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Navigating the Future: AI & Cyber Safety Leadership Summit 💡

AI is here, and it’s no longer a distant concept—it's a reality in our schools. But as we embrace its potential to save time and transform learning, a crucial question arises: are we leading this change with the necessary safety and security? 🤔

This intensive one-day summit is designed for Australian educational leaders who want to lead with confidence, clarity, and care. Join us for a powerful day focused on practical AI integration and the essential foundations of cyber safety.

You don't have to navigate these complex challenges alone. Together, we'll explore how to harness the power of AI while creating a safe and secure digital environment for your entire school community.

Melbourne - October 28th 2025 - $95 + GST

 

🧠 What You'll Explore in One Power-Packed Day

This full‑day professional learning experience is designed for school leaders who want to harness AI in education—safely, ethically, and effectively. You’ll explore how Generative AI is transforming Australian schools, what it means for teaching, learning, and operations, and how to adopt it with confidence. From AI literacy for educators to privacy and data protection in schools, you’ll leave with practical strategies, clear frameworks, and the leadership confidence to guide your community into the AI era.

💡 Building Your AI Foundations

  • Understand the current AI in education landscape and its implications for Australian schools
  • Explore practical, values‑driven Generative AI use cases for school leadership 
  • Learn prompting techniques to support strategic planning, decision‑making, and communications 

🔐 Leading with a Safety‑First Mindset

  • Apply the three essential lenses for reviewing EdTech tools: Collection (data gathered), Content (what students see and create), and Connection (how they share and interact)
  • Understand your responsibilities under the AITSL Standards, Australian Privacy Principles, and the Australian Framework for Generative AI in Schools
  • Build staff and student AI literacy skills grounded in values like responsibility, integrity, strength, and empathy

⏱️ Time-Saving Strategies with AI

  • Streamline school operations including strategic planning, self‑review processes, and parent communications
  • Identify AI tools to reduce admin load, freeing up time for leadership priorities
  • Use automation to improve efficiency without compromising safety or privacy
 
✅ Taking the First Steps in Schoolwide Change
  • Plan a safe and ethical schoolwide AI rollout
  • Design targeted professional development for teachers to build AI capability
  • Create a practical AI adoption and digital safety plan that aligns with your school’s vision and wellbeing strategy
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Your Presenters

Prepare to be inspired by Bex Rose and Trent Ray, visionary leaders in education and digital safety. Bex Rose, Co-Founder and Director of AI Surge, leverages two decades of experience to strategically guide educators in harnessing AI's transformative potential, empowering future-focused change. Trent Ray, Co-Founder and Lead Educator atCyber Safety Project, brings over 15 years of teaching and leadership expertise, including impactful Microsoft partnerships, equipping you with critical knowledge for today's digital landscape.

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Bex Rose

Co Founder and Director. AI Surge.

As a seasoned education leader with over two decades of experience, Bex is dedicated to empowering educators to embrace the transformative potential of artificial intelligence.  As Director and Head of Innovation at AI Surge, Bex is a passionate AI facilitator and mentor with a deep understanding of its challenges and opportunities. She also excels as a leadership facilitator, empowering educational leaders to develop their skills and drive positive change.

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Trent Ray

Co- Founder and Lead Educator. Cyber Safety Project. Leader in EdTech and safe digital schools

An experienced school leader and former member of Microsoft’s Education Team, Trent empowers schools to build future-focused digital learning environments. Driven by his belief in a whole-community approach to online safety education, he co-founded the Cyber Safety Project and leads the development of impactful digital programs for Australian Schools.

 

 

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🌀 Why Attend This Intensive Day?

🤝 Connect with a network of forward-thinking principals and leaders facing similar challenges in Australia.

 

💡 Gain practical, leadership-focused strategies you can start implementing immediately.

📚 Get an introduction to valuable AI tools and resources for your school, along with critical cyber safety insights.

Leave with the foundational knowledge and inspiration to strategically lead AI and digital security in your context.

 

Event Details

Ready to become an AI-ready leader? Secure your spot now for this impactful event designed to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the age of AI in education.

Date: Monday, 28th October

Location: Melbourne

Cost: $95 + GST

 

The Not so Fine Print

Get ready for an extraordinary experience! While you might not consider Terms & Conditions the most thrilling part of your journey, think of them as the master key to an incredible, seamless, and truly inspiring event. These aren't just rules; they're the shared understanding that paves the way for a brilliant, insightful, and absolutely hiccup-free conference. By aligning on these essential details, we ensure everyone can focus wholeheartedly on soaking up knowledge, forging powerful connections and creating unforgettable moments together!
Our full terms and conditions can be viewed here.

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