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Friday 31st July 2026
Canterbury College, Brisbane
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Welcome to the Future Of Education Summit! Taking place at Canterbury College in Brisbane on the 31st of July 2026, we will be bringing together 200 educators from across sectors to explore how we can create future-focused learning experiences for our young people, helping prepare them for their ever-changing futures.
Find out more about what we have in store for our attendees by exploring the program below!
7:30am - 7:45am
Registration Open
For attendees wanting to beat the traffic, we will be hosting an optional 'Coffee And Conversations' session before the official program. Grab a coffee and a bite to eat as you network and hear from an insightful panel discussion to prepare you for the day ahead!
7:45am - 8:15am
Coffee & Conversations Panel Discussion
Stacey Boyd | Head of Global Studies at Saint Stephen's College Coomera
Rhys Cassidy | Pathways & Partnerships Senior Education Advisor at Brisbane Catholic Education
Fiona Hutton | Founder & Director of Hutton Consulting Australia
Additional Speakers Coming Soon!
Ease into the day with our optional Coffee & Conversations panel discussion, a relaxed morning session designed to spark ideas and set the tone for the Summit ahead. In this conversation, you’ll hear from educators who have built established, innovative and impactful initiatives within their school communities as they share a behind the scenes look at what it took to bring those ideas to life.
From early concepts through to programs now embedded in school culture, this panel will explore the thinking, persistence and practical steps behind meaningful innovation in education. Our speakers will reflect on the lessons they learned along the way, the pivots they made when things did not go to plan and the advice they would offer to others looking to turn an idea into something lasting.
Expect real stories, practical takeaways and valuable insights from educators who have led established future focused learning in schools.
8:15am - 8:40am
Coffee & Networking
Post panel, our attendees will have time to grab a coffee and network with fellow delegates.
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8:15am - 8:40am
Registration Open
Registration will remain open for all attendees from 7:30am with coffee available for attendees once they arrive. Please ensure you have arrived and registered in time for our official welcome at 8:40am.
8:40am - 8:55am
Official Welcome
Scott Millar | Chief Executive Officer At BOP Industries
Meagan King | Deputy Principal At Canterbury College
Our Summit Emcees, Scott Millar and Meagan King, will be officially opening the Future Of Education Summit as they welcome attendees, and provide an overview of what to expect in the day ahead.
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8:55am - 9:05am
Welcome To Country
Speaker Coming Soon!
We'll be starting our program with a welcome of country from traditional owners of the land on which we will be gathering.
9:05am - 9:35am
Why The Future Belongs To The Ambitious
Alana Kilmartin | Author & Founder of Unserious Careers
To kick off the Summit, keynote speaker Alana Kilmartin, author and founder of Unserious Careers, will challenge how we prepare young people for what comes next.
Drawing on insights from thousands of students across Australia, this session explores how educators can shift student apathy into ambition by rethinking how career development shows up in schools. As pathways continue to evolve, Alana will unpack practical ways to help students find direction, purpose and motivation in an uncertain future.
Attendees will leave with a fresh perspective on careers, pathways and the role educators play in helping students see what’s possible.
9:35am - 10:15am
The New Workplace Reality: What It Means For Schools
Tim Bullard | CEO at Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Meagan King | Deputy Principal at Canterbury College
This fireside conversation explores the new workplace reality and what it means for the way we prepare young people in schools.
As career pathways continue to evolve, this session will unpack what the world of work is actually looking like for students today and how education can better respond. Informed by AISTL's future-focused work exploring how the conditions for teaching and school leadership are changing, this discussion connects these national insights to what is happening in classrooms right now.
Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how learning can better align with the opportunities and expectations students will face beyond the school gates.
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10:15am - 10:50am
Morning Tea
We'll be breaking for morning tea to give attendees the opportunity to get a bite to eat and network.
10:50am - 11:35am
First Round | Future Focused Learning Experiences
We will have a selection of 45 Minute Future Focused Learning Experiences running concurrently for our attendees to select from. Each experience will be an opportunity for attendees to get hands on as they learn from leading educators as they share their insights, advice and experiences on a topic of expertise.
