Wednesday 20 March - Day One

08:15
Registration and welcome coffee
08:50
Opening remarks from the Chair

Bridget Pearce
Head of Academic Services (Acting)
Brisbane Grammar School

 

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 Reasoning

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 Simon Bedford
Pro Vice -Chancellor (Learning Futures)
Western Sydney 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 Reasoning

10:20
Morning tea
10:50
Securing a competitive advantage by being at the cutting edge of AI technology in education
  • Leveraging unexplored operation potential in the generative AI domain to prevent falling behind competitors 
  • Continuously tracking and evaluating the latest AI breakthroughs to spur innovation and drive student attraction and retention 
  • Implementing strategic plans to remain up-to-date

Sarah Carney
Chief Technology Officer, ANZ
Microsoft

SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTING AI IN YOUR INSTITUTION
11:20
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

11:50
Effectively implementing generative AI to improve your operations
  • Evaluating the ‘before, during and after’ of generative AI implementation within your institution 
  • Considering the factors impacting the potential for AI within operations
  • Improving operations and streamlining existing processes
  • Facing the challenges AI from implementation and overcoming them

Max Kaye
Head of Data, Analytics and AI – ANZ
Google

12:20
Networking lunch
13:20
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

Professor Romy Lawson
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students)
Flinders University

13:50
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 Business Insights
University of Sydney

14:20
Strengthening cross-institutional partnerships to get the most out of AI, automation & technology
  • Getting institutions to communicate, collaborate & work together to maximise new technology
  • Developing strategies to simplify the knowledge sharing process
  • Redefining the way organisations work with AI-powered automation

Professor James Adonopoulos
Academic Dean and Director
Kaplan Professional | Independent Higher Education Australia

14:50
Afternoon tea
MODERNISING EDUCATION SYSTEMS THROUGH AI
15:20
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

15:50
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

16:20
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

Professor Simon Bedford
Pro Vice -Chancellor (Learning Futures)
Western Sydney University

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
17:15
End of Generative AI for Education Leaders Summit Day 1
17:15
Networking Drinks
18:45
Official Event Dinner