# Event Details - **Event Name**: SCHOOL SUMMIT 2026 - Inspiring Future Careers - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: 1 DAY 〰️ EXPLORE THE FUTURE OF WORK 〰️ FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS & TEACHERSAbout this EventHow do you prepare for a job that might not even exist yet?And, how can parents and teachers guide students when the world of work looks completely different from just five years ago?That’s the challenge SCHOOL SUMMIT was created to address.School Summit is an event for high school students, parents and teachers that explores emerging industries like AI, cybersecurity, the energy transition, sustainability, modern media, purpose-led careers and more. It gives young professionals from Perth’s business and innovation community the stage to share with students what they do, how they got to where they are, and the skills needed to thrive in modern careers.〰️DISCOVER EMERGING CAREERS IN: AI, BIOTECH, DIGITAL GAMING, MODERN MEDIA, THE ENERGY TRANSITION, SPACE, PURPOSE-LED WORK, ENTREPRENEURSHIP + MORE.〰️WHO ITS FOR & WHY?For high school students:• Hear real stories from young people in exciting, unexpected careers• Discover future-focused opportunities beyond “traditional” pathways• Understand how AI is changing jobs, creating both challenges and new possibilities• Start building confidence, connections and career curiosityFor parents:• Make sense of emerging industries and fast-moving technologies like AI• Have better, more informed career conversations with your kids• Shift the focus from “subjects” to skills, strengths and adaptabilityFor teachers:• Gain insights from Perth’s business and innovation community• Connect classroom learning to modern careers• Contribute to Continued Professional Development through industry engagement〰️Spots are limited, secure your tickets today!*This event is open to all high school students, parents and teachers. All students must be accompanied by a guardian, maximum of nine students to one parent or teacher.Proudly partnered with our host Murdoch University.School Summit 2026 is located at Room: 360.4.031, Boola Katitjin, Murdoch UniversityDirections to Boola Katitjin.Agenda?: 09:00 AM - 09:25 AMRegistrationInfo: Please meet at Room 360.4.03, Boola Katitjin, Murdoch University. https://www.murdoch.edu.au/boola-katitjin/about-boola-katitjin/getting-to-boola-katitjin?: 09:25 AM - 09:30 AMWelcome to School Summit 2026Host: Angela Tyrrell, Founder, Adjuvant Event Services?: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AMCareers Re-Imagined: Thriving in a Changing World Host: Garth M., President Academic Council, Murdoch UniversityInfo: Explore how the world of work is evolving—and what it means for your future. Discover the skills, mindsets, and opportunities that will help you succeed in an ever-changing job market.?: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AMHow AI is Changing EverythingHost: Janie Plant, Tech Lawyer, AI Advisor, Chair, WITWAInfo: AI is completely transforming modern work. Whether you want to be a lawyer, engineer, tradie, creator or you're still not sure. AI is disrupting how that field operates. Find out how, and how you can be a part of it.?: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMThe Future of Journalism: Storytelling, Tech and Trust in the Digital AgeHost: Gianni Di Giovanni, Content Director, ABCInfo: Journalism is evolving — and so is the way we tell and consume stories. This session explores how technology is shaping modern storytelling, how trust is built in a fast-moving digital world, and the opportunities for the next generation to inform, connect, and create meaningful impact through media.?: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AMBreak?: 10:45 AM - 11:25 AMBreakout 1: AI – the future is already hereHost: Alex Morrison, Consultant - Energy & AI, DeloitteInfo: Explore the career paths available in AI. Learn what skills are in demand, how to get started, and how you can turn your curiosity into a career in the fastest-growing field in tech.?: 10:45 AM - 11:25 AMBreakout 2: More than likes - real jobs in modern media Host: Gianni Di Giovanni, Content Director, ABCInfo: Influencer? Podcaster? Creator? Modern media has a whole ecosystem of creative, technical and business roles that support digital content. Understand the options, the risks and the rewards. ?: 10:45 AM - 11:25 AMBreakout 3: Energy Transition – powering the futureHost: Josh Potter, Talent Acquisition Consultant - Energy, WSPInfo: Discover how the shift to cleaner energy is transforming the way we power our world. This session explores the careers, technologies, and big ideas driving the energy transition—and how you can be part of building a more sustainable future.?: 11:25 AM - 11:30 PMSession change?: 11:30 AM - 12:10 PMBreakout 4: From console to career – careers in digital gamingHost: Jane Fiona, Game