Taking Control of AI in Schools: Leadership, Governance and Practical Action 2026020F

Date and Time 

Friday 29 May 2026, 9.30 am to 3.30 pm

Delivery mode

In person at ISV, 40 Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne

Audience 

School leadership teams and nominated AI leads

Cost 

Course Fees: Free event for ISV Members

Description

This full-day in-person workshop is the implementation step in the series.

Designed for school leadership teams and nominated AI leads, the day combines strategy, governance and hands-on capability building. Participants will work through a practical AI governance framework for schools, explore opportunities, risks and guardrails, and leave with a clearer 30–90 day pathway for action.

Schools may register for the full day or attend individual sessions, but the strongest value comes from engaging with the complete day as a structured move from awareness to implementation.

Key takeways

• a practical AI governance framework for schools
• greater clarity on priority risks, opportunities and guardrails
• a clearer 30–90 day pathway for action
• options for full-day or single-session participation

Presenter details

James Field

As a governance and AI strategist, I am driven to help leaders leverage AI to build efficient, resilient, and future-ready organisations. My mission is to guide education leaders, founders and governance professionals in harnessing the transformative potential of generative AI for sustainable, impactful growth. With a background as the Founder & CEO of CompliSpace, I led the company to a 44% compound annual growth rate in recurring revenue from FY16 to FY21, positioning it as one of Australia’s most innovative professional services firms, as recognised in the AFR Innovation Awards in 2019 and 2020. Today, I bring over 25 years of experience as a founder-CEO, governance and risk expert, lawyer, and executive coach to empower organisations across sectors in developing robust AI strategies. My unique combination of leadership, coaching and technical expertise enables me to guide clients through the complexities of AI adoption, ensuring you leverage technology effectively to drive sustainable growth and resilience.