The 2021 NEAS Management Conference was held 6-7 May,
livestreamed from Doltone House in Sydney.
All conference content is now available for viewing.
If you attended the conference, you can access the recordings from the NEAS Management Conference Online Platform (check your email for your unique access link).
The recordings are also available for viewing via the NEAS Online Portal.
Planning for the 2022 event is underway and details will be announced shortly.
NEAS 2021 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

A/Prof Klaus Veil
Australian Council of Professions
Teachers of Speakers of Languages other than English - a Journey to Trust and Professionalism
Friday,
12:10:00 - 12:50:00

Andrew Houey
Director International Marketing, Study Adelaide

Associate Professor Kelly Freebody
The University of Sydney
Everyday Experience and Little Changes: A Different Perspective on Big Ideas and Transformative Education
Thursday,
12:25:00 - 13:00:00

Belle Lim
Council of International Students Australia
Transformative Experience of the Student
Friday,
14:20:00 - 15:00:00
Benn Gramola
General Manager, Quality Assessment and Compliance, ASQA
Christopher Lawson
International Education Specialist, Department Education Skills and Employment

Darren Conway
Chair, English New Zealand

Dr Aleksandr Voninski
ETS TOEFL

Dr Alexander Nanni
Associate Dean for International Affairs, Mahidol University
Mahidol University is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Transformational Technology in Thai Education
Friday,
13:35:00 - 14:15:00

Dr Alexander Nanni
Mahidol University International College

Dr Chan Narith Keuk
Royal University of Phnom Penh

Dr Emily Edwards
University of Technology Sydney

Dr Georgi Toma
Founder, Heart and Brain Works
Simple Yet Powerful Techniques to Maintain Your Wellbeing During Times of Intense Stress
Thursday,
13:45:00 - 14:20:00

Dr Ivan Kumar
Australia Pacific College

Dr Kirsty McGeoch
4c Transformative Learning

Dr Lydia Dutcher
The University of Sydney

Dr Marie Yeo
Regional Language Centre Singapore
Experiential Approaches in Online Language Assessment Training
Friday,
14:20:00 - 15:00:00

Dr Monica Jan
IIBIT Academy of English

Dr Pamela Humphreys
Director, Macquarie University English Language Centre
How did I Get Here?
Friday,
10:40:00 - 11:20:00

Dr Patrick Pheasant
CEO, NEAS

Dr Patrick Pheasant
NEAS Australia
Welcome from NEAS with Information on Getting Around
Thursday, Session 1
09:25:00 - 09:30:00

Dr Phil Chappell
Macquarie University

Dr Ruth Ferraro
Australian Council of Professions

Elizabeth McLaren
Accreditation Manager, British Council
Conference Webinar Series: Voices from the Sector - International QA Agencies
Friday,
11:25:00 - 12:05:00

Emeritus Professor David Nunan
University of Hong Kong

Emmet O’Sullivan
Global Engagement Manager, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)
Conference Webinar Series: The Role of Non-Governmental, Quality Assurance Specialists in the ELT Community in Australia
Friday,
13:35:00 - 14:35:00

Fiona Letos
Director International Education, Study Melbourne

Frankie Meza
Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)

Greg Simmons
Director, Data and Insights, Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)

Heather Thomas
University English Centres of Australia (UECA)

Heidi Reid
Times Education Group

Hon. Phil Honeywood
International Education Association of Australia (IEAA)

Janelle Chapman
Chair, IEAA
Janelle Chapman
TAFE Queensland

Jarrad Merlo
E2 Language
How to Increase Student Engagement in Online Learning Environments
Friday,
08:47:00 - 09:25:00

Jason West
University of Technology Sydney
Enhancing Collaboration With Your Future Students via Transnational Education
Friday,
11:25:00 - 12:05:00

Julian Inglis
English Language Program Business Development and Program Manager, University of Guelph

Lu Qing Wang
The University of Wollongong

Mark Hitchcock
ABLS Accreditation

Melanie Macfarlane
VETA
The Role of the Education Agent as a Bridge Between Institution and Student
Friday,
12:10:00 - 12:50:00

Michael Bos
The Morton Bay Colleges
Welfare and Guidance for Under 18's in the Current Landscape
Friday,
12:10:00 - 12:50:00

Mr Alistair Maclean
Chief Executive Officer, Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)

Mr Andrew Houey
Director International Marketing, Study Adelaide

Mr Benjamin Carkagis
University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching

Mr Brett Blacker
CEO, English Australia

Mr Chris Bandy
Acumen

Mr Darryl Blumel
TAFE Queensland

Mr David Atkins
Assistant Secretary, International Framework, Department of Education, Skills and Employment

Mr David Coarsey
Guided e-Learning (GEL)

