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PATT & ICTE 2027: A Landmark Convergence of Global Perspectives and Regional Innovations
It is with immense pride that we welcome you to Hong Kong for a truly historic event: the first-ever joint conference of the Pupils’ Attitudes Toward Technology (PATT) and the International Conference on Technology Education in the Asia-Pacific Region (ICTE).
Under the theme “RETHINKING Technology Education: Tangible, Digital and Beyond,” this conference represents an unprecedented fusion of two of the world’s most vital academic communities in our field.
The PATT Legacy: A Global Dialogue
For decades, the PATT conference has stood as the world’s longest-running and most influential forum dedicated to technology education. Renowned for its intimate, “family-like” atmosphere, PATT brings together a global network of leading scholars, educators, and policymakers. Its focus is not only on technology itself but on its profound relationship with humanity, society, and ethics, consistently shaping the philosophical direction of our discipline.
The ICTE Powerhouse: An Asia-Pacific Focus
As the premier biennial event in the Asia-Pacific, the ICTE conference is the region’s flagship platform for academic exchange. It connects a dynamic network of experts from across the region and beyond, focusing on cutting-edge curriculum development, pedagogical practice, and policy innovation. The 2027 conference holds special significance as it proudly marks the 30th Anniversary of ICTE, celebrating three decades of leadership and collaboration in technology education.
A Unique Synergy: Global Meets Regional
The union of PATT and ICTE in 2027 creates a unique and powerful synergy. It is a purpose-built platform where PATT’s global perspectives on the “why” of technology education meet ICTE’s practical and innovative focus on the “how.” This is more than two conferences held in one location; it is a holistic, multi-layered conversation designed to foster unparalleled dialogue. Delegates will have the unique opportunity to engage with foundational theories and emerging regional trends, all within a single, cohesive experience.
We invite you to join us in Hong Kong for this momentous occasion. Be part of a global and regional conversation that will challenge our thinking, forge new collaborations, and collectively shape the future of technology education for generations to come.