VINE Calendar

VINE 2025 | Security Event
2025-10-01 09:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Haileybury City Campus, 383 King Street Melbourne, Haileybury City Campus, 383 King Street Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic, 3134, Australia
Join us at the Vine Cyber Security Event , where industry leaders and practitioners come together to explore the future of cyber security in education.

Cisco Cyber Leadership Keynote – Strategic insights on where the cyber market is headed in education.
Keynote from Cyber Experts – Practical frameworks to strengthen resilience.
SOC Simulation – Experience a live tabletop exercise led by a security operations team.
Capture the Flag – A competitive, simulated hacking environment with prizes for the winning team.
Physical vs. Cyber Security – Lachlan from Melbourne High examines the parallels between digital and physical defence.
Multi Vendor Q & A – Caleb Grant leads a Q&A session with the Cyber Professionals vendors in the room. Your opportunity to ask how these Cyber professionals can help you and your IT Team.

This is an opportunity to gain strategic perspective, learn from experts, and connect with peers across the sector.
We have VINE sponsors Cisco, Centorrino, HPE as and a number of other industry experts in the room.
We would like topic suggestions Multi-Vendor Q&A session at the end of the day.
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8.30
Arrival and check in

9.00
Session 1: Keynote
Tech Trends
Where is the industry going and what should we be doing now to stay on top of all Cyber.
Presented by Cisco Systems – VINE Sponsor

9.45
Morning Tea & Networking

10.15
Session 2: Workshop
Tabletop Exercise
How should you organisation handle a cyber incident?
Presented by MyEmpire Group

11.00
Session 3 – Keynote
Talking about Cyber Frameworks
How to choose and implement Cyber Frameworks to enhance your organisation
Presented by Nueva Solutions

11.45
Session 4 – Cyber Workshop/Competition
Capture The Flag
Test your hacking skills for a chance to win a prize.
Presented by Pravin Vaz from Mazenod College
VINE Committee Member

12.30
Lunch

1.30pm
Session 5 – Keynote
Physical vs. Cyber Security
The similarities between Cyber Security and Physical Security
Presented by Lachlan Gilbert and Peter Drew from Melbourne High

2.15
Afternoon Tea

2.45
Multi-Vendor Q&A
YOUR Chance to ask questions of the Cyber Partners in the room.
Questions and topics from the VINE forum and from the room.
With representatives from
HPE, Cisco, MyEmpire, Nueva and Centorrino
Presented by Caleb Grant from Crest Education
VINE Committee Member

3.30
Wrap Up and Prizes

4pm
Optional Tour – Drinks on the Terrace after

5.20pm
End of Official Event

TeachMeet Melb 11: How I rebooted myself
2025-10-01 16:30 - 18:00 | The Wolf Windsor, 152 Chapel Street, Windsor, Victoria, 3181, Australia
TeachMeets are informal events for educators to share ideas, practices, resources, strategies, and more in a supportive, relaxed environment.

GUIDELINES:

Time: Your talk can be 2 or 7 minutes. You don’t need (any/many) props.
You: The talk is about you, not your school.
New: You’ve never presented on this topic before.

Read more about these Guidelines.
Register Here

Webinar – Looking Under the Covers: Why Did Azure Firewall Score 0%?
2025-10-09 11:00 - 12:00 | VIRTUAL EVENT, Australia
CyberRatings.org recently published its Cloud Network Firewall test results – and Azure Firewall received a 0% effectiveness score. That headline raised eyebrows, but what does it really mean?
In this session, Codify will be joined by Keysight to take you behind the scenes and examine the evaluation in detail. We’ll unpack how the testing was conducted using Keysight’s Cyperf methodology, why Azure Firewall scored so low – alongside other cloud-native firewalls and what it means for your cloud security strategy.
We’ll also explore why Fortinet FortiGates continue to be a strong choice for securing hybrid Azure environments, especially when architectural limitations of native tools come into play.
Whether you’re already running workloads in Azure or planning your cloud journey, this is your opportunity to understand the tools, the testing, and the implications for your security posture.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

