Book Signing Nook

Melbourne, Thursday 28 – Friday 29 August 2025


Don’t miss the Book Signing Nook at this year’s National Education Summit in Melbourne! Many of our inspiring speakers are also acclaimed authors, and you'll have the unique opportunity to meet them in person as they sign copies of their latest books. These authors are leading experts across various areas of education, and their work is helping shape the future of teaching and learning.

Books will be available for purchase on-site, so you can grab a copy and have it signed during the event. Be sure to check out the full schedule below, plan your time, and make the most of this chance to connect with the minds behind the messages.


Thursday 28 August Book Signing Timetable


11.30 - 12.00pm

Lea Waters, Director, Visible Wellbeing

 

Lea Waters will also be presenting in the Classroom of the Future on Thursday 28 August at 10.45 - 11.15am on The recharging power of mini wellbeing moments: Replenishing students, staff and leader wellbeing


12.30 – 1.00pm

Andrew Oberthur, Principal, St Columba’s Wilston

Andrew Oberthur will also be presenting in the Wellbeing for Future Focused Schools Conference on Strategies for educator well-being in the real world.


1.30 – 2.00pm

Matt Pitman, Head of Senior School, Catholic Regional College, Caroline Springs

 

Matt Pitman will also be presenting in the Classroom of the Future on Thursday 28 August at 3:15 - 3:45pm on This is the Connection You're Looking for: Building the Classroom of the Future through Sustainable Whole School Connection.


Friday 29 August Book Signing Timetable


9.30 – 10.00am

Lauren Munday, Think Set Go

 

Lauren Munday will also be presenting in the Wellbeing for Future Focused Schools Conference with Amanda Lecaude, Organising Students, on Empowering Mental Wellbeing: Mindset and Organisational Strategies for Teachers and Students


10.30 – 11.00am

Amanda Lecaude, Organising Students

 

Amanda Lecaude will also be presenting in the Wellbeing for Future Focused Schools Conference with Lauren Munday, Think Set Go, on Empowering Mental Wellbeing: Mindset and Organisational Strategies for Teachers and Students


11.30 – 12.00pm

David Kolpak, Principal, Trinity College North School SA

 

David Kolpak will also be presenting in the Wellbeing for Future Focused Schools Conference on Thriving to Cultivate a Flourishing School Environment


12.30 – 1.00pm

Dale Sidebottom and Paul Campbell, Directors, The School of Play

 

Dale Sidebottom will also be presenting in the Wellbeing for Future Focused Schools Conference on Building Resilience and Confidence Through the Power of Play.

Paul Campbell will also be presenting in the Classroom of the Future on Friday 29 August at 10:00 – 10:30am on Playful Learning: Unlocking Engagement and Well-Being in Future Classrooms.


1.30 – 2.00pm

Steven Trotter, Principal, Ashby Primary School

 

Steven Trotter will also be presenting in the Classroom of the Future on Friday 29 August at 3:15 - 3:45pm on The Art of Skimming Stones: Leading Sustained Improvement in Schools


2.30 – 3.00pm

Evelyn Field OAM, Psychologist and Author

 

Evelyn Field OAM will also be presenting in the Knowledge Cente on Friday 29 August at 1:45 - 2:15pm on Bully Blocking- a new look at an old problem.