VINE Calendar

Fortinet K-12 FortiOS Workshop
2024-10-02 - 2024-10-03 | Cliftons Freshwater Place, L18, 2 Southbank Blvd, Southbank, VIC, 3006, Australia
The Fortinet Education Workshop is an interactive, beginner friendly solution-based workshop designed to educate participants on the value of the Fortinet solutions. No pre-requisites, no experience necessary.

This in-person 2-day workshop will introduce the Fortinet Security Fabric, and specific details about how Fortinet can help address the security concerns that education institutions need to be aware of. Followed by a hands-on lab activity that provides students with an opportunity to experience the Fortinet solution in action.

Novo3 Regional Technology Roadshow
2024-10-01 10:00 - 14:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kardinia International College, 29-31 Kardinia Drive, Bell Post Hill, Victoria, 3215, Australia
In conjunction with Kardinia International College Geelong, you are invited to join us for a security themed technology update from the leading providers of key pieces of your security solution puzzle.
Proudly brought to you by the team at Novo3, you will hear all about how these companies are addressing the different threats associated with cyber risk, ensuring you and you school are protected across every layer of cyber security.

Arctic Wolf – 24/7 SOCaaS with real people,
11:11 Systems – Cloud-based Data Resilience
Fortinet – Not just Firewalls
Mimecast – Email Security and more

Join us for an amazing half-day of insights as we bring these technology leaders direct to you. Then join us after the sessions for an amazing networking lunch.
Email info@novo3.com.au to register.

Adobe Educators' Conference - 2024
2024-09-30 08:30 - 17:00 | RMIT Storey Hall, 342–344 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Free event for any educator & pre-service teacher
Join us in-person or online for these free professional learning opportunities for Australasian teachers and pre-service teachers focused on enhancing creativity and use of ethically safe Gen AI in any subject area and any level of education.
8:30 AM – Arrive at the Storey Hall Foyer (016.05.004)
8:45 AM – Official welcome and introductions by RMIT & the Adobe Edu Team in Lecture Theatre (016.01.001)
9:30 AM – Breakout session 1 (various rooms and online)
10:30 AM – Morning Tea
11:00 AM – Breakout session 2 (various rooms and online)
12:30 PM – Lunch (find a local provider or BYO)
1:25 PM – (Make your way to the Storey Hall Auditorium for the main plenary and live stream )
1:30 PM – Welcome by RMIT & the Adobe Edu Team
1:35 PM – Adobe Express School Scenarios Part 1
2:00 PM – Creative Catalyst Talk
2:15 PM – Adobe Express School Scenarios Part 2
2:45 PM – Keynote (Pip Cleaves)
3:05 PM – Refection & Q&A
3:15 PM – Student demo
3:30 PM – Creative Catalyst Talk
3:45 PM – You Can’t Ask That – Panel Session (moderated by Thembi Mason RMIT)
4:10 PM – What’s new with Adobe Express
4:30 PM – Prizes and feedback
5:00 PM – Conclude

Future-Ready Classrooms: Promethean Demo Day in Geelong (Sessions Hourly)
2024-09-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Geelong Events Centre, Rydges Geelong, Little Myers Street Geelong, Little Myers Street Geelong, Geelong, 3220, Australia
You’re invited to our Promethean Demo Day in Geelong! Join us for an exciting day of hourly demo sessions where you can explore the latest in interactive classroom technology at your convenience.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday 5th September
🕒 Time: Hourly sessions from 9 am to 5 pm
📍 Location: Geelong Events Centre, Rydges Geelong
What to Expect:

Hourly Demo Sessions: Attend at a time that suits you and experience hands-on demonstrations of the Promethean Interactive Panels, with options to meet all budgets and classroom audiovisual needs.
Expert Insights: Engage with our team of experts and learn how Promethean can transform your teaching environment and support engaging learning outcomes for your school.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow educators and industry professionals. Tea/Coffee and light refreshments served.

Learn More About Our Solutions:

Promethean Solutions Overview
Promethean ActivPanel LX

Register Today!

