Join us at EduTECH 2021 and hear the Hon James Merlino's MP, Victorian, Minister for Education vision for education. James was sworn in as Deputy Premier and Minister for Education in 2018 and since that day he has made it his mission to create an inclusive educational experience for all and...

Catriona is a highly experienced advocate for higher education and has extensive experience in the policy making process. Prior to this appointment, she served as UA’s Deputy Chief Executive leading the policy team in developing sectoral policy.Catriona was CEO of Science and Technology...

Marek is the founding director of QUT Research Centre for the Digital Economy, following his five-year appointment as PwC Chair in Digital Economy, a joint initiative of PwC, Queensland Government, Brisbane Marketing, and QUT. As the centre director, he leads QUT’s research agenda to inform and...

Jeannie Marie Paterson is the co-director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Ethics (CAIDE) at the University of Melbourne, a cross disciplinary research, teaching and policy centre dedicated to promoting the role of ethics and law in the design, use and governance of emerging...

Peter is a Silver and Gold Award Holder and the current National CEO for the Duke of Ed in Australia. As a volunteer, he has undertaken a variety of senior governance roles for the Award in Australia and Internationally since 1979 and is a current member of the International Council.Peter has had...

Elizabeth is an experienced executive with a demonstrable track record in transformation and innovative leadership in applying technology as a transformation agent for business change.  Elizabeth is passionate about education and gender diversity in technology.Elizabeth’s current role is CIO at the ...

Ted is one of world'sleading advocates for education policies that foster creativity, innovation, motivation, and purpose. He knows what skills are valuable in a world of innovation, and how we can transform our schools to prepare kids for their futures. His contributions span...

Gönül Serbest is the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Global Victoria responsible for leading the Government's global engagement efforts. As part of this role, she manages the State's international network of 23 trade and investment offices, leads a team that drives economic growth in...

Louka is committed to transform learning structures, systems and societies that better empower individuals to develop the key human capabilities that matter most now and into the future. He sits on the Steering Committee for Learning Creates Australia, and also co-leads Karanga: The Global Alliance ...

The Hon. Verity Firth is the Executive Director, Social Justice at UTS and leads the Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion at the University of Technology Sydney.  She is currently spearheading the University's Social Impact Framework, a first of its kind in the Australian university sector.  ...

Diana has a business background that drew her to teaching in vocational education before entering the world of IT management in a K-12 school.  She has a passion for exploring ways to leverage technology to improve the way we work and learn.

Simon is an innovative educational leader.Simon is an Australian Education Awards 2021 Excellence Awardee / Principal of the Year (K-12) (Non-Government). He was recognised by the Educator Magazine in 2017 as one of the Top 40 Leaders in Australian Schools. Simon was awarded a Young Citizen of the...

Tayyeb Shah is Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Partnerships) at The University of Western Australia and responsible for a portfolio that spans Global Engagement, Innovation & Industry Engagement, the Cultural Precinct and Development & Alumni Relations.  A globally-renowned expert in higher...

After twenty years of teaching English and foreign languages in secondary schools, Fiona moved into education policy by joining the former NSW Board of Studies (now NESA) to redevelop HSC subjects. On completion of her doctoral thesis, she taught at two universities and became Head of ANU College...

Brisbane South State Secondary College is a new vertical school built in collaboration with one of the world’s top universities, The University of Queensland. As an educator with 20 years’ experience in both the state and independent sector, Tamara has extensive industry knowledge, leadership and...