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If your an opinion leader with expertise in skills training, higher education or international education, don't miss the opportunity to share your expertise and insights at the ITEC24 Conference and the associated companion events.
Papers will be assessed progressively as they arrive, so be sure to get your expression of interest in early by downloading the expression of interest form that also includes some useful tips that will guide the committee in selecting speakers.
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Thursday, 6 June 2024 —
ITEC24 Conference Plenary Sessions
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9:00AM
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Presentation —
Tertiary Beyond the Horizon: A World Record Solo Circumnavigation
Lachie Smart :: Chief Executive Officer, Smartline Medical
From flying solo around the world to leading a medtech company during the Covid-19 pandemic, this inspiring story shows optimism can significantly enhance coping mechanisms and outcomes in challenging circumstances, helping to to look differently in the issues before you.
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9:45AM
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Tertiary education workforce engineering to drive sustainability
Anthony Rice :: Chief Executive Officer, People Partners
Workforce costs are the largest expense for many tertiary education providers, making it crucial to explore new approaches to staff efficiency. Additionally, staff turnover disrupts business operations and student relationships. The presentation will offer insights into addressing these challenges while potentially reducing staff costs by around seventy percent. |
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9:55AM
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Panel Discussion —
A Twenty-first century tertiary education system
Megan Lilly :: Executive Director, AI Centre for Education & Training
Will Stubley :: Co-Chief Executive Officer, Year 13
Fiona NASH :: Regional Education Commissioner, Australian Government
In the past decade, successive governments have revamped skills training and higher education. But have these reforms truly benefited students? Three influential experts will discuss vital reforms needed for tertiary education to excel, highlighting how both independent and public providers can synergistically enhance student outcomes.
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11:00AM
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Panel Discussion —
AI's Rise and the implications for regulators
Saxon Rice :: Chief Executive Officer, Australian Skills Quality Authority
Helen Gniel :: Director - Higher Education Integrity, Tertiary Education Quality & Standards Agency
This session delves into how artificial intelligence (AI) advancements reshape the landscape of skills training and higher education regulation. It will assess the challenges and opportunities that AI presents regulators and tertiary education providers, focusing on adapting curricula, integrating AI technologies, and ensuring equitable access to these new learning tools – plus the thorny question of AI and academic integrity. The discussion aims to provide insights into policy development and the future role of regulators in an AI-driven world.
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11:30AM
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Panel Discussion —
Data-driven decision making in strategic planning
Damian Oliver :: Assistant Secretary (Workforce Futures), Jobs & Skills Australia
Mette Creaser :: General Manager Research, Analytics & Reporting, National Centre for Vocational Education & Research
Don't be one of those RTOs or higher education providers that use 'educated guesses' when looking to grow their business. Find out about the frees sources of government data on student enrolment and how these can be used to reliably predict regional demands for study in different industry sectors.
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12:00PM
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Strategic collaboration as a business development tool
David Elliot :: Chief Executive Officer, Australian Institute of Public Works - New South Wales
Martin Thomas :: Chief Executive Officer, Dental Assistants Professional Association
Meet with leaders from industry associations and professional institutes to better understand how linkages with employers not only ensure that your programs produce job-ready graduates but establish your institution as a destination of choice in the minds of prospective students and employers.
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Panel Discussion —
Creating Profitable Fee-For-Service Business Known For Quality
Alex Zotos :: Chief Executive Officer, Elly Lukas
Trent West :: Chief Operating Officer, Foundation Education
Explore effective strategies for independent skills training and higher education providers to establish and grow a profitable fee-for-service business. Hear from executives that have achieve this goal and review their business models, and market differentiation techniques within the context of a reputation for excellence.
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2:00PM
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Panel Discussion —
How does government perceive independent providers
Tim Dodd :: Education Editor, The Australian Newspaper
The Australia, state and territory governments have a policy putting 'TAFE at the heart' of the skills training system, so how is this playing out government decision making and the media? Hear from the nation's foremost education journalist about how independent skills training and higher education is perceived by politicians through the prism of media coverage.
