ACS Education, Careers and Technology Summit 2025 (EdCAT)

ACS Education, Careers and Technology Summit 2025 (EdCAT)

Welcome to EdCAT 2025 registration page.

By Australian Computer Society

Date and time

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 8:15 AM - 5:00 PM AEST

Location

Wrest Point

410 Sandy Bay Road Sandy Bay, TAS 7005 Australia

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

8:15 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration and Networking at Wrest Point


Meet our exhibitors and kick off your day with a complimentary arrival tea and coffee!

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Official Welcome

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

Opening Keynote and Q&A with Adam Spencer

Adam Spencer


Adam has hosted award-winning breakfast radio shows in Australia’s toughest markets and live current affairs TV. He has won improvised theatre competitions and once interviewed John Travolta in front...

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Morning Tea Break and Networking

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Break Out Sessions

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch Break

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Break Out Sessions

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Afternoon Tea Break and Networking

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Closing Session

About this event

  • Event lasts 8 hours 45 minutes

EdCAT is a multi-stream, full-day summit that brings together a diverse audience of 200+ tech professionals, ICT students and educators and industry partners eager to enhance their expertise, make meaningful connections and expand their network.

After a successful launch in 2024, EdCAT is coming back to Hobart on 10 April 2025!

Key Features

  • Opening Keynote - Adam Spencer
  • Industry Panel Discussions
  • Multiple streams across Careers, Tech Insights and Education representing current key topics of interest for the sector.
  • EXPO with 20+ exhibitors

The preliminary program will be launched soon, so stay tuned.


Opening Keynote - Adam Spencer
Adam has hosted award-winning breakfast radio shows in Australia’s toughest markets and live current affairs TV. He has won improvised theatre competitions and once interviewed John Travolta in front of 75,000 people. Adam prides himself on the high level of energy, engagement and entertainment that he provides whenever on stage, set or screen. With 25 years’ experience in television, radio and events, Adam loves curating challenging and thought-provoking conversations and keynote presentations.

More details about Adam’s presentation will be released soon. Find out more about the speaker here.

Event Partner Opportunities
The opportunities available for Partners interested in being involved in the 2025 EdCAT Summit have been designed to drive impact, deliver brand exposure and build connections with your key market audience.

Event Partners will be able to:
• Gain exposure to tech and ICT professionals in the Tasmanian educationsector.
• Be seen as a proactive and contributing member of the tech and ICT professional community.
• Engage with prospective clients and future talent.
• Gain strong brand awareness among your target audience.

Download the Partnership Prospectus today or get in touch with us.


Accommodation
Traveling interstate to join us? Great news – you are eligible to receive 10% off as an EdCAT delegate. Simply follow the link below to redeem your discount.
Book your accommodation


Contact us

For general event inquiries:

Tomo Okai, National Events Manager, ACS

tomo.okai@acs.org.au


For membership inquiries:

Stuart Brinsmead, Tasmanian Branch Manager

stuart.brinsmead@acs.org.au


For sponsorship inquiries:

Jason Gower, Sponsorship and Commercial Manager

jason.gower@acs.org.au


Frequently asked questions

Q. This looks like a great event and I'm keen to sign up as a member. How do I go about that?

That is fantastic news! Please contact events@acs.org.au so we can assist you further. You can also find more information about joining ACS here: https://www.acs.org.au/join-acs.html.

Q. Can I choose to attend any stream on the day?

Absolutely! Please note that some sessions have limited room capacities. The Educators stream is restricted to qualified ICT educators only.

Q. Will there be parking onsite?

Wrest Point provides complimentary car parking for all guests, including multi-story undercover parking and two overflow car park areas. Find out more on their website: https://wrestpoint.com.au/accommodation/facilities-services/.

Q. I am based outside of Hobart. Will there be a virtual option?

At this time, EdCAT will be an in-person-only event for 2025. However, we’re happy to notify you if a virtual component is added to the program. Please contact events@acs.org.au with your details, and we will ensure you stay informed.

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Early bird discount
$0 – $85