📅 Monday 30 March 2026 | 📍 Napier War Memorial Centre

Amplify is about turning up the volume on what matters most in schools today.
It’s where neuroscience meets practice. Where student voice joins international expertise.
Where pastoral leaders and youth workers can find fresh insights to strengthen wellbeing support across their communities.

Curated by Jase Williams | Brought to you by Linewize

Meet our Keynote Speaker

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Dr. Lori Desautels

Internationally renowned expert in applied educational neuroscience

Dr. Lori Desautels is the world’s leading voice in educational and relational neuroscience. Her work has transformed how educators, leaders, and families understand the brain and nervous system, showing that lasting change in learning and behaviour begins with safety, connection, and relationships.

What sets Lori apart is her ability to make the science practical and immediately relevant in every learning environment,  especially in secondary schools where disengagement, anxiety, and behaviour challenges are most pressing. Her insights are designed for the real-world challenges faced by school leaders, pastoral teams, and counsellors every day.

She is the creator of the Applied Educational Neuroscience Certification, Assistant Professor at Butler University, and founder of the Educational Neuroscience Symposium, now in its 15th year. Lori has worked face-to-face with more than 150,000 educators worldwide and is the author of acclaimed books including Connections over Compliance and Intentional Neuroplasticity.

 


 

Speaker line-up

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Dr. Lori Desautels

International expert in applied educational neuroscience

The practice of co‑regulating with children and youth begins when adults change their focus from the surface behaviours they see in class to the emotions and sensations driving that behaviour."
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Jase Williams

Trauma-informed practitioner, educator, and TEDx speaker

If I brought up self-care right now, who says they’ve got amazing self-care 24/7? Probably nobody. So, our kids are modelling off us. They’re watching us. That’s the observable culture of care.”
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Andrew Sylvester

MC and education leader, Linewize

How do we really understand what’s happening to and for our young people? Connection is the starting point. Without it, we can’t expect honesty, and we can’t expect change.”

Ticket options

🎟️ Early Bird Ticket — $250 + GST

  • Keynotes and panel sessions
  • Catering (morning tea, lunch and light refreshments)
  • Access to selected session recordings post-event
  • Certificate of attendance for professional learning

(Available until 30th November 2025)

🎟️ Standard Ticket — $275 + GST

  • Keynotes and panel sessions
  • Catering (morning tea, lunch and light refreshments)
  • Access to selected session recordings post-event
  • Certificate of attendance for professional learning

 

🌟 VIP Ticket — $300 + GST

Everything in the Standard Ticket, plus:

  • Limited to 60x only
  • Front section seating allocation
  • Exclusive Meet & Greet with Dr. Lori Desautels
    • Book signing session (get a signed copy of 'Connections Over Compliance')
    • Photo opportunity with Lori (taken with your phone/camera)

Get your ticket!

Seats are limited, and previous years have sold out quickly!

Register yourself, and anyone else from your team who will benefit from this day, right here and secure your place at Amplify 2026.

It’s set to be an inspiring day with Dr. Lori Desautels, alongside panels, workshops, and the chance to connect with schools across Aotearoa.

We’ve partnered with Humanitix, a purpose-driven ticketing platform. The small booking fee goes directly to supporting children in need globally. Multiple payment options are available, including invoice.

If you require extended payment terms, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at enquiries@linewize.co.nz. 



Please read the event T&Cs below carefully before proceeding.

Program coming soon

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Lori Desautels to Amplify 2026. She’ll be with us all day, sharing her wisdom in multiple sessions. The full program, with workshops, panels, and school spotlights, will be released soon!

Adolescence: What do we know?

 

Connection and belonging in our schools.

What's happening to and for students:

  • Insights that matter
  • Q&A with Lori

Six Domains of Wellbeing - facilitated by Lori, Andrew and Jase

Schools in focus: Lifting student voice and practice
 
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Who is the event for?

Amplify is designed for the people at the heart of student wellbeing in schools:
  • Pastoral Deputy Principals shaping whole-school approaches to wellbeing.
  • Guidance Counsellors and Psychologists supporting students through trauma, anxiety, bullying and disengagement.
  • Directors of Student Services and Youth Workers connecting with rangatahi and addressing attendance, behaviour and belonging.

