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30 July - 1 August 2025 | Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast

Queensland Independent Schools Summit (QISS)

Future Growth, Propelling School Leaders

Venue: Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast.

Join us for the Queensland Independent Schools Summit (QISS), a premier leadership event tailored specifically for independent school leaders from across Australia and abroad to enhance their leadership skills and strategies.

Day one of the conference will focus on the theme of ‘RISK’, featuring keynote speakers such as Dr. Richard Harris SC OAM, who will discuss navigating risk and leading from the front, and Justine Flynn, who will address the importance of personal and team wellbeing to avoid burnout.

On day two, the theme shifts to ‘GROWTH’, with Dr. Catriona Wallace exploring transformational leadership and informative decision-making for growth, and Simon Kuestenmacher discussing population and economic growth and the future of education.

Make the most of early bird pricing - discounted by 25% until 1 January 2025 (unless sold out earlier).

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Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your impact in education! Scroll down for event highlights. 

Event Highlights

Attendees: Board representatives, Principals, Business Managers, CIO’s, ICT Managers and other senior leaders. 

    • Reciprocal Members include the following organisations: ACARA / AISNSW / AISNT / AISSA / AISWA / AITSL / ISA / IST / ISV / QCAA / QCT.

Program details and social schedule:

Wednesday, 30 July
     6.30pm – 8.00pm  I  Welcome Reception
Thursday 31 July
     Pre-breakfast  I  Yoga or Beach Walk
     9.00am – 4.00pm  I  Conferencing (RISK: Keynotes and Roundtables)
     4.00pm  I  Networking Drinks
     7.00pm onwards  I Gala Dinner
Friday, 1 August
     Pre-breakfast  I  Yoga or Beach Walk
     9.00am – 1.30pm  I  Conferencing (GROWTH: Keynotes and Roundtables)
     1.30pm - 3.00pm  I  Networking Lunch

Keynote speakers: 

     Dr Richard Harris SC OAM: Navigating Risk & Leading From the Front
     Justine FlynnDon’t Risk Burnout - Personal &Team Wellbeing and Culture
     Dr Catriona WallaceTransformational Leadership - AI, Ethics and the Role of the Future Leader
     Simon KuestenmacherPopulation & Economic Growth, and the Future of Education

Round Tables & Simulations:

    • Cyber hack and ransom
    • Records retention
    • International education
    • Talent attraction and retention
    • More to be confirmed. 

Independent Schools Queensland would like to acknowledge our Alliance Partners

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