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EduTECH
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StatusActive
GenreEducation, Technology
VenueInternational Convention Centre Sydney
Location(s)Sydney
CountryAustralia
Inaugurated2011[1]
Attendance10,300 (2019)
Organised byTerrapinn Ltd
Websitewww.edutech.net.au

EduTECH is an annual two-day[2] education and ed-tech conference and trade show launched in Australia in 2011 by Craig Macfarlane[3], co-founder of Association & Communications Events (ACEvents). ACEvents and the EduTECH brand was subsequently acquired by Terrapinn Limited in 2015. EduTECH brings together over 10,000 educators from pre-schools, schools, universities, vocational education, training organisations and corporate trainers, as well as Government education departments and a myriad of education products and solution providers, to discuss latest education trends and methods, and to find ways to improve teaching and learning.[4] EduTECH is well known to be the largest education event in the Southern Hemisphere and APAC region.[5][6][7] The conference is held annually between June - August. In 2023, EduTECH will run at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 24 and 25 August 2023. Previous events ran at the International Convention Centre Sydney[2][8] by Terrapinn Ltd.[9]

Overview

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EduTECH consists of multiple concurrent streams and specialised masterclasses and breakaway seminars, forums and learning labs. Masterclasses include K-12, higher education, VET sector, university, IT admin, library management, and workplace training. The K-12 Education Leaders class discusses technology and learning practices that reflect global education. The K-12 IT directors and managers class aims to establish and implement technology visions for schools. The K-12 Business managers and administrators class showcases practices for reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and boosting revenue through technology.[10]

There are also many vendors present at the venue, including Google, showing its Google Classroom for Education, Microsoft, JB Hi-Fi, Apple, Canva, infrastructure companies, wireless networking, data filtering, device manufacturers, software, smart-board makers, textbook publishers, learning management system companies, library software, hosting companies, teleconferencing, and furniture makers.[11]

The national conference and exhibition of educational technology began in 2011 with 520 attendees but has since grown to over 15,000 annual attendees.[12] In 2016, it was announced that the conference would be held in Sydney the following year.[13]

2022 Conference

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EduTECH 2022 ran on 10 and 11 August 2022 at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre in partnership with the Victorian Government and the Victoria Department of Education and Training. A 15,000m2 floorplan had space for over 350 trade booths.

2020 and 2021 Conferences

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Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 and 2021 events were pivoted to virtual-only events. Even in the virtual format the events continued to run multiple parallel streams (called 'channels) plus virtual breakout sessions, plus a virtual trade show. Over 15,000 people attended on-line (live and on-demand for 45 days) to hear from over 300 speakers and close to 150 exhibitors.

2019 Conference

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EduTECH 2019 had over 10,300 attendees across the two-day Congress and Expo. The Congress included 5 parallel conferences, 8 pre-event masterclasses, 250+ speakers, 300+ exhibitors, and 1 exhibition, on 6 and 7 June 2019. Sir Ken Robinson discussed why physical education in schools is just as maths, science, and humanities.[14]

2018 Conference

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EduTECH 2018 consists of 9 congresses, multiple masterclasses, 220+ speakers, 400+ exhibitors and 1 exhibition took place on 7 and 8 June 2018.[15] 'Future of technology in the classroom' was debated at EduTech conference.[16]

2017 Conference

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In 2017, EduTECH had over 8,000 in attendance for its eight congresses, nine masterclasses, and other conferences.[17] Speakers for the event included author of 'Mindset' Carol Dweck, Director of Development ESSA Academy (UK) Abdul Chohan and Astronaught Greg Chamitoff.

2016 Conference

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In 2016, EduTECH had over 6,600 in attendance for its eight congresses, eight masterclasses, and other conferences.[18][19] Featured speakers for the event included former CEO of Telstra David Thodey,[20] Fuji Xerox Australia manager Pam Fleming, Andy Hargreaves,[21] New Frontier 21 Consulting CEO Anthony Muhammad,[22] and game designer Jane McGonigal.[18] The smart phone program QParents, an app that allows parents to access a child's personal details, was announced at the expo.[23][24]

2015 Conference

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EduTECH 2015 had over 250 exhibits with approximately 6,000 attendees. The official dinner was held for 900 participants. Eight conferences were held with eight master classes following. The conference also featured TeachMeets and break-out sessions.[25][26] Keynote speakers included Heidi Hayes Jacobs,[27] Eric Sheninger,[28] Larry Rosenstock,[29] and Eric Mazur.[30]

