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. The day will include a number of keynotes, panels and presentations on our conference themes.
In addition, in 2026, we will 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.
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
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 (separate registration required).
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).
If you are driving to the campus, please book a parking space directly with UoN: Car Park Booking / Service Catalogue / UON Service Desk.
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 here when finalised. Presenters have been emailed a draft (08 June).
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