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Artificial Intelligence in Education Conference – Tasmania

12 November 2025 | Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart

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AI in Education – Shaping Tasmania’s Future

Artificial intelligence is transforming education – and now it’s Tasmania’s turn to lead the conversation. Join us on 12th November 2025 at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart for a full-day event focused on how AI can support and strengthen learning across the state.

Designed for Tasmanian educators, school leaders, researchers, and policymakers, this conference offers a space to explore practical applications of AI, share local insights, and engage with national thought leaders. From personalised learning and smart classroom tools to ethical frameworks and regional implementation, we’ll dive into what AI means for Tasmanian schools and communities.

Whether you’re just beginning your AI journey or already driving innovation, this is your opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of education in Tasmania.

Register your interest today to access early bird pricing and be the first to receive the full agenda.

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Speakers

Stuart Kent

Principal, Launceston Christian School

Leigh Dwyer

Curriculum & Assessment Leader, William Angliss Institute

Mark Shelton

Senior Teaching Fellow, University of Tasmania

Kendal Sylvester

Teaching Fellow, University College, University of Tasmania

Paul Matthews

Teacher and Educational Leader, Calvin Christian School & Baylor University

Shayne Kidd

Principal, Marist Regional College

Simon Matthews

Executive Director, Independent Schools Tasmania

Patrick Coleman

Director of Learning, Launceston Grammar

Charles White

Principal, Taroona High School

Michele Pikunic

Classroom Teacher, St Aloysius Catholic College

Agenda

All times are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)

8:20 am

OPENING | Opening remarks from the Chair

FUTURE-FOCUSED DIGITAL LITERACY & AI IN EDUCATION

8:30 am

  • The key question for schools considering AI is not ‘Will we embrace AI?’ Rather, the question is ‘How will we adapt AI for use in our context?’.
  • Schools don’t need a silver bullet answer. They need a flexible, durable and rigorous framework to guide their thinking and talking so they can collectively develop a plan that they think will best serve their mission, students and community.
  • That framework needs to leave the decision making to those in the best position to make it – those who intimately know, love and are committed to the school community they serve.
  • The what, who, how and when of adaption needs to be decided by those leading the thinking and planning.

9:00 am

  • Explore a practical model where staff assess student work against a rubric, capture brief notes, and use AI to generate constructive, personalised feedback that remains grounded in human academic judgement.
  • Share examples of how this approach improved student experience, providing clearer and more motivational feedback that boosted confidence and highlighted areas for improvement, while supporting staff workload.
  • Discuss ethical considerations, including confidentiality and the importance of augmentation rather than automation, ensuring feedback is comprehensive, individualised, and responsibly applied.

9:30 am

  • Assessment task design principles
  • Working with AI in teams
  • Linking AI tools to produce custom products
  • Integrating AI with existing procedures and templates

10:00 am

Morning Tea and Networking Break

10:30 am

  • Supporting educators with DECYP-endorsed resources and professional development.
  • Implementing privacy, data security, and responsible use protocols in Tasmanian classrooms.
  • Identifying AI tools aligned with the Australian Framework and local school needs.

AI DRIVEN LEARNING AND STUDENT LEADERSHIP

11:00 am

  • LCS developed an AI playbook to assist teachers with administrative requirements.
  • The aim was to get teachers back to teaching.
  • I can share on the process we undertook, the partnership we created, the product and its current impact.

11:30 am

  • AI Accessibility Solutions: How artificial intelligence can support teachers to remove common learning barriers through Universal Design principles
  • Cross-Sector Demonstrations: Live AI tool showcases for primary, secondary, vocational, and university educational content transformation
  • Student Empowerment Tools: Teaching learners to independently use AI technologies to customise content, overcome personal barriers, and develop self-directed learning skills

12:00 pm

Lunch and Networking Break

1:00 pm

  • Establish clear policies to guide ethical, safe, and transparent use of AI in classrooms and school operations.
  • Prepare students for the future by embedding AI literacy, critical thinking, and digital citizenship across the curriculum.
  • Promote equity in access by ensuring all students and schools have the infrastructure, tools, and support to benefit from AI.
  • Empower teachers with ongoing professional development to confidently use emerging technologies in meaningful, creative ways

1:30 pm

  • Artificial intelligence has caused significant disruption in the way we approach teaching and learning.
  • Explore principles and practices of adapting to a world where every learner has access to Artificial Intelligence.

2:00 pm

  • How is AI shaping learning dispositions
  • Opportunities and risks in character education through AI-enhanced learning
  • Balancing technological innovation with human-centred education

2:30 pm

Afternoon Tea and Networking Break

3:00 pm

  • Student perspectives on AI use, challenges, and opportunities.
  • Balancing innovation with academic integrity and ethical awareness.
  • Insights into student creativity, digital literacy, and critical engagement with AI.

ETHICAL AI IMPLEMENTATION IN TASMANIAN SCHOOLS

3:30 pm

  • Understanding DECYP’s Generative AI Policy and Safeguarding Framework.
  • Addressing algorithmic bias, fairness, and transparency in classroom AI tools.
  • Promoting digital integrity and ethical use across primary and secondary schools.

4:00 pm

  • Aligning AI usage with Tasmanian student data protection policies.
  • Establishing protocols for monitoring AI tools and ensuring accountability.
  • Fostering collaboration among educators, families, and students to support ethical integration

4:30 pm

END OF CONFERENCE & CLOSING REMARKS

Pricing

Packages Price
Package (One Day)$2295+GST
Virtual Pass$795+GST
Packages Price
Package (One Day)$1095+GST

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Event Code of Conduct

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when & where

12 Nov 2025

Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Ground Floor/1 Davey St
Hobart TAS 7000
+61 (03) 6235 4535

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