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Human-centered AI: Moving you from "What if?" to "I’ve got this

With over 20 years on the front lines of leadership and education, Bex Rose has a rare gift for turning the "AI tidal wave" into a calm, navigable current. As a former Deputy Principal turned Director of AI Surge, Bex has traded the principal’s office for the global stage, helping everyone from corporate boards to classroom teachers bridge the gap between high-level technology and human-centered impact.

Bex is not your typical "tech speaker." She is a self-confessed "digital geek" who still believes the most powerful connection in any room is the human one. She brings a refreshing, relatable, and often humorous perspective to the stage, focusing on the heart of innovation. Her keynotes are famous for demystifying artificial intelligence, moving the conversation away from cold algorithms toward practical ways we can reclaim our time for high-trust, high-value work.

Whether she’s sharing the story of building a custom AI tutor for her daughter or helping a CEO rethink a strategic roadmap, Bex’s message is consistent: AI should serve humanity, not the other way around. She isn't interested in the hype; she’s interested in the "how."

Bex has a unique ability to read the room, meeting people exactly where they are—whether they are tech-curious or totally overwhelmed. She doesn’t just talk about the future; she hands over the keys to it. By the time Bex leaves the stage, the nervous "what ifs" have been replaced by a genuine "I can do this," leaving every person in the room feeling confident, capable, and ready to use AI to supercharge their work and simplify their lives.

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All in the Waka: Demystifying the AI Horizon

Where did this come from, and where on earth is it heading? Bex strips away the jargon to tell the story of AI - past, present, and future - in a way that makes sense to everyone. This session is about alignment: getting the whole team in the waka and rowing in the same direction. She covers the essential foundations of AI literacy, ensuring that no one feels left on the shore as the tide comes in.

The "Hook": A jargon-free history and a roadmap for the future that turns "tech-dread" into "team-readiness."

Key Takeaway: A shared language and a collective "yes" to the journey ahead.

Meet Your Minions: Building Your AI Personal Assistant Team

It’s time to stop "chatting" with AI and start delegating to it. In this high-impact, practical session, Bex shows you how to create your own fleet of digital "Minions"—custom Gems and Agents designed to handle your specific workload. Whether it’s a PA that drafts your newsletters or an agent that analyses data, Bex proves that the future isn't about working harder; it’s about being the conductor of a very efficient digital orchestra.

The "Hook": Live demonstrations of creating custom GPTs that actually understand your "vibe" and your values.

Key Takeaway: A personalised toolkit of digital assistants ready to deploy immediately.

The Education Evolution: Why the Old Map Won't Work for the New World

The world has changed, but has the classroom? Bex takes a provocative yet hopeful look at why we must change the way we educate in the age of AI. This isn't just about using a new tool; it’s about a fundamental shift in how we value knowledge, creativity, and assessment. Bex explores what "learning" looks like when the answers are a click away and how we can prepare students for a world where their greatest asset is their uniquely human perspective.

The "Hook": Challenging the status quo to ensure our schools remain relevant, equitable, and inspiring.

Key Takeaway: A vision for a "future-ready" education system that prioritises critical thinking over rote memorization.

The Digital 2iC: Building Your Strategic AI Sidekick

Let’s be honest: the weight of leadership often feels like a solo climb. Every leader has wished for a world-class Second-in-Command—someone to handle the compliance, draft the first version of the strategic plan, and cross-reference every policy in seconds. In this surprisingly funny and deeply practical keynote, Bex introduces you to your "Digital 2iC."

She moves beyond the "chatbot" hype to show you how to build a strategic partner that lives in your pocket. You’ll learn how to feed an AI your specific context so it can help you stress-test decisions, build robust five-year plans, and navigate the "inbox of doom" with surgical precision. This isn't just about speed; it’s about having a tireless executive assistant that doesn't need coffee breaks, allowing you to move from the weeds of administration back to the "high-balcony" work of true leadership.

The "Hook": How to build a leadership "brain" that masters your policies and plans so you can focus on your people.

Key Takeaway: Moving from "surviving the workload" to "leading with a strategic edge.