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DATApalooza – Build, Buy, Bridge. Data Strategy in the age of AI
DATApalooza 2026 is coming to Trinity Grammar School, Kew on Monday 10 August 2026.
Returning in 2026, SISapalooza is back under a new moniker: DATApalooza. This year we’re looking beyond the SIS to explore how schools manage, connect and use data in an era increasingly shaped by AI.
Under the theme “Build, Buy, Bridge: School Data Strategy in the Age of AI”, we’ll hear from school leaders and industry experts sharing real-world experiences from across the spectrum: building solutions in-house, buying specialist platforms, and bridging systems to unlock the value of school data.
Highlights include: Keynote presentation by Mark Cameron (Alyve) Case studies from Beaconhills College, Loreto Toorak, Mentone Girls’ Grammar and Flinders Christian Community College Showcases featuring EduBI and Intellischool A panel discussion with Scholarion, Compass, Synergetic and Veracross exploring how SIS vendors are approaching data capture, analytics, engagement and AI.
Whether you’re leading digital transformation, managing school systems, or shaping data strategy, DATApalooza will provide practical insights, honest lessons learned, and opportunities to connect with peers across the sector.
Agenda
| Time | Item |
| 9:00am | Registration |
| 9:30am | Opening Remarks |
| 9:45am | Keynote: Mark Cameron – Alyve. |
| 10:45am | Morning Tea |
| 11:15am | Dean Pearman – Beaconhills College – “Stalled, Not Wasted, Lessons from a SIS Build That Didn’t Land” |
| 11:55am | BRIDGE: Data showcase 1: Rob Flavell – Loreto Toorak; Gary Hastings, Ohad Srur – EduBI |
| 12:20pm | BUY: Data showcase 2: Alex Borlenghi – Mentone Girls’ Grammar; Rowan Freeman – Intellischool |
| 12:45pm | BUILD: Data showcase 3: Michael Woods, Brett Graham – Flinders Christian Community College |
| 1:10pm | Lunch |
| 2:00pm | SIS showcase 1: Atturra – Scholarion |
| 2:15pm | SIS showcase 2: Compass |
| 2:30pm | SIS showcase 3: TES – Synergetic |
| 2:45pm | SIS showcase 4: Veracross |
| 3:00pm | Panel discussion on the various approaches SIS vendors have adopted for the capture, analysis, presentation, and engagement with school data.
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| 4:00pm | Wrap up and conclusion |