All Things Data
2024-08-15 09:30 - 17:00
Thursday 14 August – All things data workshop at MLC, Kew
Our data meeting is one of the most popular events on the VINE calendar, and it is sure to be another huge event this year. We have been trying to get Selena Fisk for the last couple of years and the wait is over. Not only do we have Selena as our keynote, we have a great line up of other presentations and panels to take you on a journey of the “4 P’s of Data: People, Policies, Processes and Planning”.

Proudly supported by:

TechConnect: An Evening of Networking with Edunet (Next to Edutech 2024)
2024-08-13 16:30 - 19:00 | The General Assembly, 29 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf, VIC, 3006, Australia
You are invited to join us at TechConnect, an exciting networking evening hosted by Edunet next door to Edutech 2024! This event aims to bring together educators, technology enthusiasts, and industry professionals for an evening of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking.
Registration is Free
hosted by Edunet, one of Australia’s most trusted partners for Technology in Schools. This event is being held on the evening of Tuesday 13th August.
This networking event will provide a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals passionate about advancing education through technology. Whether you are seeking innovative solutions, exploring partnerships, or simply looking to expand your professional network, this event is designed to foster meaningful connections.

Connected Schools Showcase
2024-08-12 11:30 - 17:00 | TBC
Join us in person pre EduTech for a “choose your own adventure” style event, where you can move
between group sessions of interest and dedicated demo spaces.
Click HERE to register (spaces limited)
Come out see:
Demo Space

Teaching and Leanring
Student Administration
Parent Portal and Enrolments
Finance and Operations
Data and AI
Student Edge Integrations
Passport and Microcredentials

Group Sessions

Why Connected SChools
Solution Architecture
Licencing
Change support
Quality Delivery process
Implementation examples
Partners
Website and next steps

Digital Resources for Senior Secondary
2024-08-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Webinar, Australia
Unlock the future of learning! We have gathered key edtech platforms together, so you can explore a range of high-quality digital tools in a FREE webinar.
Who:

Suited to Heads of Subjects and teaching staff, ICT managers, heads of innovation & eLearning, heads of teaching

About:

Discover latest educational technology platforms, interactive apps and teaching tools from major providers. Whether you’re looking to enhance your curriculum, engage students with interactive multimedia, or promote personalised learning, in this webinar you will gain insights into cutting-edge resources that align with your educational goals and empower you to deliver dynamic and impactful lessons.
If you are unable to make the dates, please register anyway – we’ll send a recording
PD certificate available

Please share this invitation with colleagues who might be interested

Explore Azure Stack HCI
2024-08-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, Online
Microsoft are thrilled to bring you an exclusive webinar where we explore the transformative potential of Azure Stack HCI and Azure ARC in the education sector. In today’s digital age, the education sector is continually evolving, and technology plays a crucial role in this transformation. Microsoft’s Azure Stack HCI and Azure ARC are at the forefront of this change, offering a host of benefits that can revolutionize the way educational institutions operate and deliver learning experiences.
Azure Stack HCI: Hyperconverged Infrastructure for Education

Azure Stack HCI is a hyperconverged infrastructure solution that brings together compute, storage, and networking on-premises, while deeply integrating with Azure for cloud benefits. For educational institutions, this means a scalable and flexible infrastructure that can adapt to changing needs, whether it’s accommodating more virtual classrooms or managing complex administrative workloads..
With Azure ARC, educational institutions can manage their resources wherever they are – across on-premises, multi-cloud, and at the edge. This means schools and universities can streamline operations, maintain compliance, and enhance security, all from the familiar Azure interface.
Together, Azure Stack HCI and Azure ARC offer a powerful solution for the education sector. They provide the flexibility and scalability needed to meet the demands of modern education, from remote learning to computing. Moreover, they offer cost efficiencies, robust security, and simplified management, freeing up resources to focus on what matters most – delivering quality education.

