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 now closed
Expressions of Interest to present at the symposium have now closed.
Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal and shared their ideas, experiences and insights. We’re excited by the opportunity to showcase practical approaches, innovations and lessons from across the VET and ACE sectors.
Submissions are now being reviewed, and applicants will be contacted directly about the outcome of their Expression of Interest.
We look forward to sharing the symposium program soon.