Cut through the hype with a data-driven look at Azure Firewall’s effectiveness
Understand the operational risks of relying on built-in firewalling for critical workloads
Explore practical alternatives and integration patterns for hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Hear directly from experts in security testing, Azure operations, and next-generation firewall

Women in Tech Lunch: The Power of Protection
2025-10-17 11:30 - 14:30 | Cecconi’s Toorak, Level 1/489 Toorak Rd, Toorak, Victoria, 3142, Australia
Breast cancer now affects 1 in 7 women in Australia. Chances are you have a friend, colleague, partner, or family member who has been deeply impacted.
Each year, Leane Taylor (Taylor Made Sales) hosts a charity lunch in support of Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) to raise awareness, funds, and hope. This year, it takes place on Friday 17 October at Cecconi’s Toorak.
This is a women-only event:
✨ Share this invite with women in your life who might like to attend
✨ Donate to BCNA if you can’t attend but want to support the cause
✨ Gift a ticket to a woman you know who’d love to be part of the day
This year’s theme is Protection: protecting your personal privacy, your health, and your financial future.
We’ll also hear from Tiffiny Lewin who will share her insights from more than 35 years across banking, biotech, and advocacy, including practical ways women can protect themselves financially.

BYOD for a Smarter Future with Microsoft and Edunet
2025-11-07 15:30 - 16:15 | Online, Online
Join us for a practical session on how schools can futureproof learning environments with Managed BYOD programs and the latest AI-powered Windows devices. Discover how the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition, a Copilot+ PC, is transforming classrooms with built-in AI features like Recall, Cocreator, and Live Captions.
Hear from:

A Microsoft expert on Copilot+ PCs
Edunet on simplifying BYOD for schools
A school IT manager sharing real-world insights

Is Your Business Ready for a SOC and SIEM? Real World Case Study
2025-11-14 09:30 - 10:15
For Haven Home Safe, the answer to the above question didn’t come from technology alone. It came from systemising the foundations first, clarifying processes, aligning teams and setting the business up to get real outcomes from day one.

Jason Osewald, Senior Technical Architect at Haven Home Safe, has been at the centre of this journey. Working closely with Phillip Souter from SecMatters, Jason co-designed a tailored Security Operations Centre (SOC) & Security Information Event Management (SIEM) service with SecMatters that aligned with Haven Home Safe’s unique threat environment and strategic priorities.

Now, Jason is ready to share his story to empower other IT and security leaders to navigate complexity with confidence, build resilience and design solutions that truly fit their organisation’s needs.

What will be covered?
Readiness checklist: What every organisation should have in place before implementing a SOC and SIEM.
Co-designing a SOC & SIEM: How co-designing enabled rapid uplift without black-box overheads.
Real-world lessons: Haven Home Safe’s challenges, quick wins and what they’d do differently.
“Systemising the Foundations” Blueprint: Jason’s will breakdown his blueprint for success.
Who should attend?
CIOs, CISOs, and IT leaders responsible for resilience.
Organisations considering a SOC and SIEM but unsure of readiness.
Teams wanting practical insights from peers who’ve done it.
REGISTER HERE

TeachMeet Melbourne
2025-11-28 18:00 - 19:30 | The Rainbow hotel, Saint David St., Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
TeachMeets are informal events for educators to share ideas, practices, resources, strategies, and more in a supportive, relaxed environment.
GUIDELINES:

Time: Your talk can be 2 or 7 minutes. You don’t need (any/many) props.
You: The talk is about you, not your school.
New: You’ve never presented on this topic before.

Read more about these Guidelines.

