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✨ That's A Wrap On The 2026 Future of Education Summit! ✨

What an incredible two days of learning, connection and collaboration.

We kicked things off with our Summit Mentoring Breakfast, where more than 40 emerging and experienced education leaders came together for meaningful conversations, shared experiences and invaluable mentoring over breakfast ☕

Then on Friday, we welcomed 200+ educators, school leaders, innovators and industry professionals to Canterbury College for a full day of future-focused learning, practical workshops, inspiring keynotes and thought-provoking discussions 🚀

This year's Summit also featured:
🤝 6 incredible Summit Partners helping bring the event to life.
💡 5 inspiring Young Entrepreneurs showcasing what's possible when young people are empowered to innovate and create.
🎤 More than 30 speakers, facilitators and mentors generously sharing their expertise and experiences.
✨ Countless new connections, conversations and ideas that will continue well beyond the Summit itself.

To every attendee, speaker, mentor, partner, volunteer and member of our team - thank you!

The Future of Education Summit has always been about bringing together people who care deeply about preparing young people for an ever-changing world. Seeing so many passionate educators openly share ideas, challenge thinking and support one another reminds us why these conversations matter.

Ready to gain real-world experience before you finish school? 🚀

Join the BOP Industries Work Experience Program this September and work alongside our team as you build skills in leadership, facilitation, marketing, public speaking, creative design and personal branding. Make valuable industry connections, boost your resume and take the next step towards your future career.

📅 21–25 September 2026
📍 Brisbane
🔗 Applications now open!

https://www.bopindustries.com/workexperience

✨ We had an amazing time at the It Takes A Spark Conference, delivering two hands-on masterclasses for students exploring innovation and the future!

In our Community Creators workshop, students reimagined solutions to real-world challenges using emerging technologies, while our Future of Retail masterclass challenged students to redesign their favourite shopfronts for the future.

A huge thank you to the It Takes A Spark team for having us, we loved seeing so many creative ideas and future-focused solutions come to life! 🚀

🚀 What a fantastic day at our How To Start A Side Hustle School Holiday Program at The Precinct!

Students explored how to turn their ideas into real businesses while hearing from inspiring young entrepreneur Pal, who shared his journey and practical advice for building a successful business.

A huge thank you to our guest speaker Pal and The Precinct for helping inspire the next generation of young entrepreneurs! 💡✨

✈️ What an incredible two days at our Future of Long Haul Flying School Holiday Program, proudly delivered at Aviation Australia!

Over two action-packed days, students explored the future of aviation through hands-on design challenges, behind-the-scenes facility tours and inspiring conversations with industry professionals from the Royal Australian Air Force, United Airlines, EVA Air, Air New Zealand and more.

From redesigning the future of ultra-long-haul travel to discovering the wide range of careers shaping the aviation industry, students gained real-world insights while building new skills, new ideas and new friendships along the way.

A huge thank you to Aviation Australia and all of our incredible guest speakers for helping inspire the next generation of aviation innovators. We can't wait to see where these future leaders take flight next! ✈️🌏

Calling all young creators, makers and future business owners! 🎉

The VEND x BOP Industries Young Entrepreneur Market is happening on Saturday 8 August from 9:00am to 12:00pm at VEND Marketplace, Virginia.

This is an exciting opportunity for young entrepreneurs to showcase their products, practise their sales skills and share their business with the local community.

Students interested in hosting a stall are encouraged to email [email protected] to register their interest. Spaces are limited, so get in touch soon! 🛍️✨

Welcome back to Term 3!

We’re excited for another term filled with big ideas, hands-on learning, future-focused programs and opportunities for young people to build their skills, confidence and creativity. From entrepreneurship and innovation through to leadership, technology and industry experiences, we can’t wait to see what students and educators achieve this term.

Let’s make Term 3 one to remember 🚀

Scott recently joined the Year 10's for a Young Professionals Program at Hunters Hill High School, facilitating a hands-on session designed to help students explore future careers, professional skills and the opportunities shaping the future of work.

From communication and personal branding through to entrepreneurship and innovation, it was fantastic to see students stepping outside their comfort zones, building confidence and thinking about the pathways they may pursue beyond school.

The Global Leaders Program Poster Board Challenge invites students to tackle real-world challenges linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through creativity, collaboration and innovation. Working in teams, students research fictional communities facing environmental, social and economic issues as they design practical solutions for a better future.

Using design thinking, students develop ideas, create user personas and showcase their solutions through a large-scale poster board display featuring their research, concepts and future vision. Throughout the challenge, students build skills in teamwork, communication and problem solving while exploring how young people can create positive change in their communities and beyond.