Call for Papers
Interested in speaking at ReimaginED?
The call for papers for ReimaginED Melbourne and Yokohama is now open
We provide the following guidelines, key dates, themes, and session formats to support applications from prospective speakers. You can also find information below on the ReimaginED Travel Scholarship program.
Conference themes
The topics and ideas explored at ReimaginED are organised around six overarching themes. The themes shape our programming and guide the development of conference sessions offered by our speakers. They help bring focus, coherence, and depth to collaboration and learning during the event, while promoting new ways of thinking about knowledge, learning, teaching, and leadership.
Developing ecosystems for systems changes
The successful development of more future-focused models for education requires a systemic approach that nurtures innovation, experimentation, and adaptation. How might we best work together to help grow dynamic ecosystems that support transformational change in education?
Breaking down the walls between school and the real world
Authentic, experiential learning provides young people with the opportunity to develop their self-understanding, and build connections with others and the places where they live. How might we co-design holistic learning experiences with students so they can meaningfully engage in developing solutions to complex, real-world challenges?
Cultivating capabilities for living and learning
Young people need to develop a range of complex competencies in order to become successful learners, confident and creative individuals, and active and informed citizens. How might we best foster the development of the skills and capabilities that are required to successfully navigate living and learning in today’s society?
Fostering agency and identity in an age of complexity
There is a growing acknowledgement that schools need to provide inclusive, agile and adaptive learning environments that respond to the diverse cognitive, affective, physical, and social needs of their students and staff. How do we work with students, teachers, and school leaders to help them further develop a sense of independence, interdependence, and purpose in a complex and uncertain world?
Enabling social-emotional learning for the development of self, others, and society
In a time that is distinguished by the rapid rise of mental health and anxiety issues among students and educators, we are increasingly aware of the critical importance of nurturing individual and collective wellbeing in our schools. How can we cultivate a capacity for self-development, emotional literacy, compassion, and resilience in order to better support the development of healthy individuals, communities and societies?
Nurturing regenerative approaches to learning
A living systems approach to learning acknowledges that the development of knowledge, skills, understanding, and purpose are interrelated and emergent from the relationships that we have with ourselves, others, and the places where we live. How might we explore the role that education can play in building the capacity of young people to contribute to the thriving of people, places and our planet?
Conference formats
ReimaginED offers a range of programming formats that enable participants to immerse themselves in deep learning and conversation.
Provocations
Provocations are short, compelling presentations from leading local and international thinkers, followed by small group collaboration. These sessions are designed to activate thinking, discussion and reflection. Provocations provide an invitation for participants to explore powerful ideas and possibilities for the emerging futures for education.
(40mins, by invitation only)
Masterclasses
Masterclasses are extended workshops that immerse participants in the deep collaborative exploration of transformative concepts and innovative practices.
(120 mins, 1 - 2 speakers)
Workshops
Workshops are highly interactive sessions designed to engage participants in the collaborative exploration of innovative ideas and approaches to learning, teaching and leading.
(60 mins, 1 - 2 speakers)
Spotlight
Spotlight sessions showcase leading edge practice from teachers, researchers and school leaders. They explore new approaches to learning, teaching, research, and leadership being undertaken in a range of settings, along with the challenges, achievements, and next steps for these communities and organisations.
(60 mins, 1 - 3 speakers)
Mash Up
Mash Ups connect speakers from the amazing ReimaginED community and provide them with the opportunity to share and artfully combine their interests in the co-design and delivery of an interactive workshop. The format appeals to people keen to explore new ideas, ways of thinking, and possibilities for collaboration. Contact institute@woodleigh.vic.edu.au to express your interest.
(60 mins, 2 - 4 speakers)
PERFORMANCE AND EXHIBITION
Performances and exhibitions creates spaces to explore the conference themes through the different voices and perspectives represented through the arts. These sessions will provide participants with the opportunity to engage with music, drama, and visual arts as a vehicle for reflection and deep learning.
(60 mins, 1 - 4 performers/artists)
MEET UP
Meet Ups provide an informal opportunity for participants to connect, discuss, and explore their shared interests. These sessions are led by a facilitator(s) who helps to lead and guide the dialogue around the organising topic. As a feature of the conference is the innovative community who attends, this format creates an essential space to connect with old and new colleagues, expand your networks, and delve more deeply into emerging practice, fresh ideas and new ways of thinking.
(60mins, 1 - 2 facilitators)
SOCIAL SESSIONS
The conference break times and dinner provides a chance for participants to connect, have fun, and and enjoy delicious food and drinks in a relaxed environment.
Participants attending in groups from their school, network or organisation may also wish to take advantage of the beautiful location for each ReimaginED event to engage in socialising and sight seeing with colleagues at part of their travel.
How to apply
The Call for Papers for ReimaginED Melbourne and Yokohama are now open.
Proposals for all sessions will include the following:
What you want to contribute to the conference
What you want to get out of the conference
Objectives or purposes of the session
Connection to one or more of the conference themes
The format that you will use for your session*
A biography (approx. 200 words) for each of the proposed speakers
*Please note provocations are by invitation only
Key dates
ReimaginED Melbourne
Call for papers opens 30 April 2024
Proposal submission deadline 12 September 2025
Notification of successful proposals by 19 September 2025
ReimaginED Yokohama
Call for papers opens 30 April 2025
Proposal submission deadline 17 October 2025
Notification of successful proposals by 31 October 2025
Application Guidelines
Please note the following guidelines prior to application:
All applicants should address the submission requirements
All applications should be submitted by the relevant due date
Speakers are responsible for organising their own travel and accommodation
Conference sessions should be designed to be interactive and engaging, with opportunities for reflection and collaboration
Speakers are expected to engage in conference sessions and with other participants for the duration of the event
Sessions at the conference are dedicated to the promotion of thinking and dialogue, rather than products and services
Upon acceptance of their application, speakers will be offered free registration and asked to submit further details to support participation
ReimaginED Travel Scholarships
The organising committee for ReimaginED believe that a diversity of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities are required to support innovation and systems change in education. To help support the participation of disadvantaged and underrepresented groups at the conference, a limited number of travel scholarships are available to support attendance for speakers who have their proposals to present or facilitate a session accepted.
Criteria
Travel scholarships are open to applicants who meet both of the following criteria:
the applicant has an accepted proposal
the applicant has not received a travel scholarship in the previous two years
In addition, the applicant must meet one of the following criteria:
An Australian person of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage
An Australian person who resides in a regional, rural or remote location
An Australian student undertaking under/postgraduate study in Australia
Process
Write a 200 word submission stating why you would like to attend, why you want to present, what you want to learn, how the community, organisation or group you serve or represent will benefit from you attending.
Scholarship offer
Two scholarship places are available for ReimaginED, with funding to support:
Flights and accommodation (within Australia)
Conference Registration
Submit applications for scholarships to: institute@woodleigh.vic.edu.au
Each application will be carefully assessed. The successful applicants will be chosen at the sole discretion of the conference organisers, and their decision is final.
Please note scholarships are only available for ReimaginED Melbourne.
