Rod Smith
Head of Academic and Data Services
Girton Grammar School
- Outlining the current regulatory framework and its implications for generative AI in Australia
- Developing a road map for the education specific generative AI frameworks
- Adapting educational policies and practices to align with the changing regulatory landscape
- Learning from the global generative AI landscape including the proposed European AI Act
Bill Simpson-Young
Chief Executive Officer
Gradient Institute
- Discussing the effectiveness and accuracy of generative AI
- Challenging the boundaries and ethical considerations of AI-generated accuracy and effectiveness
- Benchmarking generative AI against traditional methods and human capabilities in education
Dr Ian Oppermann
Chief Data Scientist
NSW Department of Customer Service
- Disclosing privacy concerns with staff, parents, stakeholders and students
- Safeguarding sensitive data, including student and staff input, through robust encryption and security measures in generative AI applications
- Enhancing privacy awareness and providing specialised training
Dr Omer Yezdani
Chief Data Officer
University of Sunshine Coast
- Acknowledging, understanding, and minimising the risks associated with generative AI biases
- Promoting approaches for fairness and inclusivity in AI driven content and decision making
- Educating stakeholders of the challenges of bias within generative AI
Dr Mahendra Samarawickrama
ACS Australian ICT Professional of the Year 2022 and Advisory Council Member
Harvard Business Review
- Unpacking the most recent advancements in copyright law relevant to generative AI that education institutions need to be across
- Examining effective strategies to navigate developing copyright laws in the context of generative AI, including licensing and attribution issues
- Assessing how your institution can chart a path forward to utilise generative AI while mitigating legal risks
Professor Lise Barry
Dean, Macquarie Law School
Macquarie University
Professor Niloufer Selvadurai
Director, Research and Innovation, Macquarie Law School
Macquarie University
- What are the evolving risks associated with AI deployment and adoption in education?
- What are the best practises for the responsible use of AI in the education sector?
- How do you ensure accountability, fairness and transparency when using AI?
Moderator:
Greg Sawyer
Chief Executive Officer
The Council of Australasian Universities Directors of Information Technology (CAUDIT)
Panellists:
David de Carvalho
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority
Dr Deborah Price
ACSA President | Research Degrees Coordinator, Education Futures
Australian Curriculum Studies Association | University of South Australia
Dr Bret Stephenson
Principal Advisor, Data and Ethics
La Trobe University
Professor Nicole Gillespie
Co-Lead, Trust, Ethics and Governance Alliance and KPMG Chair in Organisational Trust
University of Queensland
- Investigating the link between the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and generative AI in research
- Examining and preparing for the future of generative AI in research
- Ensuring compliance and transparency while keeping private data controlled and authorised
Professor Emeritus Julie Owens
Former Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research)
Deakin University
- Understanding how students perceive and interact with generative AI in educational settings
- Leveraging student concerns and preferences to inform responsible AI integration
- Exploring the factors that shape student attitudes and beliefs about generative AI
Dr Anna Denejkina
Research Director
YouthInsight – Student Edge
- Implementing successful strategies and tools for detecting AI-generated academic misconduct
- Educating stakeholders on the risks and challenges of generative AI in academic settings
- Fostering a culture of ethical research and academic honesty
Associate Professor Sheridan Gentili
Director, Teaching Innovation Unit
University of South Australia
- How does generative AI impact the overall learning experience for students?
- What are the most pressing challenges regarding generative AI use in the context of students?
- How can educators leaders ensure ethical generative AI use that doesn’t contribute to academic dishonesty?
- What best practices or model policies should be considered when crafting or revising generative AI policies for students?
Moderator:
Tracey Clarke
Head of Learning Analytics
Knox Grammar School
Panellists:
Professor Romy Lawson
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students)
Flinders University
Professor Suzanne Le Mire
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Learning)
University of Adelaide
Dr Heidi Le Sueur
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching)
International College of Management Sydney
Professor Kylie Readman
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President (Education and Students)
University of Technology Sydney
Andrew Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Education Services Australia
Luke Sheehy
Executive Director
Australian Technology Network of Universities