About EdCAT
EdCAT 2026 is a wondrous celebration of Australia's tech sector, a techtopia of people, programs, and support that will propel you on your tech journey.
Explore and discover a multi-stream, full-day summit that brings together a diverse audience of 300+ tech professionals, ICT students, educators and industry partners eager to enhance their expertise, make meaningful connections and expand their network.
After a successful launch in 2024, EdCAT returns for its third year in Hobart on 17 April 2026!
More details coming soon — stay tuned!
Key Features
Opening Keynote
Industry panel discussions
Multiple streams across Senior Secondary, Careers, Tech Leadership and Education representing current key topics of interest for the sector.
EXPO with industry partners
Networking drinks
Event Details
Date: Friday, 17 April 2026
Time: 8:15am-6pm (networking drinks between 5pm-6pm)
Location: Wrest Point
Address: 410 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay TAS 7005
Registration Fees
To be announced in October 2025.
Inclusions
All ticket types include all day catering (arrival tea and coffee, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea), access to the keynote presentation, breakout sessions and EXPO.
*Students must present your Student ID or concession card on arrival for verification.
*To qualify for ICT / STEM Educators price, you must be currently registered with the Teachers Registration Board Tasmania. Please see their website for more information.
Contact us
If you have any questions about EdCAT please contact us.
For membership inquiries
Stuart Brinsmead, Tasmanian Branch Manager, ACS
e. stuart.brinsmead@acs.org.au
For partnership inquiries
Jason Gower, Sponsorship and Commercial Manager, ACS