Tertiary education is not immune to disruption. At this year's Campus Review conference, Futureproof 2016, expect to gain insights into:

  • Australia’s most prolific speakers within the tertiary education sector; involve yourself in the discussion. Key speakers and presentations to be announced this week.
  • The trends that will impact tertiary education in the next decade, and the opportunities and challenges these present.
  • How the numbers will look in terms of funding and student enrolments, and the management of resources associated with demand.
  • The major concerns of the next wave of undergraduate and postgraduate students and how to attract and retain them.
  • The unrealised opportunities for tertiary education in technology and big data analytics that can develop R&D pathways with an innovating commercial sector.
  • How private educators and channel disruptors will move fast to take advantage of policy shifts, changing technologies and rapidly evolving workforce demands.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Management, leaders and professional staff from universities, TAFE institutes, private providers, professional associations, regulatory bodies and government.

Venue

Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf

Located in the heart of Sydeny, Doltone House, Darling Island will host FUTUREPROOF 2016.

Walking distance from luxurious accommodation, 5-star restaurants and many of Sydney's main attractions, we trust you will have a pleasant stay.

Speakers

Adam Brimo

CEO, Open Learning

Adam Brimo co-founded openLearning.com in 2012 with UNSW associate professor Richard Buckland and David Collien. More than 350,000 students have joined courses on the platform, including the first MOOCs from Australia and Malaysia. Adam also led the successful Vodafail consumer activist campaign in 2010–11, which resulted in nationwide media coverage, an inquiry into Vodafone’s conduct and a $1 billion network upgrade for Vodafone’s Australian business.

Teri Balser

Professor Teri Balser is Dean of Teaching and Learning for the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Curtin University, where she came after having been a Professor of Soil and Water Science and Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Florida. In addition to international recognition as an accomplished research scholar, Dr. Balser is widely known in higher education as a change agent and leader in STEM. She has long been an active advocate, speaker, and workshop facilitator for women’s leadership and gender equity across the sciences and engineering.  

Rod Camm

CEO, Australian Council for Private Education & Training

Rod Camm has been Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Council for Private Education and Training since October 2014. Prior to this he was the Managing Director of the National Centre for Vocational Education Research. Rod Camm has also held senior appointments in Skills Queensland driving the reform of skills and workforce development investment and policy; and in the Department of Education and Training where he was Associate Director-General for Tertiary and Non-State Education. Rod has performed the role of director on a range of boards and is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Peter Chapman

CEO, Ediply

Peter is responsible for operations, product development and global strategy of Ediply - a global education search, where you can discover and apply to a world of education opportunities. With over 15,000+ courses, 141 universities and presence in 16 countries. Peter has gained experience in Melbourne, London and Frankfurt in Private Equity and Real Estate, is a graduate of EBS Universitat, The University of Hong Kong and RMIT University.

Susan Harris Rimmer

Australian Research Council Future Fellow, Asia Pacific College of Diplomacy

Susan Harris Rimmer is an Australian Research Council Future Fellow and was appointed associate professor to Griffith University Law School in July 2015. She remains an adjunct reader at the Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy at the Australian National University. Susan was also appointed Associate Fellow, international economics, at UK think tank Chatham House. She is an expert in women’s rights and international law.

 

Phil Honeywood

CEO, International Education Association of Australia (IEAA)

Phil Honeywood is chief executive of the International Education Association of Australia. Phil is a member of the federal government’s Higher Education Standards Panel member

Michael Lavarch

Commissioner Risk, Intelligence and Regulatory Support - Australian Skills Quality  Authority

The Hon Michael Lavarch AO has extensive experience in Higher Education and the public policy process. He is a former Dean of the Faculty of Law of the Queensland University of Technology and Secretary-General of the Law Council of Australia. From 1987 to 1996, Mr Lavarch was a Member of the Australian Parliament, and he served as Attorney-General from 1993 to 1996. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2012 for his contribution to the law, education and human rights.

Faye McMillan

Faye McMillan is a Wiradjuri woman and was the first Aboriginal person in Australia to gain a pharmacy degree and go on to registration as a pharmacist. She is currently the Program Director of Djirruwang Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Education and Training Program at Charles Sturt University and Chairperson of Indigenous Allied Health Australia. She is a member of Wiradjuri Mudyigalang and is currently undertaking a professional Doctorate on shared meanings of leadership through accounts of the experiences of Indigenous/First Nations women leaders: Organic Leadership, at a community level.

Saba Nabi

National Equity Officer, Council of International Students Australia

Saba Nabi is a PhD Scholar in the School of Biomedical Science at Charles Sturt University based at Wagga Wagga (New South Wales). 

Saba is the President of CSU International Student Club, Coordinator of Mentoring Program, Part of CSU Green and environmental committees, who was also the student representative in the University Council and Science Board. She was entitled to be the 2014 NSW International Student of the Year Award in the Higher Education Category.

Peter Noonan

Peter Noonan has played a major role in shaping policy in Australia’s education and training system and has experience working as a policy adviser, senior executive and consultant to federal and state governments, universities, higher education providers and TAFE institutes. Peter has been instrumental to several major policy changes and reviews. He is a Mitchell Professorial Fellow.

Andrew Norton

Higher Education Program Director, Grattan Institute

Andrew Norton is the Higher Education Program Director at the Grattan Institute. Andrew co-authored the 2014 review of the demand driven system. He is the author or co-author of many articles, reports and other publications on higher education issues. These include a widely-used reference report on higher education trends and policies, Mapping Australian higher education, and The cash nexus: how teaching funds research in Australian universities.

Registration

Select a registration type

Full Registration

Access to all conference sessions and exhibition, all refreshment breaks and networking drinks at the conclusion of Day 1.

Earlybird Regular
Standard $945 $1055

Day Registration

Access to all conference sessions and exhibition, all refreshment breaks on a single day at this years conference.

Earlybird Regular
Standard $495 $555

Hotels

Ibis Sydney Darling Harbour

Overlooking Darling Harbour, this sprawling modern hotel is 0.6 km from Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, 1.3 km from the Sydney Tower and 3.1 km from Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The bright, straightforward rooms come with Wi-Fi (fee), flat-screen TVs and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms have harbour views.


The casual restaurant serves international buffet-style breakfast and dinner. There's also a contemporary bar/lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the harbour.

Oaks Goldsbrough Apartments

Set in grand 19th-century building, this polished hotel lies an 8-minute walk from Darling Harbour and a 13-minute walk from Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. It’s also a 14-minute walk from Town Hall train station.

The subdued, modern units, ranging from studios to 2-bedroom apartments, feature flat-screen TVs, kitchenettes or full kitchens, and living and dining areas. All also have washer/dryers, and Wi-Fi is available for a fee. Upgraded apartments add harbour views.


Amenities include a coffee shop, an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as exercise facilities.

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Overlooking Darling Harbor and the Sydney skyline, this polished hotel is a 10-minute walk from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and a kilometer from the Powerhouse Museum. The Convention Centre Light Rail station is next door.

The 525 airy rooms feature WiFi access, flat-screens and work desks with ergonomic chairs. Select rooms add harbor views, minibars and pull-out sofas. Suites (some with 2 stories) have separate living areas and spa-inspired bathrooms. Up to 2 children age 16 and under may stay for free with each room reservation.