Presenters

Georgina Pearce OAM

Georgina Pearce has been recognised for her volunteer work and service to the community in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list. With a passion for giving back, Georgina joined the Friends of Flying Doctors in 1995 to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). One of the largest...

Glenn Capelli

An educator and professional speaker, Glenn has delivered a message of creativity, innovation, and dynamic leadership to audiences around the world. Many will know him best for Thinking Caps, his best-selling book and popular radio series. Glenn is one of the very few professional speakers in Australia to have won...

Grant Dusting

Grant Dusting is a social researcher and the Director of Strategy at the internationally recognised McCrindle. With a background in public policy, community engagement and boardroom experience in the NFP sector, Grant is experienced at advising organisations on...

Gretchen Dobson

With over 25 years of experience in higher education and constituent relations, Dr. Gretchen Dobson and her team at Academic Assembly, Inc. lead institutions, governments and member-based organizations towards sustainable international alumni engagement strategies and solutions. Dobson also provides professional coaching for international alumni relations, development, admissions and academic officers...

Hayley Knight

As a Senior Digistorm Customer Success Manager, Hayley is passionate about helping schools harness technology to enhance efficiency. This passion is backed up by plenty of real-world experience and a wealth of knowledge on all things EdTech and school success. Not least of all, over five years with Digistorm!...

Heather McRae

PrincipalDiocesan School for Girls, Auckland Heather is a highly experienced Principal, having previously led an international school (The Western Academy of Beijing), and a large New Zealand State School (Pakuranga College). She has been Principal at Diocesan since April 2009. She is a passionate biochemist, graduating from Massey University with...

Helen Aguiar GAICD

Helen Aguiar has more than 30 years of experience across diverse school contexts. Her leadership expertise spans all aspects of school strategy and operations, including teaching and learning, leadership development, governance, community engagement and driving innovation and strategic improvement. Helen currently serves as Director, School Programs and Services at the...

Helen Karapandzic

Helen joined Prince Alfred College in 2020 and is the College’s Director of Philanthropy and Executive Officer of the PAC Foundation. Bringing more than 20 years’ experience in consulting and educational advancement, she is passionate about fostering meaningful connections with donors, alumni and the wider community to support transformational...

Hope Barr

With more than 20 years’ experience in marketing and communications, I have led brand, marketing and communications strategies across education, property and professional services, helping organisations strengthen their reputation, grow their market position and connect more effectively with their audiences. My experience spans strategic planning, brand development, digital marketing, communications,...

Ian Taylor CNZM

Profoundly inspiring, deeply thought provoking, refreshingly authentic – prepare to be informed educated and inspired by this humble, accomplished and multi awarded innovator. Ian challenges the status quo of our societies and addresses important social issues relating to our educational system and its impact on our people. The...

Jackie Dalton

Jackie is Director of Philanthropy at Frensham Schools. Previously she headed up the Development Office for Ascham School, as well as for the Faculty of Veterinary Science at The University of Sydney.With over 25 years of experience in fundraising, marketing and public relations, Jackie is passionate about creating a culture...

Jake Gollan

Jake is an observer of people with a mind attuned to understanding why people do what they do. With a strong background in the research industry Jake works with the McCrindle team and clients to ask the right questions that draw insights that they...