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NSW SES
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
University of Southern Queensland

20+ Speakers

Join us for a dynamic line-up of speakers sharing insights on technologies, best practices, and success stories to help you enhance your educational practices and stay ahead in the evolving VET landscape.

15+ Sessions

Discover the latest aXcelerate features, future plans, hands-on Masterclasses and Partner solutions.

400+ Attendees

Connect with industry professionals, educators, and innovators passionate about vocational education and training.

15+ Exhibitors

Explore a vibrant mini trade show with our exhibitors showcasing solutions designed to enhance your business and educational practices.

aXcelerate Day 2024

Wednesday 30 October

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Boulevard Room

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aXcelerate Day 2024 Highlights

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Reay Mackay

Founder & Chairman

Julie Verner-Mackay

Founder & Director

David O’Rourke

Chief Executive Officer

Dale Watkinson

Chief Operations Officer

Reay Mackay

Founder & Chairman

Julie Verner-Mackay

Founder & Director

David O’Rourke

Chief Executive Officer

Dale Watkinson

Chief Operations Officer

It was fantastic to hear about how the system will help students on their journey, build efficiencies into the work flow, and help us focus on student success.

Andrew Shea
Chief Learning Officer, Tesserent Academy
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Event Partners

Exhibitor
RTO Works

RTO Works is Australia’s foremost provider of compliant off-the-shelf learning and assessment resources for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. Beyond this, they offer an array of quality consulting services tailored to assist organisations in their RTO journey, from start-up through to CRICOS & ELICOS registration, also offering addition to scope applications (including ELICOS) and are working with clients to improve quality outcomes for students. RTO Works can also assist you with internal audits, validation, audit preparation, review of your resources, assess the outcome of audits, challenge rulings or rectify any issues encountered.Their reputation for providing a compliant off-the-shelf learning and assessment pack solution speaks for itself. RTOs are choosing to opt for consistency of resources that are not only focused on quality and compliance with unit of competency requirements, but also on flexibility. Working with only the best subject matter experts and VET industry professionals who are skilled at the art of instructional design ensures that, not only are their resources high quality, but they are user friendly and relevant too. All can be seamlessly purchased online;they also offer personalised customer support.If you’re looking for learning and assessment resources in the areas of Business, Hospitality, IT, Building and Construction, Civil Construction, Community Services, Automotive, Accounting and Finance, Furnishing, Hair and Beauty along with Health including First Aid resources, then look no further than RTO Works.

Exhibitor
Stripe

Stripe provides financial infrastructure to grow revenue, increase authorization rates, optimize checkout conversion, and offer local payment methods in every market. Millions of companies of all sizes leverage Stripe to accept payments online and in person, embed financial services, power custom revenue models, and build a more profitable business.

Exhibitor
Coursebox Pty Ltd

Coursebox.ai is a global leader in AI-driven learning solutions, enabling rapid course creation for vocational education and corporate training.

Trusted by organisations in 181 countries, Coursebox.ai transforms content development, making it fast, cost-effective, and highly engaging.

Exhibitor
Eway

Eway - a Global Payments company - is a leading online payment provider that offers merchants a safe, reliable, and frictionless solution. We offer over 250 shopping cart and software integrations, supporting over 26,000 successful businesses.

Founded in 1998, Eway had one vision — to make online payments easy. It’s a vision we’ve stuck with ever since. It’s what our customers want.

Yet this is only a fraction of our story. We don’t just simplify online payments. Through a customer-centric approach, we make the entire process effortless. We see ourselves as an invaluable, collaborative partner with a technical support team made up of real people, not just an automated service.

Through our ties with Global Payments, we can deliver innovative solutions driven by customer needs globally, allowing your customers to accept all payment types in many markets around the world.

Eway is certified with level 1 PCI-DSS compliance - the highest level of encryption available. Our API enables you to access a range of simplified integrations, including built-in security tools and advanced security protection. Our robust sandbox provides a safe environment for you to test transactions and receive real-time responses.

With us, your software business is in great company.

Exhibitor
Eduworks

Eduworks helps RTOs succeed. We offer consulting, resources, support, and an academy for VET skills and knowledge. Our team is dedicated to quality in VET. We provide tools and knowledge for confident RTO management. Your success is our goal. Let us help you deliver outstanding training.

Stream
RTO Logic

RTO Logic is a national consultancy firm providing support to training providers across the country with a range of service offerings including strategic advisory services, internal audits, system implementation, resource development, professional development and ad hoc RTO consultancy.

