Don’t miss out on these exclusive opportunities at the Mackay Regional Conference this weekend!
you’ll unpack…
…creative approaches to using AI - and assessment design suggestions
…practical post-production sound techniques to elevate storytelling
…how to teach the ‘respectful approaches’ component of ACARA v9 for Media Arts with our exclusive screen industry panel session with the creative team of Stan’s ‘Black Snow’ as they dive into their ground-breaking work representing culture authentically
AND MORE!
(If you haven’t yet seen ‘Black Snow’, seasons 1 and 2 are on Stan, and they’re currently shooting season 3 in North Queensland… Black Snow, a new pacy murder mystery, addresses the complicated legacy of slavery in Australia)
Get your tickets to the Regional Conference HERE!(ATOM QLD State Conference 2026 — ATOM QLD).
22 May — Evening Social
Ease into the conference with a relaxed social event designed to help you connect with colleagues, share ideas, and build networks before the main program begins.
6pm, Red Dog Brewery, Bluewater Quay - drinks, nibbles and an advocacy update.
23 May — Full Conference Day
A full day of sessions hosted at Mackay Northern Beaches SHS , featuring hands‑on workshops, curriculum‑focused sessions, and practical pedagogy. The conference program will offer actionable strategies, classroom-ready ideas, while strengthening your professional communities of practice.
For example, after the panel session, you’ll be able to deepen your technical skills with a post-production sound workshop with industry expert Tfer Newsome, or dive into a classroom-ready ACARA v9 unit linked to ‘Black Snow’.
Proudly sponsored by Ted’s Cameras.