School Tech Tours

Networks. Devices. Security. Solutions.

Explore what keeps leading schools running efficiently. Choose the school you would like to tour, see practical technology in action, and connect with trusted suppliers to compare solutions that can strengthen your own school environment. We’ll also be treating you to great coffee, delicious cake, and meaningful conversation.

28 July - 19 Aug

Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 9:30AM - 11:30AM

Gauteng | The Cape | KwaZulu-Natal

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Pick the Tech School Tour you would like to attend

Gauteng

Dainfern College

Tues 28 July | 9:30 - 11:30

Join Director of Technology Anthony Egbers for a candid, 45-minute walkthrough of Dainfern College's digital backbone. Moving past theory, this session explores how his team balances heavy infrastructure demands with managing a high-capacity Google ecosystem and strict hardware configurations for campus-wide child safety.

You'll also get an inside look at their "Floor Up" Makerspace. Discover the physical design, hardware choices, and exact IT workflows required to keep high-engagement tools like 3D printers running smoothly without stalling student innovation.

Pretoria Boys High

Wed 29 July | 09:30 - 11:30

Explore how a historical campus manages state-of-the-art digital infrastructure. This walkthrough focuses on their new Innovation Centre featuring dual CAT labs, the backend supporting STEM and AI at scale, and their integrated 200 kWp solar plant.

The Cape

Somerset College

Tues 4 August | 9:30 - 11:30

STEM Innovation & Practical IT Management
Hosted by Heidi Hudson-Bennett, Head of Department (HOD) for Technology, this walkthrough provides a candid look at the digital backbone and creative spaces at Somerset College. Heidi specializes in pivoting from traditional back-end infrastructure to practical IT management and classroom innovation.
This 30-minute tour moves beyond theory to showcase the physical systems and management workflows required to support a future-focused school.

What the walkthrough entails:
The STEM & Innovation Lab: See the practical intersection of IT and classroom tools, featuring high school Chingubots and Lego Spike alongside primary school Micro:bits and Chromebooks.
Infrastructure & Printing Workflows: Dive into the systems managing high-use creative hardware, including 3D printing workflows and PaperCut printing solutions.
Creative Asset & Device Tracking: Explore the innovative, custom-built systems Heidi created to track devices, manage inventory, and maintain equipment control.
Fleet Management & Google Admin: A close look at Chromebook fleet management alongside an opportunity to tackle technical Google Admin Console queries.

Bishops Diocesan College

Wed 5 August | 09:30 - 11:30

(Hosts: Lindy Dinan & Bronwyn des Jardien) Focus on legacy tech systems built to serve teaching and learning. Lindy and Bronwyn will showcase what’s under the hood, from their campus device and network management to the custom student and teacher portals driving classroom efficiency, followed by a live Q&A session.

KwaZulu-Natal

Thomas More College

Tues 18 August | 09:30 - 11:30

Join ICT Manager Tyrone Noel for the Connected Campus Walkthrough, an exclusive behind-the-scenes session for IT leaders. Connect with peers and discover real-world solutions for managing a secure, reliable ecosystem that seamlessly supports over 3,000 devices at scale.

Explore a high-density network architecture and proactive monitoring systems designed to maximize uptime and prevent learning disruptions. The session also highlights seamless campus-to-home security, automated device provisioning, and a flexible foundation built to effortlessly grow with your evolving technology needs.

Clifton Pietermaritzburg

Wed 19 August | 09:30 - 11:30

Skip the slides and get straight to the hardware. Join Leo Stagg for a practical, 45-minute walkthrough of the systems powering Clifton Nottingham Road. Drawing on over 20 years of infrastructure experience, Leo will show you the exact physical setups and workflows keeping this high-density campus operational, even in a demanding rural setting.

You’ll get an inside look at how a small IT team seamlessly manages a multi-platform Apple, Google, and Microsoft fleet while maintaining network resilience and uptime. From tackling high-volume managed printing to building a robust, 1-to-1 digital backbone, this session delivers real-world strategies for boosting helpdesk efficiency and cutting down support tickets.

Agenda

Welcoming

Enjoy a cappuccino while connecting with fellow IT professionals from nearby schools.

School Tour

The main experience of the morning. Join a guided tour of the host school’s technology environment and see how devices, networks, printing, security, and campus systems operate in a real school setting, with time for questions and discussion.

Technology in Action

Meet selected technology providers in focused short sessions to compare practical solutions relevant to your school’s needs.

Connect & Mingle

The formal programme ends at 11:30 AM, with time to stay, network, and continue conversations.

Academic Workshops