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.


SPEAKER LINE-UP

The Hon. Jason Clare MP
Federal Minister for Education


Professor Geoff Lee
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Western Sydney 
and External Engagement
Western Sydney University

Patrick Ellis
Executive General Manager
Learning Outcomes
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese 

Professor Zoe Terpening
Pro Vice-Chancellor Precincts
University of New South Wales

Eve Johnson
Head of Public Sector 
Business Development
Ernst & Young

Professor Barney Glover AO
Commissioner
Jobs and Skills Australia 

Professor Azedeh Dastyari
 Director
Centre for Western Sydney


Professor Attila Brungs
Vice-Chancellor and President
University of New South Wales


Professor Helen Partridge
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education)
University of Wollongong

Professor Sally Egan
Senior Director Academic 
Strategic Development
The University of Notre Dame Australia  

Margery Evans
Chief Executive
Independent Schools of NSW

Murat Dizdar PSM 
Secretary 
NSW Department of Education

Professor Neil Perry
Chief Economist
Centre for Western Sydney 


Professor Chris Moran
Vice-Chancellor & CEO
University of New England


Professor John Prins
Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Health
The University of Sydney

Emma Jory
General Manager
Learning Sphere Training Solutions

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