• Inspiring keynote speakers

• Practical, classroom-ready workshops

• Innovative teacher-led sessions

• Networking with educators and industry

• Curriculum-aligned learning across K–12 and beyond

Session: Keynote Address

Presenter: Rebecca Ostergaard

Rebecca Ostergaard is a digital and technology executive with more than 25 years’ experience across government, research, education and industry. Trained as a software engineer and now serving as Chief Digital Officer at CSIRO, she combines deep technical expertise with strategic insight, commercial acumen and collaborative leadership. Her work focuses on harnessing data and digital technologies to drive innovation and deliver impact at scale.

She serves on the Board of the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, one of Western Australia’s leading medical research centres. Rebecca is also a Board Member of the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre, a Tier-1 national facility supporting scientific discovery and national research infrastructure.

Recognised for leading enterprise-wide digital transformation, Rebecca has recently led the development of CSIRO’s first data and digital strategy. Her leadership is inclusive and pragmatic, grounded in building trust, fostering high-performing cultures and aligning complex organisations to deliver long-term value.

She holds an MBA from Curtin University, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and has completed executive education at Wharton and Oxford’s Saïd Business School.

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Session: Digital Technologies and Literacies in the Real World: Cross-Curricular Integration Through Sustainability, Two-Way Science and Place-Based Learning

This session explores practical, curriculum-aligned ways to integrate Digital Technologies and Digital Literacies across learning areas using local, meaningful and culturally responsive contexts. Drawing on a decade of real-world projects at Coolbinia Primary School — including biodiversity surveys, waste and movement data investigations, interactive QR-coded bush trails, and student-created digital publications — Ian Wilson and Elaine Lewis demonstrate how Digital Technologies and Digital Literacies can connect authentically with the Science and HASS inquiry processes, the English curriculum, and the Sustainability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures Cross-Curriculum Priorities. Participants will see how coding, data visualisation, robotics, and digital media can be embedded within Two-Way Science and place-based learning. Curriculum links will be explicitly highlighted, showing how these approaches meet expectations in the WA Technologies Curriculum — such as data collection, representation and interpretation; defining and decomposing problems; and creating designed digital solutions. The session includes classroom-ready workflows using iPads, Excel, Canva, Micro:bits, Scratch, and tools from Grok Academy. Attendees will gain clear models for designing learning that is purposeful, inclusive, and engaging, particularly for students who thrive when learning is connected to Country, culture, and the environment. This session is ideal for teachers seeking practical, achievable strategies to meet curriculum requirements through rich, authentic learning experiences.

Presenter: Ian Wilson and Dr Elaine Lewis

Ian Wilson is the Digital Technologies and Digital Literacies Specialist, STEM Leader, and 2025 ECAWA Digital Technologies Teacher of the Year at Coolbinia Primary School. With over a decade of experience, Ian integrates coding, data science, sustainability, and Two-Way Science into authentic learning. He leads major cross-curricular projects such as the Kaadadjiny Boodja interactive bush trail and has helped position Coolbinia as a Grok Academy Champion School. His work has been shared internationally through presentations at the World Environmental Education Congresses in Vancouver and Bangkok, and nationally through ACARA, CSIRO, AISWA, and the Department of Education. Ian also serves as ECAWA’s Primary Coordinator.

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Session: Implementing the Digital Technologies curriculum in 2026

This presentation will include how to effectively implement the mandated WA curriculum: Technologies. This includes answering questions about effective assessment and reporting in the Technologies learning area.

Presenter: David Donnelly

Principal Consultant Curriculum and Assessment for Technologies at the School Curriculum and Standards (SCSA)

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Session: Out of AI Limbo: Leading with Curiosity

Many school teachers and leaders feel stuck in “AI limbo” — uncertain about what’s real, what’s safe, and what’s next. In this fast-paced, practical session, Paul Reid shares a clear-eyed look at AI’s role in WA education and strategies to help educators confidently guide their schools through the noise. Discover how a mindset of curiosity, combined with small, strategic actions, can build a culture of innovation without overwhelm. Practical, ready-to-use workflows with free tools that assist learners and teachers during the implementation of the Digital Technologies curriculum.

Presenter: Paul Reid

Paul is an experienced educator, strategist, and learning futurist with over 20 years working across schools and universities in Australia, Dubai and Japan. As Co-founder of Next Learning, he partners with schools to align IT strategy, grow staff capability, and integrate technology—and increasingly, AI—in ways that enhance teaching and learning. What sets Paul apart is his ability to translate what IT service providers are trying to do into real classroom impact, always with deep respect for educators. His challenge-based learning programs position AI not as a gimmick, but as a teammate—helping students build the adaptability and collaboration skills and AI product management they’ll need in the world beyond school. Paul brings clarity, humanity, and a healthy dose of pragmatism to conversations about the future of learning.

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Session: Fully funded resources and PL from the Maths and DT Hubs

I will show teachers how they can access the free resources, professional learning and the national Lending Library. I’ll distribute flyers and other information.

