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Designing Learning Experiences For The Next Generation Of Student.
EduFest WA Perth has been designed for educators ready to explore fresh ideas, develop their skills and create learning experiences that inspire and engage today’s students, preparing them with the capabilities they need to thrive in an ever changing future. Across the day, attendees will hear from leading voices in education, unpack the changing needs of the next generation of learner and explore practical strategies to bring innovative yet impactful learning experiences to life in a school community, including how to leverage digital tools, foster industry connections and leverage innovative approaches to learning design.
From keynote conversations and educator panels through to masterclasses, networking and a hands-on design sprint, the day is built to help attendees rethink learning, strengthen connections and leave with something tangible they can take back into their own context.
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The Perth program blends big-picture thinking with practical ideas educators can apply in their school communities. Across the day attendees will hear keynote presentations on the changing needs of the next generation of learner, join conversations with educators leading impactful initiatives in their schools and take part in masterclasses designed to help them expand their professional capability.
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7:30am - 9:00am
Morning Musings
9:00am - 9:10am
Welcome & Opening
9:10am - 9:40am
Keynote Presentation
9:40am - 10:30am
Identifying Opportunities
10:30am - 11:00am
Morning Tea
11:00am - 11:30am
Panel Discussion
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11:30am - 12:30pm
Masterclass Hour Of Power
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Lunch
1:00 - 2:00pm
Bringing Ideas To Life
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Showcasing To Industry
2:45pm - 3:00pm
Wrap Up & Close
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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EduFest WA features a carefully curated program for educators looking to explore what is next in education, develop their skills and design learning experiences that better connect with today’s students. Here is what attendees from across systems and sectors can expect from the program.
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Classroom Teachers
Gain practical tools, fresh ideas and new approaches to design learning experiences that better engage students and bring greater impact to classroom learning.
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Career Practitioners
Discover practical ways to strengthen student pathways, design meaningful initiatives to help young people explore careers and connect learning to opportunities beyond the classroom.
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Heads Of Departments
Explore strategies to strengthen learning design across teams, refine programs and support teaching approaches that respond to the changing needs of today’s students.
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Innovation Champions
Build ideas, tools and connections that help bring new initiatives to life and create learning experiences that spark curiosity, creativity and innovative thinking within your students.
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Today’s students are growing up in a world shaped by rapid technological change, shifting expectations and entirely new ways of learning and working. For educators, this raises an important question. How do we design learning experiences that remain engaging, impactful and capable of preparing young people for a future that continues to evolve at a rapid pace?
EduFest WA exists to create a space for educators to explore that question in practical ways. Rather than simply discussing what is changing, the day is designed to help attendees respond to it by building ideas, strengthening skills and designing learning experiences that better connect with the students in front of them.
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Across 5 Industries Is What The Average Gen Z Will Hold In Their Career
Foundation For Young Australians
22%
Of All Jobs Will Be
Displaced By 2030
World Economic Forum Future Of Jobs Report
+1 Billion
People Will Be Working In Remote And Hybrid Roles By 2035
International Accounting Bulletin & Instant Offices
42%
Of Gen Z Use TikTok Daily To Learn New Skills
McCrindle - Gen Z: TikTok Generation
35%
Of All Tasks Will Be Completed By Artificial Intelligence By 2030
World Economic Forum Future Of Jobs Report
53%
Of Under 30s In Australia Are Freelancing As Opposed To Working A 9-5
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Every element of EduFest WA has been designed to help attendees leave with something practical, purposeful and ready to build on. By the end of the day, educators will have developed an idea, strengthened an existing approach or shaped something new that can create real value in their own school community.
Attendees joining EduFest WA in 2026 can expect to walk away with:
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A Learning Experience Ready To Refine
Strengthen an existing lesson, unit or specialist program to better engage students and prepare them for the future.
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Practical Tools & Strategies
Build a toolkit of innovative yet impactful approaches, resources and ideas that can be applied immediately in your classroom.
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A New Program Or Idea
Develop a new program, event or tool that fills a gap or addresses a key challenge in your school community.
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An Expanded Community Of Practice
Find out what educators across schools and sectors are working on & connect with industry innovators looking to support your students.
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If attending EduFest WA Perth feels like the right fit but you need support securing approval, we have created a dedicated resource page to help make the conversation easier.
Explore frequently asked questions, feedback from past attendees, practical tools and supporting resources including AITSL alignments and request for leave templates designed to help you present the value of attending to your leadership team.
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To help ensure educators from across Western Australia can access meaningful professional learning, a limited number of fully funded tickets are available for teachers working in regional, remote and low SES school communities.
This initiative is designed to support educators who are creating engaging learning opportunities in contexts where access to professional learning can often be more challenging.
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EduFest WA Perth 2026 is designed for educators ready to explore fresh ideas, strengthen their practice and connect with others shaping engaging learning experiences in schools across Western Australia.
Event Details
- Thursday 17th September 2026
- 9:00am to 3:0pm
- 2 Park Road, Crawley | Perth, Western Australia
- $95 + GST per ticket
If you are looking for professional learning that feels current, practical and genuinely energising, we would love to welcome you to Perth this year.
