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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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  ITEC24 Conference 
Introducing The Keynote Speaker
 

Lachie Smart -
Explorer, Chief Executive & Motivator

  From flying solo around the world at sixteen years of sixteen to being the Chief Executive Officer of a med tech company, Lachie is a world renown speaker on the exceptional strategies for high performance and leadership.  His passion has not changed and it's the pursuit of a world where future leaders aren't just allowed to cultivate ideas but are equipped to do so.
 
   
  ITEC24 Conference 
Speakers & Panellists In Alpabetical Order

 
 
Cameron Baker
South Australian Skills Commissioner

  All skills needs are not local (Panel)
Thursday, 6 June 2024 (Afternoon Session)
 
 
Navtej Bal, Chief Executive Officer
Ironwood Institute

  RTO and higher education partnerships as a growth tool (Panel)
Friday, 7 June 2024  (Morning Session)
 
 
 
Ryan Buckley, Education & Training Manager
Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation

  The satisfaction with quality delivery to Indigenous students (Panel)
Thursday, 6 June 2024 (Afternoon Session)
 
 
 
David Coltman, Chief Executive Officer
TAFE South Australia


  Public-private tertiary education partnerships (Panel)
Friday, 7 June 2024  (Morning Session)
 
 
Mette Creaser, General Manager Research
National Centre for Vocational Education Research

  Data driven decision making in skills training and higher education (Panel)
Thursday, 6 June 2024 (Morning Session)
 
 
 
 
Matthew Dale, Director
Audit Express

  Artificial intelligence as a tool in course content design (Panel)
Friday, 7 June 2024  (Morning Session)
 
 
 
Jenny Dodd, Chief Executive Officer
TAFE Directors Australia

  Public-private tertiary education partnerships (Panel)
Friday, 7 June 2024  (Morning Session)
 
 
 
Tim Dodd, Education Editor
The Australian Newspaper

 
  The Universities Accord and impact on independent providers (Presentation)
Thursday, 6 June 2024 (Afternoon Session)

 
 
 
 
David Elliott, Chief Executive Officer
Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia

  Stratretic partnerships and collaboration as a development tool (Panel)
Thursday, 6 June 2024 (Afternoon Session)
 
 
 
  Barney Glover, Commissioner
Jobs & Skills Australia

  Workforce planning and the future of tertiary education (Presentation)
Thursday, 6 June 2024 (Morning Session)
 
 
Helen Gniel, Higher Education Integrity Unit
Tertiary Education Quality & Standads Agency

  AI's rise and the implications for regulators (Panel)
Thursday, 6 June 2024 (Morning Session)
 
 
 
Rocco Guarnaccia, Head of Vocational Training
Vetassess


  Why do some VET providers succeed while others fail (Presentation)
Friday, 7 June 2024  (Morning Session)
 
 
 
Margaret-Ann Goy, Chief Executive Officer
Busy Skills

  The satisfaction with quality delivery to Indigenous students (Panel)
Thursday, 6 June 2024 (Afternoon Session)
 
 
 
Megan Lilly, Executive Director
AiGroup Centre for Education & Training

  A twenty-first century education system (Panel)
Thursday, 6 June 2024 (Morning Session)
 
 
 
 
Fiona Nash
Rural Education Commissioner

  A twenty-first century education system (Panel)
Thursday, 6 June 2024 (Morning Session)

 
 
 
Mark McKenzie, Board Chair
Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia

  A sector that's stronger when united (Day One Close)
Thursday, 6 June 2024 (Afternoon Session)
     
 
Mark McKenzie, Board Chair
Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia

  Member driven advocacy in a time of change (Conference Opening)
Thursday, 6 June 2024 (Morning Session)

 
 
 
 
Damian Oliver, Assistant Secretary Workforce Futures
Jobs & Skills Australia

  Data driven decision making in skills training and higher education (Panel)
Thursday, 6 June 2024 (Morning Session)
 
 
 
Anthony Rice, Chief Executive Officer
People Partners

  Workforce engineering that drives business sustainability (Presentation)
Friday, 7 June 2024  (Morning Session)
 
 
 
Saxon Rice, Chief Executive Officer
Australian Skills Quality Authority


  AI's rise and the implications for regulators (Panel)
Thursday, 6 June 2024 (Morning Session)
 
 
Trevor Schwenke, Chief Executive Officer
World Skills Australia


  Showcasing skills training on the international stage
Friday, 7 June 2024  (Morning Session)
 
 
Will Stubley, Co-Chief Executive Officer
Year 13


  A twenty-first century education system (Panel Session)
Thursday, 6 June 2024 (Morning Session)

 
 
Martin Thomas, Chief Executive Officer
Australian Dental Professionals Association

  Statretic partnerships and collaboration as a development tool (Panel)
Thursday, 6 June 2024 (Afternoon Session)
 
 
Trent West, Chief Operating Officer
Foundation Education

  Creating a profitable fee-for-service business known for quality (Panel)
Thursday, 6 June 2024 (Afternoon Session)
 
 
Troy Williams, Chief Exective
Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia


  Putting students at the heart of skills training and higher education
Thursday, 6 June 2024 (Morning Session)
 
 
Alex Zotos, Chief Executive Officer
Elly Lukas


  Creating a profitable fee-for-service business known for quality (Panel)
Thursday, 6 June 2024 (Afternoon Session)
 
  ITEC24 Buisness Workshops 
Presenters In Alpabetical Order

 
 
Adrian Dolahenty, Director
Karrajong Strategic Counsel


  Getting involved with politicians to bring about change
Wednesday, 5 June 2024 (Morning Session)
 
 
Allatne Forjanic, Chief Executive Officer
Key2Learning College

  The path to delivering quality nursing programs to drive growth
Wednesday, 5 June 2024 (Afternoon Session)
 
 
 
 
Rob Gaunt, Chief Executive Officer
ACE Training & Multiskills Training


  Buying and selling a tertiary education provider
Wednesday, 5 June 2024 (Morning Session)
 
 
David Jepsen, Director
RTO Accountants


  Accounting approaches that keep regulators happy
Wednesday, 5 June 2024 (Morning Session)
 
 
Matt Peachey, Chief Executive Officer
The Learning Resources Group


  Mastering the new era of compliance and innovation in your institution
Wednesday, 5 June 2024 (Afternoon Session)
 
 
 
 
Lucas Pevy, Director of Education
Learning Vault


  Digital credentials as a marketing and engagement tool
Wednesday, 5 June 2024 (Afternoon Session)
 
 
Andrew Shea, Managing Partner
Tesserent Academy


  Purchasing and commissioning virtual reality learning resources
Wednesday, 5 June 2024 (Afternoon Session)
 
   

When planning your attendance at the ITEC24 Conference plenary sessions be sure to considering registering for the following companion events:

 

■ 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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