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QLD: Term 2 Conference 2026 @ Rockhampton Grammar School (1 Jul 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

When : 1 July, 2026

Where : Rockhampton Grammar School
Rowing Club

How You Can Change What IT Means to the Organisation
– From Service Department to Impact

Thank you to our sponsors:

8:00 - 8:50

(50 mins)

Coffee, Registration

Location: Rowing Club

Morning Session

9:00 - 9:10

(10 mins)

Welcome, Acknowledgement of Country, Housekeeping

MITIE & Matt Davis

9:10 - 9:25
(15 mins)

Sponsors' Introductions

9:25 - 9:55

(30 mins)

Overview of ICT at Rockhampton Grammar School

Matt Davis, IT Manager, Rockhampton Grammar School

9:55 - 10:40

(45 mins)

Session 1 - Reinventing the Classroom - Moving Technology Necessity to Strategic Enabler

At MITIE 2026, Brett will challenge delegates to reflect on what it truly means to reinvent the IT department, shifting the narrative from service delivery to organisational impact, influence, and leadership in an increasingly complex digital world.

Speaker: Brett Salakas - HFTGN

10:40 - 11:25

(45 mins)

Morning Tea

Middle Sessions

11:25 - 12:10

(45 mins)

Session 2 - Beyond the Help Desk: Building a How Desk Culture in Your School

In this session, Brett Gilbertson makes a powerful case for why building a culture of digital curiosity is one of the most valuable investments a school can make and how IT teams can lead that charge by shifting from reactive support to proactive enablement. Walk away with practical strategies and hands-on Microsoft 365 techniques that help their people work smarter - leaving them better equipped to champion technology adoption across their organisation before change happens, not after.

Speaker: Brett Gilbertson, ASI

12:10 - 12:55

(45 mins)

Session 3 - From Tickets to Trust

How Modern IT Leaders Create Organisational Impact

Speaker: Ron Robinson, Toowoomba Grammar School

12:55 - 13:05

(10 mins)

MITIE Update

Speaker: MITIE Committee

13:05 - 14:15

(70 mins)

Lunch

Afternoon Session

14:15 - 15:00

Session 4 - What Changes When IT Becomes More Than a Service Desk

Speaker: Matt Davis, IT Manager, Rockhampton Grammar School

15:00-15:15

(15 mins)

Sponsors Door prizes

Getting There:

The MITIE conference will be held at The Rowing Club, which is offsite from the campus of Rockhampton Grammar School.

The Rowing Club
36 Harman Street
Rockhampton

Bibliographies

Brett Salakas - HFTGN

Brett Salakas is an internationally recognised keynote speaker, HP Education Ambassador, and thought leader in technology‑driven transformation. He is known for challenging organisations to rethink the role of IT, shifting from a traditional service function to a strategic driver of impact, culture, and innovation. With deep experience across education, leadership, and digital change, Brett inspires IT leaders to create meaningful, human‑centred outcomes that deliver real organisational value.

Brett Gilbertson - ASI

Brett Gilbertson is a Microsoft MVP (Surface, OneNote & Microsoft 365) with 15 years of experience helping individuals and teams embrace new ways of working through technologies like M365, Surface, Teams, and Copilot. A passionate expert in multi-modal computing and human-computer interaction, Brett bridges social and neuroscience with technology to close the digital skills gap and champion accessibility.

WA: Term 2 Conference 2026 @ South Coast Baptist College, Waikiki WA (14 Jul 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

When : 14 July, 2026

Where : South Coast Baptist College
Multipurpose Gymnasium

Thank you to our sponsors:

8:00 - 8:50

(50 mins)

Coffee, Registration

Location: Multipurpose Gymnasium

Morning Session

9:00 - 9:10

(10 mins)

Welcome, Acknowledgement of Country, Housekeeping

Ritchie Rajan & Nathan Harris

9:10 - 9:25
(15mins)

Sponsors' Introductions

9:25 - 9:55

(30 mins)

Overview of ICT at South Coast Baptist College

Dawn Clements & Richie Rajan

9:55 - 10:40

(45 mins)

Session 1 - Before you switch on Microsoft Copilot: A practical governance playbook from assessment to deployment

This session outlines how to get your school’s Microsoft 365 environment ready before switching on Microsoft Copilot. It covers assessing the current M365 environment to identify oversharing and permission issues, fixing them using Microsoft Purview and SharePoint tools to clean up content and control access, and mapping out a step-by-step plan from assessment through to safe Copilot deployment for staff and students.