Exhibitor
Next World XR

Next World is a virtual reality (VR) training solution offering an ever expanding library of VR safety training courses – similar to how your favourite streaming service works! Every Next World course is closely modelled from the relevant Unit of Competency, and designed to be accessible to people who may have never experienced VR before.

Stream
eGooroo

We help RTOs streamline their aXcelerate experience with our custom add-ons and expert setup services.

Exhibitor
ERTOA (Enterprise Registered Training Organisation Association)

ERTOA is a National association representing and supporting:

Organisations operating registered training organisations (RTOs) under the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Quality Framework who deliver training primarily to their employees and/or volunteers;Organisations who are not RTOs (or those who engage with an external RTO) who deliver training primarily to their employees and/or volunteers;and

Individuals working actively as trainers, assessors or facilitators who deliver accredited training under the VET Quality Framework.

The organisations supported by ERTOA represent a distinct and unique component of the Australian VET sector, because they are in fact industry. They know what they need in terms of training.

ERTOA‘s goal is to assist these organisations achieve their business needs in terms of training and development. ERTOA also supports trainers, assessors and facilitators who work within the VET industry.

Exhibitor
NVCER - The National Centre for Vocational Education Research

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) is the national professional body responsible for collecting, managing, analysing and communicating research and statistics on the Australian VET sector.


NCVER is leading the development of the VET Information Standard that will replace AVETMISS 8, on behalf of all governments and regulators.

Gold
Lupo Digital

Lupo Digital is a digital growth agency and accredited aXcelerate partner as well as HubSpot onboarding, solutions and training partner. Focusing on the education sector, Lupo specialises in providing comprehensive digital solutions and transformation, with respect to inbound marketing strategies, CRM, Sales and HubSpot services.

Lupo helps RTO's grow to the next level by transforming their marketing, sales and how they service prospects (leads) and customers leveraging world-class strategy frameworks,
precisely targeted campaigns and HubSpot technology.

Lupo services include digital strategy and consulting, marketing campaign execution, website design and optimisation, lead generation (including paid media and SEO), sales, CRM optimisation, HubSpot / aXcelerate integration and customer service solutions.

Lupo is recognised as a premium HubSpot Platinum Solutions Partner
as well as an Accredited Onboarding Solutions Partner.

Find out more by visiting us at Table 4

Exhibitor
RTO Apply

Gordon Scrim, the founder of RTO Apply, has decades of experience in the vocational education and training sector in Australia. He also has extensive experience in software development. Gordon was the co-founder and chief developer at VETtrak, which is still one of the most popular and trusted Student Management System (SMS) in the Australian RTO market.

Combining his knowledge, skills and experience, Gordon develops cloud-based systems that help organisations save time and money while significantly reducing stress and data error. For example, the cloud-based RTOApply gives training organisations a whole new level of administrative efficiency in handling applications and capturing student data.

Find out more visit us at Table 12

Exhibitor
Hawkeye Consultancy

Hawkeye Consultancy specialise in consultancy services for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). With expertise in compliance and strategic growth in the VET sector, we offer support in acquisitions, audits, professional development, and more. We're dedicated to empowering RTOs with reliable, efficient, and tailored solutions.

To find out more come and see us at Table 7

Exhibitor
Blueprint Career Development

Blueprint Career Development is an established leader in providing high-quality educational programs tailored to benefit students and support educators. With a long-standing record of success, our offerings in Training and Assessment (TAE), hospitality, business, and school volunteering have consistently delivered positive student outcomes across various educational settings.


This year, we are thrilled to expand our program portfolio by adding Sports Coaching and Work Skill Instructions.


Our commitment to excellence in education extends beyond student development. We understand educators' crucial role in shaping the future, and we strive to empower them with the tools and resources they need to excel in their careers.


We invite you to connect with us and explore how our programs can empower you to achieve your goals. Whether you want to enhance your professional skills, introduce new and dynamic programs to your students, or achieve specific educational goals, Blueprint Career Development supports you every step. Together, we can create a brighter future for both educators and students.

To find out more come and see us at Table 5

Stream
RTEO

RTEO (Refining Technology for Enrolments Online) is a dynamic and forward-thinking company dedicated to providing digital solutions for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) institutions across Australia. With a passion for innovation and excellence, RTEO is committed to empowering educators and learners through advanced technological solutions and unparalleled support.


