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Artificial Intelligence in Education Conference

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become one of the biggest and most controversial topics in education. Is this use a threat or an asset to teaching and learning? Gain insights to how educators can best utilise this technology in the classroom.

6 May 2025 | Swissotel Sydney

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The AI in Education Conference series is back for 2025, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to shape the future of what AI in education looks like in NSW. this year’s series at the Swissotel Sydney on the 6th May 2025 offers unparalleled opportunities to explore updated critical topics, connect with peers, and gain actionable insights.

Join your region’s education network for thought-provoking keynotes, interactive panels, and in-depth workshops designed to inspire progress and drive collaboration.


In response to growing demand, the AI in Education Conference series has expanded to South Australia, Western Australia, Victoria, and Queensland. Explore the events in each state to discover region-specific insights and opportunities.

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Speakers

Dr Jonathon Mascorella

Director of Innovation, Loreto Kirribilli

Matt Esterman

Founder & Director, The Next Word

Lee Barrett

Prompt Engineer and AI Advocacy Officer, CEnet

Scott Letts

Leader of Digital Innovation, St Eugene College

Anthony England

Director of Innovative Learning Technologies, Pymble Ladies College

Jonathan Adams

Digital Innovation, Queenwood

Shahenda Kandil

Teacher and Founder, Teggie.co

David Bugden

eLearning & Technology Integration Lead, Aspect

Prof Matt Bower

Professor of Learning Technologies, Macquarie University

Dr Smita Jhajharia

Program Coordinator ICT, RMIT University

Bhavika Unnadkat

Board of Director, Australian Parents Council

Benjamin Sheil

HSC Student, St Dominic's College

Adrian Cotterell

Education Consultant, Adrian Cotterell Consulting

Dr. Jinan Zou

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Australian Institute for Machine Learning, University of Adelaide

Shane Smith

Co-Founder, Education Perfect

Luke Doran

Academic Digital Engagement Program Team, St Augustine’s College

Agenda

8:55 am

OPENING | Opening remarks from the Chair

Shahenda Kandil, Teacher and Founder, Teggie.co

AI’S IMPACT ON EDUCATION

9:00 am

  • The need for an anticipatory approach to AGI in education, rather than a reactive one.
  • Emerging AI technologies trending towards AGI and their potential impact on teaching, learning, and administration.
  • The role of autonomous AGI agents in education, including learning analytics, student support, and research.
  • Implications for educational values, teacher roles, and the evolving purpose of education.

AI FOR STUDENT SUCCESS: PERSONALISATION AND SUPPORT

9:30 am

  • How HSC students use bespoke GPTs based on NESA documentation and teaching best practices to prepare for their exams.
  • A father and son developed GPTs to support students in their HSC studies.
  • Explore use cases of AI agents, from building study plans to marking self-assessments.
  • How AI agents built on a reliable knowledge base can cater to diverse student needs and support independent learning.

10:00 am

  • Exploring how AI-driven tools can provide personalised learning experiences for students with diverse needs.
  • Enhancing accessibility through AI technologies for students with disabilities (e.g., speech-to-text, adaptive learning platforms).
  • AI’s role in supporting teachers with data-driven insights to tailor instruction and interventions.
  • Overcoming challenges in implementing AI solutions to ensure equity in access to inclusive education.

10:40 am

  • As AI adoption accelerates, educators are inundated with new tools, making it challenging to stay ahead.
  • EP’s two-year journey in helping teachers navigate these challenges and define AI efficacy in education.
  • Cutting through the hype is crucial to uncover real student benefits.
  • Focus is on transitioning from exploration to proven impact through testing, validation, and shared evidence to drive informed decision-making.

11:10 am

Morning Tea and Networking Break

11:40 am

  • The differences between what schools are saying about AI and what students know and are doing.
  • Risks and opportunities of students using AI.
  • Strategies to support students as they explore AI within and beyond the school gates.

THE FUTURE OF AI IN EDUCATION INNOVATION, INCLUSION, & ETHICS

12:50 pm

Lunch and Networking Break

1:50 pm

  • Practical steps to create and deploy a GPT tailored to specific educational needs.
  • How custom GPTs can enhance teaching, learning, and administrative tasks.
  • The fundamentals of building and training your own GPT models.

