7-10 September 2025
Australian National University, Canberra
Wow, what a conference! ATEM2025 has officially wrapped, but the energy and ideas continue to ripple across the tertiary education sector.
Held at ANU in Canberra, this year’s conference brought together nearly 400 professionals from across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. Delegates explored bold concepts, shared lived experiences and built new connections across institutions and career stages.
From keynote moments to quiet breakthroughs, ATEM2025 was more than a gathering – it was a catalyst. A space where curious minds met, where leadership was reimagined and the future of tertiary education was shaped in real time.
Whether you joined us in person or are just discovering ATEM now, we invite you to join our community and be part of what comes next.
What’s next?
Planning for ATEM2026 is already underway. Keep an eye out for location and dates. In the meantime, explore ATEM’s year-round programs in leadership, mentoring and sector recognition.
What’s next?
Planning for ATEM2026 is already underway. Keep an eye out for location and dates. In the meantime, explore ATEM’s year-round programs in leadership, mentoring and sector recognition.
Explore ATEM2025 highlights
Our professional photo gallery is now live. Relive the moments from keynotes to museum fun and more. These images tell a story we’re proud to share.
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By the sector, for the sector
ATEM2025 was practitioner-led and ambitious in scope. Designed by the sector, for the sector. Delegates came from public and private providers, academic and professional roles (and often bridged both). What united them was a shared passion for shaping the future of tertiary education and a commitment to driving innovation and positive change.
In the conference space, we brought together:
Why impact?
In a rapidly evolving sector, what we do matters more than ever. ATEM2025 challenged us to reflect on how we:
