ATN Annual Conference 2026 | Meeting Australia's STEM Needs

The Australian Technology Network of Universities is proud to present the 2026 ATN Conference: Industry and Education - Meeting Australia’s STEM Needs, to be held at Hotel Realm, Canberra, on 6-7 May 2026. 

Bringing together senior leaders from member universities, and guests from industry and government, the ATN Conference provides a forum for discussion on the policy, research and workforce challenges facing Australia’s higher education and innovation systems. 

This year’s program will explore issues critical to the future of the sector, including: 

• Attracting and retaining STEM talent in an AI-enabled workforce 

• Strengthening universities’ social licence through impact in STEM and applied research 

• Addressing Australia’s productivity challenge through deeper university-industry collaboration 

• Policy and funding reform  

• Continuing to shape Australia’s impact in international education 

Full program details, including session times, panels and speakers, will be released in the lead-up to the conference. 

Please register to confirm your attendance and complete the dietary requirements form to assist with event catering. 

We look forward to welcoming you to Canberra in May for what promises to be a thoughtful and forward-focused discussion. 

For enquiries, please contact info@atn.edu.au