PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Each conference opens with an inspiring keynote on the theme of being someone who makes a difference using the skills inherent in STEAM & Entrepreneurship (creativity, innovation, problem solving, critical thinking, courage).

In past years our keynotes included

• Dr Jennifer Laver – Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania TAS
• Dr Madeline Mitchell – Food Agility CRC, RMIT and Superstar of STEM VIC
• Dr Megan Verdon – Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania TAS
• Professor Jonti Horner – Centre for Astrophysics, , University of Southern QLD
• Charlie Guilloteau – Managing Director, Metis Design & Engineering; Microplastix; Hub on SX
• Rimma Shafikova – Senior Data Scientist, Virtual Gaming Worlds and Ballet Dancer
• Dr Sabine Bellstedt – International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research UWA and Superstar of STEM

The keynote is followed by two rotations of concurrent teacher mini-masterclasses and hands-on digidesign sessions for students and teachers. There will also be concurrent problem solvers sessions where students and teachers will work together to solve real life design or STEM challenges. A teacher networking and pathways session is organised during the day to encourage connections between schools, industry, organisations and sponsors.

You can see examples of the conference by visiting our Media and News page