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
For teachers
- 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 - 6/08/2025
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 - 03/09/25
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 - 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 - 07/11/25
Data Hack High
Teachers complete microskills through the Institute 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: Institute of Applied Technology Digital, Meadowbank NSW
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
For students
- 5/06/25
Launch your Career in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Launch Your Career connects students with industry professionals. Discover amazing opportunities within Artificial Intelligence Information including:
In a one-hour interactive session, participants will:
• Opportunities in AI: Uncovering the vast potential AI holds.
• Transforming work practices: See how Generative AI is revolutionising the workplace.
• AI in finance: Learn about AI’s impact in the finance industry.
• AI in education: Discover how AI is reshaping education.
• The future of AI: Gain insights into what lies ahead for AI.
Duration: One-hour interactive session
Location: Online.
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 - 7/11/2025
Data Hack High
Teachers complete microskills through the Institute 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: Institute of Applied Technology Digital, Meadowbank NSW.
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.