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EduTECH returns for 2024

Giant education festival EduTECH returns to Melbourne in August, with opportunities for everyone in education to grow, develop & network.

<h4>EduTECH&comma; Australia’s biggest festival of education&comma; returns to Melbourne on August 13 and 14&period;<&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p>EduTECH serves as the ultimate platform for 10&comma;000 plus educators and training professionals eager to embrace innovation and foster growth while earning Professional Development&period; Visitors can immerse themselves in a diverse array of conference tracks&comma; featuring thought-provoking seminars&comma; partner conferences&comma; and dynamic roundtables led by industry pioneers and experts&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h3><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;terrapinn&period;com&sol;snarticle"><strong>Use code SN20 before August 9 for 20 percent off on the conference pass of your choosing&excl;<&sol;strong><&sol;a><&sol;h3>&NewLine;<p><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;school-news&period;com&period;au&sol;latest-print-issue&sol;" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noopener"><strong>Read the latest print edition of <em>School News<&sol;em> HERE<&sol;strong><&sol;a><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Wherever you sit in the education lifecycle&comma; EduTECH offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and development&period; EduTECH offers a range of attendance options&comma; from free events&comma; to paid conferences and roundtables&comma; gala dinner and much more&period; Choose the EduTECH adventure that best suits your needs&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h4><strong>Keynote speaker&colon; Sal Khan<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p>This year’s event will provide an opportunity to learn from a global leader in education&comma; with a keynote address from Sal Khan&comma; the visionary mind behind Khan Academy and Khan Academy Kids&period; In his exclusive keynote address&comma; Khan will delve into the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence &lpar;AI&rpar; in education&period; Gain insights on how AI can revolutionise student engagement&comma; personalise learning experiences&comma; and drive academic excellence&period; Khan will also discuss his new book&comma; <em>Brave New Words&colon; How AI Will Revolutionize Education &lpar;and Why That&&num;8217&semi;s a Good Thing&rpar;<&sol;em>&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h4><strong>Paid conference<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p> The EduTECH Australia 2024 paid conferences are a premier attraction for educators and industry leaders seeking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving education sector&period; These conferences feature an extensive lineup of more than 350 expert speakers across multiple tracks&comma; delivering cutting-edge insights and strategies on topics ranging from digital transformation and innovative pedagogies to leadership development and student engagement&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in deep-dive sessions&comma; panel discussions&comma; and interactive workshops&comma; fostering valuable connections and gaining practical knowledge to implement in their own educational settings&period; With a focus on future-proofing education&comma; the paid conferences at EduTECH Australia 2024 are designed to inspire and empower educators to lead with confidence in an increasingly digital world&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h4><strong>Free conference<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p>Alternatively&comma; the free component offers an equally exciting experience&period; Ignite your passion with free seminars on the expo floor&comma; where thought leaders share insights on leveraging technology for student success&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<figure id&equals;"attachment&lowbar;27991" aria-describedby&equals;"caption-attachment-27991" style&equals;"width&colon; 601px" class&equals;"wp-caption aligncenter"><img class&equals;" wp-image-27991" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;school-news&period;com&period;au&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2024&sol;07&sol;SN33-TECH-EduTECH-1-1024x683&period;jpg" alt&equals;"EduTECH" width&equals;"601" height&equals;"401" &sol;><figcaption id&equals;"caption-attachment-27991" class&equals;"wp-caption-text">Image supplied by EduTECH<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;<h4><strong>Professional development opportunities<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p>Educators crave opportunities to grow&comma; experiment&comma; and refine their craft&period; EduTECH Australia 2024 recognises this and explodes the traditional notion of professional development &lpar;PD&rpar; by offering a diverse and enriching spectrum of learning experiences&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h4><strong>After the bell<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p>After the bell at EduTECH is your golden ticket to immersive sessions&comma; networking with industry leaders&comma; and exploring cutting-edge solutions without missing a beat during your workday&period; Held from 3pm to 7&period;30 pm on Tuesday&comma; August 13&comma; this exclusive event allows busy educators to dive into focused sessions designed to unlock powerful insights and ignite your teaching spark&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Expect to access the expo floor from 3pm&comma; attend plenary sessions starting at 4&colon;30pm&comma; and engage in after-hours sessions from 5&colon;30 pm to 7&colon;30 pm&period; Plus&comma; enjoy