From the ATEM2026 Conference Chair

And the winner is … Sydney

Remember the buzz when Sydney was announced for the Olympics? That sharp intake of breath. That this is going to be big energy.

Well, dare I say it – ATEM2026 might just be the biggest thing to hit Sydney since then.
 
I am absolutely thrilled to announce that the ATEM 2026 Conference will take place at The University of Sydney from 27–30 September. This will be no ordinary conference. In 2026, ATEM celebrates 50 years. That makes this gathering even more special – a moment to celebrate where we’ve come from and to lean confidently into what’s next for the tertiary education sector.
 
True to ATEM form, this event is by the sector, for the sector. We’ve assembled an eager, thoughtful and slightly caffeine-fuelled crew of volunteers who are already hard at work shaping a program that reflects what makes an ATEM conference distinctive:

Our 2026 theme: IGNITE

 Over three energising days, we’ll bring together people from across tertiary education – leaders, specialists, emerging professionals and everyone in between – to share ideas, challenge assumptions and explore the future of our sector together.
 
Sydney. September. 50 years strong. We can’t wait to welcome you.
 
Dr Ayan Dasvarma
Chair, 2026 Conference Organising Committee