Join our panel of experts for "The AI Moment Is Now: Are Our Teachers and Students Ready?" where we delve into why AI literacy has become a core skill for school leavers and teachers alike, and how AI is transforming Australia's jobs market. This event is designed to provide educators, policymakers, and industry professionals with insights into how AI is impacting education and career pathways.

A must-attend for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and education, offering valuable perspectives on how to navigate and leverage AI for the betterment of teaching and learning practices in Australia.

Hosted by Dr Sebastian Sequoiah-Grayson (UNSW) with an panel of industry experts and educators.

Seb will be joined by:

Katie Ford, Industry Executive - Higher Education, Microsoft

Katie works in close partnership with the higher education sector to support the needs of universities, their students and their staff. She has a deep background in AI (including generative AI), data and business strategy and has worked in the government and research sectors in Australia.

Tamara Templeton, Primary School Teacher, Townsville

Tamara is dedicated to harnessing the power of technology for effective learning. She specialises in teaching robotics, Google for Education, and digital safety. Tamara has delivered Day of AI in her school for a number of years.

Sarina Wilson, Teaching and Learning Coordinator - Emerging Technology at NSW Department of Education

Sarina designs and implements strategies to support the safe and successful use of Generative AI in NSW public schools. Sarina is an experienced high school teacher and former Head Teacher Teaching and Learning. Sarina is committed to education that helps every learner become a thoughtful and impactful global citizen.

Professor Didar Zowghi, Senior Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO's Data61

Professor Zowghi leads the Diversity and Inclusion in Artificial Intelligence team at Data 61, the data and digital specialist arm of Australia's national science agency.

SYDNEY EVENT DETAILS

Location: Tyree Room, John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Kensington View venue access map

Date: Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Time: 0800-0900am

Tea, coffee, juice and light breakfast refreshments will be served

ONLINE EVENT
If you are not able to join us in person, please register for an online ticket! You'll receive all the information you need about the virtual event including a link for the livestream on the day.

ABOUT DAY OF AI AUSTRALIA

Day of AI is a free classroom program for Australian teachers and students in years 5-10 that provides foundational AI literacy. In an increasingly AI-powered world, understanding what AI is, how it works, its risks and benefits is vital for Australia students and their teachers.

Teachers and educators can register to access the program materials today!

This event is proudly brought to you by Day of AI Australia in partnership with UNSW Sydney, Microsoft and CSIRO.

Day of AI Australia would also like to thank our partners who make the program possible.