Learning Spaces Aotearoa 2024

LEARNING SPACES AOTEAROA 2024

Learning Spaces Aotearoa is a one day conference aimed at connecting those passionate about designing learning spaces and transforming the lives of the people that use them.

The theme of this year’s LSA conference is Design for Wellbeing. The design of a learning space can promote the physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being of the users. Presenters and site visits will explore the intersection of the physical environment, education, and well-being in Aotearoa. This will include topics such as mātauranga māori, biophilic design, building science and architecture. We will learn how spaces facilitate wellness through design.

Hosted at Te Auaha, MC Derek Weymouth, will guide delegates through a full day of talks and site visits showcasing the best of what contemporary learning spaces can offer.

This year's event begins with our Keynote speaker Dr. Julia Atkin who is universally recognised for her rich understanding of learning and thinking and providing practical ways to support teachers and leaders in enhancing learning for all.

The day will continue with a series of WĀNANGA by industry experts in education, design and research. Each talk is designed to provoke and stimulate thinking around cultural influences, school wide learning culture, climate change, collaborative pedagogy and the ways in which we involve tamariki in the design process.

In addition to our speakers we also have site visits - an opportunity to explore some of the newest, unique and contemporary learning spaces in Te Whanganui a Tara.

The day will conclude with Bookend speaker Principal and disrupter in education, Nicola Ngarewa.

The full programme is available here.

EARLYBIRD TICKETS until 19th July

Non-member: $300

LENZ Member: $250

Educator/Student: $200

STANDARD TICKETS from 20th July

Non-member: $350

LENZ Member: $300

Educator/Student: $250

LENZ Members and Educators/Students wishing to attend should e-mail [email protected] for the promotional codes to receive their discounted tickets.

*If you wish to receive the discount for this event and also join us for free at one or more of our 12 nationwide events throughout the year become a member and write to [email protected]

Note: each ticket must be booked separately. At check out every participant will have the opportunity to select the wānanga and the tour of their choice (only 1 choice per attendee) while also nominating specific dietary requirements for catering purposes.

Registered architects can claim 60 CPD points for attending the conference (40 design, 20 core professional development), registering through the NZRAB CPD website under Contact>Claiming Points

Learning Spaces Aotearoa 2024 is kindly sponsored by:

The cover image is of Aotea College in Aotea, Okowai. The opportunity to explore this school is offered in Site Tour Tahi.

The image is by photographer Brian Elliot.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Te Auaha, 65 Dixon Street, Wellington, New Zealand