Join us as we delve deeper into these technologies, explore real-world use case, and see how they can be a game-changer for your institution. Let’s empower education with Azure Stack HCI and Azure ARC!
Learn more about Azure Stack HCI on our blog here.
Presenter: Keerthi Nemallapudi (Azure Stack HCI | Hybrid Cloud Business Lead)
Presenter: Rhys Harris (Intelligent Cloud | Technical Specialist

MyConnect2 Masterclass Webinar
2024-07-31 15:30 - 16:30 | Webinar, Australia
Optimise your use of MyConnect2 and Campion’s digital ecosystem. Designed for current users, this webinar will take you through tips and ideas to ensure you are getting the most out of the tools you use. Presented by Paul Syle, Senior eLearning Specialist.
Topics include:

MyConnect2 and digital ecosystem overview for users
Setting up products and classes
Trial tab – viewing textbooks and page proofs
Accessibility features for learning difficulties / EAL students
Navigate the Digital Purchase Report, view student orders, update student data to match orders
Q&A

Who should attend:

Suited to IT, teaching, admin and library staff who use the MyConnect2 eBook platform

About:

If you are unable to make the date, please register anyway – we’ll send a recording
PD certificate available

Please share this invitation with colleagues who might be interested

Strategy and Leadership
2024-07-31 09:15 - 16:00 | Beaconhills College, 92 Kangan Drive, Berwick, VIC, 3806, Australia
Managing Teams (the one with real people!)
Wednesday 31 July at Beaconhills College
Current Dysfunctions of Teams in Edu with Suzi Finkelstein from WLA

What’s happening with the concept of remote work and how does this impact on schools and your team
How values have changed since the pandemic
Driving functional teams

Changing nature of IT teams in Schools with AISNSW

Review of the current state
Trends in structure and roles
Planning for the future

Managing major projects with Dean Pearman from Beaconhills College

Understanding the implications of making a major change
Important things to consider in planning (time, resources, mgt support)
Getting the right team together
How to manage and stay on track
How to measure success

Getting the best out of your team with Dan Pearson from Emmanuel College, Qld

Creating a leadership dialogue with your team
Setting your teams mission and values
Structuring PD’s to get the best out of your people
Setting performance standards that work

The day begins with registration from 9.15am and concludes at 4.00pm.

Proudly supported by:

Digital Resources for Junior & Middle Secondary
2024-07-30 15:30 - 17:00 | Webinar, Australia

Down under data: Insights from Have I Been Pwned
2024-07-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Online, Online
In the first quarter of 2024, Australia saw a 388% spike in data breaches*. This follows a 37% surge in business email compromise incidents in 2023**. This drastic rise has revealed vulnerabilities in current business cyber security strategies.
Join Troy Hunt, the founder of Have I Been Pwned and Australian native, on July 30th for a webinar exploring the lessons learned from Aussie data breaches and tips to build a safer digital environment for you, and your organization.
In this webinar, Troy will discuss:

Different ways data can be compromised.
Patterns and trends from breach analysis of real-world examples.
Practical steps to protect your personal and organizational data.

Register here

Digital Transformation in Schools
2024-06-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak, 10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak, VIC, 3142, Australia
Agenda:

Time

Agenda Item

9.00am

Registration

9.30am – 9.40am

Welcome and Acknowledgements

9.40am – 10.30am

Liam Bassett (Westbourne Grammar) – Leading a Digital Strategy and School Digital Transformation

10.30am – 11.00am

Panel: How other schools approaching their transformations?
Facilitated by Carolyn Slattery (Overnewton Anglican Community College)

11.00am – 11.30am

Morning Tea

11.30am – 11.50am

Nick Morgan (Toddle) – How does a new tool like Toddle fit into a school digital transformation?

11.50am – 12.10pm

Roundtable: Game-storming New Solutions – Round Table Activity
Facilitated by Matt Heinrich (St Michael’s Grammar)

12.10pm – 12.30pm

Hamish Curry (cool.org) – Digital Transformation in service of people and planet.

12.30pm – 1.30pm

Lunch

1.30pm-3:30pm

Ray Fleming (InnovateGPT Group) – Planning an AI Strategy for your school. Presentation and workshop

3.30pm – 3:45pm

Facilitated Survey

Wrap Up

Register for the Teaching and Learning Meeting here!

