Speaker - VDC

FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Fiori Giovanni

Self Directed Healing Practitioner | Hypnotherapist |
#1 Best-Selling Author

Tim Cope

Australian Adventurer | Founder - Owner Tim Cope Journeys | Author

Lisa McInnes-Smith

Expert on Shifting Performance | Professional Speaker

Andrew Douch

Education Technology Consultant | Keynote Speaker

Together with stimulating and engaging Keynote speakers, another important part of the conference was the 'Professional Learning Workshops'. These sessions, together with inspiring panel discussions and informative case studies, reflected upon the fundamental aim of the Conference, to empower teachers and trainers from public, private and community providers to improve the education and employment outcomes for VET students.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS

Machine Smart, Human SharpThe Excellence Equation: Teacher x AI = Educational Magic	Andrew Douch
We've All Got What It Takes, But Where Is It	Lisa McInnes-Smith
Uncovering Why Less, Really is More	Mike Rolls
How to reach for the stars, no matter what life throws us	Fiori Giovanni
Learning to Rush Slowly	Tim Cope

PRESENTATIONS

Widening the Path: Designing VET for Real Learners	Dr Adam Bignold
Making AI Work: Turning Hype into Practical Action	Toby George Jones
Teaching for Tomorrow: The Future of Work & the Evolution of VET	Claire Field
The Future of Inclusive VET: Strategies for Supporting Diverse Learners	Kevin Ekendahl, Matthew Dale, Aimee Yow & Julie van Belkom

RESEARCH STREAM

Fostering Inclusion: Student Voices at TAFE Queensland	Emma Rice
Developing Curriculum resources with AI	Leigh Dwyer
Effective Teaching & learning: Teacher Perspectives on what works best for whom	Dr Tabatha Griffin
Effective Student Support: Enabling the Learner Journey	Dr Tabatha Griffin & Upekha Andrahannadi
Transforming Health & Community Education Through Flipped Learning	Kent Martin, Jeanette Swain & Vicki Saray
Circular by Design: Skills & Systems for a Regenerative Textile Future	Lisa Piller

CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Educator Empowerment	Sam Crowe
Create a Journey of Excellence: How Communication Shapes Learning and Success	Michele Tocci
First Nations Cultural Awareness Journey	Jillian West

PRESENTATIONS, WORKSHOPS AND PANEL

Dr. Adam Bignold

TAFE Teacher, Information Technology/Cyber Security | Skills & Education Delivery
Australian (Vic) VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year Winner 2024

Chemène Sinson

Conference MC

Principal at Chemène Sinson - Learning & Performance Advisory| Founder & Principal at Blackwater Projects

Sam Crowe

TAFE Queensland Senior Advisor Educator Capability

Julie van Belkom

Quality Consultant & Auditor (DEI)

Aimee Yow

Quality Consultant, Auditor & DEI Advocate

Michele Tocci

Speaker, Workplace trainer & coach specialising in Communication, Leadership & Management, Emotional Intelligence, Difficult Conversations and Human Behaviour.

Jillian West

Nomuckerlener First Nations Training, Consulting & Mentoring

Lisa Piller

2024 Australian VET Sustainability Fellow I WA Trainer of the Year 2024 I Principal Lecturer Creative Industries | Circular Textile Working Group WA | Researcher & advocate for designing out textile waste