Turn The Volume Up: Leading English Conference (in-person)

2026 VATE Leading English Conference

Turn The Volume Up

Seldom do we hold… an opportunity to transform and reinvent. Rarer still is it the people themselves whose hands are the ones upon the levers of change. And yet we know that too often in our past, moments of great possibility have been promptly surrendered to small imagination and smaller ambition. What was promised was never pursued, what could have changed remained the same. (Zohran Mamdani, 2026)

The 2026 VATE Leading English Conference celebrates the collective work of leaders in English across our membership. It is an opportunity to Turn The Volume Up on leadership that is synonymous with both reality and results. A chance to highlight courageous and responsive ways to engage students. To celebrate your advocacy – for yourself, for your students, for each other and for our profession. Turn The Volume Up in solidarity and celebrate the positive, communal and human nature of our subject.

This event is available for both in-person and livestream registration. Please note only a selection of workshops will be livestreamed.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be emailed to events@vate.org.au. Cancellations received by 12pm five working days prior to the event date will be charged a 15% cancellation fee. Cancellations received after this will receive NO REFUND. Registrations can, however, be transferred to another staff member. Please email events@vate.org.au the details. If you do not attend and have not notified VATE according to the above policy, you will receive no refund.  Please note: If this event is cancelled due to COVID government or venue restrictions, you will receive a full refund.

Catering and special diets (in-person events only)

Coeliac, vegan and other special diets (medical related) can be requested. Please email your special diet request to events@vate.org.au at least seven working days prior to the event. Please note: Approximately 50% of the catering will be vegetarian. You do not need to request this.