Smarter School IT Operations — Lunch & Learn | 9X5 × ManageEngine
In Person · Melbourne CBD

Smarter School
IT Operations
for Term 3
and Beyond

A focused in-person gathering for ICT leaders in Australian schools. Practical cybersecurity, real tools and honest conversation about what it actually takes to run school IT well in 2026.

Date
Wednesday
29 July 2026
Time
11:30am
to 1:30pm
Lunch provided
Location
9X5 Consulting
Melbourne CBD
Suite 102 / 517 Flinders Lane
Reserve My Seat → What's Covered
Date
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Time
11:30am – 1:30pm
Lunch provided
Venue
9X5 Consulting
Suite 102 / 517 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000

What to Expect

A Conversation,
Not a Lecture

This is not a vendor pitch. It is a working lunch for people who are actually managing school IT — the patching backlogs, the BYOD headaches, the compliance pressure from boards and insurers who suddenly care about cybersecurity.

We will talk honestly about the Essential Eight, show you what ManageEngine looks like in a real school environment, and leave you with something practical to take back on Monday morning.

Lunch is on us. The conversation is yours.

Session Agenda

01
The Australian School IT Reality in 2026
Where schools sit today and why the stakes have quietly got much higher
02
Essential Eight in Plain Language
What it is, what it means for school IT teams, and where to start
03
ManageEngine in Schools — Live
Patch management, MFA and application control in a real school environment
04
Open Discussion and Lunch
Ask anything. No questions are off the table. This session belongs to the people in the room.

Who This Is For

Strictly for ICT Leaders
in Australian Schools

💻
ICT Directors and Managers
Responsible for strategy, security and infrastructure across the school
🔧
Network and Systems Administrators
Managing endpoints, patching, identity and the day-to-day operational load
📊
Business Managers with IT Oversight
Responsible for IT budgets, vendor relationships and compliance accountability
🏫
Principals Interested in Cyber Risk
Wanting to understand what cyber risk means for their school and governing board

Your Hosts

Hosted By

Organiser

9X5 Consulting is a 100% Australian-owned ICT consultancy with experience across education, government and enterprise. As a ManageEngine implementation partner, we help schools deploy and maintain the tools that keep their environment secure, compliant and manageable by a lean team.

100% Australian owned and operated
ManageEngine authorised partner
Suite 102 / 517 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
1800 950 667
www.9x5.com.au →
Technology Partner

ManageEngine is used by over 280,000 organisations worldwide to manage endpoints, identities, networks and security. Their tools help school IT teams achieve Essential Eight compliance without enterprise complexity or enterprise pricing.

Used by 280,000 organisations globally
Purpose-built education features
Direct Essential Eight coverage
Australian data residency available
Learn more →

Secure Your Place

Reserve Your Seat

This event is complimentary and open to ICT leaders working in Australian schools. Lunch is provided. Complete the form below and we will confirm your place within one business day.

By registering you confirm you are an ICT leader working in an Australian school environment.

Questions? Email info@9x5.com.au or call 1800 950 667