
Nurturing Thinkers in the AI Age
12 August 2025, 6pm - Future Ready
How do we prepare young minds for a world transformed by Artificial Intelligence?
Queenwood’s next Balmoral Lecture steps boldly into the future with a vibrant, student-led exploration of how AI is reshaping the way we learn, work, and live, and how Queenwood students and alumnae can thrive in this evolving landscape.
Moderated by celebrated educator and global ed-tech leader Brett Salakas, an expert panel will bring together Queenwood alumnae and parents who are driving innovation across industries — including legal AI, digital healthcare, education, finance, and design.
Speakers include:
Melanie Hughes Former Queenwood parent (ACARA Curriculum Specialist – Technologies)
Aleisha Hewett, Q2016 (AI Strategy, Accenture)
Bella Baker Q2012 (AI Prompt Engineer, BRX)
Emma Martinho-Truswell Q2004 (Digital and AI Governance)
Before and after the panel, guests will be invited to visit a series of student-led interactive booths, such as a experiencing Generative AI in Virtual Reality, machine learning with Google’s Quick Draw, and AI-generated music composed by students. Learn how deepfakes are made while engaging with the ethical questions they raise. These hands-on stations will bring the world of AI vividly to life.