Data in Schools Conference - Melbourne

Join us for the 8th Data in Schools Conference at The University of Melbourne! This immersive two-day event explores how to foster a comprehensive, whole-school culture of data-informed practice. This conference will be bringing together educators, administrators, and data enthusiasts. We will explore using data to drive school-wide improvement, from curriculum development to student support.

Who Should Attend?

School leadership teams and
administrators
Teachers and educators at
all levels
Data coordinators and analysts
Curriculum specialists and
instructional coaches
School improvement teams

Why Attend?

Connect and Collaborate: Network with fellow educators and administrators passionate about building a data-informed school environment. Share best practices, overcome challenges, and celebrate successes.
Engage in Practical Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops focused on implementing data-informed strategies across all facets of school operations.
Learn from Leading Experts: Gain insights from experienced educators, administrators, and data specialists who are leading the way in whole-school data integration.
Small Group Setting: Benefit from an intimate learning environment with a limited number of participants (100 max), allowing for personalized interaction and in-depth discussions.

Early Bird Pricing:

Register before June 1, 2025, and take advantage of our “save my seat” early bird pricing! (This is the total registration price to attend the two-day conference.)

The conference sells out quickly. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, acquire new skills, and learn how to build a thriving, data-informed school community.

Presenters

Coming soon!

Travel Information

Getting to Melbourne from overseas
- Visa requirements
  If you don’t have an Australian or New Zealand passport, you must apply for an Australian visa before you arrive in Australia. Only use the Australian Government’s official website—do not use any third-party services or sponsored listings in Google, as several of them charge unnecessary fees.
- Arriving in Australia
  If you are flying to Australia specifically for Data in Schools, we highly recommend flying directly to Melbourne where possible. Immigration queues, particularly in Sydney, can be lengthy.
  Tip: Use the automated Smartgates (electronic gates) if you have a supported passport—it’s much quicker! You do not have to be an Australian citizen to use the electronic immigration gates.
Melbourne Airport is approx. 20km from the Melbourne CBD and the University campus. To get to downtown Melbourne or your hotel:
- via public transport (cheapest if travelling alone)
  1. Skybus runs “turn up and go” services from 4am to 1am daily. A return ticket on the Skybus is A$41.20. Catch the Skybus from the airport to Southern Cross Station.
  2. At Southern Cross, you will need to purchase a Myki card (A$6) if you plan to use public transport to get to the University campus. Myki is an electronic ticket for Melbourne’s public transport system. Depending on how long you’re staying, preloading your card with $20 should be ample for 2-3 days in downtown Melbourne.
  3. Use Google to get the best directions to your hotel.
- via Uber or taxi (good option if in a group of 2 or more)
  - If a driver approaches you at the airport and offers a taxi service, DO NOT ACCEPT. These drivers are operating illegally. Only take taxis or Uber from their designated pickup queues.
  - Uber has pickup zones directly outside Terminals 1/2 and 3 and is usually a better option than a taxi service. Depending on traffic, your Uber fare should be between A$55 and A$75.
  - Taxis are available at the far end of Terminal 1. Ensure that your driver turns on their meter, or use a fixed fare from the 13CABS app. Expect your fare to be somewhere between A$65 and A$85, depending on traffic.
Getting from your hotel to the University campus is easy with Melbourne’s tram system. Note that the University is outside of the Free Tram Zone, so you will need to either:
- Use a Myki to catch the tram all the way to Stop 1 on Swanston St; or
- Get off the tram at the last Free Tram Zone stop (there are announcements on the trams), and walk 10-15 minutes to the University.
Data in Schools will be hosted at Melbourne Connect, the University’s newest precinct, at 700 Swanston St. Intellischool will have team members stationed around the precinct to help you find our meeting point at The Studio.

Hotel Recommendations

All of these are within short walking distance away, or on a tram route that stops directly out the front of Melbourne Connect:

- Budget (all walking distance)
- Mid-tier (all walking distance)
- Premium (in Melbourne CBD, tram ride or min 15+ minute walk to event)

Meal Information

Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea will be supplied on both Thursday 26 June and Friday 27 June. There will be accommodations for allergies/medical conditions, as well as kosher and halal food options. Google Form to come.

Social Events TBA!