| 1300 – 1600 | Registration open – Plaza Auditorium Foyer |
| 1730 – 1930 |  THETA Welcome ReceptionJoin us at the Welcome Reception where you’ll enjoy local wines and cuisines while reconnecting with colleagues. Location: Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre (BCEC) Dress code: Business casual or neat casual |
| 0730 – 0830 | Registration & Exhibition Open – Plaza Auditorium Foyer | ||||
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| 0830 – 0900 | THETA 2023 Opening Ceremonies
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| 0900 – 0950 |  Keynote: Anders Sörman-NilssonGlobal Futurist 2nd Renaissance: The Future of Education for a Humanist Age Anders Sörman-Nilsson (Global EMBA / LLB) is a futurist and the founder of the think tank and trend analysis firm – Thinque, which provides data-based research, foresight and thought leadership assets for global brands across 4 continents. Read More → | ||||
| 0950 – 1020 |  Keynote: Jason LodgeAssociate Professor of Educational Psychology Focussing on what really matters for quality learning and teaching with technology Jason Lodge, PhD is Associate Professor of Educational Psychology and Director of the Learning, Instruction, and Technology Lab in the School of Education and Deputy Associate Dean (Academic) in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at The University of Queensland. Read More → | ||||
| 1020 – 1030 | President Address – CAUDIT | ||||
| 1030 – 1100 | Morning Refreshments – Plaza Auditorium Foyer & Concourse | ||||
| 1100 – 1155 | Dynamic Delivery Chair: Ben Conyers, UNSW | Embracing Disruption Chair: Liz Hall, Flinders University | Quality Learning in the Digital World Chair: Michele Dale, James Cook University | Testing Times and Accessibility Chair: Seb Dianati, Charles Darwin University | Embracing Disruption Chair: Ashish Bharadwaj, Torrens University Australia | Cybersecurity Chair: Vito Forte, Edith Cowan University |
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| 1100 – 1125 | Virtual Worlds as a place with student choice in Higher Education | Disruption disrupted: from emergency online teaching to embracing hiflex delivery for student access, inclusion and equity | Gathers, Weavers and Augmenters: Three principles for dynamic and sustainable delivery of quality learning and teaching | Reimagining proctored testing: Developing a student-centered approach to academic integrity | A first Macro View of Australian Research Data | The cybersecurity challenges for research in Higher Education |
| 1130 – 1155 | Evaluating a whole institution pedagogic innovation, combining digital and f2f in a rich, active blend: what does success look like, and how do we measure it? | Makers Spaces & Innovations Spaces: Managing intellectual property risk to embrace disruptive technological advances | Implementation of weatherman-style videos via digital chroma key compositing to enhance non-verbal immediacy during online lectures | Accessibility technology for higher education and research | Cloud 2.0 is Here – and it’s Changing How Organisations use Data Storage. Look before you leap – cloud storage can be expensive if you are not aware of what you’re signing up for. | Cyber Security and Risk Awareness: Why are all aspects of cyber security related to an understanding of cyber security risk? |
| 1200 – 1225 | Dynamic Delivery Chair: Ben Conyers, UNSW | Embracing Disruption Chair: Liz Hall, Flinders University | Quality Learning in the Digital World Chair: Michele Dale, James Cook University | Testing Times Chair: Seb Dianati, Charles Darwin University | Cyber Complacency and Teaching to the Attention Economy Chair: Ashish Bharadwaj, Torrens University Australia | AI and the emergence of ChatGPT Chair: Vito Forte, Edith Cowan University |
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| 1225 – 1325 | Lunch & Exhibition – Plaza Auditorium Foyer & Concourse | |||||
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| 1325 – 1400 | Keynote: John O’Brien CEO and President of EDUCAUSE The Other Transformation: Advancing a Campus Culture of Care John O’Brien serves as the president and CEO of EDUCAUSE, a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education through technology innovation. EDUCAUSE serves over 2,000 member colleges, universities, and organizations from 41 countries who themselves collectively serve over 14 million students. Read More → | |||||
| 1405 – 1500 | Dynamic Delivery Chair: David Dennis, Queensland University of Technology | Embracing Disruption Chair: Margi Jantti, University of Wollongong | Quality Learning in the Digital World Chair: Josephine Lang, The University of Melbourne | Online and Multi-Modal Learning for Equity Students Chair: Sarah Prestridge, Griffith University | AI and the emergence of ChatGPT Chair: Ian Palmer, UTS College | Cybersecurity Chair: Roy Pidgeon, Central Queensland University |
