The ETHO Technical Community Conference 2025 seeks proposals from technicians, educators, and students to explore the role of technical arts in shaping future teaching and practices. Hosted by RISEBA and organized by ELIA, this event will focus on emerging technologies, eco-responsibility, and fostering innovation in technical education.
By Creatives Unite CommunityDeadline for proposals: December 2, 2024
Conference Dates: 19–21 March 2025
Organizer: ELIA
Location: RISEBA – University of Applied Sciences, Riga, Latvia
Who is it for: Technicians, educators, students, technical services professionals, and others in technical arts education
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Conference Theme: Crafting the Future
As higher arts education transforms, the ETHO community will come together to celebrate the essential contributions of technical staff to future-ready teaching, learning, and research. Over three days, the conference will provide a collaborative platform for discussing emerging technologies and innovative practices, with an emphasis on eco-responsibility, well-being, and the integration of traditional and modern crafts.
Call for Contributions
The ETHO Core Group invites technicians, educators, students, and technical service professionals to contribute presentations, workshops, or discussions that foster engagement and explore key themes. Submissions should address areas such as:
- New Technologies: Strategies to adapt to rapid technological changes in technical education.
- Teaching and Learning Quality: How technicians can support resilient, innovative learning environments.
- Eco-Responsibility: Exploring sustainable approaches in technical practices and education.
- Health and Well-being: Building supportive communities in times of financial and resource constraints.
About ETHO
In January 2020 ELIA and ETHO signed a collaboration agreement to join forces. ETHO (European Technical Heads Organisation) is a network of higher art education technical staff. Established in 2016, ETHO aims to advance hands-on learning and innovation in all artistic disciplines through an inclusive community. ELIA and ETHO share the aim to empower higher arts education and facilitate the exchange of good practices. ETHO holds two annual events: one, enabling technical staff to share knowledge across the network; and the second aimed at technical leaders focused on the strategic development of technical services.
To read more about the conference and the submission details please visit ELIA's official website.
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Image Credit: RISEBA – University of Applied Sciences