At the heart of RTEO’s mission is to increase enrolments through a comprehensive range of online products and services. Our expertise includes Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), targeted marketing strategies, and seamless Online Enrolments via the aXcelerate Online Enrolment plugin. We specialise in creating user-friendly websites for RTOs and implementing workflow automations within the aXcelerate student management system to ensure that time-consuming tasks in the enrolment process are efficiently managed and streamlined.


RTEO has an extensive portfolio supporting hundreds of aXcelerate clients, aiding their online presence and enrolment needs. Our comprehensive suite of services includes detailed keyword research, conversion tracking, and ROI analysis, providing our clients with the insights and tools necessary for sustained growth and success.
We offer turnkey solutions for websites and online enrolment portals, including hosting and website management with templated online enrolment portals for fast deployment. Our industry-leading RTEO Content Manager Plugin for all our websites works seamlessly with the aXcelerate Online Enrolment plugin, allowing simple content updates without the need for code, while maintaining all aspects of ASQA compliance.


At RTEO, we work closely with aXcelerate as their certified partner and will continue to be a key partner in the online enrolment space. Our commitment is to support aXcelerate clients in achieving their key goals of increasing enrolments and optimising their online presence. With a focus on innovation, compliance, and excellence, RTEO is dedicated to fostering collaboration and enhancing the online enrolment process for aXcelerate clients.

To find out more come and see us at Table 8

Gold
Learning Vault

Learning Vault is a global edtech company and leading provider of digital credential and talent pool technologies, with headquarters in Australia and the UK. We make skills and compliance data more accessible, portable and applicable across education and employment through our product pillars Credential Vault andTalent Vault.

The rapid evolution of the workforce towards a digital, skills-based economy is a surging global megatrend. Learning Vault was created in anticipation of this evolution and has built a tech-powered ecosystem to support the digital economy of the future.

Come and see us at Table 11 to find out more.

Platinum
Ezypay

Ezypay is an award-winning payment service provider, specialising in the collection of recurring and one-time payments. For more than 25 years, we've been developing intelligent, cloud-based solutions that make capturing payments efficient, secure and easy. From humble beginnings in 1996, Ezypay has risen to one of Australia’s leading payment service providers, now with an established presence in 8 APAC countries including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea.

Ezypay empowers businesses of all shapes and sizes with the ability to collect and process payments seamlessly from their end-user customers. Ezypay is proud to offer its unique and powerful automated payment capture solutions for the education industry.

Ezypay supports multiple convenient payment methods, including bank direct debit, credit and debit cards and PayTo – and maintains strong relationships with local banking partners and card schemes to ensure compliance. As a Level One PCI-DSS-compliant payment service provider, you can trust Ezypay to safely and securely store sensitive customer payment information.


With Ezypay at your side, it’s never been so easy to set up payment plans, onboard and manage your customers, and improve your business’s cash flow – all from within aXcelerate’s cloud-based platform.


Come and visit us at Table 15 to find out more.

Platinum
Ezypay

Ezypay is an award-winning payment service provider, specialising in the collection of recurring and one-time payments. For more than 25 years, we've been developing intelligent, cloud-based solutions that make capturing payments efficient, secure and easy. From humble beginnings in 1996, Ezypay has risen to one of Australia’s leading payment service providers, now with an established presence in 8 APAC countries including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea.

Ezypay empowers businesses of all shapes and sizes with the ability to collect and process payments seamlessly from their end-user customers. Ezypay is proud to offer its unique and powerful automated payment capture solutions for the education industry.

Ezypay supports multiple convenient payment methods, including bank direct debit, credit and debit cards and PayTo – and maintains strong relationships with local banking partners and card schemes to ensure compliance. As a Level One PCI-DSS-compliant payment service provider, you can trust Ezypay to safely and securely store sensitive customer payment information.


With Ezypay at your side, it’s never been so easy to set up payment plans, onboard and manage your customers, and improve your business’s cash flow – all from within aXcelerate’s cloud-based platform.


Come and visit us at Table 15 to find out more.

Gold
Lupo Digital

Lupo Digital is a digital growth agency and accredited aXcelerate partner as well as HubSpot onboarding, solutions and training partner. Focusing on the education sector, Lupo specialises in providing comprehensive digital solutions and transformation, with respect to inbound marketing strategies, CRM, Sales and HubSpot services.

Lupo helps RTO's grow to the next level by transforming their marketing, sales and how they service prospects (leads) and customers leveraging world-class strategy frameworks,
precisely targeted campaigns and HubSpot technology.