If you are committed to strengthening wellbeing, deepening connection, and equipping your school with the latest insights from neuroscience and restorative practice, this is your event.

Frequently asked questions

We offer two ticket types: Standard and VIP.

  • Standard Ticket includes access to the full-day program, all keynote and workshop sessions, digital resources to take back to your school, and catering (morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea).

  • VIP Ticket includes all of the above, plus an exclusive meet-and-greet with Dr. Lori Desautels, a book signing, and a photo opportunity.

Please refer to the event T&Cs for additional terms regarding your tickets.

Yes. Selected keynote and panel sessions will be recorded and made available to registered attendees after the event, so you can revisit key insights or share them with your team. Please note that highly interactive, hands-on workshops may not be recorded given the. nature of the sessions.

Absolutely. If you can no longer attend, you may transfer your ticket to another member of your school staff at no cost. Just let us know their details in advance. Please email the details to enquiries@linewize.co.nz. 

Full refunds are available for cancellations made 30 days or more before the event. After this date, refunds are not available, but you are welcome to transfer your ticket to a colleague at no cost. Selected session recordings and post-event resources will be shared with all registered attendees, ensuring you still have access to Dr. Lori Desautels’ insights.

Yes. Amplify Conference provides a certificate of attendance that can be used toward professional learning and development requirements.

Yes. A discounted rate is available for schools that register early.

In addition, a limited number of sponsored places will be offered to schools who may not otherwise be able to attend.

If your school would like to be considered, please answer the following question when submitting your request:

Why is your school applying for a sponsored place, and how would attending Amplify benefit your staff and students?

Please send your response to enquiries@linewize.co.nz when requesting sponsorship.

Terms and Conditions

Not-for-Profit Event
Amplify Conference 2026 is delivered as a not-for-profit event. All proceeds will be reinvested to support schools that may not otherwise be able to access professional learning opportunities, sector insights, and events of this nature.

Payment Terms
Payment for tickets must be made within 30 days of registration via the Eventbrite link provided. The organiser reserves the right to release your place to other attendees on the waiting list if payment is not received within this timeframe. If you require extended payment terms, please contact us in writing at enquiries@linewize.co.nz to make alternative arrangements. We’re happy to accommodate. 

Refund and Cancellation Policy

  • Event Cancellation: In the unlikely event that Amplify Conference 2026 is cancelled, all ticket holders will receive a full refund of the ticket price, inclusive of any booking or service fees.
  • Event Postponement: If the event is postponed, tickets will automatically be valid for the rescheduled date. Should you be unable to attend the new date, you may request a full refund of the ticket price.
  • Line-up and Venue Changes: The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the speaker line-up or venue. In such cases, tickets will remain valid. Refunds will not be provided unless the change is considered major.
  • Booking and Service Fees: These fees are non-refundable unless the event itself is cancelled.
  • Change of Mind:
    • Cancellations received 30 days or more prior to the event will be entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
    • Cancellations received within 30 days of the event are not eligible for a refund.
  • Ticket Transfers: Tickets may be transferred to another individual from the same school or organisation at any time prior to the event. The organiser must be notified of the transfer details in writing.
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By purchasing a ticket to Amplify Conference 2026, attendees acknowledge and accept these Terms and Conditions. The organiser reserves the right to update or amend these Terms and Conditions at any time.

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Linewize Pulse is one of our flagship early detection and intervention solutions, trusted by hundreds of schools across New Zealand. It helps schools better understand what’s happening for both tamariki and staff, enabling them to provide meaningful support through targeted interventions.

Pulse offers students a quick and easy way to check in on their wellbeing and, through student voice, provides weekly insights into the overall wellbeing of the school. The check-in takes just a minute or two, making it simple but impactful.

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Linewize Monitor is the leading digital risk detection tool for K-12 schools. Using AI, advanced behavioural technology, and human moderation, it provides critical insights into students' online activity. Human-moderated 24/7, it alerts staff to vulnerable students in real-time.

Monitor helps identify at-risk students who may otherwise go unnoticed, offering peace of mind for schools and parents. Incidents are flagged within minutes, allowing staff to respond quickly. It detects vulnerabilities across 7 categories: mental health, bullying, self-harm, drugs, gangs, grooming, and radicalisation.

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