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Thursday 12th October 2023
Canterbury College, Waterford
Program
Welcome to the Future Of Education Summit program for the Educators Summit taking place on the 12th of October, 2023 at Canterbury College, Waterford. Over the course of this action packed day, we will be bringing together 200 educators from across sectors and across the country to explore how we can create future-focused learning experiences for our young people.
Find out more about what we have in store for our attendees by exploring the program below!
7:45am - 8:00am
Registration Open
For attendees wanting to beat the traffic, we will be hosting an optional 'Coffee And Conversations' before the official program. Grab a coffee and a bite to eat as you network and hear from an insightful panel discussion to prepare you up for the day ahead!
8:00am - 8:30am
Young Professionals Panel Discussion
Bec Tannenbaum | Solicitor At Herbert Smith Freehills
Alicia Chapman | Founder Of Little Cocoa
Arjun Singh | Founder & Software Engineer At Wynds
Scott Millar | Chief Executive Officer At BOP Industries
Our Young Professionals Panel Discussion will see three young professionals within the first 10 years of their careers joining us to share their insights and experiences as young people navigating our ever-changing future of work.
Our panelists will be sharing their tips and strategies for how we can best support young people in our classroom preparing for life beyond the school gates.
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8:30am - 8:45am
Coffee & Networking
Post panel, our attendees will have time to grab a coffee and network with fellow delegates.
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8:30am - 8:45am
Registration Open
Registration will remain open for all attendees from 7:45am with coffee and a selection of hands-on activations available for attendees once they arrive. Please ensure you have arrived and registered in time for our official welcome at 8:45am.
8:45am - 9:05am
Official Welcome
Scott Millar | Chief Executive Officer At BOP Industries
Meagan King | Deputy Principal At Canterbury College
Our Summit Emcees, Scott Millar and Meagan King, will be officially opening the inaugural Future Of Education Summit as they welcome attendees, and provide an overview of what to expect in the day ahead.
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9:05am - 9:15am
The Future Of Indigenous Education - It’s Everyone’s Business
Alisha Richardson | Assistant Head of Junior School (Teaching and Learning) At Canterbury College
We are on the cusp of some exciting changes in society and in education. To better understand this progress and possible future directions, it is important to reflect on where we have come from. In this short session, we will explore the journey of Indigenous perspectives within education throughout the years and where to in the future- the importance, the possibilities and how we can be a catalyst for change throughout this wonderful country of ours!
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9:15am - 9:45am
The Accidental CEO - There Is Always Room To Be Fearless Especially In Times Of Great Change
Dominique Lamb | Queensland Small Business Comissioner
In a world where the only constant is change, the role of a CEO has never been more challenging or rewarding. Join Dominique Lamb, Small Business Commissioner where she shares her journey of transformation and inspiration as we explore "The Accidental CEO" and the future of small businesses in Queensland.
During this session Dominique will explore how there is always room for individuals to rise to the occasion, seize opportunities and chart a course to success. Dominique will also cover the future of small business and the Queensland Economy through an SME lens in Queensland by sharing data and trends that small business owners face every day.
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9:45am - 10:15am
Our Digital World Panel Discussion
Tamara Sullivan | Deputy Principal Of Learning Access and Online Innovation At The Department of Education
Toni Peggrem | Executive Manager At The Queensland Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub
Emma Murtagh | Operations Manager At The Queensland Extended Reality (XR) Hub
Thomas O’Donahoo| Co-Founder And Co-CEO Of Atomi
James Jenkins | Director Of Learning And Teaching Innovation At Canterbury College
As we continue to transition into a post-COVID world, educators, industry innovators and community leaders are being challenged to consider how we balance the time we spend in our digital and physical worlds.
This panel discussion will see education and industry leaders coming together to discuss how to create meaningful uses of technology inside and outside of the classroom, and the role technology will continue to play in our digital world now and into the future.
10:15am - 10:45am
Morning Tea
We'll be breaking for morning tea to give attendees the opportunity to get a bite to eat, network and engage with our hands on activations.
10:45am - 11:30am
First Round | Future Focused Learning Experiences
We will have a selection of 45 Minute Future Focussed Learning Experiences running concurrently for our attendees to select from. Each experience will be an opportunity for attendees to get hands on as they learn from leading educators as they share their insights, advice and experiences on a topic of expertise.
Matthew Flinders Anglican College
CLASSROOM 1
Exploring Emerging Technologies In The Primary Years
St John XXIII Catholic College
SPACE 1
Agency: Enabling Voice To Drive Cultural Change
Canterbury College
CLASSROOM 2
From University To The Classroom; Supporting The Professional Growth Of Our Early Career Teachers
Cannon Hill Anglican College
SPACE 2
Nurturing Intrapreneurial Mindsets
11:40am - 12:30pm
Second Round | Future Focused Learning Experiences
We will have a selection of 45 Minute Future Focussed Learning Experiences running concurrently for our attendees to select from. Each experience will be an opportunity for attendees to get hands on as they learn from leading educators as they share their insights, advice and experiences on a topic of expertise.
Kelvin Grove State College
CLASSROOM 1
Kelvin Grove State College Open Futures Project
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BOP Industries
CLASSROOM 2
Building Your Personal Brand For Educators
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CompNow
SPACE 1
Making A Difference For 'Future Education'... Starts NOW
Kepnock State High School
SPACE 2
It Takes A Village To Create Systems Change
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12:30pm - 1:15pm
Lunch
We'll be breaking for lunch to give attendees the opportunity to get a bite to eat, network and engage with our hands on activations.
