Miriam is an experienced educator and advocate for integrating technology into the mainstream learning experience. Miriam has spearheaded the Digital Access Pass initiative in her school, a program designed to educate students on safe, responsible, and ethical behaviour when engaging in their online environments. Additionally, she champions the participation of women in education through her role on the executive of the Association of Women Educators. Miriam's efforts have made a significant impact on both the education and business communities, empowering students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Passionate about sharing best practice, Miriam has been instrumental in the formation of Queensland Schools Network for Emerging Technologies.

Christopher Mountford was appointed the Chief Executive Officer for Independent Schools Queensland in June 2021. Previously, he held the position of Queensland Executive Director of the Property Council of Australia.

Christopher has more than two decades of experience in member-based advocacy organisations and government relations across multiple industries. Importantly, he also has an exceptional understanding of government regulation and has been influential on numerous state and local government advisory boards.

Christopher holds a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) and a Bachelor of Economics and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

Sharon Singh is the college head of e-Learning & Innovation, and IT Curriculum Coordinator, at St John’s Anglican College in Brisbane. A lead international educator in Computer Science and IT for nearly 30 years, she has worked globally including in Fiji, Hong Kong, Korea, and now Australia. Her experience includes a senior project officer at Education Queensland, an examiner for the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO); IB DP, MYP, and PYP; North American Advanced Placement (AP); Cambridge IGCSE; and the Australian Curriculum. With her passion for innovation, Sharon proactively provides thought leadership and commentary on IT and Computer Science education for educators globally. She is the Australian Member Representative to the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) TC 3 (Education) and the Secretary to IFIP TC3 Executive Committee; the chair of the ACS ICT Educators Committee; a board member of QSITE, a CSIRO STEM professional, and member of the QLDSNET. Sharon is a recipient of a 2021 Peter Doherty Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education award; a 2021 finalist for the Queensland College of Teachers TEACHX Innovation in Teaching Award, a 2019 ACS Gold Disruptor award for ICT Educator of the Year; and is a gold medallist of the University of the South Pacific (USP). She is a Queensland Justice of Peace (Qualified) and an international faculty for Haggai International.

Jason is Associate Professor of Educational Psychology and Director of the Learning, Instruction, and Technology Lab in the School of Education and is a Deputy Associate Dean (Academic) in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at The University of Queensland. He has published over 130 refereed articles and is a national award-winning educator. Jason’s research with his lab focuses on self-regulated learning, curriculum and assessment, and artificial intelligence.

Session title: Learning and assessment into the future

Overview of session: Since the emergence of ChatGPT, there has been much discussion about the threat to academic integrity posed by generative AI. However, the evolution of large language models and other, increasingly sophisticated AI also warrants reform of what and how we teach. Addressing academic integrity issues is intimately intertwined with the need to revise teaching and learning approaches. In this session, we will explore what future assessment will need to look like to ensure academic integrity and align with a world where AI is ubiquitous.

Ali Kadri is a dynamic leader in both the educational and technological realms, currently serving as the CEO of the Islamic College of Brisbane, Queensland's largest Islamic school. With a rich background in business, technology, and education, Mr. Kadri brings a unique perspective to the integration of AI in educational strategies. His academic journey spans multiple disciplines, including a Master of Business Administration from Charles Sturt University, a Master in Professional Accounting from James Cook University, and a Graduate Certificate in International Relations from Griffith University. His professional career has been marked by significant achievements in vocational education and technology sectors, notably as the founder of Cloudemy, where he launched a successful tech startup developing innovative student, assessment, and learning management systems.

As an advocate for using technology to enhance educational outcomes, Mr. Kadri is committed to exploring how technology, particularly AI, can be harnessed to support teaching and learning while overcoming cultural and language barriers. His insights at the conference are anticipated to illuminate the potential of AI in fostering an educational landscape that is innovative, inclusive, and forward-thinking.

Darren is the Ed Institute’s Chief Impact Officer, and also is a partner in world-leading impact accelerator ThinkPlaceX, where he serves as its Head of AI and Digital Societies and its Chief Ethicist. Over 20 years, Darren has worked for public good impact, designing national initiatives that tackle the most complex societal challenges of an increasingly digital world. His focus on AI is two-fold – how it can be used for positive impact in areas such as education, healthcare and environmental protection; and how the risk AIs pose to society can be managed and mitigated through policy, regulation and practice.

In addition to his Ed Institute and ThinkPlaceX roles, Darren is a Non-Executive Director of the Global Health Security Network, an international organisation that works to establish networks and policy settings for global public health security. He is also a board member for ThinkAction, a Johns Hopkins University international development partner.

