NEAS Management Conference 2024 Plenary Speaker: Louka Parry

We are immensely proud to have secured our Plenary Speaker: Louka Parry!

Idea Curator. Learning Futurist. Global Strategist. Believer that the future belongs to those who constantly and rapidly unlearn and relearn in their daily work and life.

As one of Australia’s top innovators Louka Parry speaks on futures, leadership, and transformation; having worked with thousands of leaders and educators from diverse contexts across the world, including in high-level policy fora such as the OECD, UNESCO, the European Commission, and with all Australian States and Territories.

An award-winning educator, speaker, facilitator and adventurer, Louka’s powerful ability to communicate ideas with clarity allows him to guide thinking about learning, leadership and life to new places, earning him a place in 2022 as a Top 100 Innovator for Australia.

As CEO + Founder of The Learning Future, Louka is committed to transforming learning structures, systems and societies that further empower individuals to develop the key human capabilities that matter most now and into the future. 

At a time in history when converging technologies are rapidly changing the realities of workplaces and schools, Louka is passionate about exploring the connection point between learning and the era of AI, through powerful provocations.

Louka also co-leads the non-profit Karanga: The Global Alliance for Social-Emotional Learning and Life Skills, which connects the global education community at the forefront of the future of education and social-emotional learning to empower children, educators and communities all across the globe.

A rapid learner, Louka speaks five languages, has visited over 80 countries, holds two Masters degrees, completed executive studies at Harvard and a residency at the d.school at Stanford University. 

As an education leader, Louka was promoted to Principal at only 27 years old and was named South Australian Inspirational Public Secondary Teacher of the Year.

November 2023

2024 NEAS Management Conference Announcement !

We are excited to announce the 2024 NEAS Management Conference with the theme:

Quality Revolution: Rethinking, Reshaping, and Redefining Excellence in ELT

This year’s theme challenges the traditional notions of quality assurance in English Language Teaching (ELT), management, and leadership, urging participants to envision and drive a paradigm shift in how we perceive and ensure excellence in English language education.

The theme also encourages a deep dive into innovative approaches, disruptive strategies, and transformative frameworks that redefine quality assurance practices. It aims to inspire provocative discussions, ignite change-driven thinking, and propel participants towards reimagining and reshaping the future of ELT quality assurance.

This year’s exclusive two-day event will feature over 40 speakers from around the world, presenting workshops, plenaries and panel discussions. There will also be multiple social and networking events. 

Day 1: Academic Manager Workshop – May 9, 2024 is dedicated to the Academic Manager Workshop. 

Day 2: Plenary Sessions and Panel Discussions – May 10, 2024 features both Plenary Speaker sessions and Panel Discussions.

Call for Abstracts NOW OPEN!

NEAS is excited to invite professionals and experts in the ELT field to express their interest in presenting at the NEAS 2024 Management Conference. As we focus on the theme we welcome three distinct types of presentations: Academic Manager Training Workshops, Main Plenary Speaker sessions, and Panel Discussions.

Conference Day 1: 9 May 2024, is dedicated to the Academic Manager Workshop. Potential speakers are encouraged to select from a range of topics, offering valuable insights into ELT management practices. 

On Day 2: May 10 2024, Plenary Speakers are invited to submit abstracts for their sessions. Panelists have the option to choose the panel topic they wish to participate in, or propose a topic of interest for our consideration. This engagement fosters thought-provoking discussions and deepens our comprehension of the ever-evolving ELT landscape. 

The focus questions for the event are:

  1. How can we redefine and measure excellence in ELT beyond traditional quality assurance methods, taking into account innovative approaches and revolutionary strategies?
  2. What role does leadership play in driving the Quality Revolution in ELT, and how can leaders inspire change-driven thinking among educators and institutions?
  3. What transformative frameworks and best practices can be explored to reshape the future of ELT quality assurance, ensuring it remains relevant in an evolving educational landscape?

Please find the Call for Abstracts Application form here.

Applications close on Friday 27 October 2023.

Sponsorship Opportunities

There are a variety of conference sponsorship packages available with options for exclusive conference event sponsorship such as the luncheon and awards ceremony. 

It is our aim to work efficiently with you, by helping and promoting your business to achieve international exposure through sponsorship of the NEAS conference. We work with our sponsors in the lead up to the conference and look forward to seeing them in Sydney in May 2024 for our 27th annual conference. 

To peruse sponsorship packages unique to your organisation please find the 2024 prospectus here.

October 2023