The EDUCATOR HACKATHON is here.
Supported by The National Education Summit
Save the date . Gather your team . Get excited
Welcome to
The Educator Hackathon
PD gives you the ideas. This is the day you do the work. A full-day implementation event for educators and school leaders.
The Educator Hackathon is for leaders and educators who are done talking about the workload and ready to actually tackle it. Bring the unit plan that needs finishing, the framework that needs updating, the unfinished process that's been sitting on the to-do list for months. This is the day to do it with structure, support, and space to think clearly.
Brisbane
Thur 22nd October
Melbourne
Thur 29th October
the to-do list never ends and the time to focus is always interrupted.
You need a space to think, to collaborate, to get things done. This is it.
Most leaders and educators I work with are capable, committed, and genuinely good at their jobs. They're also exhausted, overextended, and wondering how long they can keep up this pace. Time and time again I hear that to have better wellbeing, educators want focused, supported time to do their job. This is why I created the educator hackathon.
The problem isn't discipline, time management, or even focus. It's that the way most of us work in schools was never designed around the people doing it. It was designed for students to learn, and everything leaders and educators need to do has to fit around that.
The Educator Hackathon is designed to change that, not with theory, but with a full day of doing the actual work sitting on your to-do-list you just never get to.
We've all had the experience, where we leave a summit or a PD day genuinely inspired, with a notebook full of ideas and every intention of putting them into practice, and then we walk straight back into school, into the emails and the meetings and the classroom, and the ideas sit in that notebook waiting for a day that never quite comes.
The Educator Hackathon is that day.
what is the educator hackathon
Real work.
Real change.
A hackathon is a format borrowed from the tech world, a focused and time-boxed day where people come together to build something real and walk out with it working. No theory, no spectating, no sitting through slides. You arrive with a project, and you make it happen in the room,.
The Educator Hackathon swaps code for the work that actually fills your plate; the curriculum plans that need writing, the wellbeing frameworks that need developing, the new programs to build and the 2027 priorities to plan for, and it gives you a structured, facilitated day to get it done alongside other educators and leaders doing the same.
PD is where you learn. A hackathon is where you build.
Across the day, you'll work through something specific to you. That could be:
Rewriting or developing a unit plan for the term ahead.
Reviewing and restructuring your assessment tasks and schedule.
Rewriting or refining assessent rubrics.
Developing classroom or curriculum resources.
Writing an instructional playbook.
Creating or updating communication protocols.
Designing meeting agendas and structuring expectations.
Building a new system or process for your team or school.
Revising your school handbook.
Creating your staff wellbeing framework.
Something else? The options are endless....
Supported by the National Education Summit — because great PD deserves a great follow-up.
how this event will be run
Pre-Session (Online)
One week before the event.
Spend 30 minutes online as a group.
Go over exactly what to expect across the day.
Know what to prepare.
Learn how to get the most out of your time.
Get ready to hit the ground running.
The Day
This is a one-day intensive
Starts 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (doors open from 8:00 AM).
The day is built around focused work sprints and dedicated blocks of time where you get your head down and actually do the thing.
Sessions are structured to help you move through your work with momentum.
Woven throughout the day are science-based strategies to help you think, focus, reset, and sustain your energy — think breathwork, visualisation, short meditation, and time outside.
Note: It's not a wellness day, but this is exactly what we don't make space for in the busyness of school life, and the research is clear that it works.
Event Details
Date:
Brisbane, Thursday October 22nd
Melbourne, Thursday October 29th
Location:
Central location - TBC
Inclusions:
Morning tea, Lunch & Resources.
You know the thing you keep moving to next week? The unit plan, the framework, the process that never quite gets done because the day takes over?
The Educator Hackathon is where you finally get it done. Structured time, a clear head, and a room full of people doing the same.
Who it's for
Who will be in the room?
Teachers with curriculum units that needs planning.
Principals, deputies, and school leaders setting direction for 2027.
Middle leaders, learning leaders and curriculum leaders with projects to complete e.g. assessment schedules to review and map.
Wellbeing, curriculum, and program leads building something new e.g. a staff ot student wellbeing framework.
Anyone in education who has done some great PD but hasn't had time to action it or someone working on something that needs they finally want to fininsh.
This is for you if…
You're a teacher or leader with a piece of work that actually needs to get done, and you can't find the time, space, or headspace to do it.
You know what you need to work on, but keep putting it off because the day-to-day keeps getting in the way.
You're tired of half-finished projects sitting on your desk (or in your head).
You want dedicated time and structure to think clearly, work deeply, and walk away with something real.
You're ready to actually do the work, not just talk about it.
This probably isn't for you if:
You're looking for a conference-style day full of presentations and keynotes.
You don't have a specific piece of work to bring and work on.
You're after inspiration and ideas, this is a doing day, not a learning day.
You'd rather attend a conference with great ideas but you never action (we know how often this happens!).
You're happy with half-finished projects sitting on your desk (or in your head) and not getting things done.
You're not ready to do the work and would prefer to just keep talking about how it would be great if it was done, even though it isn't.
Come on your own and find your focus, or gather your team and use the day to work together.
What to expect
A day that's genuinely good to be in and where the work finally gets done.
