TPEA Annual Conference
Facing the Future: Are we ready for change NOW
25th June 2026
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Our 2026 TPEA Conference is titled Facing the Future: Are We Ready for Change Now?
Digital technologies are changing education quickly. Developments such as artificial intelligence, new expectations for digital skills, and shifts in computing education raise important questions about how prepared educators and institutions are for what comes next.
This conference invites teachers, researchers, educators and practitioners to share work that explores current developments in computing and educational technology and their implications for teaching, learning and curriculum.
In 2026, we will also be celebrating 40 years since the founding of TPEA as ITTE – the association of Information Technology in Teacher Education. The conference will be an opportunity to look back at what we have learnt over 40 years of research and practice in using technology in education and also to look forward to next steps for technology, pedagogy and education. Thanks to our generous sponsors at Taylor Francis, the conference will be subsidised for TPEA Members+ and we will also offer a number of travel and accommodation bursaries to support attendance.
The conference will include a number of keynotes, panels and presentations on our conference themes.
Conference Themes
Our conference themes include:
- Computing in the curriculum
- Digital skills and computational thinking
- Artificial intelligence in education
- Assistive technology and inclusive learning
- Technology-enhanced pedagogy
- Professional development for teachers
- Digital equity and access
- Ethics, data and digital citizenship
- Learning analytics and evaluation of educational technology
- Emerging technologies such as XR and robotics
- Historical perspectives on computing education: looking back to move forward
We welcome research papers, practice reports, workshops, posters and demonstrations that contribute to discussion about the changing role of computing and educational technology in education. Submit your proposal today!
A selection of presentations will be invited to be published for a special edition of Advancing Education.
Conference Venue – University of Northampton
This year’s TPEA Annual Conference will be held at the University of Northampton’s Waterside Campus on Thursday 25th June 2026. The venue is easily accessible from Northampton Train Station and in walking distance of the city centre. More information about the campus.
The conference will be followed by the free Merged Futures Tech Innovation Showcase on Friday 26th June.
There are a number of nearby hotels for those who wish to stay overnight included the on-campus Sunley Hotel or the Premier Inn (10 minute walk) or the Ibis Northampton Centre (20 minute walk).
Conference Schedule
The conference will open for registration from 9:30 and close at approximately 5:00 on Thursday 25th June.
A full schedule will be published closer to the conference date.
Apply for your ticket today
Happy Birthday TPEA!
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of TPEA, all Members+ will be offered a free ticket to our conference. Click here to register for your free ticket.
If you are not yet a TPEA Member+, sign up for an individual membership for just £40 and register for your ticket today
Your ticket includes access to all sessions, lunch and refreshments on Thursday 25th June.
TPEA Travel and Accommodation Bursaries
We want to remove the barriers for members to attend and contribute to our conference so, this year TPEA is offering a number of bursaries to support those who wish to attend our conference.
Details of the bursary will be announced shortly. Bursaries will be paid after the conference and all spending will need to be justified with receipts.
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