11 & 12 June 2025
Innovation Stage Program
EDUtech 2025
Innovation Stage @ EduTECH
| 10:50 am | Keynote | AI in AssessmentDavid Linke, Managing Director | EduGrowth Explore the transformative role of AI in assessment, from personalised feedback to predictive analytics. Learn how AI can enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and fairness of student evaluations by adapting to individual learning styles and needs. Discover how AI-driven tools can provide real-time insights, reduce bias, and help educators make data-driven decisions. Join us to explore the future of assessments in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and how it can support better learning outcomes for all students. |
| 11:40 am | PIVOT CASE STUDY | From Insight to Impact: Driving System Change Through Data-Driven LeadershipCleo Westhorpe | Pivot PL How can data move from numbers on a page to real change in classrooms and communities? In this expert panel, dynamic leaders share how they are using data insights to drive system-level improvements in student wellbeing and learning. Through their stories, we’ll explore the power of evidence-informed leadership, the conditions that support sustainable change, and how data can serve as both compass and catalyst in our schools and systems. |
| 12:40 pm | Teaching problem solving in an AI worldClaire Lord, Digital Director | Jacaranda In an AI-driven world, problem-solving skills must evolve. This session explores how educators can integrate AI tools while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and ethical decision-making. Learn strategies to enhance adaptability, reasoning, and collaboration, ensuring students are prepared to navigate and innovate in an AI-powered future. |
| 1:40 pm | Teaching Entrepreneurial ThinkingJeannette Tran, Founder | StemReactor Explore strategies for cultivating entrepreneurial thinking in the classroom. Learn how to inspire students to think critically, solve real-world problems, and approach challenges with creativity and resilience. Discover practical activities and frameworks that encourage risk-taking, innovation, and a growth mindset. Whether in business or beyond, teaching entrepreneurial thinking equips students with valuable skills for success in the modern world. Join us to explore how to nurture the next generation of problem-solvers and innovators. |
| 2:40 pm | CLEVERBEAN CASE STUDY | Not All That Glitters is Pedagogical: Tech’s Place in The Writing Classroom Lucy Chambers, Co-Founder | Cleverbean Purposeful technology has a place in writing instruction—when it keeps teachers in the driver’s seat. In this practical, story-led session, discover how expert educators are rethinking feedback, assessment, and classroom routines by integrating tools that honour pedagogy, reduce workload, and improve outcomes. You’ll walk away with a fresh perspective on what should be automated, what should be augmented, and what to look for in tools to empower both professional learning and student outcomes without compromising what matters most: great teaching. |
| 3:40 pm | Closing Keynote: Security and Privacy: Students’ Digital FootprintSarah Davies, CEO | Alannah and Madeline Foundation With increasing technology use in education, safeguarding children’s data is crucial. This session explores data privacy laws, cybersecurity risks, and ethical considerations in school settings. Learn best practices for securing student information, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of digital responsibility, all while balancing educational innovation with strong data protection measures to create a safe and secure learning environment for all students. |
Innovation Stage @ EduTECH
| 10:15 am | Is AI killing Schools? Redesigning the school with technology in mindBen Sze Co-Founder | Teacher’s Buddy The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence has ignited urgent questions about the future of education. Is AI a destructive force threatening traditional learning models, or a catalyst for unprecedented innovation? We will delve into the opportunities presented by new technologies and explore the evolving role of educators and school leaders, and the necessity of cultivating human-centric skills that AI cannot replicate. Join us for a forward-thinking discussion on how to proactively redesign our schools, integrating technology not as a supplement, but as a foundational element for a better student and teacher experience. |
