THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER 2024
| 8.00am | Exhibition & Registration |
| 8.45am | Acknowledgement of Country |
| 8.50am | Official Opening |
| 8.55am | Supporter Presentations |
| 9.20am | Ben Hamer, Keynote Speaker |
| 10.10am | Careers Adviser Awards Presentation |
| 10.30am |
Morning Tea Break |
| 11.10am to 12.00pm WORKSHOPS | |
| Room 1 |
A Resilience Framework – Mental Toughness for Teachers and Students Presenter: Daniela Falecki, Director, Teacher Wellbeing Pty Ltd |
| Room 2 |
Navigating the AI Landscape: Empowering Careers through Innovative Tools Presenter: Ian Farmer, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students), University of Technology Sydney |
| Room 3 |
Building Professional Capacity & Pursuing Leadership Pathways Presenter: Rebecca Hamment, Delivery Support Team Lithgow and Bathurst Networks, NSW Department of Education |
| 12.10pm to 1.00pm WORKSHOPS | |
| Room 1 |
A.I Revolution: Enhancing Careers Education With Advanced Technology Presenter: Brett Salakas, Education Ambassador, HP PPS Australia Pty Ltd |
| Room 2 |
Transforming Career Development Education in Schools Presenter: Professor Ann Brewer, Director of Careers and Capstone Program, The Scots College |
| Room 3 |
Navigating Career Development in Schools: Insights & Tips For Success Presenter: Kay Woodhams, Careers & Transition Adviser, Normanhurst Boys High School |
| 1.00pm | Exhibition & Lunch |
| 1.45pm to 2.30pm WORKSHOPS | |
| Room 1 |
The Current and Future State of the Labour Market - What does it mean for young people? Presenter: Cliff Bingham, Assistant Secretary, Labour Market and Migration Branch, Jobs and Skills Australia |
| Room 2 |
ATARs & Advice – Considerations for Careers Advisers Presenter: Graham Wright, Educonsulting |
| Room 3 |
Presenters: EducationUSA; Consulate General of Canada Facilitator: Vanessa Shirriff, Head of Careers Education, The Shore School |
| 2.40pm to 3.30pm WORKSHOPS | |
| Room 1 |
Programming & Engaging Students Through Personal Strengths & Motivations Presenters: Katrina O’Kelly, Futures Advisor Years 5-12, Pymble Ladies’ College Kathryn Taylor, Director & Owner, Turning Point Consulting Pty Ltd |
| Room 2 |
Evaluating the Model for Career Education in NSW Public Schools* *Content relates to NSW DoE Schools Only. Presenter: Gerard Delany, Leader Career and Workplace Learning, NSW Department of Education |
| Room 3 |
Engaging with Parents to Empower the Next Generation Presenter: Juliana Dignam, Leader of Learning Careers & Vocational Education & Training, St Edwards College |
| 3.30pm | Closing in Workshop Rooms |
| 5.00pm |
Conference Dinner @ Dockside. Dress Theme: Halloween! |