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| 1405 – 1430 | Enhancing the student experience with LinkedIn Learning’s Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI): a case study in integration at the University of South Australia | The CAUL OER Collective Pilot Project : Creating a ground swell for change | Flexi Learning – From necessity to opportunity and bending to the needs of students | Practical resources supporting ethical, equitable, accessible, and sustainable procurement practices in educational technologies | Growth Prevention Tactics or Good Practice Teaching? Fears and hopes for ChatGPT in the context of professional development for tertiary teaching staff | Ecu’s Cyber Journey |
| 1435 – 1500 | Fuelling a Culture of Innovation | Enabling the Institution for the Digital Economy: Key Future Trends | Discovery of a Project-based Professional Learning (PjBPL) Model: overcoming the innovation paradox to implement a large-scale curriculum management solution, support academic quality, and facilitate change | Enhancing digital equity for students: a shift in learning and teaching perspectives | Embracing AI for student and staff productivity | Achieve Microsoft 365 Collaboration Security within a Zero Trust Architecture |
| 1505 – 1515 | Dynamic Delivery Chair: David Dennis, Queensland University of Technology | Dynamic Delivery Chair: Margi Jantti, University of Wollongong | Quality Learning in the Digital World Chair: Josephine Lang, The University of Melbourne | Quality Learning in the Digital World Chair: Sarah Prestridge, Griffith University | Online and Multi-Modal Learning for Equity Students Chair: Ian Palmer, UTS College | Cybersecurity Chair: Roy Pidgeon, Central Queensland University |
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| 1515 – 1545 | Afternoon Refreshments – Plaza Auditorium Foyer & Concourse | |||||
| 1545 – 1715 | Dynamic Delivery Chair: Kaye Sullivan, Monash University | Quality Learning in the Digital World Chair: Michael Sankey, Charles Darwin University | Online and Multi-Modal Learning for Equity Students Chair: Anthony Whitty, Australian Catholic University | AI and the emergence of ChatGPT Chair: Gina White, Charles Sturt University | Cybersecurity Chair: Geoff Purcell, James Cook University | |
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| 1545 – 1715 | Speed Design: A ship or a surfboard? | Does your design hold up? Interrogating intentions of online learning design | Meeting the Demands of Post-Covid Hybrid Learning in Canvas LMS | Generative AI in Higher Education | The Tensions of Cyber Resilience in Higher Education – Navigating the sprint to a resilient learning and research environment
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Session 1 Session 2 | Showcase Tour – State Library of Queensland Tour Length – 45 Minutes Limited Capacity Founded in 1896, State Library of Queensland is the leading reference and research library in Queensland, responsible for collecting and preserving a comprehensive collection of Queensland’s cultural and documentary heritage, providing free access to information for all Queenslanders and for the advancement of public libraries across the State. Join State Library’s friendly guides on a tour of the award-winning South Bank building and learn about the spaces, collections, services, and exhibitions. | |||||
| 0700 – 0830 | Registration & Exhibition Open – Plaza Auditorium Foyer | |||||
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| 0830 – 0840 | Welcome Day 2 – THETA Conference Chair | |||||
| 0840 – 0850 | President Address – ACODE | |||||
| 0850 – 0930 |  Keynote: Vicki McDonald AM FALIAState Librarian and CEO Embracing disruption Vicki McDonald is a key player in the transformation of the library sector in Queensland. As State Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of State Library of Queensland she understands the need for a strong, relevant and innovative library service. Read More → | |||||
| 0930 – 1000 |   Platinum Sponsor Address – Technology One | |||||
| 1000 – 1030 | Morning Refreshments – Plaza Auditorium Foyer & Concourse | |||||
| 1030 – 1225 | Dynamic Delivery Chair: Clare Thorpe, Southern Cross University | Embracing Disruption Chair: Caroline Williams, The University of Queensland | Quality Learning in the Digital World Chair: Cassandra Spencer, CAUDIT | Online and Multi-Modal Learning for Equity Students Chair: Robyn Tweedale, University of Southern Queensland | AI and the emergence of ChatGPT Chair: Steve Johnston, CAUDIT |
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| 1030 – 1055 | Evidence-informed IT planning, procurement, and evaluation in higher education | Digital on Campus: Creating a connected offering at UTS | Application of Knowledge when Learning about the Third Stage of labour through 3D Technology in the Digital World | ACODE Learning Modalities 2022 survey | Implementing AI in Higher Education: Examining benefits and requirements* (*Everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask) |