IB School Leaders Meetup 2024 by Toddle - Your Teaching Partner
2024-06-03 08:00 - 18:00 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia
Get ready for the next big thing: the IB School Leaders Meetup! After our first successful gathering at the ‘G with 130+ leaders, we’re back for more. We’re bringing together IB school leaders from all across Australia and New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Immerse yourself in a day packed with dynamic discussions, unparalleled networking opportunities, and sessions led by over 20 distinguished IB school leaders. This is more than an event; it’s a chance to forge lasting connections and leave with practical strategies that will transform your school and inspire your team.

SISapolooza – Student Management Showcase - EVENT FULLY BOOKED
2024-05-23 09:30 - 17:00 | Trinity Grammar School, 40 Charles St, Kew, Victoria, 3101, Australia
The Victorian ICT Network for Education (VINE) and Association of School Bursars and Administrators (ASBA VIC) are pleased to present an opportunity for schools to:
Explore the Future of School Management Systems
You can look forward to a great day with an opening keynote from Mike Parker to set the scene and then each vendor will present their solution covering features, road maps and school case studies with an opportunity for Q&A.
Vendors include Atturra*, Compass, Scyne*, Sentral, Synergetic, TASS & Veracross (*Microsoft Dynamics)
EVENT FULLY BOOKED

Pub Meetup with Gary Stager
2024-05-06 19:00 - 23:30 | Mitre Tavern, 5 Bank Place, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Gary Stager is back in Melbourne and would love to meetup with any educators interested in knocking back a cold stubby or partaking in a parma Monday, 6 May from 7 PM at the historic Mitre Tavern in the CBD. If you’re never been to the Mitre Tavern before, it’s a hidden gem in the middle of the city.
You may learn more about Gary Stager here.

In order to help the pub reserve space, please use this link to “grab a free ticket” and indicate that you plan to join us. Bring a colleague! The more the merrier.

Edunet's Education Tech Expo
2024-04-26 10:00 - 14:30 | Nossal High School, 40 Sir Gustav Nossal Bvd, Berwick, 3806, Australia
The 2024 Edunet Technology Expo is an event that showcases the future of education technology, offering attendees the opportunity to explore new hardware and software solutions, and network with other educational leaders.

Designed for IT Leaders, School Leadership, and Business Managers, it aims to enhance student engagement, foster creativity, and improve academic performance through the latest ed-tech resources. The Expo features expert talks, demonstrations, and opportunities to compare ed-tech trends, making it a must-attend for those looking to stay ahead in educational technology.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the latest ed-tech trends and compare the available options. Register now and get ready to be inspired!

Event Highlights:

Date: Friday 26th April 2024
Location: Nossal High School, Berwick VIC
Features: Expert talks, interactive demonstrations, networking opportunities, and more.

P.S. Don’t miss out on the giveaways, lunch and the free coffee cart

2024 Technology Showcase
2024-04-23 09:30 - 17:00 | St Michael’s Grammar School, 25 Chapel Street, St Kilda, VIC, 3182, Australia
The VINE Technology Showcase is back for 2024.
Vendor talks, hands-on product showcase, prizes galore and drinks to round out the day! The showcase will be held face-to-face at a new venue, St Michael’s Grammar School, 25 Chapel Street, St Kilda.
Agenda

Time
Activity

9.30 am – 10.00 am
Registration

10.00 am – 10.10 am
Welcome

10.10 am – 10.30 am
St Michaels

10.30 am – 10.45 am
MyCISO

10.45 am – 11:00 am
Lenovo

11:00 am – 11:15 am
STM

11.15 am – 11.45 am
Morning Tea

11.45 am – 12.00 pm
HP

12.00 pm – 12.15 pm
Novo 3/Arctic Wolf

12.15 pm – 12.30 pm
Microsoft

12.30 pm – 12.45 pm
CompNow

12.45 pm – 1.00 pm
CTRL

1.00 pm – 1.15 pm
PC Locs

1.15 pm – 2.00 pm
Lunch

2.00 pm – 2.15 pm
Acer

2.15 pm – 2.30 pm
Empyrean

2.30 pm – 2.45 pm
Edsmart

2.45 pm – 3.00 pm
Apple

3.00 pm – 3.15 pm
Fortinet

3:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Centorrino

3.30 pm – 3.45 pm
Afternoon Break

3.45 pm – 4.00 pm
Sentral

4.00 pm – 4.15 pm
Dell

4.15 pm – 4.30 pm
Edunet

4.30 pm – 4.45 pm
Pixevety

4.45 pm – 5.00 pm
Wrap up and prizes

5.00 pm – 6.30 pm
drinks and nibbles!

