Make sure you secure the Early Bird discount for the VET National Teaching & Learning Conference. To be held in-person on the 14 & 15 of August at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, the conference is fast approaching and tickets are limited – Register now to secure your spot.
VDC has a proud 20-year tradition of providing one of Australia’s leading teaching & learning conferences for Vocational Education and Training. The theme for this year’s Conference is ‘From Competence to Excellence – Taking the Journey’.
At the core of this theme is the belief that learning should be a continuous process of improvement, where educators play a vital role in guiding learners towards excellence. This journey isn’t just about the outcome—it’s about fostering a mindset of growth, passion, and dedication to excellence at every step of the way.
Over 2-days there will be 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. Delegates will hear from high-profile keynote speakers, engage in a range of presentations, research sessions, panel discussions, and attend concurrent teaching & learning workshops; it is a perfect opportunity take the journey and network with colleagues from across Australia.
SPEAKERS & TOPICS
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS
- Andrew Douch: Machine Smart, Human Sharp, The Excellence Equation: Teacher x AI = Educational Magic
- Lisa McInnes-Smith: We’ve All Got What It Takes, But Where Is It
- Mike Rolls: Uncovering Why Less, Really is More
- Fiori Giovanni: How to reach for the stars, no matter what life throws us
- Tim Cope: Learning to Rush Slowly
PRESENTATIONS & PANEL
- Dr Adam Bignold: Australian (VIC) Teacher/Trainer of the Year 2024
- Toby George Jones: Making AI Work: Turning Hype into Practical Action
- Claire Field: Teaching for Tomorrow: The Future of Work and the Evolution of VET
- Kevin Ekendahl, Matthew Dale, Aimee Yow & Julie van Belkom: The Future of Inclusive VET: Strategies for Supporting Diverse Learners
CONCURRENT TEACHING & LEARNING WORKSHOPS:
- Sam Crowe: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Educator Empowerment
- Michele Tocci: Create a Journey of Excellence: How Communication Shapes Learning & Success
- Jillian West: Cultural Awareness
RESEARCH STREAM
- Emma Rice: Fostering Inclusion – Student Voices
- Leigh Dwyer: The use of AI to support teaching practices & curriculum design in adult & vocational education
- Dr Tabatha Griffin: Effective teaching and learning: teacher perspectives on what works best for whom
- Upekha Andrahannadi: Effective student support: enabling the learner journey
- Kent Martin, Jeanette Swain & Vicki Saray: Transforming Health & Community Education Through Flipped Learning
- Lisa Piller: Sustainability: Innovation & Systems Change towards Circularity in Textiles & Clothing
If you’re planning to attend, the Early Bird discount is a great way to save.
Be sure to check out the program and speakers on our website for more details!
EARLY BIRD FEE $575 (incl. GST) FOR REGISTRATION BEFORE 1 MAY 2025. Ticket price from 1st May 2025: $660 (incl. GST), and the Networking Function at the conclusion of Day 1, is included in the ticket price!
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THANKS TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS
