NovoCon25 will feature a range of industry leaders and innovators who are driving the future of educational technology.
Mike Reading, Founder and CEO of Using Technology Better, is a leading expert in helping organisations unlock the full potential of technology.
With years of experience in digital transformation and productivity strategies, Mike guides businesses and educational institutions to maximise their technology ROI and boost productivity.
Mike Reading is a leading expert in helping organisations unlock the full potential of technology.
Lee is an experienced educator and advocate for innovative teaching practices, specialising in the integration of AI in education. As the Prompt Engineer and AI Advocacy Project Officer at CEnet, Lee has helped lead the rollout of the cechat tool, collaborating with educators and tech designers to enhance classroom and organisational practices.
With a Master’s in Educational Leadership and over two decades of global teaching experience, Lee has presented at forums like the SMH Schools Summit and the Catholic Schools NSW AI Symposium, offering actionable insights on AI’s role in education.
Passionate about fostering student engagement and teacher success, Lee combines expertise in literacy and AI projects with a commitment to professional growth. Lee absolutely used AI to help her write this bio!
Find out about Lee’s adventures in AI
Based in Sydney, Australia, Steve leads sales engineering in Asia Pacific for Arctic Wolf. His team works with customers across the region to build a 24×7 cyber defensive capability from the systems they’ve already deployed.
Prior to Arctic Wolf, Steve’s technology career spans Australia and Asia Pacific with companies like Google, Forescout and Cisco.
Before moving to the technology provider side with Cisco, Steve led technology teams in the private sector across a variety of industries, including mining, chemical industries and financial services.
Steve holds a Master of Science (M. Sc.) from University of Technology Sydney & a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Nanyang Technological University Singapore.
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Hear from Steve about the latest Trends in IT Security
Anthony is the current Director of Business at Toorak College, a position he has held for 12 years.
With a background in public practice accounting, Anthony transitioned to the education sector, where he has played a pivotal role in enhancing Toorak College’s financial sustainability and infrastructure development. His leadership has overseen major capital projects, including the Community & Arts Precinct, Swift Science and Technology Centre, Hockey and Athletics Field and substantial campus refurbishment.
Beyond financial oversight and campus development, Anthony has worked closely with the IT team at Toorak College to align the school’s strategic objectives with technological change, overseeing significant transformation of technology hardware and software at Toorak College. His expertise in both financial stewardship and technology-driven solutions positions him as a key driver of innovation and operational excellence at Toorak College. He has successfully introduced and optimized workflow automation, HRIS, and is currently the project lead for the implementation of Veracross, a leading school information system, to streamline data management and enhance the overall user experience for staff, students, and families.
Hear from Anthony about the experience of moving to a new SIS – from the decision-making process through to the planning and execution stage.
Brett is a passionate educator, international keynote speaker, and the HP Education Ambassador. With over 26 years of teaching and leadership experience across South East Asia and Australia, he focuses on turning educational theory into real classroom impact, helping schools integrate technology in ways that empower both teachers and students.
As the best-selling author of A Mammoth Lesson and the founder of #aussieED—the largest online teacher network in Australia—he’s had the privilege of shaping conversations on digital transformation in education. Brett was honoured to be named The Educator’s Most Influential Educator in Australia for 2024 and the only Australian recognised among the world’s top 100 most influential education leaders by the District Administration Leadership Institute. He also received the NSWICTE and ISTE Making ‘IT’ Happen award and was identified by LinkedIn as a Top Voice in K-12 Education (top 1% globally).
Brett is committed to leading conversations on ethical AI integration, advocating for digital equity, and inspiring educators to embrace technology that empowers rather than replaces.
Brett is a passionate educator, international keynote speaker, and the HP Education Ambassador
Stuart is currently the Digital Solutions Trainer at Trinity Grammar and is proud to have achieved 20 years’ service last year.
He is a teacher with 13 years in the classroom at Caulfield Grammar and MLC before starting his own training business LearnIT in 2001.
He consulted to dozens of Victorian Schools and has trained teachers on how to better use ICT in their classrooms.
You shouldn’t have high expectations of learning anything practical during his presentation on Friday!!
Stuart closes out the conference with some light-hearted tales from the coalface
Brett is a highly respected IT and security professional with over 30 years of experience. He has a deep understanding of the security landscape and has worked with well-known companies like SentinelOne, Fortra, and RSA. Brett is committed to the cybersecurity community, organizing BSides Melbourne, mentoring newcomers, and speaking at industry events such as the AISA and RSA Conferences. His insights and practical advice are highly valued by attendees. Overall, Brett is dedicated to helping organizations and individuals navigate the evolving security landscape.
Brett is a highly respected IT and security professional with over 30 years of experience.
K-12 Education Industry Lead, Microsoft Australia Travis Smith has over 12 years’ experience in the classroom and managed one of the first 1-to-1 technology programs in the country, starting in the mid 1990’s. During his career he held positions of Assistant Principal and lectured at Monash University in the Education Faculty.
Travis has presented Keynotes at conferences worldwide on the effective use of technology in the classroom as well as co-facilitated events such as the Worldwide Microsoft Partners in Learning Forum in Washington DC and Prague for teachers and leaders from over 70 countries.
He is currently the K-12 Education Industry Lead for Microsoft Australia providing advice and support to large education jurisdictions as to the role of technology in education.
Our keynote presenter, Travis Smith explores the latest in Education and AI technology to bring about improved outcomes for schools.