
2023 FEATURED SPEAKERS

Raising the Profile of the ELT Profession
Professor Tyrone Carlin
Thursday 11:15 – 11:50

New Regulations on Managing Psychosocial Risk and the Implications for your Institution
Dr Georgi Toma
Thursday 11:50 – 12:25
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The Importance of the ELT Profession in Bilateral Relations among Southeast Asian nations and the Rest of the World
Dr Choltis Dhirathiti
Friday 12:125 – 13:00
NEAS 2023 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
COP Workshop: ELT Qualifications
Friday, Session 5: 09:25:00 - 10:00:00

Co-convenor: Mr Jason West
UTS College
UTS College is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
COP Workshop: Leadership in ELT
Friday, Session 5: 08:45:00 - 09:20:00

Convenor: Andrea Pugh
Education Queensland International
COP Workshop: Arts Based Pedagogy in ELT
Friday, Session 6: 11:10:00 - 11:45:00

Convenor: David Ferguson
John Paul International College
John Paul International College is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
COP Workshop: School Preparation
Friday, Session 6: 12:30:00 - 13:05:00

Convenor: Mr Benjamin Carkagis
University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching
COP Workshop: Leadership in ELT
Friday, Session 5: 08:45:00 - 09:20:00

Convenor: Ms Leisl Bruhn
Ivanhoe Grammar
Ivanhoe Grammar is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
COP Workshop: Education Agents
Friday, Session 6: 10:30:00 - 11:05:00

Convenor: Ms Natalie Dipsellas
Academies Australasia
Academies Australasia is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
COP Workshop: ELT Qualifications
Friday, Session 5: 09:25:00 - 10:00:00

Convenor: Professor Thomas Roche
Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
COP Workshop: Research in Quality Assurance in ELT
Friday, Session 6: 11:50:00 - 12:25:00

Don Feaver
Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer, E2
E2 is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
In Focus: Fully Online Providers
Friday, Session 7: 13:50:00 - 14:25:00

Dr Alexander Nanni
Mahidol University International College
Mahidol University International College is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
COP Workshop: Research in Quality Assurance in ELT
Friday, Session 6: 11:50:00 - 12:25:00

Dr Choltis Dhirathiti
ASEAN University Network
The Importance of the ELT Profession in Bilateral Relations among Southeast Asian Nations and the Rest of the World
Thursday, Session 2: 12:25:00 - 13:00:00

Dr Georgi Toma
Heart and Brain Works
New Regulations on Managing Psychosocial Risk and the Implications for your Institution
Thursday, Session 2: 11:50:00 - 12:25:00

Dr Ivan Kumar
English Unlimited
English Unlimited is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
In Focus: Academic Managers
Friday, Session 6: 11:10:00 - 11:45:00

Dr Masha Kostromitina
Assessment Specialist, Duolingo
Duolingo is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Duolingo: AI and the Future of Education: Using Human-in-the-Loop AI Responsibly to Revolutionise Language Assessment
Friday, Session 5: 09:25:00 - 10:00:00

Dr Pamela Humphreys
Director, Macquarie University English Language Centre
English as a Medium of Instruction: Translanguaging and the Enhancement of Teaching in English in Global Contexts
Friday, Session 7: 13:50:00 - 14:25:00
PresentationNEAS Board
Thursday, Session 4: 16:00:00 - 16:40:00

Dr Patrick Pheasant
NEAS Australia
Teacher or Artist?
Wednesday, Event 2: 13:30:00 - 14:30:00
PresentationNEAS Board
Thursday, Session 4: 16:00:00 - 16:40:00

Gauravdeep (GD) Singh
Apply4Study
In Focus: Education Agents
Friday, Session 5: 08:45:00 - 09:20:00

His Excellency Mr Vasyl Myroshnychenko
Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia,
Rebuilding the ELT Profession in Ukraine
Friday, Session 7: 15:10:00 - 15:45:00

Inder Lamba
Head of Customer Satisfaction, E2
E2 is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
In Focus: Fully Online Providers
Friday, Session 7: 13:50:00 - 14:25:00

James Holden
Country Director Australia and New Zealand, Duolingo

Kevin Schefe
National Sales Manager, Allianz Partners Australia, Allianz
Allianz: Innovation & Strategy Session
Friday, Session 6: 11:10:00 - 11:45:00

Mr Brett Blacker
English Australia
Government, Regulators and Peak Bodies
Thursday, Session 3: 14:55:00 - 15:30:00

Mr Brian Smith
IELTS
Welcome from the Conference Premium Sponsor
Thursday, Session 1: 09:50:00 - 10:00:00
PresentationIELTS: Innovation & Strategy Session
Friday, Session 6: 10:30:00 - 11:05:00
What is the difference between Manager and Leader?
Wednesday, Event 1: 11:00:00 - 11:45:00

Mr David Hill
Founder, ELT Support
Regulation, Ethics and Quality Assurance
Wednesday, Event 2: 14:30:00 - 15:00:00
PresentationELT Support: How you can innovate in your organisation
Friday, Session 6: 11:50:00 - 12:25:00

Mr Gavin Dowling
Education Centre of Australia
COP Workshop: Education Agents
Friday, Session 6: 10:30:00 - 11:05:00

Mr Gerard Boyle
Academic English Manager, RMIT University Vietnam
RMIT University Vietnam is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Strong Foundations: A PD Framework for ELT Management Teams
Friday, Session 7: 14:30:00 - 15:05:00

Mr Iain Mathieson
UQ College, The University of Queensland
UQ College, The University of Queensland is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
COP Workshop: Leadership in ELT
Friday, Session 5: 08:45:00 - 09:20:00