Presenter: Dr John West

Dr John West is the WA Project Officer for the Maths in Schools project and has worked with the team behind the Maths and DT Hubs. His presentation will showcase some classroom activities that combine Maths and DT that are freely available to all teachers and all schools via the Maths and DT Hubs. Adelaide University is also proud to continue to operate its free national Lending Library of digital technologies and resources which is available to all teachers in all schools, thanks to ongoing funding from the Federal Government.

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Session: CME Digital Technologies Program (PP – Yr 10)

This workshop will provide an overview of the CME DigiTech Program and its flexibility in catering to the needs of individual schools and classrooms. Participants will learn how the program can be contextualised to local and regional settings, particularly within Western Australia’s resources sector. The session will cover how the program supports teachers with resources, professional learning, and ongoing support to integrate digital technologies into the curriculum. Attendees will gain practical insights on adapting the program’s challenges for different year levels, from Pre-primary to Year 10, and how to engage students in automation, data science, and coding effectively.

Presenter: Asta Morton

Asta Morton is the Manager of the DigiTech Program at the Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA (CME). She leads initiatives aimed at integrating digital technologies, coding, and robotics into education, inspiring students and teachers to explore STEM careers, especially in the resources sector. Asta coordinates events like STEM showcases and professional development workshops, fostering connections between students, educators, and industry professionals. Her work aligns with national education standards and focuses on engaging students in hands-on learning experiences, promoting STEM pathways in fields like mining, energy, and technology.

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Session: Coding with Oscar

Discover how tangible coding can unlock deeper learning across the curriculum. In this hands-on session, you’ll explore the Coding with Oscar system and experience the new GEN2 technology in action.

See how Oscar is evolving from a coding tool into a broader learning platform supporting computational thinking, literacy, and maths through play-based, physical interaction. You’ll have the opportunity to trial activities, consider classroom applications, and evaluate how the platform aligns with your teaching needs.

Participants will be invited to share feedback that will directly inform the final design, features, and classroom rollout of this innovative product suite – including opportunities to take part in early classroom trials.

Coding with Oscar turns real-world problem-solving into an adventure. Using snap-together, tactile coding pieces, kids learn logic, sequencing, and debugging without needing a screen.

​Coding with Oscar has been designed by the team at KodeKLIX® – a system designed to teach school children in Year PP-4 about coding and electronics. Seeing how kids used KodeKLIX® sets in classrooms was the inspiration to develop a system that could help our younger children. Younger kids might not be able to type or spell but they can certainly learn coding through play. ​

Presenter: Nick Coplin – KodeKlix

Nick Coplin is a senior executive with 30 years of experience leading innovation, growth, and transformation across mining technology, aerospace, automotive, defence and government sectors. He has successfully delivered multi-million-dollar programs, lead global engineering and product teams, and helped to shape corporate strategy at board level.

Currently, Head of Product Engineering for global mining technology company Imdex Ltd.

With deep technical credibility and commercial acument, Nick has guided organisations through diversification, global expansion, and product commercialisation. He has managed P&L, built innovation accelerators, advised the Australian Government on fuels and emissions policy, and secured partnerships with industry leaders and research institutions such as the CSIRO.

Nick is also a passionate STEM advocate, Founder of KodeKLIX and a recognised innovator with multiple patents and international publications. His leadership blends entrepreneurial energy with disciplined governance, positioning him as a trusted advisor and future CEO/board leader.

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Session: From Curious to Confident: Teaching Digital Technologies

Teaching Digital Technologies Without a Tech Degree ?

This session is designed for educators who are curious about teaching Digital Technologies but feel unsure due to a lack of formal training in the subject. With Digital Technologies not traditionally offered as a standalone teaching course at universities, many teachers find themselves navigating unfamiliar content while supporting students in a rapidly evolving digital world.

In this practical and supportive presentation, attendees will explore real classroom examples of how Digital Technologies can be taught confidently across different year levels. The session will focus on building teacher capability through accessible strategies, curriculum-aligned resources, and professional learning approaches that do not require specialist technical knowledge.

Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to get started, how to embed Digital Technologies within existing learning areas, and how to develop confidence through collaboration and shared practice. This session is ideal for teachers, curriculum leaders, and support staff seeking realistic, inclusive, and sustainable ways to grow digital capability within their school communities.

Presenter: Brittni Balogh

Brittni Balogh is an experienced educator with a background in upper primary teaching and a strong focus on Digital Technologies. She is currently the Digital Technologies teacher-in-charge and teaches Digital Technologies across Years 7-12. She also coordinates term DigiMeets to bring WA educators together to share ideas and support staff in sharing innovative practices and building digital capability across the school.

In addition to DigiMeets, she designs and delivers professional learning for allied staff members, helping them confidently integrate technology into their daily work. She is passionate about empowering both students and educators through practical, inclusive, and future-focused approaches to teaching and learning.

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