# Queensland Independent Schools Summit (QISS)

- Dates: 18 August 2026 to 20 August 2026
- Location: Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Australia
- Organiser: ISQ
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The Queensland Independent Schools Summit (QISS) is a premier leadership event designed for independent school professionals from Australia and beyond.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.isq.qld.edu.au/supporting-schools/professional-learning-events/qiss-2026/)
- [Registration](https://isq-umbraco-prod.azurewebsites.net/media/0i5hrc03/rebecca-storck-bio.pdf)
- [Agenda](https://isq-umbraco-prod.azurewebsites.net/media/kodbedq2/qiss-program_agenda.pdf)

## Topics

- Education & Training
- Education

## Speakers

- Richard Fidler
- Dr Jenny Donovan, CEO, AERO
- Adam Ferrier
- Leigh Sales AM
- Anna Bligh AC, Former Queensland Premier
- Bernard Salt AM, Social Commentator
- Selwyn Button, Productivity Commissioner
- Chris Veraa, CEO, QTAC
- Professor Cindy Shannon AM, Emeritus Professor
- Derek Scott, CEO I Principal, Haileybury
- Anna Doré, Deputy Principal – People and Culture, The Lakes College
- Daniel Pinchas
- Corina Chen, Partner, Mullins Lawyers
- Deanne Fishburn, Director (CEO), Queensland College of Teachers
- Michelle Gouge, Principal, Riverside Christian College
- David Ferguson, Deputy Principal – International and Accommodation Operations, JPC
- Rebecca Storck
- Phil Butler, Not for Profit Lead, Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
- Dr Bronwyn Dolling, Principal, Pacific Lutheran College
- Shane Rodgers, Managing Editor, Newsreel

## Sponsors and partners

- Bunnings Trade
- Augusta Golf Cars Pty Limited

## Where to stay

- **Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort**: 10 m from the venue, 71 Sea World Drive
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/oolgs-sheraton-grand-mirage-resort-gold-coast/overview/)
  - Phone: +61 7 5577 0000
- **Ocean Sands Resort**: 1.2 km from the venue
- **Oscar on Main Resort**: 1.2 km from the venue
- **Sundale Motel**: motel, 1.3 km from the venue, 20 Queen Street
  - [Hotel website](https://sundale-motel.queenslandhotelmotel.com/en/)
  - Phone: +61 7 5532 2111
- **Xanadu Main Beach Resort**: 1.3 km from the venue, 59 Pacific Street, 4217
- **Chidori Court**: 1.3 km from the venue
- **Carrington Court**: 1.4 km from the venue
- **The Meriton on Main Beach Apartments**: 1.4 km from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/queensland-independent-schools-summit/