the lively EduPARTY and benefit from the integrated event networking app&period; Register for the After The Bell pass to gain access to these invaluable sessions and the closing plenary&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h4><strong>Roundtables<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p> The roundtables at EduTECH offer a dynamic and interactive forum for educators to dive deeper into pressing EdTech topics and spark meaningful debates&period; Unlike passive panels&comma; these intimate roundtables encourage delegates to brainstorm&comma; challenge ideas&comma; and collaborate with fellow education leaders&period; Participants will get hands-on&comma; get vocal&comma; and get connected&comma; sharing insights and tackling real-world problems while forging lasting connections with like-minded peers&period; These sessions provide an invaluable opportunity to learn from both peers and EdTech experts&comma; facilitating robust networking and an interactive learning experience&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h4><strong>Partner conferences<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p>Join the Partner Conferences at EduTECH&comma; hosted by renowned organisations&period; These parallel sessions provide an opportunity to engage with industry giants and specialised education groups&comma; offering deep dives into specific areas of expertise&period; Attendees will benefit from tailored content&comma; gaining insights from leaders who are at the forefront of educational innovation&period; Whether you are interested in cutting-edge technology integration&comma; innovative teaching strategies&comma; or professional development&comma; the Partner Conferences will enhance your EduTECH experience&comma; equipping you with the knowledge and connections to drive educational excellence&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<figure id&equals;"attachment&lowbar;27992" aria-describedby&equals;"caption-attachment-27992" style&equals;"width&colon; 604px" class&equals;"wp-caption aligncenter"><img class&equals;" wp-image-27992" src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;school-news&period;com&period;au&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2024&sol;07&sol;SN33-TECH-EduTECH-8-1024x502&period;jpg" alt&equals;"EduTECH" width&equals;"604" height&equals;"296" &sol;><figcaption id&equals;"caption-attachment-27992" class&equals;"wp-caption-text">Image supplied by EduTECH<&sol;figcaption><&sol;figure>&NewLine;<h4><strong>Expo<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p>Embark on an educational journey through the Expo Floor where innovation and inspiration converge&period; Navigate through key zones dedicated to cutting-edge solutions&comma; including cyber and cloud security&comma; campus management&comma; special needs and inclusion in education&comma; facilities management&comma; designing effective learning spaces&comma; sports and wellbeing solutions&comma; and tools for workplace learning&period; Engage with leading education suppliers&comma; networking with representatives from a diverse array of technology and service providers&period; This is your opportunity to explore new solutions&comma; ask questions&comma; and discuss your specific needs&comma; all while immersing yourself in the forefront of educational innovation&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h4><strong>Networking<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p>EduTECH promises a rich networking experience&comma; with a plethora of avenues for connection&period; Alongside dedicated networking sessions&comma; facilitated meetings&comma; and a matchmaking app facilitating connections throughout the event&comma; attendees can unwind at the EduPARTY following the first day and anticipate the return of the cherished Gala Dinner&comma; hosted by comedian Claire Hooper&period; Complete with entertainment&comma; a delectable three-course meal&comma; and a keynote address&comma; the Gala Dinner encapsulates the essence of EduTECH&comma; where networking takes centre stage&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h4><strong>Making a difference<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p>EduTECH proudly partners with The Smith Family to champion positive change in education&period; This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to empowering students from disadvantaged backgrounds&comma; ensuring they have equal access to quality education&period; Together&comma; EduTECH and The Smith Family are leveraging their strengths to drive impactful initiatives&comma; raise awareness&comma; and advocate for educational equality&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h4><strong>Get involved now<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p>Unleash your passion for education and empower the next generation&excl; Register for EduTECH Australia 2024 at <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;terrapinn&period;com&sol;exhibition&sol;edutech-australia&sol;index&period;stm&quest;utm&lowbar;source&equals;partners&amp&semi;utm&lowbar;medium&equals;schoolnews&amp&semi;utm&lowbar;campaign&equals;part&amp&semi;utm&lowbar;term&equals;article&amp&semi;utm&lowbar;content&equals;article&amp&semi;trc&equals;part" target&equals;"&lowbar;blank" rel&equals;"noopener">https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;terrapinn&period;com&sol;snarticle<&sol;a> to explore cutting-edge solutions&comma; network with inspiring leaders&comma; and unlock a universe of professional development opportunities&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<h4><strong>Use code SN20 before August 9 for 20 percent off on the conference pass of your choosing&excl;<&sol;strong><&sol;h4>&NewLine;

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