Speaker: Jag Kakarlapudi, Konica Minolta

10:40 - 11:25

(45 mins)

Morning Tea

Middle Sessions

11:25 - 12:10

(45 mins)

Session 2 - Practical use of AI and Automation in Schools

Speaker: Shaq Herath, Trinity College

12:10 - 12:55

(45 mins)

Session 3 -

Speaker: Hugo van Niekerk, ICT Director, Mazenod College

12:55 - 13:05
(10 Minutes

MITIE Update

Speaker: Nathan Harris, MITIE Committee

13:05 - 14:15

(70 mins)

Lunch

Afternoon Session

14:15 - 15:00

(45 mins)

Session 4: Helping your school to choose between Essential 8, NIST CSF, and ISO27001

Speaker: Toby Kerrison, Chief Technology Officer, Netstrategy

15:00-15:15

(15 mins)

Sponsors session & Door prizes

Directions

Please see attached for directions from carpark 7 to the Multipurpose Gymnasium School Map

Biographies

Jag Kakarlapudi - Konica Minolta

Jag Kakarlapudi has a Master of Software Engineering post graduate degree from The University of Adelaide and is a Microsoft and TOGAF certified Solution Architect. Jag has two decades of experience designing and rolling out SharePoint and Microsoft 365-based information management systems for educational institutions and corporate organisations across Australia.

He specialises in aligning Microsoft 365 tools with real-world school governance, compliance, and operational needs. Jag leads Konica Minolta Microsoft practice as Senior Solutions Architect focused on enabling schools to modernise and secure their data landscape safely and intelligently.

Toby Kerrison - Chief Technology Officer, Netstrategy

Toby brings more than two decades of experience in Independent Schools to his role as CTO at NetStrategy, an IT Managed services provider who have been serving schools for 40 years. Prior to NetStrategy, Toby led the ICT function at Swan Christian Education Association in Perth, and Oxford Falls Grammar in Sydney, as well as advising leadership and ICT teams in Independent schools throughout Australia. He now draws on that background to help schools across Australia structure IT partnerships that are practical, accountable, and aligned to how schools actually operate.

NSW: Term 2 Conference 2026 'Empowering Education through Operational Excellence' @ Shore School, Sydney (16 Jul 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

When : 16 July, 2026

Where : Shore School
The Smith Auditorium

Empowering Education through Operational Excellence

Thank you to our sponsors:

8:00 - 8:50

(50 mins)

Coffee, Registration

Location : The Smith Auditorium Foyer

Morning Session

9:00 - 9:10

(10 mins)

Welcome, Acknowledgement of Country, Housekeeping

Fred Shu & Richard Jones

9:10 - 9:25 (15 mins)

Sponsors' Introductions

9:25 - 9:55

(30 mins)

Overview of ICT at Shore School

Richard Jones, Head of Technology Services

9:55 - 10:25

(30 mins)

Session 1: How to Avoid "Accidental Projects"

This presentation explores how well‑intentioned but unplanned requests can quietly evolve into “accidental projects”. We will show how we use our Technology Programme to track projects and provide a shared, realistic view of progress. We will also demonstrate how we approach resource and capacity planning, and how we decide what can realistically be delivered this term versus what must be deferred to a future term.

Speaker: Richard Jones and Ali Kuscu, Shore School

10:25 - 10.55
(30 mins)

Session 2: Service first approach in Technology Services

In this session, we’ll share how we have built a true service-first culture within our L1 helpdesk and what that looks like in practice. We’ll explore the role of our mission and values in shaping the team, and how a continuous improvement mindset helps us deliver a better experience every day.
We’ll also take a closer look at our laptop advanced replacement model, how it works, and why it has become such an effective part of our service approach.

We will look at the challenges we were faced and the steps we have taken to help address them.

Speaker: Roxanne Ghomshei and Andrew Neild, Shore School

10:55 - 11:40

(45 mins)

Morning Tea

Middle Sessions

11:40 - 12:25

(45 mins)

Session 3 - Operational Excellence in School ICT: People, Process, and the Myth of Technology as the Fix

Most schools that reach about an ICT issue are not actually facing a technology problem. Tickets pile up. Response times blow out. Staff stop reporting issues because they don’t expect anything to happen. A new platform is introduced to fix it, and six months later, the same frustration exists—just in a newer interface. The tools change, but the problem doesn’t.

Speaker: Toby Kerrison, Netstrategy

12:25 - 12:35

(10 mins)

MITIE Update

Speaker: Fred Shu, MITIE Committee

12:35 - 13:15

(40 mins)

Session 4 - Better Sound, Better Learning: Inside Shore’s AV Upgrade

Poor classroom audio often goes unnoticed, but it has a real impact on learning. This session shares Shore’s journey improving audio across campus and what it means for students and teachers. We’ll touch on clearer learning, reduced teacher strain, and more inclusive classrooms, along with how the team manages it all behind the scenes. The session will finish with an optional AV tour for those keen to take a closer look.