Modern Slavery in the Supply Chain
2025-12-02 12:00 - 12:45
Haileybury invites you to join our upcoming webinar on the topic modern slavery, where you’ll gain valuable insights and practical information to help understand and address modern slavery within your supply chains.
Topic: Modern Slavery in the Supply Chain
Presenter: Be Slavery Free – a leading organisation dedicated to global initiatives, legal advocacy, and industry collaboration to combat slavery in supply chains.
Date: Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Time: 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams (link provided upon registration)
The webinar will cover:

What modern slavery is and how it shows up in supply chains
Key risk areas for suppliers
Legal and ethical responsibilities for suppliers, and potential new legislative requirements in Australia
Practical steps suppliers can take to identify and reduce risks
Case studies and tools to support action

Register Here

Computational Making & Learning for Creative Educators - The Language of Computation
2026-02-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Spensley Street Primary School, 193 Spensley St, Clifton Hill, Victoria, 3068, Australia
Dr. Gary Stager is bringing an exciting new workshop to Melbourne, Victoria 27 February 2026!
Computational making recognizes that the future is computational. Making things with code expands the creative canvas, supercharges mathematical thinking, and positions learners to explore the frontiers of nearly any discipline.
Developing computational fluency allows students of all ages to solve problems, make cool things, and make things work. Exciting new software tools allow teachers and students to engage in computational making without the barriers posed by syntax in traditional programming languages.
This workshop’s playful and practical experiences will help any educator shape the learning environment to support computational making and help students learn and do in ways unimaginable before. This approach offers an optimistic learner-centered vision of artificial intelligence that amplifies human potential grounded in timeless progressive traditions.
Project-based learning (PBL) appeals to many educators, even those who don’t know where to start or are unclear what exactly constitutes a project. By recasting PBL as a “Learning Adventure” we can celebrate connections, wonder, inquiry, research, and depth. Participants will be inspired to level-up and create learning adventures in their classrooms using exciting new software environments and a project-approach.
The Workshop’s Learning Adventures Include

Computational design with Turtle Art
Designing microworlds with Snap!
Physical computing with the BBC micro:bit
Vibecoding
The Wolfram Notebook Assistant + LLM Kit

What’s Included?

Full-day hands-on workshop
Copy of the new book, The Learner’s Apprentice – AI and the Amplification of Human Creativity ($47 value)
Light lunch

ELEVATE Melbourne
2026-03-03 08:00 - 15:30 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia
The IT leaders forum for growth and resilience
Growth & Resilience: How IT Strategies Are Shifting in Australia

IT leaders are under pressure to deliver growth across AI, security and skills while strengthening resilience and reducing cost.

ELEVATE brings together Australian IT leaders across Commercial, Education and Government sectors, to share what’s actually working right now.

What you’ll gain from the day:

Clarity on 2026 IT priorities
Practical, real-world ideas
Peer insight across AI, security and skills
Stronger industry connections

Register Here

VINE 2026 Launch Networking Event
2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Scotch College, 1 Morrison St, Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122, Australia
Our annual launch event is back at Scotch College, right on the banks of the Yarra! Get set for an inspiring afternoon where VINE member schools, sponsors and other vendors come together to mingle, make valuable connections and kick off 2026 in style.
New to VINE? This is your perfect chance to meet peers from other schools, share ideas, and expand your network in a friendly and welcoming setting. Don’t miss out on the fun – we can’t wait to see you there!
Register Now!

VINE 2026 – AI in Victorian Schools
2026-03-31 09:00 - 16:00 | St Michael’s Grammar School, 25 Chapel Street, St Kilda, VIC, 3182, Australia
In 2023, VINE partnered with Leon Furze to develop and launch The VINE Generative Artificial Intelligence Guidelines based on the Australian Framework. They were published under a Creative Commons licence and written for a fictional “VINE School” so that member schools could contextualise and adapt immediately within their learning communities.
We’ve decided it’s time for an update to further support schools interrogate and structure their exploration of Gen AI, organised around three interconnected pillars:

Teaching and Learning

Ethics and Wellbeing

Privacy and Security

On Tuesday 31 March 2026, we’re launching Version 2 of the Guidelines with an action-packed day facilitated by Leon and various educators from Victorian schools. It’s an opportunity for teachers, Digital Learning Coordinators, ICT Managers, Business Managers and Senior Leaders to come together to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with Gen AI in Schools and develop strategies for governance and effective use.

