Queensland and Victoria’s premier K-12 curriculum focused education event

Immerse yourself in two days of inspiration and innovation at the National Education Summit! Engage in dynamic Conferences, hands-on Workshops, and interactive Seminars led by top experts and thought leaders in education. Explore the latest resources at The Education Show, a free trade expo designed for educators, and earn professional development hours while you’re there.

Designed for all levels of K-12 education, from classroom teachers to school leadership teams, the Summit offers fresh insights, expert knowledge, and practical strategies you can implement immediately. Principals and educators alike will leave with new skills, ideas, and a renewed passion for teaching.

Join a vibrant community, share ideas, collaborate, and take a well-deserved moment to recharge—because great teaching starts with inspired educators!


Professional Development Events

Explore the comprehensive program on offer in Melbourne and Brisbane including Conferences, Seminars and Workshops. Over the two days educators can attend the Diverse Leaners Symposium, Wellbeing for Future Focused Schools, Capacity Building School Libraries, AI in the Classroom, Leading a Digital School, Sustainability in Schools (Melbourne Only), Research to Reality (Melbourne Only), and Free Seminars in the Knowledge Centre and Classroom of the Future (Melbourne Only).


The Education Show: The official exhibition of the National Education Summit

Discover the latest developments in teaching and learning resources, programs and services for classrooms, schools and educators.

The Education Show will showcase cutting edge learning and teaching resources along with programs, support services and technology. Educators will be inspired by the latest developments in the sector that can be implemented in their schools and classrooms.


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Professional Learning

EARN PD HOURS

Attending the National Education Summit will provide self-identified PD addressing the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining
Graduate | Proficient | Highly Accomplished | Lead Accreditation.

  • 2.1 – Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area

  • 3.3 – Using teaching strategies

  • 3.4 – Select and use resources

  • 4.1 – Support student participation

  • 6.2 – Engage in professional learning and improve practice

  • 6.3 – Engage with colleagues and improve practice

  • 7.4 – Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities


Key Information 2025

WHEN: THURSDAY 31 JULY - FRIDAY 1 AUGUST 2025

WHERE: BRISBANE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE

WHEN: THURSDAY 28 - FRIDAY 29 AUGUST 2025

WHERE: MELBOURNE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE


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Getting there & Accommodation

The National Education Summit will take place at

  • The Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006

  • Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets South Bank, Brisbane