Data in Schools Melbourne 2026

Dr. Geoff Masters AO, a prominent education scholar specialising in educational measurement and large-scale reform, kicks off 'Data in Schools - Melbourne' for a powerful keynote and whole-group workshop that challenges traditional views of assessment. Drawing on his extensive work as the former CEO of ACER and his expertise in the development of progressive achievement, Dr. Masters will guide the audience in defining the critical theme of progress, not just attainment.

Dr. Therese Hopfenbeck, Professor of Educational Assessment and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford, closes Day at 'Data in Schools - Melbourne' for a timely keynote on the rapidly evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in education. Dr. Hopfenbeck's research sits at the intersection of data, digital technology, and teaching practice. In this session, she will address the critical question of how AI is disrupting traditional ideas about assessment, particularly in language learning.