COACTEA EVENTS
COACTEA EVENTS
Professional Learning Events
Professional learning is essential to building expertise, fostering collaboration and supporting excellence in education. COACTEA brings together professional learning opportunities from our member associations, providing educators with a central place to discover workshops, conferences, seminars, webinars and networking events across a wide range of curriculum and specialist areas.
Whether you are an early career teacher, an experienced educator or a pre-service teacher, these events offer valuable opportunities to expand your knowledge, connect with colleagues and explore current research and best practice in education.
Browse the upcoming events below to find professional learning opportunities that match your interests and career goals. Click on an event to learn more, register, or visit the hosting association's website for additional information.
MLTA ACT Mini - Conference
COACTEA Expo
TECHnow ’26 Conference - 12th September
Join DATTA ACT for TECHNOW 2026, our flagship professional learning conference designed specifically for Technology and Design educators. Whether your passion is Food Technology, Woodwork, Metalwork, Textiles, STEM, Sustainability, or emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, TECHNOW offers practical, classroom-ready learning delivered by educators and industry experts.
This one-day conference provides an opportunity to explore innovative teaching practices, develop new skills, connect with colleagues, and discover fresh ideas to take back to your classroom.
Conference Highlights
12 practical workshops to choose from
Workshops across Food Technology, Woodwork, Metalwork, Textiles, STEM and Sustainability
Keynote presentation exploring the impact of Artificial Intelligence in Education
Opportunities to network with Technology educators from across the ACT and surrounding regions
Access to industry insights, classroom resources, and hands-on learning experiences
Looking for Past Events?
Missed an event or want to see what our member associations have been involved in? Visit our News page to explore highlights from previous professional learning events, conferences, workshops and association activities. It's a great way to catch up on recent initiatives, celebrate achievements and stay connected with the work happening across the ACT education community.
Click the News button to view our latest stories and past event highlights.