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3:15PM
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Panel Discussion —
The Satisfaction With High Quality Delivery To Indigenous Students
Margarett-Ann Goy :: Chief Executive Officer, Skill360 Australia
Ryan Buckley :: Training & Education Manager, Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation
Gain some great insights from experienced independent skills training and higher education providers that have the lived experience of delivering quality outcomes for indigenous students. You'll gain gain valuable tips on enhancing indigenous delivery quality, focusing on culturally sensitive approaches, community engagement, and effective educational practices in diverse indigenous contexts.
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4:00PM
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Presentation —
All Skills Needs Are Local
Cameron Baker :: South Australian Skills Commissioner
Hear about how government collaborates with local business networks to pinpoint specific regional skill requirements. Examine their findings to evaluate and potentially adapt your institution’s future course offerings to meet these unique, localised needs. This approach unpacks the national discourse on skill shortages by highlighting the fact that all skills needs are local.
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Friday, 7 June 2024 —
ITEC24 Conference Plenary Sessions
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9:00AM
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Presentation —
Why do some VET private providers fail while others succeed?
Rocco Guarnaccia :: Head of Vocational Education & Training, Vetassess
This study examines the factors that, from a business, corporate governance, and pedagogical standpoint, contribute to the sustainability of a commercial for-profit Registered Training Organisations (RTO) private provider. The insights will help you identify a path to long-term sustainability that's underpinned by quality.
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9:45AM
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Presentation —
Artificial Intelligence As At Tool In Course Content Design
Matthew Dale :: Director, Audit Express
John Iverson :: Academic Dean, Australian School of Accounting
There are new cost-effective Artificial Intelligence (AI) that allow your team to develop skills training and higher education learning resources. Find out what these are and receive critical advice on the need to ensure the content is relevant to industry and meets the expectations of students, employers and regulators.
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A F T E R N O O N T E A
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1100AM
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Presentation —
World Skills Australia Showcasing Skills Training Excellence
Trevor Schwenke :: Chief Executive Officer, WorldSkills Australia
Naomi Aguirre :: Skillaroo & Dayne Robinson :: Skillaroo
Independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) have a reputation for excellence that’s second to none. This presentation outlines how senior executives are able to support the World Skills Australia competition to promote the great work of their institution and how students are empowered to become ambassadors for the skills training sector.
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11:30AM
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Public-private partnerships and the role of the public provider
Jenny Dodd :: Chief Executive Officer, TAFE Directors Australia
David Coltman :: Chief Executive Officer TAFE South Australia
Partnerships between public and independent providers aren’t common, but where they exist they have strengthened the tertiary education system and provided great student outcomes. This conversation will offer innovative thinking on collaboration models that enhance academic offerings and increase access to quality education. You’ll come away thinking about the new strategic opportunities for your institution.
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12:30PM
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Presentation —
RTO & Higher Education Pathway Relationship Benefits
Navtej Bal :: Chief Executive Officer, Ironwood Institute
Kathleen Newcombe :: Sarina Russo Institute
Delve into the dynamic synergy between RTOs and higher education providers through formalised pathway agreements. Understand the mutual benefits and obligations and learn strategies to initiate partnerships. This session is key for those aiming to expand and sustain their educational businesses in new markets..
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When planning your attendance at the ITEC24 Conference plenary sessions be sure to considering registering for the following companion events:
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■ ITEC24 Higher education symposium
■ ITEC24 International education symposium
■ ITEC24 Vocational education and training in schools symposium
■ ITEC24 Jobs & Skills Council engagement workshops
■ ITEC24 Business building workshops
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This event is made possible thanks the great support of the ITEC24 Conference platinum sponsor, People Partners along with other valued exhibitors and sponsors.
Join us at the ITEC24 Conference – where tertiary education leaders meet.
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