Educate Plus International Conference 2026 Building Futures Brisbane
Peter Buckingham BSc, GradDip (Market Modelling), CMC, CFE, FFCA, MEdPlus, WFA, ACAVic is a Demographer and the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Spectrum Analysis Australia Pty Ltd, a leading demographic analysis and mapping company. Peter is contactable by email at: peterb@spectrumanalysis.com.au or visit spectrumanalysis.com.au.
Spectrum Analysis was an exhibitor at the Educate+ International Conference – Building Futures in Brisbane from 1–4 September 2026.
We showed visitors to our stand how pairing rigorous demographic analysis with our online mapping system can help answer the questions your school faces, from enrolment planning to catchment strategy and beyond.
We have completed 80 full demographic analysis projects for schools across Australia, and we’ve refined a model that delivers the insight you need to make confident, informed decisions, without the price tag you might expect.
Here’s how it works. We conduct a full demographic analysis once every five to six years, then keep your mapping updated with current student information each year.
In practice, this means most schools can access accurate, decision-ready demographic information for somewhere between $6,000 and $12,000 + GST per year on average — a fraction of the $20,000–$40,000 annual subscriptions many providers charge for comparable insight.
We know that you need to understand your community and that budgets are tight. We can help your school plan with clarity and confidence. As our motto says: we’re here “to make you look great” and to help you be the expert your colleagues respect.
At the beginning of the conference, we shared some posts on social media – Facebook, Google PB, Google SA, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Profile, Twitter / X
At the conclusion of the conference, we shared some more posts on social media – Facebook, Google PB, Google SA, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Profile, Twitter / X
Special thanks to the Organising Committee
Feel free to reach out and say thank you to these volunteers!
Amanda Peake | Director of Community Development | Canberra Grammar School
Annabel Irvin | Director of Marketing and Community Relations | Stuartholme School, QLD
Annie Greening | Future Students Experience Officer | Moreton Bay College, QLD
Belinda van der Monde | Community Relationship Manager | The Southern Cochlear Implant Programme (SCIP)
Ben Yeoh | Events Lead | Educate Plus, VIC
Danielle Hargrove | Marketing & Communications Lead | Educate Plus, NSW
Hayley Wilson | Senior People Advisor | Moreton Bay Colleges, QLD
Jen Todd | Head of Enrolments | Brisbane Girls Grammar School, QLD
Josie de Beer | Program and Content Lead | Educate Plus, NZ
Julia McKenna | Director of Development & Community | St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School, QLD
Karen Smith | Director of Admissions | Redlands, NSW
Kathy Giuffrida | Enrolments Manager | Brigidine College St Ives, NSW
Kath Milic | Sponsor Lead | Educate Plus, VIC
Kimberley Poynton | Director of Human Resources | Loreto Toorak, VIC
Kirsty Hooper | Head of Development | Ivanhoe Grammar School, VIC
Liz Masu | Membership | Educate Plus, QLD
Mandy McFarland | CEO | Educate Plus, WA
Michaela Lyons | Digital Communications & Design Specialist | Educate Plus, QLD
Michelle Strawbridge | Business Manager | Educate Plus, NSW
Nicola Borcoski | Head of Admissions | Camberwell Grammar School, VIC
Pauline Newton | Events Coordinator | Educate Plus, QLD
Penny Richards Fowler | Director of Advancement | Lauriston Girls’ School, VIC
Pip Lapelms | Director Marketing and Communications | Penrhos College, WA
Pippa Morris | Director of Advancement | SCOTS PGC College, QLD
Susan McGinley | Director of Advancement | The Women’s College within the University of Queensland, QLD
Tina Fleming | Member Relations Manager | Educate Plus, NSW
What was said about the Educate Plus International Conference 2026?
A lot was said about the Educate Plus International Conference 2026!
Here is a small selection of LinkedIn Posts from people you may know – so you can check out the photos, reactions and comments about the educate+ International Conference 2026.
These links are added here as in 12 months time, unless you have the link, you won’t be able to see them!
Educate Plus – Excellence Award Winners
Educate Plus – Last Day Wrap Up
Educate Plus – New Fellow Members
Read more about our Education Analysis Services here and Early Years Education Analysis Services here and we look forward to meeting you at another event in the future!