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
