2026 iTE Technology Education Conference (25 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

We are delighted to invite you to attend the 2026 iTE Technology Education Conference to be held at the Sydney Masonic Centre from Wednesday 26th November to Friday 28th November.

The content presented at the Conference relates directly to the teaching of STEM, Technology, Engineering and Industrial Arts curriculum.

Over the three days of the conference teachers are provided with the opportunity for networking, resource sharing, skill development and advancement, and to be kept abreast of current and future directions in Technology education, focusing on Engineering, Technologies, Industrial Arts, STEM and/or TAS.

** NOTE: Your iTE membership must be current to receive member discounts on Conference tickets. Undergraduate University Students can receive a discount by being an Undergraduate Student member.

Need to join? This is the link to join membership link.docx

All questions about the conference can be answered by emailing the conference team conferenceite@gmail.com Please make sure that your email server doesn't reject emails from this address and sends them to SPAM.

Questions about payments or membership only, can be answered by Jenny, our admin assistant on either 0456 688 878 or admin@iiate.asn.au

Affliate memberships are available for current DATTA members in other states, just email conferenceite@gmail.com to arrange this.

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Would you like to be an exhibitor in 'TechExpo', our Industry show? Please email marc.vella1@det.nsw.edu.au for information.

Would you like to be a sponsor of the conference? Please email the conference team conferenceite@gmail.com for more information.

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Please note - Additional information about the 2026 iTE Technology Education Conference will be added as it is confirmed. We have had a few requests in person and via the conference evaluation google.doc to repeat some of the workshops.

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Registration is open.

Conference Event Schedule:

There are FIVE events across three days that can be ticketed separately or bundled at a saving. Guests are welcome to attend the evening events (extra tickets can be added to orders). 2026 Conference Invitation. NB the 'All Five Events' ticket is a discounted price. Upgrade your ticket to the 'All Five Events' ticket.

Wednesday 25th

November

Day One

9:00 - 4:30pm

‘Hands On’- An all day immersive session allowing attendees to learn, practice and embed knowledge by focusing on ONE practical workshop for the whole day.

Some workshops are held at the SMC and some are held at offsite locations.

Wednesday All Day Hands-On Conference workshops.docx

Wednesday 25th

November

Welcome Event

6:00 - 10:00pm

A collegial event that focuses on networking with finger food, whilst enjoying a sunset cruise on Sydney Harbour.

Guests are welcome to attend and guest tickets are available to purchase.

Thursday 26th

November

Day Two

9:00 - 4:30pm

Mix of short workshops, keynotes, presentations and our interactive Tech Expo.

Keynote Speaker - Prof. Len Unsworth, Dr Anne Hellwig, Dean Maddock ACU

'Relating literacy and learning indicators in exemplary and mid-range graded answers to extended response questions in the industry study section of the HSC Industrial Technology examination.'

Plenary Abstract.docx N.B. there is a linked breakout workshop which enhances this presentation

Thursday or Friday Conference workshops offered 26.4.docx N.B. Some workshops will be on Thursday and others will be on Friday only

Thursday 26th

November

Conference Dinner

6:30 - 10:00pm

A three-course dinner event held at the SMC including guest speakers and annual award presentations.

Guests are welcome to attend and guest tickets are available to purchase.

Friday 27th

November

Day Three

9:00 - 4:30pm

Mix of short workshops, keynotes, presentations and our interactive Tech Expo.

Keynote Speaker - Nicole Dyson, CEO Future Anything

The Future of Learning is Human

Building capability, culture, and confidence in an AI-powered world

Keynote Presentation.docx

Speaker - Adriana Assey, Engineer Parklife Metro Project

https://parklifemetro.com.au/

Thursday or Friday Conference workshops offered 26.4.docx - or see Thursday above

The workshops may have limited numbers and are only available for selection once payment is made.

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2026 iTE Technology Education Conference (25 Nov 2026)