Tech and IT leader

Why tech & IT leaders attend EDUtech AU

Technology leadership in education has never carried more weight. You're expected to enable AI adoption, defend against cyber threats, modernise legacy systems and support every classroom, often with a budget that hasn't kept pace with the demands.

EDUtech AU brings together the strategies, vendors and peer networks to help you make confident infrastructure decisions, so you leave with a plan you can action, not just a list of trends.

✓ Practical guidance on rolling out AI safely and responsibly
✓ Real-world approaches to cybersecurity and data protection
✓ Strategies for modernising legacy systems and infrastructure
✓ Insight into emerging edtech and where it's heading
✓ Support for cloud migration and systems integration
✓ Networking with peers solving the same infrastructure challenges
✓ Hundreds of vendors to compare side by side
✓ Ideas for stretching a limited IT budget further

Is EDUtech AU for you?

EDUtech AU is built for technology and IT leaders across primary, secondary and tertiary education, including:

Chief Information Officers Chief Technology Officers IT Directors Directors of ICT Heads of Digital Learning Infrastructure Managers Network Managers Systems Administrators Data & Systems Leaders Digital Transformation Leads EdTech Coordinators IT Managers

What challenges will you solve?

Technology leaders carry more risk and higher expectations than ever. EDUtech AU is mapped to the problems on your desk right now.

Cyber safety

Strengthening cybersecurity and data protection

Gain practical advice on cyber resilience, incident response, privacy and compliance from experts who understand the education sector.

AI governance

Rolling out AI safely and responsibly

Learn how schools are governing AI adoption, from data privacy and academic integrity through to staff training and policy.

Legacy systems

Modernising ageing infrastructure

Explore practical paths for retiring outdated systems without disrupting teaching, learning or school operations.

Budget

Stretching a limited IT budget

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

Integration

Connecting disconnected systems

Discover approaches to systems integration that reduce manual work and give your school a single source of truth.

Data privacy

Protecting student and staff data

Understand the governance, access controls and vendor due diligence needed to keep sensitive data secure.

Vendor management

Cutting through vendor noise

Get hands-on with the technologies on the market and hear honest feedback from schools already using them.

Digital equity

Ensuring equitable access to technology

Learn how schools are closing the digital divide and making sure every student can access the tools they need.

What you'll learn

Sessions for technology and IT leaders span the systems and strategies shaping the future of school infrastructure, including:

What tech & IT leaders say

Hear directly from technology and IT leaders who've attended EDUtech AU.

So much variety. Great speakers with realistic angles and expectations about the digital classroom.

Leader of Digital Technologies and STEM, St Francis College

The range of sessions and speakers across the two days was fantastic.

Head of Data Analytics and Systems, Methodist Ladies' College

Comprehensive education focused event.

ICT Manager, Warakirri College Limited

Amazing conference and great sessions.

IT Manager, St Dominics College

Who you'll meet

EDUtech AU brings the entire education technology community together, giving you the opportunity to compare notes with people solving the same infrastructure problems. You'll meet and share ideas with:

IT directors
Chief technology officers
Digital learning leaders
School principals
Education technology providers
Cybersecurity specialists
Systems integrators
Data & analytics leaders

320+

leading education technology companies showcasing solutions for infrastructure, cybersecurity, data and systems management, free to explore on the expo floor.

Frequently asked questions

Is EDUtech AU suitable for technology and IT leaders?

Yes. Technology and IT leaders are a core audience for EDUtech AU. The program covers cybersecurity, AI governance, infrastructure, data management and digital transformation strategy.

Does the program cover cybersecurity?

Yes. Cybersecurity and risk is one of the event's core focus areas, with sessions covering cyber resilience, incident response, data privacy and compliance.

Will I learn about AI infrastructure and governance?

Yes. EDUtech AU explores how schools are building the infrastructure and policy needed to support safe, effective AI adoption, alongside governance and data privacy considerations.

Can I attend with my IT team?

Yes. Many IT and technology teams attend together, splitting sessions across different areas of interest and bringing ideas back to their school or system.

Will I meet education technology vendors?

Yes. The free exhibition includes hundreds of exhibitors demonstrating solutions for infrastructure, cybersecurity, data management, AI and systems integration.

Is the exhibition free to attend?

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

Build a safer, smarter school

Your infrastructure is under more pressure than ever. EDUtech AU gives you the strategies, vendors and peer network to make confident technology decisions for your school.

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