TechFest 2026 is a one-day technical services conference bringing together university Technical Services professionals from across Australia and New Zealand. Led by RMIT STEM Technical Services, the event will provide a platform to share expertise, strengthen professional networks and showcase the critical role technical staff play in enabling excellence in teaching, research, safety, infrastructure and innovation.


Leading the day will be experts within their fields to share knowledge, insights and practical knowledge we can bring back into our everyday roles. TechFest 2026 will support and recognise the value of the technical services profession and help build a stronger, more connected technical workforce across the higher education sector.

Register By
6 November 2026 5:59 pm AEST

See you in...

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Agenda at a Glance

Here's an overview of what's happening at the event!
TechFest 2026
  • Arrival & Registration
    9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Welcome & Opening Keynote
    9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Morning Tea / Break
    10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Session 1
    11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
  • Lunch & Lab Tours
    11:45 PM - 12:45 PM
  • Session 2
    1:00 PM - 1:40 PM
  • Session 3
    1:50 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Break
    2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Session 4 & Goodbye
    3:10 PM - 3:45 PM

Detailed Agenda

Full agenda details will be provided after registration.

See you in Carlton!

Melbourne Connect

700 Swanston Street
Carlton, VIC(AUS) 3053

Questions? Reach out!