Director, Funny Fintan SoftworksInfo: Creativity, tech know-how and problem-solving combine to build experiences that millions enjoy worldwide. Get a deeper understanding of the career landscape in digital gaming and hear how to be a part of it.?: 11:30 AM - 12:10 PMBreakout 5: Entrepreneurship - built from an ideaHost: Ben Kosterich, Director & Co-Founder, Podwave StudiosInfo: Meet the risk-takers and go-getters who turned passion into profit. In this session, entrepreneurs share how they launched their ideas, overcame setbacks, and built something of their own.?: 11:30 AM - 12:10 PMBreakout 6: If not medicine, then what? Exploring biotechnologyHost: Maisha Zaman, Development Engineer, ArthrolaseInfo: You’re interested in helping people and love science—but medicine isn’t your only option. Explore alternate career paths in genetics, biomedical research and public health. Hear from professionals who found their own way to make a difference beyond medicine. ?: 12:10 PM - 01:10 PMLunch ?: 01:10 PM - 01:50 PMBreakout 7: How to work in Space (without leaving WA)Host: Rin McBeath, Technical Officer, CSIROInfo: Think space jobs only exist overseas? Think again. Explore the different roles emerging right here in WA — from tech and engineering to business and communications — and how people are building careers in this growing industry.?: 01:10 PM - 01:50 PMBreakout 8: Community – work with purposeHost: Sophie Van Wyngaarden, Division Lead, St JohnInfo: Careers matter, but so does community. Understand the role of purpose-led work and volunteering to find a meaningful career path that aligns with what matters to you. ?: 01:10 PM - 01:50 PMBreakout 9: Why commerce is actually, really interestingHost: Trent Rachow, Associate, FundWAInfo: Commerce tends to be bundled into the "I don't know what else to do" camp. But in the real world it is a varied, multi-faceted field that drives most of the business world. Explore the many faces of commerce, what makes it so interesting and what it can lead to - be it global travel, handling fast-paced deals and making an impact on lives of others.?: 01:50 PM - 01:55 PMSession change?: 01:55 PM - 02:10 PMMaking Change for a Living: A Career in PoliticsHost: Tabitha Dowding, Policy Advisor, DPACInfo: What does it take to drive change within the political system? And what changes would you make if you could? Find out how to prepare for a career in politics and turn your ideas into real decisions that shape society.?: 02:10 PM - 02:25 PMFirefighting, Climate and CommunityHost: Clem Chan, Senior Firefighter, DFESInfo: Climate change is making bushfires and extreme weather more frequent and intense. A senior firefighter from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services will share real experiences, explain how firefighting is adapting, and show how skills, teamwork, and resilience help protect communities.?: 02:25 PM - 03:00 PMSkills Match Challenge + Next StepsInfo: Feeling inspired? Now it's up to you to plan the next move. In this interactive session we're asking you to work with your team and identify the top 3-5 skills required for each to succeed in the careers presented today. Then write: 1 career that surprised me, 1 skill I want to build, 1 action I'll take in the next six months.?: 03:00 PMClose - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/murdoch/school-summit-2026-inspiring-future-careers/100001981836691895 - **Event Categories**: business, storytelling, contests, health-wellness, nonprofit, kids, volunteering, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Murdoch University - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 22, max: 44, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Murdoch - **state**: WA - **country**: Australia - **location**: Murdoch University - **lat**: -32.0679659 - **long**: 115.8352366 - **full address**: Murdoch University, 90 South Street, Murdoch, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SCHOOL SUMMIT 2026 - Inspiring Future Careers - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7c596ea055b61cd1c5f1304a71486d91b0c2167f272b866a27bfefb67767b054-rimg-w1200-h600-dc585c95-gmir.jpg?v=1781074600 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SCHOOL SUMMIT 2026 - Inspiring Future Careers being held? - **A:** SCHOOL SUMMIT 2026 - Inspiring Future Careers takes place on Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Murdoch University, 90 South Street, Murdoch, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing SCHOOL SUMMIT 2026 - Inspiring Future Careers? - **A:** SCHOOL SUMMIT 2026 - Inspiring Future Careers is organized by Adjuvant Event Services. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SCHOOL SUMMIT 2026 - Inspiring Future Careers is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Murdoch, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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