Joel Glazebrook is the Dean of Pedagogy and Innovative Practice at St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School, Corinda. For the past decade, Joel has worked in eLearning and digital pedagogy change management across a number of different schooling systems. With a background in the English and Philosophy & Reason teaching areas, Joel is committed to a critical, creative, and equitable approach to technological integration. Joel is currently completing his PhD in Philosophy through the University of Queensland.  

Fiona Philip is a Teacher-Librarian with a Master of Education and over 12 years’ experience in creating innovative and dynamic learning environments to enrich learning experiences. As a key member of the school’s AI working committee she has played an instrumental role in developing school policy and determining pedagogical direction in terms of generative AI literacy, academic integrity, research and study skills.

Vince is the AI for Teaching and Learning Project Leader at All Hallows’ School. His role is to lead members of the school community in their journey to ethically and strategically engage with Generative AI. He has expertise in exploring innovative and immersive learning experiences for classrooms. Vince regularly presents at educational conferences and teacher professional learning events. He has authored numerous journal articles on history teaching, and digital pedagogies including the creation and use of AR and 3D models in the classroom. Vince has post-graduate qualifications in historical studies and in educational leadership. He is currently working on his PhD. It focuses on best practice uses of emergent digital technologies, including Artificial Intelligence within subject specific pedagogies.

Craig is the Head of Learning and Innovation at Ormiston College. He is committed to enhancing education outcomes through the meaningful integration of Digital Technologies. He also has a strong interest digital pedagogies and helps staff to stay up to date with current technology trends and best practices. Craig is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and his use of Virtual Reality (VR) experiences in the classroom positively impacts student engagement and achievement. Through Craig’s leadership, Ormiston College has been recognised as one of Australia's most innovative schools and was a winner of the Best Use of Technology awards in 2021 and 2022 at the Australian Education Awards.

Ben is the Head of Department - Technology at The Southport School, an all-boys private school in Queensland. With an extensive career dedicated to the advancement of digital education, Ben currently leads the response to Generative AI at his school as well as the development and implementation of the Digital Solutions curriculum for Years 7-12. His role is critical in blending traditional educational frameworks with modern technological tools, currently with a large interest in developing a response to Generative AI in Education. Beyond his primary focus on Digital Solutions, Ben also oversees the Industrial Technology, Design, and Engineering curriculum areas. His commitment to educational excellence extends to his active participation in faculty development, where he heads initiatives aimed at enhancing pedagogical skills and integrating innovative eLearning methodologies.

Jennifer is the Director, Senior Assessment and Certification Support Branch QCAA. She joined the QCAA this year. Jennifer is an experienced principal who has enjoyed working in a range of locations across the State including rural, remote and inner-city schools from Prep to Year12. Jennifer has also worked as a Deputy Principal and Head of Department in Business and IT. Before Jennifer committed to a 25-year career in Education she had studied IT and worked in International Business overseas.

Anjulee Singh was appointed to the role of Education Services Deputy Director in 2023. Since joining ISQ in 2020, she has worked in the areas of governance, school strategic planning, and compliance, and within education services leading the development of a range of professional learning for educators and school leaders including executive reviews. Since 2021, Anjulee has overseen the Teacher Quality team including HALT certification in the independent sector, workforce planning, and the development of specific professional learning across all career stages with the long-term view of retaining excellent teachers in the profession. Anjulee sits on the Queensland College of Teachers’ Professional Standards Committee and is on the Education Advisory Committee for the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies.

Natasha holds the position of Manager at Independent Schools Queensland with responsibility for overseeing the provision of support to member schools in the areas of teacher well-being and workforce innovation, teacher growth and development, educational leadership, educational data and research, and AI in education. She has taught across all sectors in Queensland, with over ten years’ experience in the independent sector where she has been an Assistant Principal and Head of English. She holds a PhD from the University of Queensland and has lectured in Initial Teacher Education at Griffith University. She is currently a Master of Education candidate at the University of New South Wales, specialising in instructional design, program evaluation, and education policy.

Mrs Mohan has over 30 years’ experience as an educator across multiple curriculums and assessment systems. She has taught in India, The Fiji Islands and Australia, at secondary and tertiary levels, across the State sector, the Independent sector and the International Baccalaureate. Her experience within the classroom and in leadership roles encompasses Director of Teaching and Learning, Head of STEM, Head of Science, Head of House and Coordinator of Professional Practice.