TIME

PRESENTATION

9:00am – 9:30am

Registration

9:30am – 9:45am

Welcome & Opening Provocation

9:45am – 10:15am

AI Industry Insights from CISCO
Rose Skandari, Field CTO AI Solutions

10:15am – 10:45am

Keynote Presentation & Guidelines Launch
Leon Furze, Author & Consultant

10:45am – 11:15am

Morning Tea

11:15am – 12.15am

Workshop Activity #1 – Teaching and Learning
Workshop Activity #2 – Ethics and Wellbeing
Workshop Activity #3 – Privacy and Security

12:15pm – 1:00pm

Lunch

1.00pm – 1.30pm

Special Guest in Conversation

1.30pm – 2:15pm

Responsible AI in Practice: A Schoolbox Perspective
Scott Newman, Product Owner

2:15pm – 3:00pm

AI to Solve Real-World School Problems: Cool.org Workshop
Helen Masters, Education Manager

3:00pm – 3:20pm

AI in Action: Streamlining Teaching & Learning with Copilot Agents
Victoria Spicer-Stuart, Head of Teaching and Learning – Digital Practice

3:20pm – 3:40pm

Honouring Community Voice in Shaping AI Adoption
Shandor Biczok, AI Learning Specialist

3:40pm – 4:00pm

Reflections & Wrap Up

VINE 2026 – Tech Talk
2026-04-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Toorak College, 73-93 Old Mornington Rd, Mount Eliza, VIC, 3930, Australia
VINE Tech Talk is a collaborative day for school tech staff to connect, share insights, and explore emerging trends in the school IT sphere. The event features a mix of keynote presentations, real‑world case studies, and panel discussions focused on topics such as processor platforms (Intel vs Snapdragon), implementation experiences of Windows Arm (Snapdragon) devices into schools, server infrastructure comparisons between on‑prem and cloud (including VMWare alternatives), a passwordless authentication story, and modern device security methods.
Alongside technical sessions, attendees will have opportunities to engage with sponsors, tour the campus, participate in the VINE AGM, and network with peers, before the day concludes with a VINE door prize giveaway.
Tech Talk – Agenda

9.00am
Registration & Coffee

9.15am
Welcome to VINE Tech Talk – housekeeping
Welcome to Country and acknowledgement of land

9.25am
Sponsors Spotlight

9.35am
Tour of Toorak College

10.15am
Keynote: Intel vs ARM
Edunet presents a processor showdown as Intel and Snapdragon go head‑to‑head, where x86 tradition meets ARM innovation in a battle for performance, power, and what’s next in computing.

11.00am
Morning Tea

11.30am
ASI: Catholic Deployment of ARM Devices + Application Compatibility & Printing Update

12.00pm
Panel: Schools practical use with ARM in the fleet: Kosta @ Loreto, Aaron @ St Andrews, Graeme @ Peninsula

12.30pm
VINE AGM

1.00pm
Lunch

2.00pm
John, Tintern Grammar : Passwordless in Schools

2.40pm
Novo3 : VMWare vs Azure Local vs Cloud – What the latest take for schools today

3.10pm
Compnow : Device Security – Authentication App locker Endpoint architecture

3.50pm
VINE door prize giveaway

4.00pm
Day Concludes

2026 VINE Tech Talk
Wednesday, 15 April
9am to 4pm
Toorak College
73-93 Old Mornington Rd
Mount Eliza VIC 3930

Please register by Friday, 10 April to secure a spot.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

ISNSW ICT Conference 2026
2026-04-29 - 2026-05-01 | Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, 2684 Gold Coast Highway, Broadbeach, Queensland, 4218, Australia
Centorrino Technologies will be attending the ‘ICT Conference: engagED – Where innovation meets education’ – and the CT team would love you to stop by the booth for a chat if you’re planning to be there.
This 3 x day conference brings together ICT leaders from independent schools to explore how innovation, strategy and collaboration are shaping the future of education.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday 29th April – Friday 1st May 2026
📍 Location: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, QLD
👋 Booth Number: #81