1:15pm - 3:00pm
Roundtable Discussions
We will have a selection of four interactive Roundtable Discussions running concurrently to provide attendees an opportunity to connect, collaborate and co-create as they explore a topic of interest to them. Please browse Roundtable topics below.
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Roundtable One:
Canterbury Functions Centre
Building A School Of The Future
This discussion will see attendees hearing from future-focused school leaders that have already made strides in building a school of the future as they share their insights and experiences. From there, we will be having a discussion around how we can better prepare our young people for their chosen futures as we create a school of the future.
Speakers Include:
Meagan King | Deputy Principal At Canterbury College
Kirsten Ferdinands | Principal At Brisbane South State Secondary College
Sandy Davey | Deputy Principal Engagement At Queensland Academy For Mathematics Science And Technology
Dan Walker | Principal At Canterbury College
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Roundtable Three:
Space 1 (Library - Upstairs)
Bridging The Gap - Partnerships With Industry
This discussion will see attendees hearing from educators experienced in building impactful partnerships with industry as they unpack their top tips for incorporating industry into education. From there attendees will be discussing what sustainable industry partnerships could look like in their community and context.
Speakers Include:
Baden U'Ren | Dean Of Business And Entrepreneurship At CG Spectrum
Rhys Cassidy | Assistant Principal At Australian Industry Trade College
Sharon Singh | Head of e‑Learning & Innovation At St John's Anglican College
Felicity Moser | Relationships Manager (Secondary School Partnerships) At The University Of Queensland
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Roundtable Two:
T1 Classroom
Planning Your Leadership Journey
This discussion will see attendees hearing from innovative educators at different stages on their leadership journey as they share their experiences making change in their communities. From there, we will be having a discussion around how we can all continue to progress on our leadership journies and make positive change.
Speakers Include:
Marie Perry | Principal At Ipswich Girls Grammar School
Elizabeth Foster | Executive Principal At Wavell State High School
Andrew Paltridge | Secondary Teacher & Assistant Head Of House At Canterbury College
Dane Oman | Dean Of Students At Saint Stephen's College
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Roundtable Four:
Space 2 (Library - Downstairs)
Creating Classrooms That Allow Young Entrepreneurs & Innovators To Flourish
To kick off this discussion we will be hearing from three young entrepreneurs and innovators still in high school as they share their experiences of getting a headstart on their pathway while still in school. From there, we'll be looking at how we can better support aspiring young innovators and entrepreneurs in our communities.
Speakers Include:
Scott Millar | Chief Troublemaker At BOP Industries
Pal Kahtar | High School Student & Young Professional
Josh Brass | High School Student & Young Innovator
Siobhan Wilson | High School Student & Young Entrepreneur
3:00pm - 3:10pm
Inspiring Regional Entrepreneurs
Julia Spicer OAM | Queensland Chief Entrepreneur
As we return for our final block of the day, we will be hearing from Queensland Chief Entrepreneur, Julia Spicer, virtually as she shares her story as a regional entrepreneur and shares her advice for inspiring entrepreneurship and innovation in the regions.
3:10pm - 3:40pm
Our Digital Natives: Creating Future-Focused Learning Experiences For Our Next Generation
Scott Millar | Chief Executive Officer At BOP Industries
Not knowing a world without touch screen devices, social media and wifi connectivity, Gen Z and Gen Alpha work with technology in very different ways to the rest of us. Whilst this can be a point of contention at times, it also presents a world of opportunity for us to teach them how to effectively innovate, create and collaborate with their digital tools.
Join fellow Gen Z, Scott Millar, as he explores how we can design and deliver real, relevant and relatable learning experiences for our students. In this presentation, Scott will be exploring the role new and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence play in the classroom and in the workforce before then looking at how we as educators can harness technology tools to create impactful learning experiences for our students whilst also preparing them for our ever-changing future of work.
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3:40pm - 4:00pm
Summit Wrap Up
Scott Millar | Chief Executive Officer At BOP Industries
Meagan King | Deputy Principal At Canterbury College
From there, our summit MCs, Meagan and Scott will be rejoining us to provide a recap on an action-packed day of connection, collaboration and learning. Our summit MCs will then be closing the official program for the summit and inviting attendees to join our Future Schools Showcase to finish the day.
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4:00pm - 6:00pm
Future Schools Showcase
To finish our inaugural Future Of Education Summit, we will be inviting all attendees to join us at our Future Schools Showcase in the Canterbury Function Centre. Grab a drink and enjoy some canapes and live music as you debrief on a massive day of inspiration and learning, and explore the showcases set up by future focused schools across the country as they share the projects they're leading.
Coomera Anglican College
Empowering Students To Thrive In An Ever Evolving Digital World
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Brisbane Boys College
Elevating Student Outcomes Through Meaningful Engagement With New Technologies
Cannon Hill Anglican College
Connecting Students With The World Beyond School Through Innovative Curriculum
The Glennie School
The 8 Cultural Forces Within Every Classroom Shaping Learning
St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School
Exploring Hands On Technology For The Future Of Education
Kenmore State High School
Future-Focused Innovation And Entrepreneurship In Modern Education
Kelvin Grove State College
Building Digital Confidence To Empower Change-Makers
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Canterbury College
The Canterbury Way - A Community Of Learners Shaped By Evidence-Backed Practice
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We've got an action-packed day planned for our inaugural Future Of Education Summit and we hope we can see you there! Tickets are on sale now and selling quickly. Make sure to grab yours now!
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