Inspire next-gen talent

8:15am - 9:00am

Registration and Networking at Wrest Point

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Meet our exhibitors and kick off your day with complimentary arrival tea and coffee!

9:00am - 9:45am

Opening Session

Official Welcome
Welcome to Country
ACS CEO Welcome
Minister's Address
TASITE Award Presentation
Digital Pulse, ACS Strategy

9:45am - 10:30am

Opening Keynote and Q&A with Adam Spencer

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The last two years - or as Adam Spencer calls it, The GPT Revolution - have seen an explosion in Generative AI, with claims ranging from large-scale workforce disruption to the creation of a superintelligence surpassing all human capacity. Adam has been charting the course of Gen AI since before ChatGPT.

Australia’s favourite maths nerd will break it all down, from the fundamental definition of a Large Language Model to the latest applications that have emerged in just the past few days. Most importantly, he will ask: What skills will humans need in an age of potentially superhuman technology?

Laugh while you learn with one of the world’s most entertaining and insightful tech speakers.

10:00am - 10:30am

Morning Tea Break and Networking

11.00am - 11.45am

Group 1: Modelling emerging technologies using hands-on STEM practice

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Modelling emerging technologies using hands-on STEM practice Using a low-tech approach, we look at how you can start modelling STEM practice, focusing on AI as an emerging technology and its links into the curriculum, and based on Questacon’s Engineering is Elementary professional learning workshops. You’ll use a simple sorting project to teach principles of machine learning and data sets. A machine learning algorithm is a process or set of rules used by a computer to find and apply patterns in data. In this activity, you’ll model a simple data project that can be adapted to Primary or early High School learning and use interactive processes to map to curriculum using hexagon curriculum mapping tools.

11.00am - 11.45am

Group 2: Teaching coding with AI: helpful or harmful? ​

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The early evidence is very clear that use of generative AI can have very negative impacts on students’ acquisition of coding skills. We could respond defensively by using techniques such a small hand written coding exams. This session will explore ways to use Ai to solidify student understanding and allow them earlier access to more advanced concepts.

11:45am - 12:30pm

Group 1: Mission to Innovate: A Design Thinking Journey​

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Embark on an exciting journey where design thinking meets creativity, innovation, and real-world problem-solving! Through a space-themed adventure, participants will explore each stage of design thinking while working collaboratively to solve a space-inspired challenge. This hands-on workshop will equip participants with practical tools and strategies to bring innovation to your classroom!

11:45am - 12:30pm

Group 2: Session Title TBA

12:30pm - 13:30pm

Lunch Break​

1:30pm - 2:15pm​

Microbit’s in Action: Engaging STEM Learning​

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Inspire your students’ creativity by exploring how Micro:bit’s can enhance a range of STEM projects in the classroom. Discover how students can use micro: bits to collect and measure real-world data from their local environment. Learn how to manage students’ coding projects by integrating ‘Micro:bit Classroom’ into your lessons.

2:15pm - 3:15pm​

Chat GPT and Mathematics Session for Educators​

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Session details to come

3:00pm - 3:40pm

Afternoon Tea Break and Networking

3:40pm - 5:00pm

Closing Session