The NSW Digital Skills & Workforce Compact has created a calendar for industry partners to share programs that help teachers upskill their knowledge in teaching the new computing syllabuses and stay updated on evolving trends.
We also aim to inspire students to explore tech careers with valuable face-to-face sessions highlighting key insights from the digital sector.
Programs available to teachers and students are listed below:
2025 calendar
April keyboard_arrow_down
- 12/04/25
Professional Development Webinar: Data Analysis
Industry guest speakers discuss current and emerging trends in technologies via statewide staff meetings hosted in Teams.
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Virtual
Register now
May keyboard_arrow_down
- 7/05/25
BiG Day In Newcastle
BiG Day In events provide a unique opportunity for year 9-12 students to explore the world of technology and gain insight into university life.
www.thebigdayin.com.au
Duration: One day
Location: Great Hall at University of Newcastle Callaghan Campus.
Register now - 14/05/25
Professional Development Webinar: Web and App Development
Industry guest speakers discuss current and emerging trends in technologies via statewide staff meetings hosted in Teams.
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Virtual
Register now - 16/05/25
Leading Computing Conference
A conference designed to support the implementation of the 3 new Computing Syllabuses.
Duration: 1 Day
Location: NSW Department of Education Parramatta.
Register now
June keyboard_arrow_down
- 11/06/25
Professional Development Webinar: Mechatronics
Industry guest speakers discuss current and emerging trends in technologies via statewide staff meetings hosted in Teams.
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Virtual
Register now
August keyboard_arrow_down
- 6/08/25
Professional Development Webinar: Games & Simulations
Industry guest speakers discuss current and emerging trends in technologies via statewide staff meetings hosted in Teams.
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Virtual
Register now - 27/08/25
BiG Day In Canberra
BiG Day In events provide a unique opportunity for year 9-12 students to explore the world of technology and gain insight into university life.
www.thebigdayin.com.au
Duration: One day
Location: ANU Research School of Physics, 60 Mills Road, Acton
Register now
September keyboard_arrow_down
- 3/09/25
Professional Development Webinar: Cybersecurity
Industry guest speakers discuss current and emerging trends in technologies via statewide staff meetings hosted in Teams.
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Virtual
Register now
October keyboard_arrow_down
- 29/10/25
Professional Development Webinar: ML AI and Intelligent Systems
Industry guest speakers discuss current and emerging trends in technologies via statewide staff meetings hosted in Teams.
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Virtual
Register now
November keyboard_arrow_down
- 7/11/25
Data Hack High
Teachers complete microskills through the Institite of Applied Technology Digital while students attempt to solve real world wicked problems with data analysis in challenges provided by various government departments and industry.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Parramatta Head Office, 105 Philip Street, Parramatta NSW (hybrid delivery)
Register now - 26/11/25
Professional Development Webinar: Python
Industry guest speakers discuss current and emerging trends in technologies via statewide staff meetings hosted in Teams.
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Virtual
Register now
Get involved
Are you a partner and would like to host or support events and workshops?
Submit your initiatives you'd like included in the calendar.
You can also support these events and initiatives by filling out the Industry Engagement Opportunities form.