Kae Woei Lim is Creative Director of Imaginables, a long time sales partner of Ultimaker 3D printers who have been providing sales and technical support to schools and universities across Australia. Their key aim is to unlock the potential of 3D printing in the classroom

Dr Gita Pendharkar is currently working as a teacher at the School of Vocational Engineering Health & Science, RMIT and an adjunct researcher at Monash University, Melbourne where she co-ordinates the Biomedical Engineering projects. She has established interdisciplinary research collaborations locally and overseas and have contributed to a wide range of journal, conference papers and book chapters. Gita has received number of grants for teaching & learning & is a reviewer of journals in biomedical engineering. She collaborates with staff from IIT-Bombay, India for PhD research supervision. She has lecturing experience of 30 years and has lectured in India, Africa, Australia and America.

I have been teaching for 13 years and I am currently working as Head of Mathematics at Viewbank College. I am especially passionate about problem solving and finding ways to apply math to everyday life. Prior to teaching I worked in finance and I have a keen interest in economics, finance and superannuation and enology.

Rachael is an energetic Art and Design teacher who has worked in public school classrooms across NSW and VIC for almost 16 years. She is passionate about equity in education and creating learning programs which encourage curiosity, creativity, and student growth. She believes a strong art and design education is the solution to many of the worlds problems and should be enjoyed by all. Even those Year 7 footy boys who tell you they hate art.

Dr Robert Ross is an Associate Professor in the Engineering Department at La Trobe University. Robert is head of Robotics and Electronics Research, founder of the RAMPS robotics lab and has developed a collection of robots to explore wombat burrows, pruning grapevines and inspect sewers. In addition to robotics, educational escape rooms, are a cornerstone of Robert’s research which has culminated in an AAUT Citation for teaching excellence, two Vice Chancellors Teaching awards and two College teaching excellence awards. Robert’s invention of a reconfigurable decoder box facilitates an engaging escape room experience and has been used across varied discipline domains.

Duane Hamacher is Associate Professor of Cultural Astronomy in the ASTRO-3D Centre of Excellence and the School of Physics at the University of Melbourne. His work examines humanity's connection to the stars in terms of science, history, culture, and society, with a focus on Australian Indigenous Astronomy.

Dr Sarika Kewalramani, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in STEM education at Swinburne University of Technology, Department of Education, Melbourne. She has 10+ years of teaching Science and Mathematics in Australian primary and secondary educational settings. Sarika's research expertise resides in conceptualising kindergarten and primary teachers' understanding of the nexus between creative STEM-based play by integrating technologies such as robotics as inclusive teaching practices and curricula programs in ways that promote students learning and development. Through her research, Sarika provides exemplars of evidence-based practices to meaningfully integrate technologies (e.g. Robotics) in developmentally appropriate ways to progress for example children’s scientific thinking, problem-solving, inquiry, social communication skills - key dispositions needed for children to engage with STEM learning. ​She is the founder and lead researcher of the All Inclusive Robotics (AIR) play program that aspires to engage children in STEM learning trajectories early on

I am a reconstructive plastic surgeon and the Head of Paediatric Plastic Surgery at Monash Children’s Hospital. In addition to my clinical role, I also serve as an adjunct lecturer at Monash University, contributing to the education of future medical professionals. I am also currently leading the research arm in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Monash Health.

Dr Kathryn Coleman is an associate professor in the Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne. Kate is interested in the intersection of art, digital spaces, youth, education, practice, and culture, and teaches this through art and design initial teacher education. Kate’s research into practice includes activism, creative practices, practices of identity, knowledge as practice and digital practices.

Jamie Mumford is a Melbourne-based artist and medical scientist at the Victorian Infectious Disease Reference Laboratory (VIDRL). Jamie works in Electron Microscopy and Structural Virology, where she uses an electron microscope in the diagnosis and study of viruses, including novel and emerging pathogens. Jamie’s art practice is inspired by her work as a medical scientist. She makes sculptures and jewellery, creating abstract and organic pieces that evoke the biological forms she observes under the microscope. She is interested in exploring our relationship with microorganisms, bringing attention to their impact and often overlooked complexities.

Jamie’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (Microbiology) from the University of Queensland and a Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) from Queensland College of Art, Griffith University.

I'm Dr Keenan Granland, and I am a lab manager at Monash University. I run Monash Smart Manufacturing, a lab focused on robotics and AI. I also run a student team called Monash Automation.

Dr. Sarvesh Soni is a trained microbiologist and incorporates the principles and methodologies for creating impact from his research in multi-disciplinary fields such as bioresource management and technology, citizen science, diagnostics and nanotherapeutics. The overarching goal of his research in the 'sustainable mitigation of Public Health Risks', is achieved through engagement with individuals, communities, and public and private organisations. He is an experienced academician doing highly multidisciplinary research and is skilled in Research and Development (R&D), disruptive innovation, and technology entrepreneurship.

Dr Soni is currently working as Senior Policy Officer at the Health and Medical Research Office of Australian Department of Health and Aged Care. He is responsible for developing policy and managing various grants under several MRFF Initiatives (Medical Research Future Fund). Moreover, Dr. Soni is an Australian Science Policy Fellow (2021-2022) (an initiative by the Office of the Chief Scientist), founder-director for RMIT Technology and Entrepreneurship Network & Club and an Adjunct Principal Research Scientist at RMIT University, Melbourne.

An educator for over 30 years, Dr Tim Kitchen has been Adobe’s Senior Education Specialist for Asia Pacific since 2013. A passionate advocate for creativity in education, Tim is an author and a regular presenter for national and international education events.