Bridget Pearce
Pedagogical Coach
Brisbane Grammar School
08:15
Registration and welcome coffee
08:50
Opening remarks from the Chair
THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION AND GENERATIVE AI
09:00
Understanding and keeping up with the evolving technology behind Generative AI
- Understanding the principles of generative AI and its applications
- Unlocking the potential of AI through its language, image and video models
- Exploring the continuous development and future possibilities of generative AI technology
Dr Michael Kollo
Chief Executive Officer
Evolved AI
09:30
PANEL DISCUSSION: How can education leaders navigate the AI age from both an administrative and learning perspective?
- How is AI influencing the strategies of education leaders and institutions and how their institutions operate?
- What transformations do you anticipate for education institutions as we move further into the AI age?
- How is generative AI reshaping the traditional role of educators?
- How can AI-driven tools assist education leaders in identifying and addressing learning gaps among students?
Moderator:
Dr Suneeti Rekhari
Director, Educational Quality
TAFE NSW
Panellists:
Professor Jessica Vanderlelie
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
La Trobe University
Professor James Adonopoulos
Academic Dean and Director
Kaplan Professional | Independent Higher Education Australia
Matthew Esterman
Director, Innovation and Partnerships
Our Lady of Mercy College
Dr Michael Kollo
Chief Executive Officer
Evolved AI
Associate Professor Jo-Anne Chuck
Director – Learning Futures
Western Sydney University
10:20
Morning tea
10:50
Achieving Instant Assessment Reform, at Scale, for Next-Gen Education
Dr. Nici Sweaney
Founder
Ai Her Way
11:10
The future of education in the era of AI
- AI as an opportunity to deliver equitable, inclusive education for all
- Overview of local and global use cases in education
- Reflections on learnings to date
- Steps to get started and scale across your organisation
Katie Ford
Higher Education Industry Executive
Microsoft Australia & New Zealand
SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTING AI IN YOUR INSTITUTION
11:40
Overcoming the unique challenges of AI’s intersection with R&D and Commercialisation, Education & Training and Procurement functions in Higher Education Institutions
We talk to the A to Z of ensuring competitive success, student and staff knowledge building to regulator wins in RFIs
- Go from general responsible AI principles to fully operationalising a whole of enterprise strategy and management of governance, risk and compliance in AI
- How to successfully bring cross functional teams together to leverage the rapid and safe adoption of AI. Empowering your internal experts and leveraging the best minds from within
- Navigating the unique challenges of AI with multiple higher education workstreams: Research and Development and commercialisation with industry collaborators, Education & Training, and Procurement functions
- Learn more about higher education case studies from managing AI as it embeds and intersects in decentralised environments across workstreams with differing legal requirements, risk profiles and commercial opportunity benefits
Kristen Migliorini
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
KomplyAi
12:00
Advancing your AI strategy and governance
- Developing a whole of institution approach to AI
- Navigating the challenges of AI governance in a rapidly changing landscape
- Governance, policy and process considerations for the embedding of ethical AI
Professor Jessica Vanderlelie
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
La Trobe University
12:30
Networking lunch
13:30
Partner Presentation
Julian Ridden
Head of Growth, AU
Quizizz
14:00
Achieving AI explainability and transparency while securing buy-in from staff, students, and stakeholders
- Cultivating AI explainability and transparency practices that facilitate comprehension and trust-building
- Simplifying AI explanations and enhancing transparency to make AI-driven insights more accessible and understandable
- Actively involving stakeholders in the AI decision-making process, ensuring their participation and buy-in
Michelle Picard
Pro-Vice Chancellor Learning and Teaching Innovation
Flinders University
14:30
Empowering education staff through generative AI training and upskilling
- Developing comprehensive programs aimed at enhancing education staff’s expertise
- Encouraging ongoing skill development and knowledge expansion
- Collaborating within your institution and departments to cultivate a culture of continuous learning
Dr Sandra Peter
Director – Sydney Executive Plus
University of Sydney
15:00
Afternoon tea
MODERNISING EDUCATION SYSTEMS THROUGH AI
15:30
Rethinking and streamlining assessments with AI
- Harnessing AI to automate assessment processes, including the simplifying of grading
- Leveraging AI to enhance the quality, validity, and fairness of educational assessments
- Adapting traditional assessment methods to modern educational needs with AI
Associate Professor Danny Liu
Associate Professor (Education Focused)
University of Sydney
16:00
Improving curriculums through personalised learning from AI
- Individualising education for better student outcomes through AI-driven personalisation
- Augmenting curriculum design and delivery with AI technologies
- Measuring the efficacy and benefits of AI-driven personalised learning in curriculum improvement
Sharon Foster
Executive Director, Curriculum
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority
16:30
PANEL DISCUSSION: How can institutions best integrate AI into education processes?
- How do you balance the use of generative AI with traditional teaching methods to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for students?
- How can incorporating generative AI into teaching impact the design and delivery of educational content?
- Have you noticed any changes in student engagement, motivation, or interest in learning as a result of incorporating generative AI into the curriculum?
Moderator:
Professor Erica Wilson
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Innovation)
Southern Cross University
Panellists:
Professor Steven Warburton
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education Innovation)
University of Newcastle
Soren Jensen
Co-Founder
Evolve Simulations
Professor Adam Bridgeman
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Educational Innovation)
University of Sydney
Matthew Esterman
Director, Innovation and Partnerships
Our Lady of Mercy College
Jacqueline Wilton
Chief Executive Officer
Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority
17:10
Closing comments from the Chair and end of Generative AI for Education Summit Day 1
17:15
Networking Drinks
18:30
Official Event Dinner
Date: Wed 20 March
Venue: Alpha - 238 Castlereagh Street, Sydney (4 min walk from venue)
Time: 6.30pm