The Inaugural E3 Unconference
September 2022
In September 2022, Young Change Agents, in collaboration with Heathfield High School and Seaton High School, brought together 40 of the top entrepreneurial educators from across Australia to South Australia for 3 days to connect, network and find ways to collaborate. The event brought together industry, educators, and government to discuss the current state of entrepreneurial education and imagine ways to bring it forward.
These discussions culminated in a white paper (to be published in June 2023) titled: “A collective vision for Entrepreneurial Education” that outlines the required actions and recommendations to propel entrepreneurial education forward in Australia.
Keep scrolling to view the itinerary and the photos and attendees from the inaugural E3 Unconference in 2022.
Our School Partners
Seaton High School.
As an Entrepreneurial Specialist School, Seaton High School is redefining itself as a vibrant hub for entrepreneurial learning. Our students enjoy richer experiences, tailored learning pathways and a more world-relevant curriculum which enables them to identify local challenges, engage with experts, explore innovative ways of thinking and problem-solving, and find new ways to test and demonstrate their learned skills and knowledge.
Heathfield High School.
With many of their staff having previously worked in industry Heathfield High School has created a supportive community to allow entrepreneurial learning initiatives within their school to flourish.
Being a category 7 school in the Adelaide Hills a significant number of families in the school community are involved in running small to medium-sized businesses whilst others demonstrate a strong connection to social enterprise.
The school has traditionally strong links to industry through its STEM initiatives and has been actively involved in the Transforming Schools Network with Professor Yong Zhao. Heathfield High School has extensive experience managing curriculum specialisations which has complemented and supported their entrepreneurial learning programs.
Itinerary
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DAY 1 | E3 UNCONFERENCE @ HEATHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
9AM | WELCOME TO E3 WITH HEATHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
9:15AM | THE ONLY PANEL
Hear from local South Australian students as they share their entrepreneurial journeys and experiences with educators. This will be the one and only panel during our two days and is a completed student-led and moderated session.
9:45AM | NETWORKING GAME
Where strangers become friends, we’ll be having some fun getting to know each other with playful activities to break out of the normal conference mindset.
10AM | UNCONFERENCE TIME
Let’s Unconference: We’ll let attendees decide the topics they want to discuss most and start collaboration sessions based on your votes! For unconference sessions 1-5.
10:55AM | MORNING TEA
11:30AM | UNCONFERENCE TIME
Let’s Unconference: We’ll let attendees decide the topics they want to discuss most and start collaboration sessions based on your votes! For unconference sessions 6-10.
12:15PM | ACTIVITY: LEGO VISION SHARING
Learn how to create your vision for entrepreneurial education using lego!
12:30PM | LUNCH
1:15PM | LEGO VISION SHARING (CONT)
Share your lego creations with your peers and display them for everyone to see!
1:45PM | YOUR FUTURE VISION
This is your chance to share your vision for entrepreneurial education in Australia.
2:45PM | UNCONFERENCE TIME
Let’s Unconference: We’ll let attendees decide the topics they want to discuss most and start collaboration sessions based on your votes! For unconference sessions 11-15.
3:30PM | CLASSROOM WELLBEING
Let’s work together to understand how we can support and create a generation of healthy resilient entrepreneurs.
3:50PM | UNCONFERENCE TIME
Let’s Unconference: We’ll let attendees decide the topics they want to discuss most and start collaboration sessions based on your votes! For unconference sessions 16-20.
4:50PM | WRAP UP DAY ONE
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DAY 2 | E3 UNCONFERENCE @ SEATON HIGH SCHOOL + ADELAIDE STARTUP HUB
9AM | WELCOME TO E3 DAY 2 WITH SEATON HIGH SCHOOL
9:15AM | RECAP & ACCOUNTABILITY
What did you learn yesterday and what actions will you take home?
9:45AM | UNCONFERENCE TIME
Let’s Unconference: We’ll let attendees decide the topics they want to discuss most and start collaboration sessions based on your votes! For unconference sessions 16-20.
10:30AM | MORNING TEA
10:45AM | OVERCOMING PAIN POINTS
How do we turn problems into opportunities to move entrepreneurial education forward in Australia?
11:30AM | DESIGNING THE FUTURE
What does entrepreneurial education look like in 20 years’ time?
12:30PM | LUNCH & TOUR OF SEATON HIGH SCHOOL
1:30PM | BUS TO LOT 14 ENTREPRENEURIAL HUB (ADELAIDE CITY)
2PM | LOT 14 BUILDING TOUR
3PM | FLEARNINGS
Let’s hear from 3 founders as they share a failure and how overcoming these failures have helped them in their entrepreneurial journey.
4PM | REFLECTION & WRAP UP
4:30PM | CHALK & CHILL @ STONE & CHALK (OPTIONAL)
5:45PM - 10:30PM | SOCIAL GOOD DINNER
Experience social entrepreneurship in action as we bring together E3 participants and social change agents from across Adelaide to celebrate connection through aligned values and purpose. We’ve teamed up with Forage Supply Co, Forage Built, Light, and Aurora to create a fine dining experience that showcases South Australian produce.
OUR SPEAKERS:
Andrew Nunn - South Australian Chief Entrepreneur
Margaret O'Brien - Young Change Agents CEO & Co-Founder
Margaret will be joined on stage by two young entrepreneurs: Luke Humphreys and April Stevens as they share their businesses and entrepreneurial journeys. Luke Humphreys is the founder of Rusty Recycle Art and April Strevens is the founder of Askew Designs.