| 1100 – 1125 | Taking digitisation to another dimension: building heritage online | Simplifying access to Research IT via the Research Computing Portal | Avoiding Scorn and Praise – current opportunity and obligation in post-COVID Higher Education | CQU Success – A learning analytics tool that supports effective digital delivery for all | ChatGPT – A clarion call for stronger teacher-student relationship |
| 1130 – 1155 | A tale of two Universities: How to pick a delivery model that enhances digital transformation? | Creating the 10 million student university | Do we need to be seen to be believed? A comparison of three video feed formats and resulting differences in learning | Transforming an equitable student experience : a systemised approach | AI, and why we aren’t worried (yet) |
| 1200 – 1225 | The Evolution of Education Systems | Zooming beyond Covid: Did the pace of learning really Zoom, or just the tools? | Ensuring quality teaching in a digital age- Covid-19: South Africa | Name Mispronounciations: Avoiding Microagressions in Higher Ed | Generative AI: the power, the danger, and its future potential for our society |
| 1225 – 1325 | Lunch & Exhibition – Plaza Auditorium Foyer & Concourse | ||||
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| 1325 – 1405 |  Keynote: Professor Tamara Davis Astrophysicist Adventures on the Dark Side of the Universe Professor Tamara Davis is an astrophysicist who studies the elusive “dark energy” that’s accelerating the expansion of the universe. She’s “made waves” studying some of the largest waves in the universe, including gravitational waves and sound waves from near the dawn of time. Read More → | ||||
| 1405 – 1445 |  Keynote: Melissa SilkNational Head of Design Connected Curiosity Melissa Silk is a Sydney educator, working extensively in a variety of contexts to encourage transdisciplinarity through doing, being and becoming. Melissa collaborates with many thinkers and makers to design experiences that embed the Arts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEAM). Read More → | ||||
| 1450 – 1530 | Embracing Disruption Chair: Liz Hounslow, Flinders University | Embracing Disruption Chair: Katrina Gillespie, University of South Australia | Embracing Disruption Chair: Jeffrey Cruz, The University of Queensland | Embracing Disruption Chair: Sascha Jenkins, University of Technology Sydney | Embracing Disruption Chair: Simone Poulsen, Griffith University |
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| 1450 – 1530 | The LMS (or not) of 2027, and how we can start planning for that now | Global Skills Disruption – A Collaborative International Research Study | Maximising the common good as commercial players disrupt an already disrupted sector | Belonging starts with connection | Switching lanes: career transitions between the Library and IT |
| 1530 – 1600 | Afternoon Refreshments – Plaza Auditorium Foyer & Concourse | ||||
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| 1600 – 1700 | Sponsored Deep Dive Sessions | ||||
| Plenary | Building a Robust and Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Higher Education in Australia Technology One – Platinum Partner This presentation looks at the rapidly evolving technological landscape and how it can be leveraged to address the unique challenges faced by Higher Education institutions in Australia. This includes insights into how data analytics can be used to drive student success and institutional effectiveness. Learn More → | ||||
| P9 | Addressing Cyber Security and Complacency in the Higher Education Industry Cisco – Gold Sponsor Educational institutions face significant cybersecurity challenges, from delivering secure online and physical learning experiences, protecting the ecosystem of hybrid learners, staff, educators, and devices in the wake of increasing security attacks, safeguarding research and institutional data, keeping up with changing regulations and more. So how do you keep up and build a holistic security program? This session dives into: o Cybersecurity, privacy, and threats landscape today o Common security use cases in higher education o Leveraging a Security Reference Architecture to safeguard your educational institutions o Innovations to deliver a secure and seamless educational experience for students and staff. Learn More → | ||||
