SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED, NESA RECOGNISED PD PROVIDER
Friday 31 July – Saturday 1 August 2026
Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay & online
Our National Teacher Conference is back for 2026. Join us live or online from the comfort of home Friday 31 July – Saturday 1 August 2026, for two days of inspiring presentations, provocative panels, live performance and enriching conversations about teaching, and the teaching of Shakespeare in Australia.
Featuring Kurt Fearnley AM PLY (keynote), Yve Blake, Miriam Corowa, Virginia Gay, Prof Robyn Ewing AM, Dr Natasha Beaumont, Dr Jedidiah Evans, Jack Starkey-Gill, Dr Amanda Giguere (USA), Rob Eastaway (UK) and a range of academics, teachers and Bell Shakespeare artists, this is an event that will nourish every teacher’s mind and soul. Treat yourself and join us in celebrating teachers and the incredible work that you do.
Held at Bell Shakespeare’s HQ in the spectacular Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, this is a renowned national gathering where we discuss innovative approaches, proven tips and tricks for classroom practice, and share stimulating ideas about Shakespeare.
On Friday night, our special soirée returns as we celebrate teaching, connection and Shakespeare against the spectacular backdrop of Sydney harbour.
Teachers may register for the in-person event which includes on-site lunch, refreshments and soirée at Bell Shakespeare HQ at Pier 2/3, or join us online and watch the live-streamed event.
NESA ACCREDITATION
Bell Shakespeare is a NESA recognised PD Provider. Completing Bell Shakespeare’s 2026 National Teacher Conference may contribute up to 10 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD. For more information about accreditation and PD requirements, click here.
Dates & Times
Friday 31 July – Saturday 1 August 2026
9.30am - 5.00pm daily (conference sessions)
Friday night soirée included in conference registration.
Location
Bell Shakespeare, The Neilson Nutshell
Pier 2/3, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct
1/13A Hickson Road
Dawes Point NSW 2000
How much?
Onsite Registration
1-day pass $250
2-day pass $500
Onsite conference registration at Pier 2/3 includes daily lunch and refreshments, soirée, and post-conference access to session recordings.
Online registration
$75 per day
Access to daily livestream of conference, and post-conference access to session recordings.
Any questions? Contact us at learning@bellshakespeare.com.au
"I found it uplifting, inspiring and energising... Every section of the conference was relevant to teaching"
Alison Sharma, Linuwel Steiner School NSW
With thanks to our event partners
