety of sessions, the length of the sessions and then the interactions with the vendors. It is really enjoyable to go in and out of the different offerings, they are interesting and informative.

Assistant Principal, Mount Waverley Primary School

Who you'll meet

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

School principals
Executive leadership teams
Classroom teachers
Digital learning leaders
IT directors
Gov education representatives
Education consultants
Researchers

320+

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

Frequently asked questions

Is EDUtech suitable for principals?

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

Is EDUtech only about technology?

No. While technology is a key focus, the conference also covers educational leadership, pedagogy, wellbeing, inclusion, curriculum, change management and school improvement.

Can I attend with my leadership team?

Absolutely. Many schools attend as teams, splitting sessions across different 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 learning, administration, cybersecurity, infrastructure, AI, assessment and wellbeing.

Is the exhibition free to attend?

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

How can school leaders prepare for AI in education?

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