The University of Waikato, in partnership with Mount Maunganui College and Priority One are pleased to bring the 2026 Tauranga Innovative Education Summit back to the Bay on 12th June 2026.

Full timetable available now - click here

Combination of Keynotes from experts and Bite Size workshops - Dr Tim Gander confirmed as keynote for 2026 (scroll down to read about some of our other facilitators)
Led by locals like you - learn from a blend of peers and academics (see bios below)
Network with other teachers from in and around Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty
Morning tea and lunch included (along with a coffee from 101 Cafe Experiment after you have signed in)

With the incedible change occuring in the education space in Aotearoa, TIES gives you the opportunity to upskill, network and collaborate. TIES gives you access to the latest in PD trends, curriculum changes and experts (both from universities, and peer teachers just like you).

Some new additions for 2026:

The TCC Community Resilience team will be present so you can experiment with their VR Flooding experience
PB Tech will bring Robot Dogs and some AR Tech to test out
Confirmed presenter bios below

If you are an experienced senior leader, a team leader, a new classroom teacher, or an aspiring educator, the Tauranga Innovative Education Summit has something for you. Work with fellow local teachers - workshops are run by academic experts, Ministry of Education representatives and Tauranga based teachers (Primary/Intermediate/College) with real life examples allowing you to curate the day around what you need.

Contact the host of 2026 - Tauranga Innovative Education Summit