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CREATE - THE DATTA VIC 2026 CONFERENCE (4 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

BOOKINGS CLOSE 30 NOVEMBER

BOOKINGS CLOSE NOVEMBER 30!

When: December 4, 2026

Where: Northern College of the Arts & Technology (NCAT), Melbourne

Cost:

Members: $329
Non-members: $399
University student/pre-service teachers: $99

PROGRAM

The 2026 DATTA Vic Conference CREATE is taking place on the 4th December in Melbourne.

Featuring an amazing keynote, a packed program of upskilling workshops and seminars, a buzzing trade exhibition and our Educators of the Year awards ceremony, it's the most unmissable day in the calendar for teachers of Design & Technologies, STEAM, VCE Product Design & Technologies and Systems Engineering!

We're delighted to introduce our 2026 keynote:

Advancing Biomaterials for a Sustainable Future with Compound

What if the materials we design with could regenerate ecosystems rather than deplete them?

Compound is a Melbourne-based studio established by industrial designer Vasundhara Gaur and software engineer Simon Beirouti, which develops new materials from kelp. By working at the intersection of biomaterials, systems thinking and circularity, their aim is to create ethical products, healthier environments and a more resilient future for all.

In this keynote presentation, Vasundhara and Simon will share their own journeys in design and engineering that led them to create Compound. You’ll learn from them about the science and design potential of biomaterials, and how they employ systems thinking and regenerative design principles to reflect the interconnected relationships between materials, production, people and the environment.

There are also 24 hands-on workshops and seminars running throughout the day. From plants for space to catapults & trebuchets, a Batik masterclass to design for disability, and machine maintenance to wooden jewellery, whatever you teach, you'll find the perfect sessions!

You'll find all the details in our PROGRAM.

And looking for some end of year bargains, or want to find out about the latest services, tools and technologies for the STEM classroom? Check out who is already confirmed for our industry exhibition;

Special thanks to our sponsors:

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Meet the rest of our trade exhibitors:

VCE Systems Engineering SAT Online Masterclass for Students (PL2709) (27 Feb 2027)

Fri, 26 Feb 2027 22:00:00 GMT

When: Saturday 27 Feb, 9am - 11am

Where: Online

Presenter: Michael Slinger

Cost:

$35 per student (Free for accompanying teacher)
$85 per member teacher participating without any students
$125 per non-member teacher participating without any students
$55 for Preservice teachers / uni students without any students*

*To be eligible for this ticket, you must be a student member. Note a student membership is free.

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Form should be completed by a teacher on behalf of students.

This online workshop is an invaluable experience for students undertaking VCE Systems Engineering.

Experienced educator Michael Slinger will take an in-depth look at the VCE School-Assessed Task (SAT), with a range of tips and activities that prepare participants for the year ahead, including:

Managing backups and version control
Interpreting the criteria and how to provide evidence
Visual communication skills
Effective testing processes
Marking and assessment
Opportunities to ask specific questions or raise topics of your own

The webinar link will be sent 2 days prior to the event - the teacher who registered their students is responsible for sending these details to them.

VCE Product Design & Technologies SAT Online Masterclass for Students (PL2704) (27 Feb 2027)

Fri, 26 Feb 2027 22:30:00 GMT

When: Saturday 27 February, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Where: Online

Presenter: Jill Livett

Cost:

$35 per student (Free for accompanying teacher)
$85 per member teacher participating without any students
$125 per non-member teacher participating without any students
$55 for Pre-service teachers without any students*

*To be eligible for this ticket, you must be a student member. Note a student membership is free.

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Form should be completed by a teacher on behalf of all students

Not to be missed! This online masterclass led by Jill Livett will provide students with a full understanding of the folio requirements for the VCE PD&T School-Assessed Task.

Lots of interactive activities will strengthen their knowledge of design briefs, evaluation criteria and approaches to research and design, at the same time as building their capacity to innovate and solve problems.

The teacher who signs up their students will receive an email with the online webinar link that they should forward on to their students.

Participants should have available;

Drawing equipment, including:

Graphite & coloured pencils
Fine liners
Sketch pad or paper