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...

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...

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 ...

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 Victoria...

Educational leadership has always been at the heart and centre of Lauren's professional career. Lauren started her career in Melbourne's western suburbs and quickly rose to leadership positions in educational innovation and middle years pedagogy.  Lauren's pioneering approaches to the...

As Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Senior Vice-President (Education) at Monash University, Professor Susan Elliott leads a dedicated Education portfolio, and is focussed on actively promoting engagement and advocacy in shaping the University?s education agenda. Professor Susan Elliott joined Monash...

2021 is Dr Tim Kitchen?s 30th year as an educator. Following 23 years teaching Primary, Secondary & Higher Education, Tim has been Adobe?s Senior Education Specialist for Asia Pacific for the past 8 years. He regularly liaises with schools & universities focusing on enhancing creativity in...

Dr. Muhammad is an author and international thought leader.   He is recognized as one of the field’s leading experts in the areas of school culture and Professional Learning Communities at Work (PLC).  Dr. Muhammad was recognized by the Global Gurus organization as one of the 30 Most Influential...

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. ...

Jade has volunteered for, and been a member of the Aboriginal Studies Association Executive for the last four years and am the Head of Indigenous Education and Stage 6 Aboriginal Studies teacher at International Grammar School, Sydney.  She oversees the academic and social well-being of 23...

Dr Tulloch's research looks at the techniques through which video games train player behaviour, and how this can be applied to non-gaming contexts. He is also a lecturer in digital media, video gaming and gamification at Macquarie University.He is a national award-winning lecturer, receiving a...

Michael's work focuses on the knowledge expert teachers develop when integrating educational technologies into their practice. Additionally, Michael researchers the ways in which expert teachers make active decisions about their classroom technology integration. Michael’s research regularly...

Under Jose’ leadership, Christ the King - a low socio economic school in Geelong, has been transformed from a low performing school to a nationally recognised school for improvement in numeracy, as well as an internationally recognised school for its achievements with Lego Robotics. Jose’ passion...

Fiona Young is an architect and researcher in the field of learning environments. She is currently a PhD candidate as part of the Innovative Learning Environments and Teacher Change (ILETC) project, Learning Environments Applied Research Network (LEaRN), University of Melbourne. As Studio Director...

Andrew Smith is CEO of Education Services Australia, a not for profit education technology company owned by all Australian education ministers. ESA develops and deploys national education infrastructure, develops digital education resources and provides technology based services to the education...

Neil Selwyn is a Distinguished Research Professor in the Faculty of Education, Monash University who has worked for the past 25 years researching the integration of digital technology into schools, universities and adult learning. He is recognised as a leading international researcher in the area...

Jocelyn is a Sydney-based psychologist with 17 years’ experience in public schools as both a Teacher and School Counsellor.  Jocelyn has been studying the impacts of technology use for a decade and brings a fear-free, research-backed approach to navigating the constantly evolving issues of tech...

Dr. Joanne Blannin has taught in four countries, in three languages and has developed an in-depth understanding of learning and teaching. Her many education roles have included outdoor education curriculum director, language tutor, bilingual teacher, curriculum leader, leading teacher, teacher...

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 ...

It’s an exciting time to be in education. Spending over 10 years working, consulting, training and building products for schools I’ve never been more convinced that thoughtful design paired with great technology is the best opportunity we have for rapidly improving education. I have been fortunate...

Karen is committed to leading innovation in collaboration with teachers, students and parents. This year she led a team that launched micro-credentialing to recognise that students are more than a grade. She has been fortunate to have received numerous awards: the first International Teaching...

Catherine is an Associate Professor in primary mathematics education and Deputy Director of Research within the School of Education at Western Sydney University and President of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA). She is a multiple award-winning educator who combines...

Greg Whitby is a teacher, advocate, administrator and leader. His mission to transform schooling for every child and young person is driven by a strong commitment to justice and equity. Focusing on improving the outcomes for each student in every learning environment through great teaching he has...

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...

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...

Dr Sean Gallagher is one of Australia’s leading experts on the future of work. He works with business leaders to transform their organisations, with the mission to build sustainable workforces and meaningful careers for their workers. Based on national surveys of Australian workers, the twin...