Convene proudly announces its engagement with the Council of Australasian University Directors of Information Technology (CAUDIT) as part of its continued commitment to redefine higher education boards. As a CAUDIT Procurement Vendor, Convene aims to further empower academic institutions in the region with modern governance tools and promote digital adoption across the education sector.

CAUDIT represents the collective voice of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) leaders across universities and research institutions throughout Australasia. Enabling digital capabilities to transform education and research, the association focuses on connecting its members and helping the sector embrace continuous innovation.

Convene aims to equip Australasian institutions with future-ready solutions that simplify workflows, strengthen compliance, and empower leaders to make better-informed decisions, with commitment to the following:

  • supporting higher education institutions, including universities, research bodies, and TAFE (Technical and Further Education) providers, in their pursuit of good governance,
  • championing the need for smarter, more secure board practices, and
  • driving awareness around the growing importance of cybersecurity in the higher education sector.

Being a leading governance and board management software trusted by Australian universities with iRAP and CMMI Level 5 accreditations, Convene has commenced engagement with CAUDIT Members via:

  • A showcase webinar titled “Transcending Boardroom Challenges in the Education Sector: Learn how Convene Elevates Academic Leadership within Boards” held August 8, 2024. The event explored how Convene can support governance and academic leadership, as well as tackled everyday boardroom pain points and use cases from real institutions. Learn more about this Convene-CAUDIT-hosted webinar.
  • An exclusive procurement offer that provides CAUDIT Members with discounted Convene licenses.
  • A CAUDIT Procurement Vendor presentation on June 18, 2025, offering CAUDIT Members an in-depth look at Convene’s capabilities. The session will highlight how Convene provides a secure digital board environment for governance and collaboration, while also spotlighting the exclusive procurement offer for CAUDIT Members.

Michael Yap, CEO of Convene, also expressed his enthusiasm for the engagement with CAUDIT, “Convene has always been committed to empowering academic institutions with our secure, forward-thinking governance tools. Engaging with CAUDIT is one way for us to further provide real value across the higher education sector—helping more university boards modernise and streamline their workflows.”

Convene’s mission going forward is clear: to deepen its presence in the higher education sector and support institutions as they transition to digital yet secure governance practices. The engagement with CAUDIT marks a strong step in that direction, ensuring academic boards operate with confidence in a rapidly changing digital world.

Learn more about Convene and its work in the Australian higher education sector by visiting azeusconvene.com/en-au.

Also, discover how CAUDIT connects institutions across Australasia and the South Pacific by visiting caudit.edu.au.