The Bright Ideas Program is generously sponsored by Pearson.
2026 QLD PD Fest Presenters:
Expressions of Interest now open!
We’re delighted to announce that the 2026 English Australia QLD PD Fest will take place in March 2026 at UQ College. The proposed date is Saturday 21 March, with final date confirmation to be provided in late January.
We are now inviting abstract submissions from educators and professionals interested in presenting at QLD PD Fest.
PD Fest is a vibrant, practitioner-led event that showcases practical ideas, emerging practice, and fresh thinking across the English Language Teaching (ELT) sector.
Why present at QLD PD Fest?
Presenting at PD Fest is a fantastic opportunity to:
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Share your ideas and experiences with colleagues from across Queensland
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Contribute to professional learning in our sector
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Build confidence and experience in conference-style presenting
In addition, all presenters have the opportunity to enter the Bright Ideas competition to win a trip to the 2026 English Australia Conference in Melbourne to present their session there.
Presenters are very welcome to present individually or in pairs/trios, and first-time presenters are warmly encouraged.
Call for Abstracts
We invite you to submit an abstract to present at QLD PD Fest 2026.
Abstract submission deadline: 11 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Suggested topics include:
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Pedagogy and classroom practice
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Educational technology and GenAI
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Assessment
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Teacher development and professional interaction
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Student Services and Administration
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Student wellbeing and welfare
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Management and leadership
Please note this is not an exhaustive list. We welcome abstracts on any topic related to English language teaching, learning, and the student experience.
Presentation Formats
You may submit an abstract for one of the following formats:
1. 30-minute presentation, including at least 5 minutes for discussion or Q&A
2. 60-minute workshop, designed as an interactive session with active audience participation
Submit your abstract
Full submission guidelines are available via the abstract submission form.
Submit your abstracts by 11 February 2026.
Register for PD Fest
Registrations for QLD PD Fest will open in late January — please stay tuned for the announcement.
We hope you’ll join us at Queensland’s premier ELT professional learning event and encourage colleagues at your college to get involved — as presenters, participants, and contributors to a rich day of shared learning and lively networking.
Warm regards
The QLD PD Fest Organising Committee and English Australia
We’re delighted to announce that accepted presenters at the PD Fests across Australia will be eligible to enter into the Bright Ideas competition to win a funded trip to present at the English Australia Conference in Melbourne, 16-18 September 2026. Bright Ideas is generously sponsored by Pearson.
Thank you to the UQ College for hosting Qld PD Fest.
