VET National Teaching & Learning Conference 2024

2024 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Nevo Zisin

Transgender and Gender Diversity Storyteller, Educator & Trainer

Dr Lauren Burns

PhD, Olympic Champion, Performance & Lifestyle Consultant

Dr Ben Hamer

Adjunct Professor, Author & Global Future of Work Expert

DIGITAL PROGRAM

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

SPEAKERS

ACCOMMODATION & VENUE

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

The VET Development Centre has a proud 19-year tradition of providing one of Australia’s leading teaching & learning conferences for Vocational Education and Training.

The VET National Teaching & Learning Conference 2024 was held in-person at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on the 15 & 16 of August.

The theme for this year’s Conference was ‘From Competence to Excellence – Strive to Inspire’. Over 2-days there was an array of professional learning opportunities with a focus on VET practitioners, as well as a stream of sessions featuring VET applied research for other VET Sector professionals.

Keynote Speakers & Presentations
Expert Panels, including World Skills Australia representatives
Concurrent Teaching & Learning Workshops
Applied Research Sessions
Networking Function at the conclusion of Day 1

The Conference included showcasing VDC's partnership with WorldSkills Australia ahead of the team leaving for the 47th WorldSkills International Championships in September 2024 in Lyon, France.

Building on the successes of previous years, ‘From Competence to Excellence – Strive to Inspire’ was designed for VET professionals to be empowered to reflect on their own practices and strive to inspire learners and student capabilities for the VET workforce. Delegates heard from high-profile keynote speakers, engaged in a range of presentations and panel discussions, and attended concurrent interactive workshops, and research sessions; it was the perfect opportunity to be inspired and whilst networking with colleagues from across Australia.

PRESENTATIONS, WORKSHOPS AND PANELS

Together with stimulating and engaging Keynote speakers, another important part of the conference was the concurrent ‘Professional Learning Workshops’. These sessions, together with inspiring presentations, panel discussions and informative case studies, reflected upon the fundamental aim of the Conference, empowering teachers and trainers from public, private and community providers to strive to inspire and enhance the education and employment outcomes for VET students.