STAVCON 2026 Abstract Submissions

STAVCON 2026: Call for Sessions

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Thank you for expressing your interest to present at STAVCON 2026.

STAV invites educators, researchers, and science education professionals to submit abstracts for STAVCON 2026.

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, testing new pedagogical approaches, or integrating cross-disciplinary thinking into your practice, we want to hear from you.

Presentation Formats

- Hands-on workshops

- Classroom-ready resource demonstrations

- Interactive presentations or case studies

- Panel or roundtable 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.

Key Dates

Abstract submissions open: Now

Deadline for submissions: 5pm Monday, 20 July 2026

Notification of acceptance: September 2026

STAVCON: 27th October 2026

STAVCON, as you may know, is one of STAV’s flagship conferences. Its audience is diverse and includes teachers of primary and secondary science and STEM, laboratory technicians, and members of the education research community and tertiary sector. In terms of the depth, breadth and richness of offerings, STAVCON is unique.

The call for sessions will close at 5:00pm (AEST) on Monday 20 July 2026.

You will receive an initial email acknowledging that your application has been delivered successfully. Please also check junk/spam inboxes.

Sponsorship opportunities will be shared in the coming weeks. Should you have any questions in relation to this process, please email: STAV Marketing ([email protected])

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To prepare to fill in this form, please note that you will be asked for the following pieces of information:

- 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)

About your session

Session Title(Required)

The title of your session is the first impression for Conference delegates. Use a concise, but inclusive, title which clearly conveys what you will be presenting and draws attendees' attention to your topic.

Abstract(Required)

This should address the conference theme

Target Audience(Required)

Please select all that apply

Early Childhood Educator

Primary Teacher

Middle School Teacher

Secondary School Teacher

VCE Teacher

Laboratory Technician

Preferred Session Duration(Required)

Subject to no. of sessions in the program structure. Timing includes question time.

45 mins

1 hour 30 mins

Preferred Presentation Room(Required)

Lecture Theatre

Wet Lab

Classroom with tables & chairs

Any (eg. Lecture Theatre, Classroom)

Is there a practical or hands-on experiment as a part of your presentation?(Required)

All sessions with practical or hands-on experiments require a risk assessment to be submitted. Please note all equipment and supplies for the session must be provided by the presenter.

Yes

Preferred number of participants(Required)

Up to 25 participants

Above 25 participants

Style of presentation(Required)

Presentation/Lecture

Group work / Breakout rooms

Workshop - no prep from delegates

Workshop - BYO Equipment

Workshop - pre-printing by delegates required

What will participants need to supply for this session?(Required)

Please provide a rough list of the items or amount of printing required for delegates to prepare for this session.

Please provide a risk assessment for your session(Required)

Please note, as delegates will be completing this at home/school, please be extra mindful of this risk. You can use the same risk assessment form as you would for your school.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Can this session be Live Streamed?(Required)

There are a limited number of live sessions available for STAVCON. If you are unsuccessful in securing a live slot, would you be interested in the session being pre-recorded instead? STAV are able to provide support in recording the content.

Yes

Have you presented this session at a previous STAV event before? Please list the previous events.(Required)

Please fill the below to the best of your abilities. There will be an opportunity closer to the conference to update this information.

Principal Presenter: Name(Required)

Prefix First Name Last Name Suffix

Principal Presenter: Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Principal Presenter: Mobile Phone Number(Required)

Principal Presenter: City(Required)

Principal Presenter: State(Required)

Principal Presenter: Organisation Type(Required)

Principal Presenter: Organisation(Required)

Principal Presenter: Position Title(Required)

Principal Presenter: Biography(Required)

Principal Presenter: Profile Image(Required)

Please provide a profile image, where possible 400 x 400px. This photo will be used for promotional purposes.

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Where you feel comfortable, please provide your social media handles for STAV social media and delegates to link up with you.

Principal Presenter: LinkedIn

Principal Presenter: Twitter / X

Principal Presenter: Facebook

Principal Presenter: Instagram

Do you have a Co-Presenter?(Required)

If you are unsure, this answer can be changed in the future.

Yes

Please fill this in for your co-presenter, the person who will be presenting with you during the session.

Co-Presenter: Name(Required)

Prefix First Name Last Name Suffix

Co-Presenter: Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Co-Presenter: Mobile

Co-Presenter: City

Co-Presenter: State

Co-Presenter: Organisation Type(Required)

Co-Presenter: Organisation(Required)

Co-Presenter: Position Title

Co-Presenter: Biography

max 500 characters

Co-Presenter: Profile Image

Please provide a profile image, where possible 400 x 400px. This photo will be used for promotional purposes.

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Where you feel comfortable, please provide your social media handles that you are comfortable being used by STAV social media and being provided to delegates to link up with you.

Co-Presenter: LinkedIn

Co-Presenter: Twitter / X

Co-Presenter: Facebook

Co-Presenter: Instagram

Is there anything else you wish to share or for the committee to consider regarding your submission?