Mt Maria College
Unlocking Potential: Inspiring Futures - Embedding Capabilities & Career Exploration Across And Beyond The Curriculum
Presenter Coming Soon!
Future Focused Learning Experience Coming Soon
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The Lakes College
Ctrl + R: Refresh, Review, Retain With AI
My Digital Brand
Digital First Impressions: Preparing Educators For A Connected Future Using LinkedIn
11:45am - 12:30pm
Second Round | Future Focused Learning Experiences
We will have a selection of 45-minute Future Focused Learning Experiences running concurrently for our attendees to select from. Each experience will be an opportunity for attendees to get hands on as they learn from leading educators as they share their insights, advice and experiences on a topic of expertise.
Haileybury College
Building Cross Cultural Understanding Through Student Exchange & Experiential Learning
Presenter Coming Soon!
Future Focused Learning Experience Coming Soon
St John XXIII Catholic College
Designing Classrooms of Curiosity: Cross-Curricular Learning For A Future-Focused World
Tamborine Mountain College
From Branding To Belonging: Building A Future-Focused Community Experience
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12:30pm - 1:10pm
Lunch
We'll be breaking for lunch to give attendees the opportunity to get a bite to eat and network.
1:10pm - 2:45pm
Roundtable Discussions
We will have a selection of four interactive Roundtable Discussions running concurrently to provide attendees an opportunity to connect, collaborate and co-create as they explore a topic of interest to them. Our Roundtable Discussions can be found below:
Roundtable One:
From Classroom To Career: Designing Student Pathways
As the future of work continues to evolve, schools are being challenged to rethink how students transition from education into industry.
In this roundtable, we will explore how schools can intentionally design clearer, more connected pathways that bridge curriculum, capability and career opportunity. From industry partnerships and authentic learning experiences to real-world skill development and employability, this session will unpack what effective transition models look like in practice.
Facilitated by Coby-Lee, this discussion invites shared insights, practical strategies and examples of how schools are strengthening the journey from classroom to career.
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Roundtable Three:
Building High-Impact Teams
As schools navigate increasing complexity and change, building high-impact teams has never been more critical. Professional growth is no longer just about individual development, it’s about strengthening collective capability.
In this roundtable, we will explore how schools can move beyond traditional professional development models to create cultures of growth, accountability and continuous improvement. From aligning professional learning with strategy to fostering collaboration, wellbeing and performance, this session will unpack what it takes to develop teams that thrive.
Facilitated by Meagan King, this discussion invites leaders to share practical approaches to building values-driven, future-focused teams that drive meaningful impact across their school communities.
Roundtable Two:
Beyond The Badge: Transformational Student Leadership
Student leadership is evolving. Beyond titles and badges, schools are increasingly focused on developing leaders who demonstrate character, initiative and meaningful contribution.
In this roundtable, we will explore how leadership programs can move beyond symbolic roles to create genuine impact within schools and across communities. From service learning and entrepreneurship to student voice and real-world application, we will unpack what transformational leadership looks like in practice.
Facilitated by Amanda von Kanel, this session invites open discussion around designing leadership pathways that build capability, confidence and lasting influence.
Roundtable Four:
Smarter, Not Harder: AI & Digital Tools In Schools
With the rapid rise of AI and digital platforms, the challenge is no longer access to tools, it’s knowing how to use them strategically.
In this roundtable, we will explore how schools can leverage AI and digital systems to streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden and enhance learning outcomes. From practical classroom applications to whole-school efficiencies, this session will focus on implementation over experimentation.
Facilitated by Scott Millar, this discussion invites educators and leaders to unpack how AI and digital tools can be embedded with purpose, freeing up time and capacity for what matters most.
2:45pm - 4:00pm
Post Summit Celebrations
As the official summit program concludes, we will be inviting attendees to join us for some live music and drinks as we share our learnings from the day, and celebrate the hard work being done by innovative educators across the country!
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We've got an action-packed day planned for this year's Future Of Education Summit and we hope we can see you there! Tickets are on sale now and selling quickly. Make sure to grab yours now!