Explore the Changing Landscape of Education with EduFest WA.
Coming to Perth in 2024, EduFest WA will empower West Australian educators develop a culture of intrapreneurship and innovation in their school communities, fostering a new generation of creative problem solvers and critical thinkers who are ready to tackle the challenges of the future.
Through workshops, seminars, and hands-on activities, EduFest WA attendees will have the chance to learn from industry leaders and experts, as well as collaborate and network with other educators. EduFest WA is a unique opportunity for educators to enhance their knowledge and understanding of intrapreneurship, innovation, design thinking, and entrepreneurship education, enabling them to teach these 21st-century skills with confidence.
We have curated an engaging program of discussions designed to equip educators develop a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in their school communities, fostering a new generation of creative problem solvers and critical thinkers who are ready to tackle the challenges of the future. Our 2024 program will feature the following:
7:40am - 9am
Our morning session will feature opportunities for attendees to learn from education leaders as they develop their skills and knowledge.
7:30am - 8:30am
Morning Musings
9:00am - 9:20am
EduFest Opening
9:20am - 9:50am
Keynote Speaker
1:30pm - 3:00pm
9:50am - 10:30am
Panel Discussion
10:30am - 11:00am
Morning Tea
11:00am - 12:30pm
Masterclasses
Our afternoon session will see attendees getting hands-on as they engage in discussions, share their experiences, and build connections.
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lunch
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Speakers Corner
2:15pm - 2:45pm
Mistakes That Made Us
2:45pm - 3:15pm
Keynote Speaker
3:15pm - 3:30pm
EduFest Closing
EduFest WA features a carefully curated program for educators at every level looking to develop their skills, networks, and experiences to deliver impactful learning experiences in our rapidly changing educational landscape. Here is what our educators from across the ecosystem can expect from the program:
Classroom Teachers
Gain practical tools to infuse your lessons with work capabilities, innovative pedagogies, and real-world connections to better engage your students in their learning.
School Leaders
Develop strategies to build an authentic culture of innovation, intrapreneurship, and future thinking in your school community.
Innovation Champions
Keep up to date with the latest approaches, initiatives, and learning experiences being driven by innovative educators and industry leaders across the ecosystem.
Industry Changemakers
Gain insights into how you can best equip students and teachers in your community with the 21st-century skills they need to thrive in our ever-changing future.
As we work to prepare our young people for an ever changing future of work, organisations around the world are emphasising the need for intrapreneurial skills and an innovation mindset in young people looking to excel in their careers.
EduFest WA has been designed to help educators across the state create impactful learning experiences to help their young people develop the following work ready skills:
Problem Solving
Resilience
Innovation
Leadership
Communication
Reasoning
Creativity
Teamwork
Adaptability
Digital Confidence
EduFest is being delivered as a collaborative partnership between the Malka Foundation, Bloom Centre For Youth Innovation, St Catherine’s College, and BOP Industries. To find out more about the organisations powering EduFest, read below:
Bloom Centre For Youth Innovation
Bloom is a youth-led non-profit that has created a community of changemakers, challenging the problems of the world. Bloom aims to create an environment where entrepreneurs and innovators can thrive, innovate and acquire the tools for success.
The Malka Foundation
The Malka Foundation encourages and supports entrepreneurship education, innovation, and leadership in Western Australia. Entrepreneurship stimulates new employment and contributes to the development of a diverse economy, to the growth of our state and brings benefit to the whole community.
BOP Industries
BOP Industries is on a mission to inspire our next generation of young innovators. With a suite of learning experiences for students and teachers across the country, the BOP team pride themselves on delivering real, relevant, and relatable learning experiences to prepare young people for the ever-changing future of work.
St Catherine's College
St Catherine's College offers a premium experience and a welcoming home for university students. The College has a thriving academic, social and intellectual culture, including academic support and career readiness program and a full social, sporting and volunteering events calendar.