Join our mailing list * indicates required Email Address * First Name * Last Name *		AGTA conference attracts wide interest Latest news We are delighted to bring you the latest news about three keynote speakers for the AGTA 2013 Conference.  Professors David Lambert and Simon Catling from the United Kingdom and Professor Peter Newman from Australia have accepted AGTA's invitation to be keynote speakers at the AGTA 2013 Conference in Perth! This is wonderful news given David Lambert and Simon Catling have considerable experience with the national curriculum in the United Kingdom.  Simon Catling’s experience with primary geography implementation in particular ensures that this conference will appeal to primary school teachers as well as secondary school teachers. Peter Newman is the Professor of Sustainability at Curtin University and the Director of the Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute.  He has recently been appointed as Chief Writer – Transport for the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, (IPCC). Read more about… Professor David Lambert :: Professor Simon Catling :: Professor Peter Newman Expression of interest Completing the Expression of interest form will ensure you receive the latest news about the conference and provide an opportunity for you to record your interests and requirements. Timeline November 2011 Call for presenters of workshops March 2012 Call for presenters due April 2012 Program finalised with abstracts Conference Brochure distributed April/May 2012 Online registrations open 30 October 2012 Early-bird registrations close 30 November 2012 All registrations close 2-5 January 2013 Pre-conference Tour(s) 6 January 2013 Pre Conference Winery Tour Welcome BBQ for all 7-10 January 2013 AGTA 2013 Geography's New Frontier Conference Accommodation Accommodation options include: Perth College Boarding House preferred booking rates at Rydges Perth and City Stay Apartments other options Being the second week in January it is recommended you book early. Further information Further details regarding the forthcoming AGTA 2013 conference can be obtained from the conference convenor.