Bridget Pearce
Head of Academic Services (Acting)
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 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