Lupo services include digital strategy and consulting, marketing campaign execution, website design and optimisation, lead generation (including paid media and SEO), sales, CRM optimisation, HubSpot / aXcelerate integration and customer service solutions.

Lupo is recognised as a premium HubSpot Platinum Solutions Partner
as well as an Accredited Onboarding Solutions Partner.

Find out more by visiting us at Table 4

Gold
Learning Vault

Learning Vault is a global edtech company and leading provider of digital credential and talent pool technologies, with headquarters in Australia and the UK. We make skills and compliance data more accessible, portable and applicable across education and employment through our product pillars Credential Vault andTalent Vault.

The rapid evolution of the workforce towards a digital, skills-based economy is a surging global megatrend. Learning Vault was created in anticipation of this evolution and has built a tech-powered ecosystem to support the digital economy of the future.

Come and see us at Table 11 to find out more.

Stream
RTO Logic

RTO Logic is a national consultancy firm providing support to training providers across the country with a range of service offerings including strategic advisory services, internal audits, system implementation, resource development, professional development and ad hoc RTO consultancy.

Stream
eGooroo

We help RTOs streamline their aXcelerate experience with our custom add-ons and expert setup services.

Stream
RTEO

RTEO (Refining Technology for Enrolments Online) is a dynamic and forward-thinking company dedicated to providing digital solutions for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) institutions across Australia. With a passion for innovation and excellence, RTEO is committed to empowering educators and learners through advanced technological solutions and unparalleled support.


At the heart of RTEO’s mission is to increase enrolments through a comprehensive range of online products and services. Our expertise includes Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), targeted marketing strategies, and seamless Online Enrolments via the aXcelerate Online Enrolment plugin. We specialise in creating user-friendly websites for RTOs and implementing workflow automations within the aXcelerate student management system to ensure that time-consuming tasks in the enrolment process are efficiently managed and streamlined.


RTEO has an extensive portfolio supporting hundreds of aXcelerate clients, aiding their online presence and enrolment needs. Our comprehensive suite of services includes detailed keyword research, conversion tracking, and ROI analysis, providing our clients with the insights and tools necessary for sustained growth and success.
We offer turnkey solutions for websites and online enrolment portals, including hosting and website management with templated online enrolment portals for fast deployment. Our industry-leading RTEO Content Manager Plugin for all our websites works seamlessly with the aXcelerate Online Enrolment plugin, allowing simple content updates without the need for code, while maintaining all aspects of ASQA compliance.


At RTEO, we work closely with aXcelerate as their certified partner and will continue to be a key partner in the online enrolment space. Our commitment is to support aXcelerate clients in achieving their key goals of increasing enrolments and optimising their online presence. With a focus on innovation, compliance, and excellence, RTEO is dedicated to fostering collaboration and enhancing the online enrolment process for aXcelerate clients.

To find out more come and see us at Table 8

Exhibitor
RTO Works

RTO Works is Australia’s foremost provider of compliant off-the-shelf learning and assessment resources for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. Beyond this, they offer an array of quality consulting services tailored to assist organisations in their RTO journey, from start-up through to CRICOS & ELICOS registration, also offering addition to scope applications (including ELICOS) and are working with clients to improve quality outcomes for students. RTO Works can also assist you with internal audits, validation, audit preparation, review of your resources, assess the outcome of audits, challenge rulings or rectify any issues encountered.Their reputation for providing a compliant off-the-shelf learning and assessment pack solution speaks for itself. RTOs are choosing to opt for consistency of resources that are not only focused on quality and compliance with unit of competency requirements, but also on flexibility. Working with only the best subject matter experts and VET industry professionals who are skilled at the art of instructional design ensures that, not only are their resources high quality, but they are user friendly and relevant too. All can be seamlessly purchased online;they also offer personalised customer support.If you’re looking for learning and assessment resources in the areas of Business, Hospitality, IT, Building and Construction, Civil Construction, Community Services, Automotive, Accounting and Finance, Furnishing, Hair and Beauty along with Health including First Aid resources, then look no further than RTO Works.

Exhibitor
Stripe

Stripe provides financial infrastructure to grow revenue, increase authorization rates, optimize checkout conversion, and offer local payment methods in every market. Millions of companies of all sizes leverage Stripe to accept payments online and in person, embed financial services, power custom revenue models, and build a more profitable business.

Exhibitor
Coursebox Pty Ltd

Coursebox.ai is a global leader in AI-driven learning solutions, enabling rapid course creation for vocational education and corporate training.

