STEAM Towards the Future

The world is evolving rapidly, and so are the careers of tomorrow. This year’s CATE 2025 Conference is centred around the theme: “STEAM Towards the Future”, emphasising the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) in shaping the workforce of the future.

Our sub-themes dive deeper into the key elements shaping career education today: 

• The Future is Multi-Disciplinary – Careers no longer fit into traditional boxes; they blend skills from multiple fields, requiring adaptability, creativity, and collaboration.
• The Future is Multi-Cultural – A global workforce requires cultural competence and diverse perspectives. Future careers will demand an understanding of different backgrounds, ideas, and ways of working.
• The Future is Here – Technological advancements, AI, and automation are already transforming the job market. Educators and career professionals must prepare students for the fast-changing landscape.

The CATE 2025 Conference will be held in Wellington and will bring together career professionals, educators, industry leaders, and researchers to explore how we can best equip students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to navigate the ever-changing world of tertiary education and work.

With 500+ attendees, this is an unmatched opportunity to connect with key decision-makers shaping the future of career education in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We invite you to explore our refreshed sponsorship offerings, designed to maximise your brand visibility, engagement, and impact. We also welcome creative ideas and custom sponsorship solutions. Let’s make this an unforgettable event together!

CATE Conference Committee

Get involved!

The conference is an ideal environment and opportunity for us to share innovative practice. We seek interactive workshops that fit with the theme:

Steam Towards the Future!

The Future is Multi-Disciplinary, The Future is Multi-Cultural, The Future is Here 

How to get involved

As a presenter or workshop facilitator, we ask you to:

• Design and deliver engaging sessions: Create an interactive offering that provides practical skills, strategies, and knowledge for participants.
• Facilitate group activities and discussions: Lead participants through hands-on exercises, case studies, or group discussions to deepen their understanding.
• Provide materials and resources: Develop handouts, digital resources, or other materials to support participant learning and application post-conference.

There are lots of resources available online that can assist you, but get in touch if you have questions, and we can support you. 

Workshops are one hour in length and should cater for ~50-70 people, but due to the attendance at CATE, some will need to support more (75 - 90). If you feel your workshop needs to be kept to a smaller size, please note that in your submission, and it will still be considered.

How to submit

Prepare the following information:

• Title: Provide a clear and concise title that reflects the key focus or theme of your workshop.
• Description (Maximum 300 words):
• How your offering links to the conference theme. 
• What content you will cover.
• Learning intentions: 
• What will educators gain from attending (skills, knowledge, strategies).
• Any proposed workshop contributors or co-presenters.
• How will you make it interactive.
• Success criteria.
• Presenter profile & image
• Special Requests: 

Please let us know if you have any specific requests, and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

• Preferred minimum/maximum participant numbers
• Non-standard AV or technical equipment requirements