Mr David Ferguson
John Paul International College

Mr David Jepsen
RTO Accountants

Mr Henry Liu
MEGA

Mr Iain Mathieson
UQ College, The University of Queensland
UQ College, The University of Queensland is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Mr James McIntyre-Ure
RMIT University Vietnam

Mr Jason West
UTS College

Mr Kit Perry
Townsville College of English

Mr Michael Bos
Director, Moreton Bay Colleges

Mr Michael Fay
Executive Director, ASEAN Focus Group

Mr Nick Philippou
RMIT University Vietnam

Mr Reza Tasviri
IELTS Assessment Research Lead, IELTS

Mr Robert Parsonson
Executive Officer, International Student Education Agents Association (ISEAA)

Mr Rod Hearps
ICEF
Mr Theara Chea
University of Technology Sydney

Mr Thomson Ch’ng
ASEAN Australia Education Dialogue

Mr Toshi Kawaguchi
Director, International Education and Study NSW

Mr Troy Williams
CEO, ITECA

Ms Andrea Pugh
Whites Hill College

Ms Cara Dinneen
Associate Director, Learning and Teaching, Macquarie University English Language Centre

Ms Christina Bolger
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)

Ms Jenielyn Espineli Padernal
Cypher Learning

Ms Karla Lampe
Executive Director Trade & International, Investment NSW

Ms Kate Kuzma
USQ College

Ms Kelly Kimura
former editor-in-chief of Language Education in Asia

Ms Kylie Cooper
Director, Study Queensland, Trade and Investment Queensland

Ms Melissa Banks
Head of International Education Centre of Excellence, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)

Ms Rebecca Hall
Commissioner for Victoria, South East Asia, Victorian Government

Ms Sandra Pitronaci
National Academic Director ELICOS & Pathways, ILSC Education Group

Ms Sharon Leslie
Southern Cross University College

Ms Sophie O’Keefe
Professional Development Manager, English Australia

Ms Vanessa Newbery
Hills International College

Oscar Zi Shao Ong
Council for International Students

Paul Williams
CQU English
A Transformative Journey: Quality Assurance in a Multi-Campus Institution
Friday,
08:47:00 - 09:25:00

Penelle Stern
Director Compliance and Assessment, Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)

Professor Anne Burns
Professor of TESOL, School of Education, UNSW
Transformative Journeys
Thursday,
11:15:00 - 11:50:00

Professor Jakelin Troy
The University of Sydney
Indigenous Languages Research Methodologies and Community Engaged Research Practices
Thursday,
09:35:00 - 09:55:00

Professor Peter O’Connor
Director of the Centre for Arts and Social Transformation, The University of Auckland
Recovering, Rebuilding, Reimagining
Thursday,
14:55:00 - 15:30:00

Professor Tanya Buchanan
Chair of NEAS Australia Board,
Welcome from Chair of the NEAS Board
Thursday, Session 1
09:30:00 - 09:35:00

Professor Thomas Roche
Southern Cross University College

Rachael Shanahan
Director, StudyNT

Ragni Prasad
The University of Wollongong
Transformations in UOW College’s ETS Assessment Tasks
Friday,
09:30:00 - 10:10:00

Renee Woodhouse
Director, Global Education & Migration, Study Tasmania

Robert Parsonson
Executive Officer, ISEAA

Rufus James
NEAS Australia
Welcome and Housekeeping from Host and MC
Friday,
08:45:00 - 08:47:00

Scott Ashton
Director, Study Queensland
Conference Webinar Series: Voices from the Sector - State / Territory Government Study Agency
Friday,
10:40:00 - 11:20:00

Simon Winetroube
University English Centres of Australia (UECA)
TBA
PresentationTBA
PresentationTBA
Thursday, Session 2
11:15:00 - 11:50:00
Thursday, Session 2
11:50:00 - 12:25:00
Thursday, Session 2
12:25:00 - 13:00:00
TBA
PresentationClosing Plenary Speaker
PresentationAcademic Plenary
PresentationThe International Professional: Panel and Q&A
PresentationTBA
Friday, Session 7
14:30:00 - 15:05:00
Friday, Session 7
15:10:00 - 15:45:00
Thursday, Session 4
16:00:00 - 16:40:00
Thursday, Session 3
13:45:00 - 14:20:00
Thursday, Session 3
14:55:00 - 15:30:00

Steven Happel
Vietnam USA Society English Centres
From Teaching to Leading the Learning: A Transformational Perspective
Friday,
13:35:00 - 14:15:00

Torrique Borges
Chief Executive Officer, Education South Africa

Will Alderton
CQU English

Yulia Kharchenko
English Language Teacher, Macquarie University English Language Centre