Scott Rogasch and Justin Westoff - Co-founders / Directors - Forage Supply Co / Forage Built
Louise Nobes - Founder and CEO - KIK Innovation
Eloise Hall - Managing Director and co-founder - TABOO Period Products
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DAY 3 | NETWORKING DAY OUT IN THE BAROSSA EXPERIENCE
Join the native Australian food revolution and celebrate Indigenous culture in the picturesque Barossa Valley wine region where you’ll be joined by fellow educators from E3 and the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Hosted by Rogasch Cottage and Indigenous-owned Warndu Foods, this ‘bring the Barossa to you’ gourmet experience will showcase some of Barossa Valley's most innovative and dynamic wineries from across the region.
You’ll have the opportunity to hear from a range of winemakers and entrepreneurs as they embark on a roving paired food and wine experience across multiple locations throughout the vineyard.
9am - Bus Departs from Hindmarsh Square
10am - Arrival at Rogasch Cottage & Welcome to Country
Starting with a welcome to country, you will be treated to a deliciously entertaining and sensory experience to get introduce to the venue, the land, and the culture of the area with herbal tea on arrival and a cocktail and tea blending station featuring local flavours (strawberry gum and peppermint gum). Plus view paintings from local artists that will be on display.
10:30am - Roving Restaurant (across multiple locations)
We'll introduce you to the roving restaurant, a ten-course gourmet food and wine experience with locally-focussed and traditionally-inspired food provided by Warndu Foods and wine provided by a variety of local wineries. At each stop in the experience, you will have the opportunity to hear from the providers, learn their stories and discover more about the food and drinks that you will be consuming.
1pm - Cellar Door Networking
To add to the wonder of this event, you will be given the opportunity to participate in a cellar-door networking event, which will provide you with the chance to meet some passionate educators and professionals who really care about promoting entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial education.
2:15pm - Toasted Marshmallows Around the Fire
To close out the afternoon join a campfire session with toasted wattle seed marshmallows while learning about connecting to country, then plant some native trees on the grounds together to truly help tie together all the magic of the day and provide a contribution back to country.
3pm - Bus Departs back to Adelaide
The first stop is to the Adelaide domestic airport arriving at approximately 4pm and then back to Hindmarsh Square in Adelaide city.
Attendees
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Luke Northcote
Assistant Principal, Entrepreneurial Education
HEATHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL -
Tom Griffith
Assistant Principal, Entrepreneurial Education
SEATON HIGH SCHOOL -
April Lewis-Christie
Year 7 Leader of Learning, Inclusive Education Leader & Entrepreneurial Teacher
HEATHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL -
Damien Meunier
Head of Entrepreneurship & Learning Partnerships
HAILEYBURY -
Gemma Beriman
Experienced Senior Teacher & Instructional Leader | Digital Innovation & English
MIAMI STATE HIGH SCHOOL
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Liz Jackson
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Mia Pinnington
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Seshnie Taylor
Regional Program Manager, South Australia
YOUNG CHANGE AGENTS -
Nicole Amey
Year 11 Coordinator | Teacher of Humanities and Entrepreneurial Educator
KEPNOCK STATE HIGH SCHOOL -
Airlie Stewart
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Daniel Levitt
Director of Entrepreneurship, Learning Pathways and Partnerships
OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART, KENSINGTON
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Aruna Venkatachalam
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Jeff Mesina
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Margaret O'Brien
CEO & Founder
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Cat Kitney
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Theia Gabatan
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Tom Oliphant
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Eddie Blass
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Josh Praolini
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Leon Furze
Director of Learning and Teaching at Monivae College | Author | Board Member @ Young Change Agents
YOUNG CHANGE AGENTS
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Parth Gulati
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Ben Wilford
Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright | Company Secretary @ Young Change Agents
YOUNG CHANGE AGENTS
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Abraham Robertson
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Richard Hainsworth
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Renae Jones
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Chris Drummond
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Todd Blackhall
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Barbara Mossman
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Emma Brookwell
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Jai Fitzmaurice
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Belinda McEvoy
Student Pathways Senior Leader
WHYALLA SECONDARY COLLEGE
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Sally Stewart
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Elspeth Grant
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Sarah Biersteker
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Peta-Anne McNaught
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Myra Grayce
Program Coordinator Curriculum Improvement | Head of Learning Area HaSS
EATON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Jessica Magarey
Teacher
MOUNT GAMBIER HIGH SCHOOL
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Lyndon Parry
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Sa Danh
Specialist Programs Coordinator
SEATON HIGH SCHOOL
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Xan Royall
Teacher
HEATHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
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Mary Mooney
Teacher
HEATHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
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Stephenie Herbert
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Seonie Robst
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Tina Barnes
Humanities Teacher
PARK RIDGE STATE HIGH SCHOOL
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Fiona Croft
Teacher
CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
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Jodie Mitchell
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Mary Zbierski-West
Teacher
HAILEYBURY RENDALL SCHOOL
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James Davis
Senior Lecturer (STEM-Entrepreneurship) & Academic Lead Engagement, School of Teacher Education & Leadership
QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
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Clara Hall
Leader of Global Capabilities and Entrepreneurship
BETHLEHEM COLLEGE AND DE LA SALLE COLLEGE, ASHFIELD
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Zoe Piper
Non-executive Director @ Mill House Ventures | Chair of the Board @ Young Change Agents
YOUNG CHANGE AGENTS
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Sue Thomas
Student Support Officer
ELIZABETH MACARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL
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Charles Wiley
Classroom Teacher
TENNANT CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
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Franklin Hooper
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Grosvenor Francis
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Shelene Bailey
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Janine Farah
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Arianna Petra Watson
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Ben Lodge
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Alison Read