Mrs Mohan undertook educational research which focussed on the strategies that enhance engagement of High Achieving Students in Mathematics and Science. As part of this project, she established the importance of successful role models as a key motivator in getting students engaged in STEM subjects and careers. She introduced the STEM Mentorship Program at Clayfield College to provide opportunities for senior students to interact with inspirational role models and aspire to future careers in STEM.

Brett Salakas, the HP Education Ambassador, is an international keynote speaker, the best-selling author of ‘A MAMMOTH Lesson’, the founder of #aussieED (the largest online network of teachers in Australia) and the co-founder of both the ED Poets Society and #TheWalkingED. Currently, he is identified by Linkedin as a TOP VOICE (top 1% worldwide) in K-12 Education. Brett was awarded with the NSWICTE and ISTE ‘Making ‘IT’ Happen award in 2024 and was recently named by the District Administration Leadership Institute as one of the top 100 most influential leaders in education globally (the only Australian named on the list).

Brett is a teacher and experienced school leader who, over the past 26 years, has taught in South East Asia and Australia. He is passionately committed to turning educational theory into real classroom practice. Brett is all about CONNECTION, COLLABORATION and INSPIRATION.

James is a Science teacher and the Head of AI and Digital Transformation at Canterbury College.  He is deeply invested in the application of Artificial Intelligence to enhance educational methodologies and outcomes. His strategic integration of AI tools has significantly elevated the learning experience, making it more effective and engaging. He advocates for the thoughtful use of digital technologies, believing they can streamline education and make it more accessible. His interest in embedding Cognitive Science into the curriculum further demonstrates his commitment to progressive pedagogy. James's expertise in AI positions him as a forward-thinking leader, dedicated to maximizing student potential through innovative educational practices.

Alexis Hill joined Brisbane Grammar School in April 2022 as the School’s first Chief Information Officer to lead the Digital Transformation Program (DTP), which aims to use technology and data to enhance student outcomes. As a senior executive with over 16 years of experience in commercial and government industries, Alexis has substantial digital transformation leadership experience. She has held CIO and Director roles that focused on driving technological and organisational change in complex environments. Alexis holds a Bachelor of Business and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Director.

Daniel’s qualifications in philosophy, comp-sci,  thesis in technology policy and masters subjects in psychometric education measurement and learning analytics are linked to his 12 years spent leading Australian’s pioneering  edtech Myinternet, 6 years leading interoperability, founding the National Schools interoperability program, leading the New York RicOne Education data project and founding the k-12 Federation for the Gates Foundation. Dan is currently an independent advisor to Google on Gen AI in education, a founding advisor for the international Edsafe AI Alliance, authored the paper on AI principles for Government agency ESA, developed the Wollongong position paper and its Model for implementation of Gen AI in Schools, is assisting systems with Gen AI issues for over 100 schools and has created Australia's leading k-12 AI in Education testing harness with over 200 educational practices.  

Michael Fogliani, a seasoned Data and AI specialist with over 25 years of industry experience, is dedicated to driving innovation and transformation in the education sector. Collaborating closely with K-12 and Higher Education organisations, Michael leverages data-driven solutions to deliver actionable insights and strategies. With a strong background in machine learning, he focuses on leveraging AI technologies safely and securely to enhance outcomes for teachers, students, and administrators.

Amanda Frampton is a Microsoft Education Success Manager for QLD, NT, SA, WA and NZ. She is passionate about helping educators and students leverage the power of technology to transform learning outcomes. With over 20 years’ experience in the education sector as both a teacher and as a consultant, Amanda works closely with higher education institutions, school systems, individual schools and teachers to facilitate the digital transformation of practice. 

Veli-Matti Vanamo is the Chief Technology Officer APAC at Insight Enterprises, the leading Solutions Integrator. In his role, Veli sets the strategic technology direction for the organisation in terms of IP creation, capability and go-to-market development for emerging technologies and new offerings in the region. His responsibilities include accelerating our key business partnerships such as Microsoft, building and empowering an innovative culture, staying connected with Insight's global teams and collaborating across regions.

Veli is a frequent speaker at industry conferences, author of three books, and a technology advisor to boards and customer advisory groups. Internally, he has led the adoption of GenAI tools, being an early adopter of GitHub Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Security Copilot, and Einstein AI. In his customer-facing roles, Veli has championed the adoption of cloud technology over the last decade across the finance, mining, education, and state government sectors. He has worked on large programs spanning process automation, process control, customer experience platforms, CRM, data platforms, AI, developer productivity, platform engineering, data center migrations, and modern workplace initiatives. His contributions are evidenced by numerous industry news articles, public case studies, and awards.