JOURNEYS, CONNECTED
G’day,
My eQuals invites you to join us in beautiful Brisbane, Australia, for the third edition of My eQuals Connect.
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KEY INFO
Venue: voco Brisbane City Centre
When: 25th August 2026 (Tuesday), Full Day Event, right before HoSA!
Included in ticket:
Access to all keynotes, workshops and sessions
Morning/afternoon tea, lunch, evening network drinks & food
Contact: myequalsconnect2026@conferencenational.com.au
Keynotes and Agenda: coming soon!
ABOUT MY EQUALS CONNECT 2026
In an era where learners move more fluidly between institutions and jobs, the need for trusted, verifiable proof of skills is more critical than ever.
At My eQuals Connect 2026 we will explore how digital credentials make recognition seamless, portable, and verifiable, turning learning into lifelong opportunity and empowering every learner's unique path.
Our theme for 2026 is Journeys, Connected. The core message is that trust and interoperability are the essential forces connecting the entire learner ecosystem.
We will demonstrate how institutions, employers, and learners, when united through verified credentials, ensure that opportunity flows seamlessly for everyone. The global movement toward digital trust frameworks makes this the perfect time for My eQuals to lead this essential conversation.
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My eQuals Connect starts the day before HoSA Conference 2026
If you are planning to travel to Brisbane for HoSA Conference 2026, make the most of your trip by arriving a day earlier and attending My eQuals Connect. Same venue too!
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Keynotes, Panels, Workshops & Agenda
The full agenda is coming soon but here’s what we have confirmed so far!
KEYNOTE
Professor Barney Glover AO
Commissioner, Jobs and Skills Australia
Interim Chief Commissioner, Australian Tertiary Education Commission
Professor Barney Glover AO began his five-year term as Commissioner of Jobs and Skills Australia in 2024.
Professor Glover is a distinguished academic leader, an accomplished mathematician and mathematics educator with significant experience in developing strong relationships with the vocational education sector. He is well respected for his engagement with First Nations Australians and disadvantaged communities.
He was Vice-Chancellor and President of Western Sydney University for ten years, from 2014-24, and in 2019 was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to tertiary education, professional associations and cultural organisations. In 2015, Professor Glover was awarded the title of Emeritus Professor for his outstanding leadership whilst Vice-Chancellor of Charles Darwin University from 2009 to 2013. Professor Glover was awarded the title of Emeritus Professor and an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from Western Sydney University in 2024 in recognition of his decade of leadership.
Professor Glover has served on the boards of a diverse range of corporate organisations and several state and national centres covering areas such as health and medical research, energy, mineral exploration, and telecommunications.
MORE OF THE AGENDA WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
If you haven’t attended a My eQuals Connect before and would like a sneak peak, have a read through our recap from last year.
Registration cancellation, refund, and amendment policy:
We understand that circumstances can change. At any point prior to the event, you are welcome to contact us on myequalsconnect2026@conferencenational.com.au to nominate a substitute delegate (name change) at no extra charge. One Name change per registration is free of charge.
Additional name changes will be charged with an AU$25.00 administration fee.
If a change of registration incurs a refund, an AU$25.00 administration fee will be charged. Furthermore, credit card transaction fees must be paid by the delegate and will not be refunded.
We understand that sometimes a name change is not possible, and the registration needs to be cancelled.
A cancellation request must be made in writing to myequalsconnect2026@conferencenational.com.au.
A full refund less an AU$25.00 service fee will be issued for cancellations received before 1 August 2026. No refunds will be issued from 1 August 2026. Non-payment does not constitute cancellation. Furthermore, credit card transaction fees must be paid by the delegate requesting a cancellation and will not be refunded.
KEYNOTE
Wendy Palmer
Founder of Lifelong Learning Practice
Wendy Palmer is Founder of Lifelong Learning Practice and a recognised leader in microcredentials, digital credentials and lifelong learning strategy. She works at the intersection of education and work, helping institutions redesign recognition so learning is visible, portable and trusted.
With more than 30 years’ experience across higher education and industry, Wendy advises universities, governments and professional bodies on credential visibility, digital evidence and learner agency in a skills-focused economy.
She is a regular speaker at international credential and EdTech forums and is known for connecting policy, platform and practice into practical, system-level change.
KNOWLEDGE SESSION
Stuart Martin
Founder and Principal Consultant, George Angus Consulting
Stuart Martin is the Founder of George Angus Consulting, a global educational consultancy based in New Zealand, specialising in research, credentialing strategy, and inclusive education policy. Stuart helps education providers, global bodies, and industry associations turn skills into credentials that employers trust and learners value.
His recent work includes evaluating the capacity of AI to generate high-standard assessments and developing an associated ethical framework (ConCOVE), as well as designing a Dynamic Modular Learning system to support lifelong learning (Food & Fibre CoVE). Additionally, Stuart has led a global study on the value of micro and digital credentials in the gig economy (GIZ) and advanced strategies to better support and appreciate neurodiversity in education and the workplace (ConCOVE & Food & Fibre CoVE).
Stuart holds a Master of Arts from Victoria University of Wellington.
KNOWLEDGE SESSION
Deb Friel
Microcredentials Manager at Solving Plastic Waste CRC
Deb Friel brings extensive experience in academic and business development, particularly in designing microcredentials that help industry workers upskill and support organisational growth. Her expertise lies in co-creating courseware to enhance human capabilities and make skills more visible, ensuring alignment with professional and industry standards.
Currently, Deb serves as the Microcredential Manager for Solving Plastic Waste CRC, where she leads the creation of microcredentials and training pathways for PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, industry professionals, and the general public. This initiative is a core Commonwealth deliverable, developed in collaboration with research leaders, industry, and university partners over a 10-year period (2024–2034).
Previously, Deb spent twelve years as Manager for the Centre for Professional Development at CQUniversity, overseeing the microcredential and digital badge program and implementing a co-design model alongside industry and professional bodies. A passionate advocate for sustainability, Deb is also an alumnus of the Climate Reality Leadership Corp Training.