Trusted by organisations in 181 countries, Coursebox.ai transforms content development, making it fast, cost-effective, and highly engaging.

Exhibitor
Eway

Eway - a Global Payments company - is a leading online payment provider that offers merchants a safe, reliable, and frictionless solution. We offer over 250 shopping cart and software integrations, supporting over 26,000 successful businesses.

Founded in 1998, Eway had one vision — to make online payments easy. It’s a vision we’ve stuck with ever since. It’s what our customers want.

Yet this is only a fraction of our story. We don’t just simplify online payments. Through a customer-centric approach, we make the entire process effortless. We see ourselves as an invaluable, collaborative partner with a technical support team made up of real people, not just an automated service.

Through our ties with Global Payments, we can deliver innovative solutions driven by customer needs globally, allowing your customers to accept all payment types in many markets around the world.

Eway is certified with level 1 PCI-DSS compliance - the highest level of encryption available. Our API enables you to access a range of simplified integrations, including built-in security tools and advanced security protection. Our robust sandbox provides a safe environment for you to test transactions and receive real-time responses.

With us, your software business is in great company.

Exhibitor
Eduworks

Eduworks helps RTOs succeed. We offer consulting, resources, support, and an academy for VET skills and knowledge. Our team is dedicated to quality in VET. We provide tools and knowledge for confident RTO management. Your success is our goal. Let us help you deliver outstanding training.

Exhibitor
Next World XR

Next World is a virtual reality (VR) training solution offering an ever expanding library of VR safety training courses – similar to how your favourite streaming service works! Every Next World course is closely modelled from the relevant Unit of Competency, and designed to be accessible to people who may have never experienced VR before.

Exhibitor
ERTOA (Enterprise Registered Training Organisation Association)

ERTOA is a National association representing and supporting:

Organisations operating registered training organisations (RTOs) under the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Quality Framework who deliver training primarily to their employees and/or volunteers;Organisations who are not RTOs (or those who engage with an external RTO) who deliver training primarily to their employees and/or volunteers;and

Individuals working actively as trainers, assessors or facilitators who deliver accredited training under the VET Quality Framework.

The organisations supported by ERTOA represent a distinct and unique component of the Australian VET sector, because they are in fact industry. They know what they need in terms of training.

ERTOA‘s goal is to assist these organisations achieve their business needs in terms of training and development. ERTOA also supports trainers, assessors and facilitators who work within the VET industry.

Exhibitor
NVCER - The National Centre for Vocational Education Research

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) is the national professional body responsible for collecting, managing, analysing and communicating research and statistics on the Australian VET sector.


NCVER is leading the development of the VET Information Standard that will replace AVETMISS 8, on behalf of all governments and regulators.

Exhibitor
RTO Apply

Gordon Scrim, the founder of RTO Apply, has decades of experience in the vocational education and training sector in Australia. He also has extensive experience in software development. Gordon was the co-founder and chief developer at VETtrak, which is still one of the most popular and trusted Student Management System (SMS) in the Australian RTO market.

Combining his knowledge, skills and experience, Gordon develops cloud-based systems that help organisations save time and money while significantly reducing stress and data error. For example, the cloud-based RTOApply gives training organisations a whole new level of administrative efficiency in handling applications and capturing student data.

Find out more visit us at Table 12

Exhibitor
Hawkeye Consultancy

Hawkeye Consultancy specialise in consultancy services for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). With expertise in compliance and strategic growth in the VET sector, we offer support in acquisitions, audits, professional development, and more. We're dedicated to empowering RTOs with reliable, efficient, and tailored solutions.

To find out more come and see us at Table 7

Exhibitor
Blueprint Career Development

Blueprint Career Development is an established leader in providing high-quality educational programs tailored to benefit students and support educators. With a long-standing record of success, our offerings in Training and Assessment (TAE), hospitality, business, and school volunteering have consistently delivered positive student outcomes across various educational settings.


This year, we are thrilled to expand our program portfolio by adding Sports Coaching and Work Skill Instructions.


Our commitment to excellence in education extends beyond student development. We understand educators' crucial role in shaping the future, and we strive to empower them with the tools and resources they need to excel in their careers.


We invite you to connect with us and explore how our programs can empower you to achieve your goals. Whether you want to enhance your professional skills, introduce new and dynamic programs to your students, or achieve specific educational goals, Blueprint Career Development supports you every step. Together, we can create a brighter future for both educators and students.

To find out more come and see us at Table 5