Higher Education in the Age of AI
Wednesday 2nd April 2025
In partnership with La Trobe University
State Library of Victoria
Wednesday 2nd April, 9.00am – 5.30pm
State Library of Victoria
in partnership with La Trobe University
The Higher Education in the Age of AI Conference promises an in-depth look at the transformative potential of AI in reshaping tertiary education and institution’s strategies to be ready to realise it.
Hear from national and international experts on key themes and be a part of the discussion during interactive debates and networking sessions.
The initial 12 speakers include some of the leading global innovators in AI in public universities and other providers in Australian tertiary education including our partner and hosts in:
- Professor Theo Farrell VC of La Trobe University as Australia’s leading AI-first university, joined by
- Professor Jessica Vanderlelie also of La Trobe leading the academic portfolio
They include other current institution leaders in:
- Professor Pascale Quester of Swinburne University of Technology leading a strategy where people and technology combine for a better world
- Professor George Williams leading Western Sydney University making sure it is students who they fight for and focussing relentless on their completion and well being
- Sally Curtain leading Bendigo Kangan Institute as one of Australia’s most innovative tertiary providers outside of public universities
- Professor Kelly Mathews of The University of Queensland our previous hosts and a leader of the AI in HE project connecting us with the student voice.
And they include best practice global keynotes in:
- Paul LeBlanc formerly of Southern New Hampshire University now leading the AI-first university concept at Human Systems
- Tim Renick of Georgia State University leading NISS work to improve student success in global universities
- Lev Gonick as CIO at the world’s most innovative university at ASU pioneering AI across the institution in a partnership with OpenAI
This is a unique and unprecedented opportunity to engage with the Age of AI in how it impacts tertiary education in an event crucial to the futures of students, staff, leaders, institutions and the sector.
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Tickets
Non-Members / Corporate
Full rate $950
Universities/ Not-For-Profit
Full rate $720
Tickets include tea and coffee upon arrival, morning tea and lunch
**If your university or institution is a 2025 HEDx Member or Partner Institution you may be eligible for a complimentary ticket. Please contact info@hedx.com.au.
Conference themes
Restoring Trust in Universities
Addressing the tertiary sector’s need to regain social trust by redefining its purpose amidst policy shifts and reviews in an AI-driven era.
Insights into the emergence of AI-centric universities globally.
Examination of successful international strategies to improve student support.
Equipping Students with AI-skills
What can we achieve in the period ahead? Discussions on how tertiary education can adapt to develop critical skills for the AI era and what are the workable solutions?
Discussion on the impact of AI on education, including student experiences and institutional operations.
Equity and inclusion in the AI era
How do we prepare the sector to support staff and students equitably while enhancing Australia’s future learners’ opportunities.
Exploration of collaborative efforts to align tertiary curricula with evolving skills needs.
Leveraging collaborations for innovation
Collaborative innovation is vital for between institutions and tech providers to optimise AI’s potential.
Collaborative development of AI tools to enhance student experiences and streamline institutional processes.