04 Keynote Address – Michael De’Ath

In this keynote address, Michael De’Ath presents insider and outsider perspectives on the strengths and challenges in the NZ education system. He speaks of the responsibility of government and systems to better support schools, and offers the case for change. He emphasises the potential of education to transform New Zealand’s economic, cultural and social future and to make the role of educators more exciting, purposeful, and valued.

Michael De’Ath, Managing Director of MD Advisory and former Director General of Education in Queensland, has a track record of changing systems by using data and evidence to support people to improve outcomes.

Find Michael’s presentation slides and videos here: Michael De’Ath NZAI Slides

 

Categories: Conference 2025
Tags: drivers of change, government policy, keynote address