Connecting educators and sharing ideas
The Educator Symposium is an annual professional learning event that brings together educators and sector leaders from across vocational education and training (VET) and adult and community education (ACE) in South Australia.
Designed to inspire new thinking and strengthen professional practice, the symposium provides a space to explore emerging trends, share innovative approaches and reflect on the experiences of others. Through keynote presentations, practitioner showcases and interactive discussions, participants gain practical insights, fresh perspectives and valuable connections across the sector.
Each year, the symposium focuses on a contemporary theme that reflects the opportunities and challenges shaping education and training, creating opportunities for educators and providers to learn, collaborate and contribute to sector-wide conversations.
2026 Educator Symposium
Beyond the Bot: VET teaching in the Age of AI
The 2026 symposium will explore how artificial intelligence is changing the way we teach, assess and support learners. Bringing together educators and thought leaders, the program will examine practical, evidence-informed approaches to harnessing AI while maintaining quality, integrity, inclusion, sustainability, transparency, responsible data use and learner success.
Date: Friday 13 November 2026
Location: Adelaide CBD and online (venue details to be confirmed)
Call for speakers
Do you have an idea, innovation, project or lesson learned that could help other educators and providers navigate the opportunities and challenges of AI?
We're seeking speakers from across the VET and ACE sectors to share practical experiences, research, innovations and real-world examples that are improving teaching, learning, assessment, learner support and workforce readiness.
You don't need to be an experienced presenter or AI specialist. We're looking for engaging, practical sessions that offer insights others can apply in their own organisations and learning environments.
Expressions of Interest close at 5.00pm ACST on Monday 28 September 2026.
Submit an Expression of Interest
For information about speaker eligibility, session formats and how to prepare your submission, download the Call for Speakers guidance.
Program updates, speaker announcements and registration information will be published here as they become available.