2014 Conference

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The 2014 EduTECH event was attended by 5,200 people and an official event dinner had over 800 guests.[7][12] The show had over 200 exhibitors.[5] There were nine conferences[5] and eight masterclasses[7] which were led by industry leaders including Sugata Mitra, Ewan MacIntosh, and Gary Stager.[5][11] Ken Robinson was keynote speaker in 2014.[5]

2013 Conference

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EduTECH 2013 had over 3,000 participants and over 150 exhibitors.[10] The keynote speech was given by Daniel H. Pink, author and former speechwriter for Al Gore.[2] The 2013 speakers included Ken Robinson, an educationalist featured on TED talk,[12] Salman Khanm, Alan November and Stephen Heppell.[4][10]

References

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  1. ^ "Opening EduTECH 2015". Thanhnifn Online. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  2. ^ a b c William Cohen (27 June 2013). "Technology and teaching: New ideas from EduTECH". ABC Technology and Games. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
  3. ^ "Tech Insights: Interview with Craig Macfarlane, AC EventsTech Insights: Interview with Craig Macfarlane, AC Events :: Technology Decisions". www.technologydecisions.com.au. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  4. ^ a b "EduTECH 2013". The Courier Mail. 16 April 2013.
  5. ^ a b c d e Dan Bowen (28 May 2014). "EduTECH comes to Brisbane – Dan Down Under 4". Merlin John Online. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
  6. ^ Rebecca Merrett (4 June 2014). "Virtual reality, mobility driving future of learning at Port Macquarie school". CIO. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
  7. ^ a b c "EduTECH – National Congress & Expo". IMC. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
  8. ^ "Sir Ken Robinson will present at EduTECH". Brisbane. 23 April 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
  9. ^ "EduTECH 2014". EducationHQ. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
  10. ^ a b c "EduTECH National Congress and Exhibition". Lutheran Education Australia. Archived from the original on 24 April 2013. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
  11. ^ a b James Croft (1 July 2014). "Two Days at EduTECH 2014: Where Education and Technology Get Weird Together". Reckoner. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
  12. ^ a b c David Glance (9 June 2014). "How technology is transforming the classroom". Technology Spectator. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
  13. ^ "TheEducator Weekend Wrap: Principals lack training, EduTech 2016 & the world's best public schools". The Educator. 4 June 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  14. ^ Jordan Baker, 'Our children are being incarcerated': why schools must preserve play. The Age, June 3, 2019
  15. ^ "edutech 2018 - international congress". eLearning Industry. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  16. ^ Robinson, national education reporter Natasha (8 June 2018). "Are school computers giving kids 'digital dementia'?". ABC News. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  17. ^ "EduTECH 2017 - Carol Dweck's call to arms — EducationHQ Australia". au.educationhq.com. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  18. ^ a b Robert Ballantyne (30 May 2016). "EduTech 2016 kicks off in Brisbane". Educator Online. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  19. ^ "Special EduTECH Edition". Schoolzine. June 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  20. ^ Sarah Duggan; Rebecca Vukovic; Jeremy Smart (31 May 2016). "Equipping students with skills to be innovators and entrepreneurs". Education HQ. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  21. ^ Sarah Duggan (30 May 2016). "K-12 Ed Leaders learn the value of 'fun' in motivational session". Education HQ. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  22. ^ Sarah Duggan (31 May 2016). "Muhammad delights educators with hard-hitting EduTECH address". Education HQ. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  23. ^ "QParents app to connect parents and schools across Queensland". My Sunshine Coast. 30 May 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  24. ^ "New QParents App launched at EduTech Education expo". 7 News Brisbane. 30 May 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  25. ^ "EduTECH 2015". Open Education Europa. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  26. ^ "EduTECH 2015". eLearning Industry. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  27. ^ "EduTECH brings magic to Brisbane". EducationHQ. 3 June 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  28. ^ "Sheninger on why teachers should be preparing their students for jobs that don't even exist yet". EducationHQ. 3 June 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  29. ^ "EduTECH keynote on how to prepare students to become the social entrepreneurs of the future". EducationHQ. 2 June 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  30. ^ Jorge Branco (3 June 2015). "EduTech conference: School exam system stuck in the 19th century". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
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