Anders Sörman-Nilsson (Global EMBA / LLB)

2nd Renaissance: The Future of Education for a Humanist Age

Anders Sörman-Nilsson (Global EMBA / LLB) is a futurist and the founder of the think tank and trend analysis firm – Thinque, which provides data-based research, foresight and thought leadership assets for global brands across 4 continents.

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Kate Monckton
IT Security

How are you going to manage that?

Kate came into cyber security and privacy from a pretty non-traditional background. Her degree is in German and Philosophy and she started her career in strategic sales and marketing consulting.

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Vicki McDonald AM FALIA, State Librarian and Chief Executive Officer, State Library of Queensland
Vicki McDonald AM FALIA, State Librarian and Chief Executive Officer, State Library of Queensland
Vicki McDonald AM FALIA, State Librarian and Chief Executive Officer, State Library of Queensland

Embracing disruption

Vicki McDonald is a key player in the transformation of the library sector in Queensland. As State Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of State Library of Queensland she understands the need for a strong, relevant and innovative library service.

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Professor Tamara Davis, Astrophysicist
Professor Tamara Davis, Astrophysicist
Professor Tamara Davis, Astrophysicist

Adventures on the Dark Side of the Universe

Professor Tamara Davis is an astrophysicist who studies the elusive “dark energy” that’s accelerating the expansion of the universe. She’s “made waves” studying some of the largest waves in the universe, including gravitational waves and sound waves from near the dawn of time.

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Melissa Silk, National Head of Design
Melissa Silk, National Head of Design
Melissa Silk, National Head of Design

Connected Curiosity

Melissa Silk is a Sydney educator, working extensively in a variety of contexts to encourage transdisciplinarity through doing, being and becoming. Melissa collaborates with many thinkers and makers to design experiences that embed the Arts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEAM).

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Jason Lodge, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology
Jason Lodge, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology
Jason Lodge, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology

Focussing on what really matters for quality learning and teaching with technology

Jason Lodge, PhD is Associate Professor of Educational Psychology and Director of the Learning, Instruction, and Technology Lab in the School of Education and Deputy Associate Dean (Academic) in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at The University of Queensland.

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Rob McMillan
Rob McMillan
Rob McMillan, IT security

The Top Predictions for Cybersecurity 2023-2024

Rob McMillan covers information and IT security topics such as strategic planning, security policy and governance, security incident response, risk management, and security metrics. He brings firsthand experience with nine years in the financial services industry at the executive level within one of the largest banks in the world.

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John O'Brien
John O'Brien
John O’Brien, CEO and President of EDUCAUSE

The Other Transformation: Advancing a Campus Culture of Care

John O’Brien serves as the president and CEO of EDUCAUSE, a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education through technology innovation. EDUCAUSE serves over 2,000 member colleges, universities, and organizations from 41 countries who themselves collectively serve over 14 million students.

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Panellists

Professor Helen Partridge
Professor Helen Partridge
Professor Helen Partridge
Pro Vice-Chancellor Teaching and Learning

Professor Helen Partridge is the Pro Vice-Chancellor Teaching and Learning at Deakin University.

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Fiona Bradley
Fiona Bradley
Fiona Bradley
Director Research & Infrastructure

Fiona has worked at the institutional, national, and global levels to advance open access and access to information.

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Brendan Heywood
Brendan Heywood
Brendan Heywood
Senior Solutions Architect

Brendan is a certified Business Analyst and Open Source Technologist. He has 20 years experience in technology consulting and IT Project Delivery in the Higher Education sector.

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Master of Ceremonies

Jillian Whiting
Jillian Whiting
Jillian Whiting

Jillian is a familiar face on Queensland television – with over 25 years’ experience as a journalist, newsreader and TV presenter with the Seven and Nine networks, She’s currently a presenter on Channel Seven’s much-loved lifestyle program, Weekender.

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