2:20 pm

  • AI’s Role in Accessibility – Exploring how AI-powered tools like speech-to-text, adaptive learning, and emotion recognition are transforming education for students with disabilities and autism.
  • Real-World Applications & Case Studies – Showcasing successful implementations of AI-driven education technologies that improve engagement, communication, and personalized learning.
  • Challenges & Future of AI in Inclusive Education – Addressing ethical concerns, AI bias, and the
    importance of human-AI collaboration in special education.

2:50 pm

  • How to move from curious experimentation to the purposeful creation of AI tools that empower communities.
  • Insights into balancing rapid innovation with quality, emphasising how thoughtful guardrails ensure tools remain safe, seamless, supportive, and superior.
  • Highlighting real-world applications—including pastoral record-keeping systems that foster meaningful communication, translators that unite diverse communities, targeted feedback tools, and adaptive AI tutors that enhance student learning.
  • How designing transparent and trustable AI today builds resilience for tomorrow’s challenges and how AI can deeply enrich our work, our communities, and our future.

3:20 pm

Afternoon Tea and Networking Break

3:50 pm

Key findings and trends from the Australian Parents Council survey on AI in education.

Curriculum Development and Assessment Strategies

4:00 pm

  • The evolving AI curriculum in Australia and its role in preparing students for an AI-driven future.
  • Key initiatives, challenges, and the importance of AI literacy in education.
  • Best practices and strategies for integrating AI into school curricula.

4:30 pm

  • Bring a consistent, school-wide assessment response to AI that brings clarity to students, teachers and parents.
  • A consistent approach can include assessments that both respond to the challenges of AI.
  • Introduce AI-powered assessments that support students thinking more about what they are learning… not less.

5:00 pm

END OF CONFERENCE & CLOSING REMARKS | Networking Drinks

Shahenda Kandil, Teacher and Founder, Teggie.co

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Testimonials

The conference was remarkably well-organized and offered a rich, insightful agenda, covering some of the most pressing issues in education today. Each speaker offered unique perspectives on the potential and challenges of implementing AI in educational settings. Their remarks were thought-provoking, encouraging us to consider how we might apply AI in innovative ways to improve learning outcomes while also contemplating the ethical, security, and access issues that arise with such technology. The conference provided me with a wealth of ideas and inspiration, reaffirming my commitment to leveraging technology to enhance education. It was an invaluable experience, and I am deeply grateful to all the organizers, speakers, and fellow attendees for their contributions. I look forward to future events and continued learning opportunities. Thank you once again for a truly outstanding conference.

AI in Education was a day full of ideas and inspiration. From Ethan Mollick rapidly changing our perspectives to a variety of practical speakers and informative panel sessions. Plus the networking meant I have some great contacts to help me on this AI journey

It was a privilege to attend this event and connect with a diverse group of professionals. It was enlightening to hear from educators from various schools across the country, each bringing their own unique insights and learnings to the table.

I learnt a great deal about generative AI. Discussions around the use, ethics and frameworks especially in education was thought provoking. The professional learning was fast paced with many speakers discussing their AI journey. Highly recommended

The AI in Ed Conference was not only useful, but also eye-opening. The speakers provided valuable tips and tricks for using AI in the classroom, as well as insights into how we use it and what this means for our world. The conference was well-organised and catered, and I liked the mix of teachers, university professors and visiting speakers – there was something for everyone! I will maintain communication with some of the speakers and delegates I met, and look forward to implementing some of the policies and practices at my school in WA.

The May 2024 AI in Education conference was an excellent event jampacked with learning opportunities. Not a ‘talking head’ in sight, just authentic classroom stories of how pedagogy is adjusting to AI. Refreshing and hopeful!

The conference was remarkably well-organized and offered a rich, insightful agenda, covering some of the most pressing issues in education today. Each speaker offered unique perspectives on the potential and challenges of implementing AI in educational settings. Their remarks were thought provoking, encouraging us to consider how we might apply AI in innovative ways to improve learning outcomes while also contemplating the ethical, security, and access issues that arise with such technology

The conference provided me with a wealth of ideas and inspiration, reaffirming my commitment to leveraging technology to enhance education. It was an invaluable experience, and I am deeply grateful to all the organizers, speakers, and fellow attendees for their contributions. I look forward to future events and continued learning opportunities. Thank you once again for a truly outstanding conference.

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06 May 2025

Swissotel Sydney
68 Market St,
Sydney NSW 2000
(02) 9238 8888

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