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.