The founder of a not-for-profit organisation revolutionising AI-powered learning is again headlining EDUtech as the event moves from Melbourne to Sydney.
Organisers behind Australia’s largest education event have announced California-based Mr Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy, will once again present the keynote address in a speaking engagement exclusive to EDUtech.
EDUtech Australia will take place at the International Convention Centre in Sydney from 11-12 June. The event will feature 350+ speakers, 320 exhibitors, 50 start-ups, and attract more than 10,000 attendees.
Alongside it, the NSW EdTech Summit will be held in Sydney from 10-13 June 2025. The summit is sponsored by StudyNSW and delivered in partnership with EDUtech Australia.
Ms Natalie McClelland, spokesperson for Terrapinn, which organises EDUtech Australia, says Mr Khan is returning by popular demand following his keynote speech at EDUtech 2024 in Melbourne.
“Sal’s session was completely sold out in Melbourne last year. We received incredible feedback from attendees and we’ve managed to get him back again,” she says.
“We can’t wait to have him in Sydney, with more new content to share with the audience a year after his first visit.”
At his presentation at EDUtech in Melbourne, Mr Khan demonstrated the impact he has had on learning through AI technologies, and explored the benefits of adaptive learning environments, including how AI fosters tailored learning experiences for both students and teachers.
He also addressed the much-publicised challenges associated with AI integration, and how they can be overcome.
Described as a true game-changer in the field of education, Mr Khan founded Khan Academy in 2008 with a mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Today, Khan Academy is used in more than 190 countries, has more than 150 million registered users and has been translated into more than 50 languages. Last year it introduced Khanmigo, an AI tool that acts as a personalised tutor and teaching assistant, to its platform.
Khan Academy’s platforms include more than 70,000 interactive practice problems, as well as videos and articles that cover a range of K–12 subjects. Its learning system is mastery based, which allows students to master key concepts at a pace that’s right for them while staying at grade level.
With a growing reputation in the media, Mr Khan has been profiled by 60 Minutes, has featured on the cover of Forbes, and was recognised in 2012 as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in the World.
New partnership with NSW Government
A revitalised partnership between EDUtech Australia, the New South Wales Government and StudyNSW is also bringing a new dynamic to the event. The trio are launching the NSW EdTech Summit, a free education technology festival showcasing NSW capabilities as a leading Asia Pacific destination for education technology.
The NSW EdTech Summit will be anchored by EDUtech Australia, creating a week-long opportunity for networking and professional development.
“Some of the NSW EdTech Summit’s content will be before and after EDUtech, and then some of it will be during the event,” Ms McClelland says.
“We’re proud to have a partnership with the government and with StudyNSW. It’s key to moving forward as Australia’s largest conference and exhibition for educators and edtech providers.”
She says the NSW EdTech Summit will include masterclasses to support edtech businesses to understand key export markets and market trends.
Ms McClelland says Sydney is locked in to host EDUtech Australia for the next three years. When the announcement was made in July 2024, the then Acting Minister for Jobs and Tourism Mr David Harris said securing the event for the next three years was expected to inject $24 million into the NSW economy.
“NSW is a leading hub for education technology with the sector employing 7,300 people and worth $1.4 billion annually, which represents 39 per cent of Australia’s EdTech revenue,” he said.
“Business events like these not only help develop the sector, they inject revenue into businesses across the visitor economy.”
EDUtech Australia will take place from 11-12 June at the International Convention Centre, Sydney.
Register at www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/edutech-australia/index.stm before 31 March to receive 40% off registration.