Here's the thing people don't expect about a day of deep work: it's energising. There's a particular kind of buzz in a room full of educators who are all heads-down on work that matters to them, and a particular satisfaction in leaving with something finished rather than another list of intentions. It's focused, it's social, and yes, it's fun.
The day runs in deep work sprints, with facilitated resets in between to keep your thinking clear and your energy steady. You arrive with real work, you move through focused blocks designed to help you actually finish it, and you leave with it done.
01
Arrive
Come in knowing exactly what you're here to do and get ready to focus.
02
Get Ready
Come in knowing exactly what you're here to do and get ready to focus.
03
Sprint
Protected, single-focus deep work, no interruptions, no distractions.
04
Reset
Short facilitated breaks to step back, breathe, move, and come back refreshed.
05
Repeat
Several sprints across the day, each one building on the last.
06
Finish
Walk out with real progress and a sense of accomplishemt!
Why it works
This isn't grind.
It's deep work, by design.
A hackathon could sound like a day of pushing hard and burning out, but this is the opposite, and that's the whole point. The day is built on what we actually know about how attention, focus, and recovery work, because real work doesn't come from working longer, it comes from working in a rhythm the brain can sustain.
01 How we work
Outcomes, not busyness. Every block has a clear purpose and a clear result, which is exactly the shift we keep saying schools need and rarely get to practise.
03 Recover
Focus and recovery are partners, not opposites. The resets between sprints aren't wasted time, they're what makes the next sprint work.
02 Focus
Attention is finite, and it does its best work in protected, single-task blocks without the constant switching that fragments a normal school day.
04 Work Well
You do your best work when you feel well, so the day looks after the human doing the work; movement, breath, food, and a few moments to step back.
Focus, recover, work well. That's the rhythm, and it's why you'll leave with work done and still have something left in the tank.
YOUR FACILITATOR
Led by Amy Green
Amy Green is a futurist for work and life — keynote speaker, author of Teacher Wellbeing, Wellbeing Leadership and The Wellness Paradox. She works with organisations and schools across Australia who are ready to move beyond surface-level wellbeing and into something more honest, more sustainable, and human.
Drawing on her background as an educator, leader, and someone who has navigated burnout firsthand, Amy brings both the big-picture thinking and the practical tools that make real change possible. She doesn't tell you what to do, she helps you think differently and choose what you need.
This day exists because Amy has spent years working with schools and hearing the same things: 'We know this matters, but we never have the time.'
'It's been on the list since last year.'
'We started but didn't finish.
"It's half done but could be better.'
This isn't a lack of will. It's not a lack of skill. It's the reality of school life and how relentlessly it gets in the way of the work that people want to do but can't, the work that would actually make things better for everyone.
The Hackathon is built around this.
what others are saying
What people say about working with Amy
"Amy's insights sparked meaningful discussions and real advancement for our workplace culture."
— Sophie, Learning Community Leader, Sacred Heart Primary School Mildura
"Engaging, beautifully spoken, and full of relatable, much-needed insight."
— Aida, Lecturer, Department of Education
"It was absolutely fantastic to have you present to all our staff, Thank you for sharing so many incredible wellness strategies and insights - our Staff are still buzzing! "
— Leader, Marian College, Sunshine
come on your own or as a team
Your investment
The Educator Hackathon is priced to make
it accessible for individuals and teams.
Early Bird
Before September 1st
$399
From September 1st
$499
All pricing is plus GST.
Your registration includes
Pre-session online group session (week before the event)
One full Educator Hackathon day
Participant workbook (yours to keep)
All materials and resources
Morning tea, and lunch
Registrations close October 1st
Places are limited.
FAQs
A few questions we're usually asked
Where is it being held?
The event is in Brisbane on October 22nd and Melbourne on October 29th. The exact venue will be confirmed and communicated to all registered participants by October 1st 2026.
What do I need to bring?
Yourself, and something to work on. Come with a specific piece of work in mind — a unit plan, a rubric, a process, a handbook, whatever has been sitting on your list. If you're working on a shared project, please let us know on your intake from closer to th date. Your workbook and all materials are provided. A full logistics email will be sent a week before the event with everything you need to know.
Can I bring my team?
Absolutely! The day works beautifully for a team that wants to move something forward together, and it works just as well if you're coming solo.
Can I come on my own?
Yes! Don't worry about coming on your own. On the day you will be seated with people working on similar tasks to you so you can connect and be supported.
Why is this Term 4?
We are running this at the start of Term 4 on purpose, because this is the window where next year takes shape, and it's far better to set that direction with a clear head now than to scramble for it in the December rush. The day is designed to double as your planning day for 2027, with your priorities clear and the first real work already built, so you head into the end of the year ahead instead of behind.
Is this right for me if I'm not a leader?
Yes. The Educator Hackathon is designed for teachers and leaders, anyone carrying significant professional responsibility in a school context. If you have real work to do and can never find the time or headspace to do it, this is for you.
What if I need to cancel?
Registration can be transferred to a colleague. Full T&Cs are available here.
How is payment made?
Please make payment via the website. If you'd prefer an invoice for EFT payment, please contact us.
Ready to reclaim a day for deep work?
One day. More impact.
If you've been waiting for the right moment to tackle that big item on your to-do list you know would make things easier and less stressful — this is it.
Places are limited and registration closes October 1st.
Questions before you commit? Reach out at [email protected] and we will come back to you.
