3.00pm

Registration Open

Welcome Reception and Exhibition Open
Enjoy finger food and drinks in the exhibition area

8.30am

Acknowledgement of Country and Conference Welcome
Student Performance
Conference Open - The Hon Jo Palmer (Minister for Education)

9.00am

Opening Keynote
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Dan Gregory
People Principles

Develop greater behavioural understanding, self-awareness, improve communication, navigate team dynamics and drive collaboration

10.00am

Morning Tea and Exhibitor Networking

10.30am

Plenary
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Tracey Ezard
Ferocious Warmth

Explore the concept of ‘Ferocious Warmth’ leadership, and the challenge of staying in balance when leading.

11.25am

Stretch and move to workshops

11.45am

Workshop 1

Dan Gregory
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How to drive innovational purpose and lead your profession in to the future
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Workshop 2

Tracey Ezard

Elevating Self Awareness -  Strengths, Stretch and Shadows:
This workshop will provide participants time to reflect on their strengths using the Ferocious Warmth framework and their areas of stretch. We will investigate the impact of our shadows and ourselves and others, and explore ways of lessening their presence.

Workshop 3

Tom Brunzell, Berry Street

Strategies to support engagement with learning:  Fortifying students with the skills to focus, connect and set higher expectations for themselves

1.15pm

Lunch and Exhibitor Networking

2.30pm

Plenary
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Rana Hussain
Driving Inclusion from the Top Down

3.30pm

Day close

9.00am

Day open
Student Performances

9.30am

Richard Gerver
Keynote

Explore what it means to lead through times of profound change and uncertainty - and the courage it takes to remain grounded in vision and values.

10.30am

Morning Tea and Exhibitor Networking

11.00am

Richard Gerver
Workshop

This interactive follow-up will reflect the journey of transforming a school facing significant challenges into one of global innovation. Exploring how real-life experience can inform vision, spark new thinking, and generate practical ideas aligned with the core themes of the conference.

12.20pm

Closing Plenary
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Julie Cross
The Courageous Leader

Explore the shared responsibility we hold as leaders—to inspire, motivate, teach and nurture each other—and the courage it takes to lead with purpose.

1.20pm

Closing Announcements

1.30pm

Conference Close and Lunch