Please Register to attend here!

ICT Strategy in Education: Drive innovation and get the buy-in of key stakeholders
2024-04-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Online link available after registration
Schools must keep up with the evolving landscape of new technologies while addressing the operational needs of the institutions.
Join Jo Fursternberg, Matt Henrich, and Kieran Bailey as they share their experience in leading ICT Strategies in schools. During this webinar, they will dive into how to go from ICT strategy to an actionable plan that has the support of the school board, teachers, and parents, while making a measurable impact.
In this webinar, we will cover:

Defining and measuring ICT maturity and success
Prioritising, identifying opportunities of innovation while balancing risks.
Winning the support of key stakeholders, parents and students.
Finding the balance between innovation and day-to-day operational responsibilities
What exciting developments can we expect for the future of education?

Talking Tech
2024-04-10 09:15 - 15:30 | Melbourne High, Forrest Hill, South Yarra, Victoria, 3141, Australia
The VINE Talking Tech event is an opportunity for all education ICT System Admins, Technicians and support staff to be released from your dungeons, and come together for some networking, hear from some great guest speakers, tour a school, chat to like-minded people and peers focusing on a more technical level across a range of topics, as well as some great coffee and food. The VINE AGM will also be held during the day, where we will hear about some changes to the VINE Committee and how you may like to nominate to join the VINE Committee. Stay to the end for your chance to win some cool door prizes, and maybe even make a few new friends. Hope to see you there!
Agenda
Register here

Fighting Ransomware - A Deep Dive into the Changing Ransomware Landscape in 2024
2024-03-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Webinar, Australia
Ransomware attacks, encrypting data for ransom, have surged into a $1 billion industry. Sophos’ CryptoGuard technology identified a 62% YoY increase in intentional remote encryption attacks last year.
In remote encryption attacks, adversaries leverage a compromised and often under protected endpoint to encrypt data on protected devices connected to the same network.
Join Sophos’ Vice President of Threat Intelligence and leading anti-ransomware expert – Mark Loman – for an in-depth exploration of the latest trends and challenges of ransomware and gain valuable insights into securing your systems against remote attacks. Mark will share his expertise, backed by Sophos’s industry-leading knowledge.

Cyber Talent Burnout and the Human Impact
2024-02-28 15:30 - 16:30 | Webinar, Australia
Sophos and Tech Research Asia (TRA) have collaborated again to bring you the fourth edition of the Future of Cybersecurity in Asia Pacific and Japan report.
Based on a comprehensive study of 900 business decision makers across APJ, this report is different to previous years as it focuses primarily on cybersecurity burnout and fatigue and their impact on employees and the organisations in which they work. It includes revealing insights into regional and country-level statistics.
Join Tim Dillon, Founder & Director of Tech Research Asia (TRA) and Aaron Bugal, Sophos Field CTO as they share their insights on this topic covering:

The key issues shaping the cybersecurity environment for businesses in the coming 12 months.
The impact of data privacy and cybersecurity breach legislation on driving higher levels of cybersecurity understanding at board and senior leadership levels.
The secret to having an effective incident response plan.
The factors leading to burnout and fatigue and how companies can help address this issue.

VINE Industry Event 2024
2024-02-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Scotch College, 1 Morrison St, Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122, Australia
VINE, along with our event sponsors Palo Alto Networks, is excited to invite you to join us at Scotch College for an enjoyable evening of socialising, networking, entertainment and the launch of the 2024 VINE Calendar including our new program!
This event will bring together member schools, current VINE sponsors, and industry vendors, offering a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals.
To ensure your evening is even more enjoyable, we will have special guest speaker John Silvester – Senior crime reporter for The Age and writer of Award winning Naked City column and appears on 3AW as crime commentator ‘Sly of the Underworld’. There will also be finger food, drinks, 4 x $250 door prizes and a monster raffle with amazing prizes and all proceeds going towards The Smith Family.
A school tour of Scotch College will also be available prior to the event!
Members – Please refer to your e-mail from admin@vine.vic.edu.au to register to attend.

