AmplifyED

Connecting NSW EdTech

Our 2025 Program

A partnership with the NSW Government

EduGrowth has partnered with the NSW Government through Study NSW to deliver AmplifyED: Connecting NSW EdTech, a program designed to accelerate the education innovation environment by connecting innovative NSW EdTech companies with sector-wide engagements.

As part of the program EduGrowth delivers annual activities and engagements including ‘EdTech Alley’ – a thought leadership summit bringing together the brightest minds of NSW EdTech professionals, a Women’s Education Leaders Syndicate and export market Masterclasses.

The strategic partnership signifies a major milestone in strengthening the NSW EdTech sector which is at the forefront of education innovation and comprises:

275 companies – 40% of the national total
$1.4B in annual revenue – 44% of the national total
8,000 people employed – 42% of the national total

We thank the NSW Government for its support and commitment to the NSW EdTech sector.

275 NSW EdTech Companies

A$1.4B Revenue

8,000 Employees

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$450M Export Revenue

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Program

Women's Education Leaders Syndicate

Women’s Education Leaders
Syndicate

This Execute Syndicate fosters a space where women in Sydney’s EdTech ecosystem can professionally connect and support one another.

Syndicate members meet quarterly over the calendar year to expand their leadership capabilities, foster connections and peer mentoring and learn from expert guest speakers.

2025 Meetings 6 March 2025 | 13 June 2025 | 12 November 2025

Email [email protected] to express your interest.

Conversations & Connections. A Panel Discussion

Conversations & Connections
A Panel Discussion

An evening of networking, insights, and great conversations.
Kick off the biggest week in EdTech in NSW with the opportunity to meet local and international innovators shaping the future of education with a Panel Discussion: Global EdTech Trends. Gain valuable insights from industry experts on expanding into new markets and navigating the evolving education landscape.

10 June | 6pm | Sydney

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Export Market Masterclass

The EdTech market in Australia has experienced remarkable growth in the last three years. The sector reached $4 billion in 2024, a third of which was export revenue. With the global EdTech market projected to grow to over $7 trillion by 2025. It’s timely for the sector to capitalise on new opportunities offered by international markets

The Export Market Masterclasses are designed to educate NSW EdTech companies on key export markets, key trends and characteristics, and to facilitate connections to consultants that can provide in-country support to help accelerate NSW export market development.

Next Masterclass

12 June 2025

EdTech Masterclass Series

Learn from Industry experts and gain valuable insights into key situations shaping your business.

Sessions include:
Selling to Schools & Universities
Developing a Pilot Program
Pricing Strategy
Building a Product Roadmap

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EdTech Alley

Held annually during Sydney’s South by Southwest Festival Week, EdTech Alley brings together leading NSW education thinkers to discuss, debate and deliberate on the future of education in a technology-enabled world.

Meet the educators, policymakers and entrepreneurs building the EdTech solutions systems to drive the sector forward.

“As Australia’s home of education innovation, it’s important we continue to strengthen the NSW EdTech ecosystem. Partnerships like this one with EduGrowth ensure we can continue to work collaboratively with the sector to support its growth and help it diversify”
Toshi Kawaguchi, Study NSW Director at Investment NSW

“It’s a privilege to be the inaugural Chair of the Women’s Education Leaders Syndicate and use my voice to support an amazing group for women as they build out their EdTech businesses. I’m looking forward to meeting all of the extremely talented women EdTech leaders who have committed to being a participant in the Syndicate over the coming months”
Catherine Godfrey, Chair of the Women’s Education Leaders Syndicate

“Through our partnership with the NSW Government, we look forward to driving connection and collaboration across the NSW EdTech ecosystem over the coming years and delivering world-class programs that ensure NSW-based EdTechs have the opportunity to succeed nationally and globally.”
David Linke, Managing Director at EduGrowth

We thank our program speakers

Rita Ferrandino

Founding Partner | Arc Capital Development

Kerri-Lee Krause

Vice Chancellor & President | Avondale University

Sandra Heldsinger

Founder | Brightpath Assessment & Reporting

Rachel Bentvelzen

Head of FinTech | Macquarie Capital

Rita Ferrandino

Founding Partner | Arc Capital Development

Kerri-Lee Krause

Vice Chancellor & President | Avondale University

Sandra Heldsinger

Founder | Brightpath Assessment & Reporting

Rachel Bentvelzen

Head of FinTech | Macquarie Capital

News & Updates

AmplifyED, Conferences, News

Cath Godfrey to Chair the Women’s Education Leaders Syndicate

EduGrowth has appointed Catherine Godfrey as Chair of the Women’s Education Leaders Syndicate. Catherine is an executive with decades of experience in the education sector and held executive positions, including Managing Director of McGraw-Hill Education in Australia...

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