Presenters

Ben Smeaton

Ben is a public relations and marketing professional with nearly a decade of experience building and protecting the reputations of South Australian icons, ASX-listed companies and some of Australia’s biggest brands. His clients span industries including banking, insurance, property, education, tourism and events, not-for-profit, aged care, advocacy and retail. Ben’s...

Ben Thurlow

As the executive Head of Foundation & Hospitality at Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) and Deputy Company Secretary, I operate across executive strategy, donor engagement, and commercial partnerships – brokering multi-year commitments, developing philanthropic initiatives, and managing high-profile events that support both financial growth and community outcomes. Prior roles include Client...

Ben Yeoh

Bethwyn Kitson

Marketing Team Leader at Burnie Brae (Grad Cert Marketing) is experienced in marketing with a demonstrated history of working in the education industry, the non-profit sector and the health and fitness industry. Strong marketing and communications professional with a Graduate Certificate in Marketing from Griffith University. She worked for 7...

Bianca Coleborn

Bianca Coleborn spent eight years working in the corporate sector before transitioning to school marketing in 2010. She has held senior marketing positions in four independent schools in Queensland and is currently the Director of Marketing at Faith Lutheran College, Plainland.

Bob Burdenski

Bob is an internationally recognised annual and regular giving programs consultant for schools, colleges and universities. He is a prolific writer and published author, having spent 22 years in fundraising for a variety of educational institutions, religious and human services organisations.

Brad Fenner

Brad has worked in eight schools in total, was Principal of Westminster School, Adelaide, for ten years and Headmaster of King’s College, Auckland, for five years, prior to starting as Headmaster at Adelaide’s Prince Alfred College in September 2014, and currently serves on the Boards of the International Boys’ Schools...

Brad Raynor

FounderBNR Leadership & Cognito Brad is the founder of BNR Leadership & Cognito and alongside his small, specialised team delivers highly successful leadership and organisational design coaching programs to executives and companies across Australia. For 30...

Brenda Tournier

The future relies on human connection: our ability to recognise what needs to be done and then come together to make it happen. In my work, I see the power of community and connection. It is my passion to foster the pathways that bring people together – through strategy,...

Bruce Perry F.Edplus, M.EdLead, MACE

Bruce is the current Registrar and a member of the School Executive Committee at the St Andrew’s Cathedral School in Sydney. He is former President of the Educate Plus NSW/ACT Chapter as well as a former Educate Plus Board Member. Bruce has taught mathematics in schools for over 30 years,...

Cameron Pegg

Cameron holds degrees in English, Journalism and Business., and uses these perspectives to craft thoughtful, inventive and compelling content across all platforms. Cameron has particular expertise in telling stories about education, philanthropy, the arts, First Peoples, science, technology and travel. He believes in the power of print while embracing the...

Carren Smith

Having spoken for groups from 20 to 2000, Carren leaves her audience feeling inspired to take action and make positive changes in their life, their business and in their relationships. Through working with numerous well known companies and thousands of individuals, Carren has developed phenomenal tools for delivering success through,...