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VETtech Webinar Series – Part 1
How Technology and AI are Impacting the VET Sector: Risks and Opportunities
Technology, artificial intelligence and digital transformation are rapidly reshaping the way training providers operate, support learners, manage compliance, protect sensitive information and engage with students.
As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, RTOs are facing both exciting opportunities and new challenges. From AI-powered tools and automation to data security, privacy, student engagement and the changing expectations of learners and staff, technology is becoming increasingly important to the way training organisations deliver quality outcomes.
In Part 1 of the VETQI VETtech Webinar Series, four experienced technology leaders will come together to explore some of the most significant opportunities, risks and emerging trends impacting the VET sector.
The session will look beyond the technology itself to consider what these changes mean for training providers in practice — including how RTOs can embrace innovation while maintaining strong governance, protecting information, meeting compliance obligations and ensuring technology continues to support, rather than replace, quality education and learner outcomes.
This webinar will provide practical insights into the key technology considerations RTOs should be thinking about now, helping leaders and teams better understand where technology and AI can add value, where the risks may lie, and how to prepare for what’s ahead.
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Meet our host
Andrew Shea
Strategic CEO | Skills & Workforce Reform Leader | Public Speaker | Governance & Quality Authority. Andrew is senior executive and nationally recognised leader in vocational education and skills reform, with over 20 years’ experience leading high-performing organisations in complex, regulated environments. His work sits at the intersection of strategy, governance and capability building. He has led large award-winning education businesses, built purpose-driven executive teams and driven transformational growth across post-secondary education and critical industry sectors.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Meet our Presenters
Dave Howden
CEO, SupaHuman AI
A creative engineer and technology innovator, Dave has been building and working with emerging technologies since 2001, with experience spanning leading organisations including BT, Orange UK, Umbrellar, Pax8 and Integration Fox.
Today, Dave is one of the founders of Supahuman, where the team is developing an AI-first operating system designed specifically for vocational education and workforce training across Australia and New Zealand. With a strong focus on the intersection of technology, education and workforce development, Dave works alongside trades training providers, polytechnics and industry bodies to explore how AI and emerging technologies can make skills development more effective, accessible and closely aligned with the evolving needs of employers.
Dave is Passionate about using technology to solve real-world challenges, he brings a unique combination of technical expertise, creativity and industry insight to the VET sector. Through Supahuman, the focus is on building practical technology that helps training organisations work smarter, better support learners and create stronger connections between education and employment. For Dave, this is more than simply building new technology — it is about helping shape the future of vocational education and workforce development. And, as they say, they're just getting started.
Today, Dave is one of the founders of Supahuman, where the team is developing an AI-first operating system designed specifically for vocational education and workforce training across Australia and New Zealand. With a strong focus on the intersection of technology, education and workforce development, Dave works alongside trades training providers, polytechnics and industry bodies to explore how AI and emerging technologies can make skills development more effective, accessible and closely aligned with the evolving needs of employers.
Dave is Passionate about using technology to solve real-world challenges, he brings a unique combination of technical expertise, creativity and industry insight to the VET sector. Through Supahuman, the focus is on building practical technology that helps training organisations work smarter, better support learners and create stronger connections between education and employment. For Dave, this is more than simply building new technology — it is about helping shape the future of vocational education and workforce development. And, as they say, they're just getting started.
Linda Li
Co-Founder, Hackable Cyber Security
Linda is the Co-Founder of Hackable, bringing more than 15 years of experience across penetration testing, cybersecurity, business development, partnerships and education. Much of her career has been spent working alongside security professionals, clients and technology partners to understand complex requirements and connect organisations with the right expertise. This has given Linda strong insight into both the technical and commercial realities of cybersecurity, particularly in penetration testing.
Alongside Hackable, Linda is the Cyber and Technology Risk Awareness Lead at RMIT University. Her work focuses on helping people understand and manage cyber and technology risk through practical education, targeted communication and behaviour-change initiatives.
Linda is particularly interested in making complex security issues clear, relevant and actionable. Throughout her career, she has worked at the intersection of cybersecurity, people and business. Co-founding Hackable is a natural continuation of that experience - bringing together knowledge, understanding of client needs and trusted industry relationships to help organisations make better security decisions.
Alongside Hackable, Linda is the Cyber and Technology Risk Awareness Lead at RMIT University. Her work focuses on helping people understand and manage cyber and technology risk through practical education, targeted communication and behaviour-change initiatives.
Linda is particularly interested in making complex security issues clear, relevant and actionable. Throughout her career, she has worked at the intersection of cybersecurity, people and business. Co-founding Hackable is a natural continuation of that experience - bringing together knowledge, understanding of client needs and trusted industry relationships to help organisations make better security decisions.
Douglas Dean
Co-Founder, RTO Radar
As Head of Learning Design and Innovation, Douglas leads the development of future-focused education strategies that blend emerging technology with effective learning design. His work spans digital uplift, capability building and the integration of generative AI into practical, scalable solutions for educators and learners. With a background in digital learning, Douglas has worked across multiple sectors in VET and at all AQF levels, leading course development, enhancing compliance through digital tools and supporting the transition to blended and online models. Douglas also delivered VR-based learning experiences and gamified programs in collaboration with industry and education partners. Douglas is passionate about building engaging, inclusive learning environments and supporting educators to thrive in a digitally evolving space.
Ben-Hallett
Co CEO Vygo
Vygo provides Proactive & Personalised Support for Every Student. Empower your staff to create and manage scalable and evidence-driven student support services, communities and ecosystems. Efficiently drive better outcomes year-on-year for your students and staff.Personalise: Leverage technology to proactively connect every student to the support services, communities and people that will impact them most.Simplify: Reduce the noise and the barriers that hold your students back from connecting with the support they need, when they need it. Streamline your staff's workflow for efficient impact.Scale: Whether you need to improve outcomes for a single support service or for your entire student support ecosystem, Vygo's technology will scale to your vision.