Dr Peter Miller, Headmaster, Shore School

13:15 - 14:25

(70 mins)

Lunch

Afternoon Session

14:25 - 14.55

(30 mins)

Session 5: How we do Governance, Risk and Compliance at Shore

This presentation outlines our approach to Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) in Cyber Security, and how we bring multiple frameworks together to create a practical, school‑focused model known as Shore Shield. It will show how we use the Essential Eight, CIS Controls and other recognised frameworks to prioritise risk, drive consistent controls, and communicate cyber posture clearly to leadership and governing bodies.

Speaker: Richard Jones, Head of Technology Services, Shore School

14.55 -15:15

(20 mins)

Sponsors Door prizes

WIFI

SSID: Shore-Event

Password: ShoreMITIE26

Directions

Parking will be available in the Bishops Gate car park (entry from Union Street). Please see the attached map for directions from the carpark to The Smith Auditorium. Shore School Map

For those arriving by public transport, please see the directions below:

By Train
From North Sydney Train Station, exit via Blue Street. Turn right onto Blue Street and continue walking uphill for approximately 10 minutes. Shore School’s Blue Street entrance will be on your left and clearly signposted.

By Metro
From Victoria Cross Metro Station, exit to Miller Street. Turn right and walk south toward Blue Street.
At Blue Street, turn left and continue walking uphill for around 10 minutes. Shore Senior School’s Blue Street entrance will be on your left and clearly signposted.

Biographies

Toby Kerrison - Chief Technology Officer, Netstrategy

TAS: Term 2 Conference 2026 @ Scotch Oakburn College - Elphin Campus (16 Jul 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

When : 16 July, 2026

Where : Scotch Oakburn College, Elphin Campus
Lachie Wright Building

Thank you to our sponsors:

8:00 - 8:50

(50 mins)

Coffee, Registration

Location: Lachie Wright Building

Morning Session

9:00 - 9:10

10 mins)

Welcome, Acknowledgement of Country, Housekeeping
Mark Simco & Nathan Harris

9.10 - 9.25
(15 mins

Sponsors' Introductions

9:25 - 9:55

(30 mins)

Overview of ICT at Scotch Oakburn College

Mark Simco, ICT Manager

9:55 - 10:35

(40 mins)

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

10:35 - 11:30

(55 mins)

Morning Tea

Middle Sessions

11:30 - 12:10

(40 mins)

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

12:10 - 12:50

(40 mins)

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

12:50 - 13:00

(10 mins)

MITIE Update

Speaker: Nathan Harris, MITIE Committee

13:00 - 14:10

(70 mins)

Lunch

Afternoon Session

14:10 - 14:50

(40 mins)

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

14:50 - 15:20

(30 mins)

Session 4 - Open Discussion Q & A Forum

15:20-15:30

(10 mins)

Sponsors' Door prizes

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Getting There:

Scotch Oakburn College - Elphin Campus is located at:
74 Elphin Road
Newstead TAS

Please see the attached map for directions to the Lachie Wright Building TAS Term 2

Biographies

Troy Waller, M.Ed.
AI Business and Education Adoption Lead, ASI Solutions
LinkedIn

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.

QLD: Term 3 Conference 2026 @ Hillbrook Anglican School, Hillbrook (29 Sep 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

When : 29 September, 2026

Where : Hillbrook Anglican School

Building Business Cases That Get Approved,
And How to Lead When They Don’t

Thank you to our sponsors:

8:00 - 8:50

(50 mins)

Coffee, Registration

Location:

Morning Session

9:00 - 9:15

(15 mins)

Welcome, Acknowledgement of Country, Housekeeping
MITIE & Matt

9:15 - 9:45

(30 mins)

Overview of ICT at Rockhampton Grammar School

9:45 - 10:30

(45 mins)

Session 1 -

Speaker:

10:30 - 11:15

(45 mins)

Morning Tea

Middle Sessions

11:15 - 12:00

(45 mins)

Session 2 -

Panel:

12:00 - 12:45

(45 mins)

Session 3 -

Speaker:

12:45 - 13:00

(15 mins)

MITIE Update

Speaker: MITIE Committee

13:00 - 14:15

(75 mins)

Lunch

Afternoon Session

14:15 - 15:00

Session 4 -

Speaker:

15:00-15:30

(30 mins)

Sponsors Session & Door prizes

WIFI
Username :
Password:

Getting There:

Bibliographies