Lunch and Learn - Interactive Panels from Promethean - Presented by Edunet
2026-05-01 12:00 - 14:00 | WestWaters Entertainment Complex, 20 Lake Street, Caroline Springs, Victoria, 3023, Australia
This event will demonstrate the latest in classroom AV technology and is designed for School Leaders, Edtech Specialists, and IT leaders

Our industry‑leading partner, Promethean, continues to advance the way schools think about classroom technology and long‑term sustainability.
In this exclusive Lunch & Learn, you’ll discover how modern Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs) are transforming learning environments, not just through improved usability and teaching outcomes, but through greater affordability and longevity compared to traditional display technologies.
Join us on Friday, 1st May to explore the latest innovations in classroom display tech, understand the long‑term cost benefits of moving away from projector‑based setups, and speak directly with Promethean and Edunet experts about what this means for your next technology refresh.
A complimentary lunch will be provided on arrival.
Who should attend: School leaders, ICT managers and IT administrators.

NovoCon26 - Edge of Tomorrow
2026-05-27 13:00 - 2026-05-29 13:30 | yarra valley lodge, 2 Heritage Ave, Chirnside Park, VIC, 3116
Tickets are now available for the Novo3 Education Conference, NovoCon26. This year’s theme, “Edge of Tomorrow,” promises to explore the rapid advancements in educational technology and their transformative impact on learning environments.
“It was a great event and I am looking forward to the next one.”
Where and When? Taking place on 27-29 May 2026, at Yarra Valley Lodge where you will enjoy an exciting agenda of presentations, networking opportunities, vendor engagement and entertainment.
“The presentations were informative, engaging, and full of valuable insights — I came away with plenty of ideas and inspiration.”
Why Attend? NovoCon26 is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve, gain valuable knowledge, and be part of a community that is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance education. Whether you are an educator or technologist, there is something for everyone at NovoCon26.
“Great opportunity as a newcomer to the industry to meet with peers.”
How Much? A ticket to the Novo3 Education Conference is just $550 ex GST, which includes the full conference experience, two nights’ accommodation and food. After completing the booking form, an invoice will be sent to you for payment.
Find Out More. Visit the NovoCon26 website and find out more about the Conference and Agenda.
We look forward to welcoming you to NovoCon26 and exploring the future of education together.
The Novo3 Team

Fujifilm Business Innovation – Onsite Session at DMS Facility (Best Practice Records Digitisation)
2026-05-28 10:00 - 12:30
Tour of the Fujifilm DMS Facility.
The session is designed to be informative and practical, drawing on real‑world experience working with schools, colleges, and education authorities across Australia.
What will be covered

Common challenges schools face with paper‑based student and administrative records
Compliance and retention considerations specific to education
How digitisation can improve security, access, and operational efficiency
What a safe and structured digitisation process looks like in practice
A guided walkthrough of our secure DMS facility, including scanning, chain‑of‑custody, and quality controls
Open discussion and Q&A with our education and records specialists

Who should attend

Business Managers
ICT & Digital Transformation Leaders
Records & Compliance Managers
Operations and Administration Leaders

Location
213-215 Robinsons Rd, Ravenhall VIC 3023
Please contact your Fujifilm account manager if you are interested in attending.

Future Skills Summit
2026-06-04 09:30 - 12:30 | RMIT Building 14, Level 4, 414-418 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
We know education leaders are asking how to prepare students for a workforce that’s changing faster than ever. Join the Apple team
for a conversation that connects thought leadership, industry insight and the latest technology.
Nicole Dyson, founder of Future Anything, will share how schools can make future-focused learning practical and measurable, drawing on her experience working with over a million students. Then hear directly from local industry leaders on the skills and mindsets they’re hiring for today, giving you a clear line between workforce needs and curriculum decisions.
You’ll also get hands-on with Mac, built for on-device Al, where students can run powerful Al workflows privately and on-device.
And with the new MacBook Neo, that capability now begins at a breakthrough price, making it even more accessible for students.
You’ll leave with:

A practical framework for future-focused learning from Nicole Dyson
Industry perspective on workforce requirements and what it means for your school
Hands-on experience with on-device Al workflows on Mac
A clear picture of how Apple can support your school’s next chapter

Who should attend:

This session is designed for middle and high school teachers and leaders.

