DigiFest 2026: Digital Innovation Meets Education

DigiFest is a 2-day highly interactive celebration of digital technologies in education across the Junior and Middle years. The conference is a hands-on, student-led interactive celebration of digital technologies in education, bringing together industry experts and students from all schools across Adelaide.

What is DigiFest?

DigiFest is Adelaide's most exciting educational technology event, designed specifically for Junior and Middle years students. This interactive celebration showcases innovative ways digital technologies are transforming education through hands-on experiences, demonstrations, and collaborative activities.

Students lead, create, and share their knowledge with peers, teachers, and industry professionals in a vibrant festival atmosphere that makes learning irresistible.

This Year's Theme:

"Technology is Changing The Way We Learn."

DIGIFEST 2026 COUNTDOWN

27 Aug - Day 1 Schedule (Middle School)

9:15am: Arrival & Bag Drop

9:20am: Keynote Presentation


9:40am: Industry Workshops 1


10:25am: Industry Workshops 2


11:05am: Recess & Tech Showcase


11:45am: Discussion & Speakers


12:20pm: School Workshops 1


12:50pm: Lunch & Activities


1:35pm: School Workshops 2


2:05pm: Debate


2:30pm: Event Close & Departure


28 Aug - Day 2 Schedule (Junior School)

9:15am: Arrival & Bag Drop

Purruna main entrance

9:30am: Welcome & Keynote Presentation

Purruna Forum

9:45am: Industry Expo

Collab space & Learning Studio 1

10:35am: Workshops 1

Workshop zones (40mins)

11:15am: Recess

Purruna grassed area

11:35am: Workshops 2

Workshop zones (35mins)

12:15pm: Interactive Debate Prep Time

Purruna Forum

12:25pm: Lunch

Purruna grassed area

12:55pm: Interactive Debate

Purruna Forum

1:20pm: Workshops 3

Workshop zones (40mins)

2:00pm: Official Farewell

Purruna Forum

2:20pm: Event Close & Departure

Exit Purruna main entrance

Location


Purruna Spencer Newton Centre

Located in Scotch College Adelaide

Blythewood Rd, Torrens Park SA 5062

2026 Industry Partners


Industry Testimonials:


What Students Will Experience

Hands-On Learning

Interact directly with cutting-edge technology through guided activities that make digital concepts tangible and exciting.

Peer Teaching

Students take the lead in sharing their digital expertise, building confidence while reinforcing their own understanding.

Problem Solving

Tackle real-world challenges using digital tools, developing critical thinking skills in collaborative environments.

Career Exploration

Connect with industry professionals and discover exciting pathways in technology-related fields across various industries.

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