Program
ITEC26 Conference - Business & Productivity Symposium
Boulevard Level - Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
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Official ITEC26 Conference Opening
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| 9:00 AM |
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Hon Ros Bates MP
Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Queensland |
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Symposium Opening - Setting the Context
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| 9:30 AM |
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Ms Sally Deane
Manager, Skills Policy & State Relations, ITECA |
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Overview of current sector trends, challenges, and policy directions shaping VET and higher education.
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Using National Data to Strengthen Your Organisation
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| 9:50 AM |
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Mr John King
Managing Director, National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) |
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Insights into how national data can inform strategy, compliance, and performance improvement.
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Workforce Strategies |
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| 10:30 AM |
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Mr Reuban Brennan
Chief Executive Officer |
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Practical approaches to recruitment, retention, and workforce capability in RTOs. |
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10:45 AM |
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Morning Tea |
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Workplace Relations: Key Updates & Impacts
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| 11:00 AM |
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Mr Shaun Schmitke
Director of Workplace Relations, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
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Latest industrial relations developments and their implications for training providers.
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eSkilled: Digital Solutions for RTOs |
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| 11:30 AM |
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Mr Scott Rogers
Chief Executive Officer, eSkilled |
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How digital systems can streamline compliance, reporting, and student management.
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12:00 PM |
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Panel Discussion
RTO Standards – 12 Months On |
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Ms Katya Holker
Chief Executive Officer, Hawkeye Consultancy
Ms Melinda Cox
Director, Policy and Education Team, Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)
Mr Kevin Ekendahl
Chief Executive Officer, Audit Express |
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Reflections on implementation of revised standards and common audit findings. |
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 12:45 PM |
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Lunch |
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Panel Discussion
Jobs & Skills Councils |
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Skills Insight – Josh Rayner
SaCSA – Aaron Hines
Human Ability –Michelle Csapo |
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| 1:30 PM |
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A 30-minute panel on JSC engagement with the independent sector and how JSCs can help assist with RTO business productivity outcomes. |
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Making Your RTO Financially Fit |
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| 2:00 PM |
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Mr David Jepsen
Director, RTO Accountants |
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Key financial strategies to improve sustainability, cash flow, and profitability. |
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Future Skills Organisation - AI Skills Accelerator |
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| 2:30 PM |
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Mr Patrick Kidd
Chief Executive Officer, Future Skills Organisation |
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Overview of national AI skills initiatives and opportunities for training providers.
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| 3:00 PM |
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Afternoon Tea |
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VET Data Streamlining: RTO readiness roundtables |
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| 3:15 PM |
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This workshop gives RTOs a practical space to understand the move from AVETMISS 8 to the VET Information Standard, explore what their Student Management System (SMS) changes might look like, and plan their transition. Using a facilitated discussion, participants will rotate through focused conversations, helping shape how the VET Data Streamlining program will support their transition. |
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Keeping your students safe and meeting your obligations as a provider |
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| 3:45 PM |
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Ms Renee Hamilton
Managing Director, Equality Partners |
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Best practice approaches to student wellbeing, safety, and regulatory responsibilities. |
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Leadership Resilience: Leading with Courage, Conviction and Connection in Tertiary Education |
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| 4:15 PM |
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Mr Andrew Shea
Managing Director, Skilled Nation |
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Tertiary education leaders are being asked to navigate more complexity than ever before. Regulatory reform, funding pressures, workforce challenges, AI disruption, learner expectations and organisational change are all testing the resilience, judgement and credibility of leaders across the sector.
In this practical workshop, Andrew Shea will explore the 3 C’s of Leadership Impact: Courage, Conviction and Connection. These three leadership disciplines provide a useful framework for making hard decisions, staying aligned to strategy, supporting mental well-being, and maintaining trust with teams during periods of uncertainty.
This session will offer a grounded and practical conversation for leaders who want to remain resilient, strategic and effective while leading organisations through ongoing change. |
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| 5:00 PM |
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ITEC26 eSkilled Welcome Reception
5:00pm - 7:30pm - 3 June 2026
Soleil Pool Bar - Rydges South Bank |
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