STAVCON is STAV’s premier annual conference for science educators in Victoria, bringing together classroom practitioners, education leaders, researchers, and innovators to share ideas, challenge thinking, and shape the future of science education.
This year’s theme, Beyond the Curriculum: Exploring the Future of Science Teaching and Learning, recognises that while curriculum frameworks provide the structure for learning, exceptional science education extends far beyond content delivery and assessment. It is about creating learning experiences that inspire curiosity, encourage critical thinking, embrace innovation, and prepare students for a rapidly changing world.
VCAA provides a strong framework through Victorian Curriculum 2.0 — with clear topics, achievement standards, and assessment criteria. But the real magic happens when that framework is brought to life in the classroom. That’s where STAVCON comes in. This is where theory meets practice, and educators come together to explore innovative, engaging, and effective ways to teach science — and to spark deeper learning in every student.
STAVCON 2026 will provide a platform for dynamic discussions and evidence-based strategies that support high-quality teaching and learning across early years, primary and secondary science. The conference will explore emerging priorities in science education, including future-focused pedagogies, tried and tested evidence-based practices, interdisciplinary learning, technology integration, wellbeing, sustainability, equity, authentic real-world connections, and the integration of Indigenous Science into science education.
We’re seeking dynamic presentations that explore innovative, evidence-based, and practical approaches to teaching science across primary and secondary levels. Whether you’re developing curriculum-aligned resources, trialling new pedagogical approaches, integrating cross-disciplinary thinking into your practice, incorporating Indigenous Science, or exploring what the future of science education could look like, we want to hear from you.
Your voice could help shape the future of science education.
Submission timeline
Submission Deadline: 5:00pm, Monday 20 July, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: Late September 2026.
Submission types:
We invite abstracts for the following presentation formats:
- Hands-on workshops
- Classroom-ready resource demonstrations
- Interactive presentations or case studies
- Panel or round table discussions
Submission guidelines:
Abstracts should be no more than 250 words and clearly outline the session’s focus, target audience (primary, secondary or both), and relevance to the Victorian Curriculum 2.0. Please include:
- Session Title & Description
- Length of session, audience and preferred delivery method
- Risk assessment for workshops
- Bio & Photo of Principal Presenter
- Basic Co-presenter details (name, email, organisation).
We encourage submissions that:
- Reflect evidence-based or reflective practice
- Offer practical strategies or insights
- Encourage interaction, participation or discussion
- Support the professional growth of science educators.
Save the date:
STAVCON 2026 will be taking place in Melbourne on Tuesday 27th October 2026.
Keep an eye on your inbox: registrations and full program launch in September 2026.