| P10 | Delivering digital innovation: How higher education institutions can compete in the future digital economy Appian – Gold Sponsor Higher education institutions are facing unprecedented pressure to transform business operations. Attracting students, retaining them, and preparing them for modern life starts with providing easy-to-use technologies to help them be successful on their educational journeys. Institutions that embrace automation and AI can better position themselves to adapt to new trends and stay ahead of the curve. Join this session to hear firsthand from Accenture and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) on how institutions can rapidly develop and deploy digital solutions that modernise legacy IT systems, reduce operational costs and improve efficiencies that can help drive an enhanced student and staff experience. Learn More → | ||||
| P11 | How Columbia University, Barnard College, used Data to Accelerate and Simplify their Shift to the Cloud SnapLogic – Gold Sponsor The student experience is a critical component to not only recruiting students but providing services that lead to a high graduation rate. Data is critical to this experience. With data sources and volumes growing at an exponential rate, data modernisation has become a necessity for colleges and universities. Colleges and universities are embracing the cloud, unifying their applications and systems, and putting data at the center of their strategies to enrich the experiences of students, faculty, and alumni.In this session, Nancy Mustachio, Director of Enterprise Applications, Barnard College, sits down with SnapLogic, AVP Asia Pacific, James Campbell, for a fireside chat. They will discuss:
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The Gala Dinner is the social highlight of the program and should not be missed. Come and join us at the Brisbane City Hall for another chance to catch up with colleagues, whilst enjoying a great night of food, wine and entertainment. Location: Brisbane City Hall Dress code: Cocktail | ||||
| 0700 – 0830 | Registration & Exhibition Open – Plaza Auditorium Foyer | |||
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| 0840 – 0850 | Welcome Day 3 – THETA Conference Chair | |||
| 0850 – 0900 | President Address – CAUL | |||
| 0900 – 0940 |  Keynote: Kate MoncktonIT Security How are you going to manage that? Kate came into cyber security and privacy from a pretty non-traditional background. Her degree is in German and Philosophy and she started her career in strategic sales and marketing consulting. Read More → | |||
| 0940 – 1030 | Keynote Panel: The Open University Panel Chair – Clare Thorpe, Southern Cross University Panelists – Professor Helen Partridge, Deakin University, Fiona Bradley, University of New South Wales & Brendan Heywood, Catalyst IT | |||
| 1030 – 1100 | Morning Refreshments – Plaza Auditorium Foyer & Concourse | |||
| 1100 – 1155 | Cyber Complacency Chair: Nikki Peever, CAUDIT | Teaching to the Attention Economy Chair: Kate Elder, Charles Darwin University | Quality Learning in the Digital World Chair: Prashant Pandey, Flinders University | Dynamic Delivery Chair: Jane Angel, CAUL |
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| 1100 – 1125 | Managing the lulls: Increasing cyber security awareness amid data breaches | The academic Tik Tok: How the institutional adoption of Microsoft Flip (Video Blogging) led to greater engagement, belonging, and inclusion online through the short video responses | The Libraries and Security Can Be Friends? Findings of a Higher Ed CISO + Librarian Survey on Security of Research and Information On Campus | B360 Boola Katitjin – The Technology Journey |
| 1130 – 1155 | Shift the mindset, shift the narrative: Change your Cyber story from vulnerable to prepared | Getting started with A.I.’s – Your first steps down the rabbit hole of these new digital disruptive technologies | Back to the Future and the Pedagogical Luddite: A journey on seeing the past forward with the powerful new tools | Student Management Systems – Building out from a legacy monolith to a componentised ecosystem – the journey so far |
| 1155 – 1200 | Break: Head to Main Plenary – Plaza Auditorium | |||
| 1200 – 1240 |  Keynote: Rob McMillan Gartner The Top Predictions for Cybersecurity 2023 – 2024 Rob McMillan covers information and IT security topics such as strategic planning, security policy and governance, security incident response, risk management, and security metrics. He brings firsthand experience with nine years in the financial services industry at the executive level within one of the largest banks in the world. Read More → | |||
| 1240 – 1315 | Presentation of prizes and Conference Closing | |||
| 1315 – 1345 | Lunch & Exhibition – Plaza Auditorium Foyer & Concourse | |||
| 1330 onwards | Airport Shuttle service departs | |||
= Lightning Talk 
= Dynamic Delivery 
= Embracing Disruption 
= Quality Learning in the Digital World 
= Testing Times
= Online and Multi-Modal Learning for Equity Students 
= Cyber Complacency 
= Teaching to the Attention Economy
= Cybersecurity 
= AI and the emergence of ChatGPT