Tech Education and Careers Summit (EdCAT 2024) [IN-PERSON]
Welcome to the registration page for our first edition of ACS Tech Education and Careers Summit (EdCAT).
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About this event
What is EdCAT?
EdCAT (Tech Education and Careers Summit) is a multi-stream, one-day summit which is designed to attract a diverse audience of 120+ tech professionals, ICT students and ICT educators eager to enhance their expertise, make meaningful connections and expand their network.
This year, EdCAT will showcase multiple speakers and host three streams representing current key topics of interest for the sector. Download the preliminary program below to for a detailed agenda, optional add-ons and speaker profiles and do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with your peers and industry professionals.
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Agenda
8:15am - Guest arrival and registration | EXPO open
9:00am - Opening Session
9:45am - Keynote Presentation (Dr Ian Oppermann)
10:30am - Morning Tea Break
11:00am - Break out sessions (1)
12:30pm - Lunch Break
1:30pm - Break out sessions (2)
3:00pm - Short Break
3:40pm - Closing Session
5:00pm - Event Close
Streams
Careers Stream
Perfect for: TAFE students, university students, high school students, young professionals keen to learn employability skills including:
- Current market trends
- How to craft an eye-catching CV
- Job interview tips and tricks
- Internship and work experience programs
Perfect for: Tech professionals working in Education, business managers, technology decision makers, ICT trainees keen to learn more about:
- Generative AI and the implications for tech teams and education
- Cybersecurity
- Hardware roadmaps
- Technology market trends
Perfect for: Primary/secondary school teachers and preservice teachers keen to learn more about the technology in education and the Digital Technologies Curriculum including:
- The role of pedagogy when implementing technology
- Computational thinking and programming
- Practical examples of using micro:bit
- Panel discussion to share ideas of technology implementation
Registration Fees
ACS members - $40 inc GST
Non-members - $60 inc GST
Member Students/Concession - $10 inc GST (special discount)
Non-member Students/Concession - $20 ing GST (special discount - please contact events@acs.org.au to obtain a promocode)
ICT Educators - please contact ACS
Optional Add-on - TasTAFE Cyber Hub Tour (separate booking required)
our TasTAFE’s new purpose-built security operations centre (SOC) where learners will complete simulated tasks and scenarios, gaining valuable knowledge and skills needed to undertake a career in cyber security (book here now).
FAQs
Q. I am based outside of Hobart. Will there be a virtual option?
We are pleased to announce that the morning session and keynote presentation will be made available online. If you are based outside of Hobart and wish to view online, please register here.
Q. Can I choose to attend any stream on the day?
You may switch between Tech and Careers streams on the day but please note that some sessions have limited capacities. Educators stream is limited to ICT educators only.
Q. Can I just attend the Cyber Hub Tour?
No. TasTAFE Cyber Hub Tour is an optional add-on and only EdCAT attendees will be eligible.
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Event Terms & Conditions
Registration
- Payment in full is required the time of booking in order for the registration to be valid.
- To avoid disappointment, ensure you pay for your booking(s) before the registration closing date. Anyone that has not received a confirmation email will not be on the event attendance list and therefore will not be admitted to the event.
- Online registration ends at the time stated on the event details page.
Cancellation and Refund
All cancellations must be processed through the website, a refund will only be considered if it is at least 3 working days prior to the event.
Disclaimer
- ACS reserves the right to change the program at any time. Every effort will be made to ensure a program of equivalent standard and members are updated with changes.
- All dietary requirements are considered, however we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen free environment.
- ACS reserves the right to prohibit entry or eject any person from an ACS event based on behaviour deemed inappropriate by ACS staff, its agents and/or others working under its authority.
- Filming or streaming by attendees is not permitted. If an attendee is found to be doing so they will be asked to leave the event immediately and further action may be taken.
- Photography and/or filming may take place during this event, by accepting these terms you consent to this. Please let a member of ACS know if you do not want your picture taken.
COVID-19 Event Attendance Compliance
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- If an attendee is displaying flu or cold like symptoms in the days leading up to the event and therefore is not able to attend, ACS will refund the registration fee.
- If an attendee comes to an event and is displaying flu or cold like symptoms they will be asked to leave
- We ask all ACS members to respect the social distancing guidelines, if an attendee repeatedly disregards these guidelines, they may be asked to leave
- ACS reserves the right to cancel the event within 24 hours' notice if either the speaker or the event host has advised us that they are exhibiting flu or cold like symptoms
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