| 11:10 am | GRADCUT CASE STUDY: Connecting Communities Locally and Globally: Technology Enhancing Student Life – A USYD Case StudyAnastasha Renaud, Co-Founder | Gradcut Great education institutions are chaotic places – students, parents, educators, community and more all combine to enrich campuses. How we can capture all the stories and moments that make our institutions unique. We all want technology to speed up our plans, our programs to deliver outcomes. Now we expect Ai to supercharge that and deliver 10x more. Hear how universities are solving these challenges using innovative technologies in their community outreach and engagement. Through Ai driven technology we see students obtain rich personalised media that allows them to share with their families and friends globally, all whilst reducing the overhead and costs for your institution. |
| 12:10 pm | Unlocking the Future of Learning: Insights from Australia’s EdTech SnapshotPatty Di Biase-Dyson, CEO | Australian Publishers Association Australia’s EdTech Snapshot is a vital resource for understanding the fast-evolving Australian EdTech ecosystem. This session offers insights into over 750 EdTech companies, highlighting key trends, innovations, and market dynamics since 2020. Whether you’re an investor, educator, or entrepreneur, gain the knowledge to navigate the sector’s current state and its future opportunities in an increasingly digital education landscape. |
| 1:10 pm | The Path to Purposeful Innovation: Rethinking what matters most when using AI in educationDanny Liu, Professor | University of Sydney This session probes the critical questions too often overlooked in education-driven AI—examining why we adopt these technologies, which stakeholders -students, parents, support staff, policymakers- are missing from the conversation, and what governance, ethical, and equity blind spots remain. We will discuss how to surface the right questions, uncover hidden risks, and define meaningful success metrics. Discover strategies to ensure AI initiatives are inclusive, responsible, and truly aligned with the real needs of learners. |
| 2:00 pm | PIVOT CASE STUDY | The Search for Effective Practice: Designing and Delivering Real Impact in Online Safety EducationCleo Westhorpe | Pivot PL What does it take to build an effective, evidence-based approach to online safety education in schools? This expert panel shares key insights from a national pilot study by Pivot and the Cyber Safety Project, exploring the powerful impact of a well-designed online safety program on student skills, behaviours, attitudes, and wellbeing. Online safety education should do more than inform – it should empower students to take action. Our research pilot proved just that: 94% of students developed new skills, with over half taking immediate steps to strengthen their online security. |
| 2:30 pm | Shark Tank FinalGrant van der Kruk, CEO | Schoolbox Welcome to the Shark Tank – where bold ideas meet opportunity. In this high-stakes session, the Final 4 EdTech entrepreneurs will pitch their cutting-edge solutions live to a panel of expert judges, our very own “sharks.” Each founder will have just minutes to make their case, showcasing how their innovation addresses real-world education challenges. With the Innovation Alley title and a grand prize on the line, expect big ideas, tough questions, and game-changing potential. Who will impress the sharks and emerge as the winner? Dive in and find out. |
| 3:30 pm | Program End |
Innovation Stage @ EduTECH
| 10:50 am | Keynote | AI in AssessmentDavid Linke, Managing Director | EduGrowth |
| 11:40 am | PIVOT CASE STUDY | From Insight to Impact: Driving System Change Through Data-Driven LeadershipCleo Westhorpe | Pivot PL |
| 12:40 pm | Teaching problem solving in an AI worldDuane Cox, Head of Innovation | Schoolbox |
| 1:40 pm | Teaching Entrepreneurial ThinkingHugh Chilton, Head of ScotsX | The Scots College |
| 2:40 pm | CLEVERBEAN CASE STUDY | Not All That Glitters is Pedagogical: Tech’s Place in The Writing ClassroomLucy Chambers, Co-Founder | Cleverbean |
| 3:40 pm | Closing Keynote: Security and Privacy: Students’ Digital FootprintSarah Davies, CEO | Alannah and Madeline Foundation |
Innovation Stage @ EduTECH
| 10:15 am | Is AI killing Schools? Redesigning the school with technology in mindBen Sze Co-Founder | Teacher’s Buddy |
| 11:10 am | GRADCUT CASE STUDY: Connecting Communities Locally and Globally: Technology Enhancing Student Life – A USYD Case StudyDavid Eedle, Co Founder | EdSmart |
| 12:10 pm | Unlocking the Future of Learning: Insights from Australia’s EdTech SnapshotPatty Di Biase-Dyson, CEO | Australian Publishers Association |
| 1:10 pm | The Path to Purposeful Innovation: Rethinking what matters most when using AI in educationDanny Liu, Professor | University of Sydney |
| 2:00 pm | PIVOT CASE STUDY | The Search for Effective Practice: Designing and Delivering Real Impact in Online Safety EducationCleo Westhorpe | Pivot PL |
| 2:30 pm | Shark Tank FinalGrant van der Kruk, CEO | Schoolbox |
| 3:30 pm | Program End |
Innovation Alley Exhibitors
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