2026 STEM Conference

27 November 2026
Marden Senior College

Join us for the 2026 STEM Conference!

The STEM Conference continues to bring together primary and secondary educators from across South Australia to explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning in STEM.

Presented through a collaborative partnership between:

• Design and Technology Teachers Association of South Australia (DATTA SA)
• EdTech SA
• Mathematical Association of South Australia (MASA)
• South Australian Science Teachers Association (SASTA)

Together, we are creating opportunities for educators to connect across disciplines, share expertise, and explore how STEM education can empower young people to shape an uncertain and exciting future.

Conference Theme: STEM for an Unwritten Future

The future is not something we simply prepare students for; it is something they will help write.

"STEM for an Unwritten Future" invites educators to explore how STEM learning can foster curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and innovation in a world where many of tomorrow's challenges, careers, and technologies have yet to emerge.

This year's conference will showcase ideas, strategies, and experiences that empower students to imagine possibilities, solve complex problems, and become confident contributors to a rapidly evolving world. We encourage workshop proposals from educators across all year levels and learning settings, including primary education.

The conference will feature engaging 60-minute workshops designed for both primary and secondary educators.

Not sure where your workshop fits?

We welcome submissions from all areas of STEM education. The suggested focus areas below are intended as a guide only. Whether you're sharing a classroom activity, a whole-school initiative, a research-informed approach, or an innovative program, we'd love to hear from you.

Suggested Focus Areas

1. Engaging STEM Learning

Share practical strategies, activities, and approaches that inspire student curiosity and engagement in STEM.

Examples:

• Hands-on investigations and projects
• STEM challenges and competitions
• Inquiry-based learning
• Primary STEM programs and classroom ideas

2. Sharing Classroom Practice

Showcase successful programs, lessons, resources, and ideas that others can adapt and use.

Examples:

• Curriculum-aligned teaching strategies
• Assessment approaches
• Cross-curricular STEM projects
• School-based innovations

3. Innovation and Emerging Technologies

Explore how new and emerging technologies are shaping teaching, learning, and the future.

Examples:

• Artificial intelligence
• Robotics and automation
• Digital technologies
• Data science and coding

4. Real-World STEM Connections

Connect classroom learning to authentic challenges, careers, and community issues.

Examples:

• Sustainability and environmental action
• Industry partnerships
• STEM careers education
• Design and problem-solving projects

5. Building Future-Ready Learners

Explore approaches that help students think critically, solve problems creatively, and work collaboratively.

Examples:

• Critical and creative thinking
• Collaboration and communication
• Systems thinking
• Student agency and leadership

6. Inclusive STEM for All

Create STEM learning opportunities that support participation, belonging, and success for every student.

Examples:

• Inclusive classroom practices
• Engaging learners from diverse backgrounds
• Supporting girls in STEM
• Accessibility and equity initiatives

Join us as we explore how STEM education can inspire the next generation to imagine, design, and build an unwritten future.

Call for Workshops close on Monday 28 September.