Register here.

VINE 2026 – Women in Tech – Working Well
2026-06-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Melbourne Girls Grammar, 86 Anderson Street, South Yarra, Victoria, 3141, Australia
Event details and registration information will be shared soon – stay tuned!

VINE 2026 – Technology Showcase - 2027 Devices and "Cool tools"
2026-06-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak, 10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak, VIC, 3142, Australia

Leadership Roundtable 2026
2026-06-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Bossley Private Dining, Cnr Little Bourke & 186 Exhibiition Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
AI is already in our schools, but successful adoption is a people and change leadership challenge, not just a technology one.
ASI Solutions invites school leaders and change adoption specialists to an exclusive Leadership Roundtable, focused on moving beyond AI experimentation to achieve real educational and operational impact.
📅 Thursday, 25 June 2026
🕛 12:00 PM | 2 hours (Lunch provided)
📍 Bossley Private Dining, Melbourne
This invitation‑only session is designed for practical discussion, peer insights, and clear takeaways for leaders navigating AI‑led change in education.
Register your interest today!

VINE 2026 – SISapalooza III – Build, Buy, Bridge. Data Strategy in the age of AI
2026-07-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Trinity Grammar School, 40 Charles St, Kew, Victoria, 3101, Australia

VINE 2026 – TeachMeet Online #1
2026-08-06 16:00 - 16:30 | Online, Online

VINE 2026 – TeachMeet Online #2
2026-08-13 16:00 - 16:30 | Online, Online

Edunet Education Tech Expo 2026
2026-08-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Caulfield Racecourse, Gate 2, Station Street, VIC, 3145, Australia
Not your average Tech Expo! The Edunet Tech Day is a destination for discovery.

Friday, 14th August 2026
Caulfield Racecourse (Concourse Level)

10am – 3pm
Free to attend

Join Victoria’s leading education technology event and explore the future of teaching, learning, and school IT — all in one place.

Gain hands-on experience in our interactive ‘Learning Spaces’ and connect with 30+ industry leaders who are providing the building blocks for student success.

Whether you are a school leader, ICT professional, or educator, this event offers the practical insights and professional network you need to navigate the evolving world of education technology with confidence.

VINE 2026 – TeachMeet Online #3
2026-08-20 16:00 - 16:30 | Online, Online

VINE 2026 – TeachMeet Online #4
2026-08-27 16:00 - 16:30 | Online, Online

Wellbeing in the Age of AI Conference
2026-09-14 | St Leonard’s College, 163 South Road, Brighton East, Victoria, 3187, Australia
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how young people learn, connect, and see the world. But as technology accelerates, one question matters more than ever: how do we protect and strengthen our children’s wellbeing in an AI-driven age?
Wellbeing in the Age of AI brings together leading thinkers in education, psychology, and ethical technology to explore how schools, families, and communities can respond with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
This one-day conference on Monday 14 September 2026 is designed for educators, school leaders, wellbeing professionals, and parents seeking practical, evidence-based insights into:

Student mental health, identity, and resilience in digital environments
Ethical and compassionate approaches to AI in education
Restorative and relational practices that strengthen school culture
Supporting young people to navigate online risk while building agency and independence

Keynote speakers:

Adam Voigt – Rebuilding Connection and Culture in a Changing World
Michael Carr-Gregg – Young People, Mental Health and Life Online
Dr Raffaele Ciriello – Compassionate and Ethical AI: What Education Needs to Know
Kristy Elliott – Restorative Practices for Wellbeing-Focused School Communities

Register here.

VINE 2026 - Strategy and Leadership
2026-09-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Haileybury College, Keysborough, 855 Springvale Road, Keysborough, Victoria, 3173, Australia

VINE 2026 - Security Event
2026-10-01 09:00 - 16:00
