When : 16 July, 2026
Where : Scotch Oakburn College, Elphin Campus
Lachie Wright Building
Thank you to our sponsors:
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8:00 - 8:50
(50 mins)
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Coffee, Registration
Location: Lachie Wright Building
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Morning Session
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9:00 - 9:10
10 mins)
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Welcome, Acknowledgement of Country, Housekeeping
Mark Simco & Nathan Harris
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9.10 - 9.25
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Sponsors' Introductions |
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9:25 - 9:55
(30 mins)
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Overview of ICT at Scotch Oakburn College
Mark Simco, ICT Manager
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9:55 - 10:35
(40 mins)
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Session 1 - Vibe Coding and Building Custom Applications
Learn about what 'vibe coding' actually is, what it can you be used for in a school setting, and how to evolve from a simple chat based workflow to an agentic development pipeline.
Speaker: Thomas Blackwood, Fahan School
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10:35 - 11:30
(55 mins)
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Morning Tea
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Middle Sessions
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11:30 - 12:10
(40 mins)
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Session 2 - Zoom Implementation - moving from handsets to a softphone first approach
Hear how The Friends’ School moved from a rigid, aging MITEL handset system to the Zoom platform. This session explores the strateic shift from location-based to role-based communication, the technical and cultural "big bang" implementation and the tangible benefits of integrating telephony and online meetings, both of which would apply to an implementation with other platforms.
Speaker: Duncan Gillespie, The Friends' School
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12:10 - 12:50
(40 mins)
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Session 3 - The People-side of AI Adoption in Schools
Whether your school is just beginning or already experimenting with AI, this workshop provides the clarity, structure, steps and inspiration needed to accelerate progress
Speaker: Troy Waller, M. Ed. - AI Business and Education Adoption Lead, ASI Solutions
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12:50 - 13:00
(10 mins)
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MITIE Update Speaker: Nathan Harris, MITIE Committee
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13:00 - 14:10
(70 mins)
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Lunch
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Afternoon Session
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14:10 - 14:50
(40 mins)
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Session 4 - SFIA & Cyberpath
SFIA gives us a clear way to define and grow capability across technology teams, while initiatives like CyberPath are building national pathways, recognised skills, and accreditation across the cyber workforce.
Digital Pulse data shows demand for these skills is growing across every sector, which means we need structured pathways from entry-level through to leadership roles.
In Tasmania, this is also an education opportunity. By recognising the technology skills students already have and applying frameworks like SFIA, we can create clearer pathways from Year 9 to 12 into industry, further study, and careers, strengthening both individual outcomes and our broader economy. Speaker: Stuart Brinsmead, Australian Computer Society
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14:50 - 15:20
(30 mins)
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Session 4 - Panel - Open Discussion Forum
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15:20-15:30
(10 mins)
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Sponsors' Door prizes
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Scotch Oakburn College - Elphin Campus is located at:
74 Elphin Road
Newstead TAS
Biographies
Troy Waller, M.Ed.
AI Business and Education Adoption Lead, ASI Solutions
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Troy is a senior technology adoption and change management professional with 10+ years of experience driving the adoption of AI and new technologies at scale across Education. A former teacher, school leader and Microsoft Cloud Solution Architect, Troy has a track record of leading digital transformation initiatives that deliver measurable business and educational value, including increased user adoption, improved productivity, and higher ROI on technology investments. He combines deep expertise in Prosci change management, stakeholder engagement, and training with hands-on knowledge of modern cloud and AI solutions. Adept at developing strategy and executing adoption programs for schools – resulting in improved staff & teacher engagement and operational efficiency.
Stuart Brinsmead
Tasmanian Branch Manager, Australian Computer Society
Stuart Brinsmead is the Tasmanian Branch Manager for the Australian Computer Society (ACS), bringing over 22 years of ICT leadership experience across education, government, and industry. Based in Hobart, Stuart has been a driving force in strengthening Tasmania's digital capability, most notably growing the Education and Careers Technology Summit (EdCAT) from 150 attendees in 2024 to more than 500 in 2026, making it the biggest STEAM summit in Tasmania and the largest ACS event nationally.
A passionate advocate for workforce development, Stuart has worked closely with TAFE, UTAS, and industry partners to align Tasmanian ICT training with the SFIA framework, helping institutions translate SFIA from policy into practice. His work in this space has been recognised in both the Tasmanian Government's Advanced Technology Strategy and the Youth Jobs Strategy.
Prior to his role at ACS, Stuart held senior ICT leadership positions at Guilford Young College, The Hutchins School, and Sacred Heart College, where he developed a deep appreciation for how frameworks like SFIA can bridge the gap between education and employment.
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