Business Western Sydney invites you to attend our Inaugural Western Sydney Education Summit on Friday 27th March 2026 with exclusive guest speaker, The Hon. Jason Clare MP, Federal Minister for Education.

Western Sydney is transforming like no other region in the nation. New suburbs, industries, and infrastructure are creating fresh opportunities for communities, students, and employers. With unparalleled growth comes the chance to shape an education system that matches our region’s ambition and potential.

At the Summit, we will launch the Western Sydney Education Report, outlining a collaborative agenda to improve access, equity, and opportunity across the education system, and setting the course for a stronger, more equitable education future for our region.

This is a pivotal moment for our region. Your voice, your leadership and your engagement matter.

We hope you will join us.

This summit will explore:

Planning Reform & School Infrastructure
Fixing delays, fast-tracking school approvals, and aligning education infrastructure with housing and industrial growth.
Equity & Early Intervention
Addressing NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) rates, access to specialist educational services, digital inclusion and early childhood participation.
School-to-Work-Pathways
Strengthening apprenticeships, traineeships and industry-aligned VET pathways, particularly those linked to Bradfield and Western Sydney growth industries.
Higher Education & Participation
Expanding Commonwealth Supported Places and local campus presence as a critical economic contributor to Western Sydney.
Workforce of 2041
Aligning education policy with industry demand in advanced manufacturing, logistics, health, education, construction, digital and visitor economy sectors.