
AVETRA Annual Conference 2026
Description
This international conference serves as a forum for discussing critical issues in vocational education and training (VET) amidst transformation. The theme explores sustainability, change, and identity in VET, addressing tensions between tradition and innovation, and how VET systems can adapt to global challenges. The conference examines drivers of transformation, policy reforms, and evolving identities within VET, inviting contributions that foster resilient systems and communities.
Highlights
Theme: 'Schisms and Continuums: Understanding Sustainability, Change and Identity in Vocational Education'. International forum for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry partners. Focus on sustainability, change, and identity in vocational education. Early Bird registration for members available until 15th March 2026. Call for abstract submissions is open. Networking opportunities with professionals in the VET sector. Workshops and sessions on contemporary VET challenges and innovations. Hosted at TAFE Queensland's South Bank campus in Brisbane. Opportunities to engage with critical questions facing VET in an era of transformation. Platform to share research findings and best practices in vocational education.
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