KURRUNGUL/GOLD COAST - JULY 2026
“TRANSFORMING TEACHER EDUCATION:
Preparing teachers to be the subjects and agents of change"
1st - 3rd JULY 2026
ATEA’s 2026 conference will be hosted by Griffith University
from Wednesday 1st July 2026 to Friday 3rd July 2026
(with an ECR/HDR/Sessional Academic Pre-Conference Day on Tuesday 30th June)
ATEA’s 2025 Conference will be hosted by Curtin University, Bentley Campus from 02 - 04 July, 2025.
The conference theme centres on how teacher education and teaching makes a positive difference. As an ATEA community, we aim to promote, share and celebrate the work of teacher educators, educational researchers, and teachers across the breadth of education. Key areas of focus are responding to continual reforms in initial teacher education, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, inclusion, diversity and equity, partnerships, profession of teaching, and creativity and innovation education.
KEY DATES
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW (closing 31 May 2026)
Tuesday 30th June – Early Career/HDR & Sessional Academics Day
Wednesday 01 July – Day 1 of Conference/Welcome Event + Award Presentations
Thursday 02 July – Day 2 of Conference
Friday 03 July – Day 3 of Conference
REGISTRATION INCLUDES COMPLIMENTARY 12 MONTH ATEA MEMBERSHIP
Photography Notice
We love capturing the energy and connections that make our conference special. By registering, you agree that candid photos and/or short videos may be taken during the event. These may be shared on the ATEA website, Members’ Platform, and LinkedIn to showcase the highlights and celebrate our community.