Fortinet K-12 Education Workshop
2024-01-17 - 2024-01-18 | Cliftons Freshwater Place, L18, 2 Southbank Blvd, Southbank, VIC, 3006, Australia
Join us for a 2-Day Education Workshop

17th – 18th January 2024 | 9am – 5pm
Cliftons – Freshwater Place
L18, 2 Southbank Blvd, Southbank VIC 3006

The Fortinet Education Workshop is an interactive, beginner friendly solution-based workshop designed to educate participants on the value of the Fortinet solutions. No pre-requisites, no experience necessary.

This in-person 2-day workshop will introduce the Fortinet Security Fabric, and specific details about how Fortinet can help address the security concerns that education institutions need to be aware of. Followed by a hands-on lab activity that provides students with an opportunity to experience the Fortinet solution in action.

DigiCon 2023
2023-11-21 - 2023-11-22 | ACMI, Federation Square, Flinders St, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Unlocking the educational potential of video games and digital technologies

ACMI proudly presents DigiCon, the ultimate conference for education, technology, and gaming enthusiasts! DigiCon brings together the DLTV annual teacher conference, the Games for Change Asia Pacific festival, and ACMI’s Games in Education Teacher Summit.
This two-day event is dedicated to advancing and sharing innovative practical knowledge of using video games and emerging technologies in education, health, civics, and society. Be part of the movement advocating for the use of these technologies for the greater good.
DigiCon welcomes primary and secondary teachers, serious game developers, academics, and anyone passionate about implementing games and tech to bring positive change to our world. Don’t miss out on this transformative experience at DigiCon!

CoET Term 4 Meeting
2023-11-17 08:00 - 13:00

Teaching with Tech
2023-11-14 09:30 - 16:00 | Camberwell Grammar, 55 Mont Albert Road, Canterbury, Victoria, 3126, Australia
This instalment of Teaching with Technology to be held at Camberwell Grammar School, has two main objectives:

Unpacking professional learning frameworks for scaling teacher capacity in the use of technology for learning.

Unveiling the VINE/Leon Furze collaboration on the use of GAI in K-12 school contexts.

The day also includes opportunities to network with peers doing similar work at other schools, get involved in panel sessions on the key themes of the day, and learn a few impactful ideas/techniques from Stuart Deane.
Agenda
Please register here!

Fortinet K-12 Education – User Group
2023-11-02 16:30 - 18:30 | Fortinet Melbourne Office, Level 22, 500 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Join us for a K-12 Education User Group

Thursday, 2nd November 2023 | 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Fortinet Office
L22, 500 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000

You are invited to the Fortinet K-12 Schools User Group Event.

Join us for an insightful and interactive gathering where K-12 Schools using Fortinet solutions can connect, learn, and collaborate.

HP – Go Beyond Ultimate Surf Experience
2023-11-02 08:30 - 15:00 | URBNSURF Melbourne, 309 Melrose Dr, Melbourne Airport, VIC, Australia
🌟 HP Presentations & Exclusive Q&A: Immerse yourself in captivating presentations by HP, including a unique Q&A session with surfing legend Steph Gilmore.
🌊 Ride the Waves: Learn to surf on land and hit the water. Experience custom waves tailored to all skill levels.
🍽️ Lunchtime Feast: Savor a mouthwatering lunch provided by Three Blue Ducks.
🎵 Live Entertainment: Groove to the tunes of live acoustic music in The Court.
Don’t miss this incredible surf adventure! Whether you’re a seasoned surfer looking to catch the perfect wave or a newcomer eager to learn, Surf Academy promises an action-packed day by the sea.
We look forward to sharing this unforgettable day with you. Let’s ride the waves of excitement together!
Please RSVP here!