Mr Kit Perry
Townsville International English School
Townsville International English School is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
COP Workshop: Arts Based Pedagogy in ELT
Friday, Session 6: 11:10:00 - 11:45:00

Mr Lucas Chiusoli
ILSC Education Group
ILSC Education Group is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
The Building of ELT as a Profession
Friday, Session 7: 13:50:00 - 14:25:00
PresentationIn Focus: The Multi-Site Institution
Friday, Session 5: 09:25:00 - 10:00:00

Mr Michael Bos
Moreton Bay Colleges
Moreton Bay Colleges is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
COP Workshop: School Preparation
Friday, Session 6: 12:30:00 - 13:05:00

Mr Michael Evans
Chief Sales Officer, Learning Vault
Learning Vault: Digital Credentials and Talent Acquisition – the currency closing the gap between learning and employment.
Friday, Session 6: 12:30:00 - 13:05:00

Mr Michael Fay
Director and Head of Education Services, AFG Venture Group, ASEAN Focus Group
The Importance of the ELT Profession in Bilateral Relations among Southeast Asian Nations and the Rest of the World
Thursday, Session 2: 12:25:00 - 13:00:00

Mr Nick Philippou
RMIT Vietnam
RMIT Vietnam is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
COP Workshop: ELT Qualifications
Friday, Session 5: 09:25:00 - 10:00:00

Mr Paul Williams
CQUEnglish
CQUEnglish is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Everyday Ethics in ELICOS
Friday, Session 7: 14:30:00 - 15:05:00

Mr Reza Tasviri
IELTS Assessment Research Lead, IELTS
IELTS: Innovation & Strategy Session
Friday, Session 6: 10:30:00 - 11:05:00

Mr Stephen Heap
UQ College / IDLTM The University of Queensland
UQ College / IDLTM The University of Queensland is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
COP Workshop: ELT Qualifications
Friday, Session 5: 09:25:00 - 10:00:00

Mr Sylvain Lolley
Catch-Up Education
In Focus: Education Agents
Friday, Session 5: 08:45:00 - 09:20:00

Mr Toby Jones
Learning Vault

Ms Alison Airey
Australia China Business Council
Australian Panel of Leading Professionals
Thursday, Session 3: 13:45:00 - 14:20:00

Ms Cara Dinneen
Macquarie University College
Macquarie University College is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
COP Workshop: ELT Qualifications
Friday, Session 5: 09:25:00 - 10:00:00

Ms Christina Bolger
Australian Skills Quality Authority
Government, Regulators and Peak Bodies
Thursday, Session 3: 14:55:00 - 15:30:00

Ms Daljit Rao
CEO, PEAR Academy
PEAR Academy is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
In Focus: Fully Online Providers
Friday, Session 7: 13:50:00 - 14:25:00

Ms Donna Cook
Australian Catholic University
Australian Catholic University is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
In Focus: Women in Leadership
Friday, Session 6: 11:50:00 - 12:25:00

Ms Gloria Gambrellis
International House
International House is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
In Focus: The Multi-Site Institution
Friday, Session 5: 09:25:00 - 10:00:00

Ms Heather Thomas
University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
In Focus: Women in Leadership
Friday, Session 6: 11:50:00 - 12:25:00

Ms Jakki Postlethwaite
Learning Vault
In Focus: The Master Practitioner
Friday, Session 6: 10:30:00 - 11:05:00

Ms Julie Bird
Head of Department, English for University, RMIT University Vietnam
RMIT University Vietnam is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Strong Foundations: A PD Framework for ELT Management Teams
Friday, Session 7: 14:30:00 - 15:05:00
PresentationInternational Panel of Leading Professionals
Thursday, Session 3: 14:20:00 - 14:55:00

Ms Karen Sandercock
Department of Education, Skills and Employment Australian Government
Government, Regulators and Peak Bodies
Thursday, Session 3: 14:55:00 - 15:30:00

Ms Karla Lampe
Executive Director, Trade and International, International Education and Study NSW
Welcome Address from Study NSW, Investment NSW
Thursday, Session 1: 09:35:00 - 09:40:00

Ms Katherine Olston
NEAS Board
In Focus: Women in Leadership
Friday, Session 6: 11:50:00 - 12:25:00

Ms Kathy Nguyen
Governology

Ms Katrina Quinn
Director of Policy, Research and Engagement, Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
Government, Regulators and Peak Bodies
Thursday, Session 3: 14:55:00 - 15:30:00
The Role of the Education Agent as a Bridge Between Institution and Student
Friday, : 12:10:00 - 12:50:00
PresentationIn Focus: Education Agents
Friday, Session 5: 08:45:00 - 09:20:00

Ms Pamela Arumynathan
Senior Teacher, James Cook University (JCU) Singapore
James Cook University (JCU) Singapore is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
International Panel of Leading Professionals
Thursday, Session 3: 14:20:00 - 14:55:00
Empowering and engaging with teachers to navigate a digital world as their Academic Manager
Wednesday, Event 1: 11:45:00 - 12:30:00

Ms Penelope Main
University of New England, ELC
University of New England, ELC is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Case Study: Showcasing Enhanced Professionalism Through Quality Assurance
Friday, Session 6: 12:30:00 - 13:05:00
ABCs of Academic Management - NEAS Guidelines for Academic Managers
Wednesday, Event 1: 10:00:00 - 11:00:00

Ms Sandra Pitronaci
ILSC Education Group
The Building of ELT as a Profession
Friday, Session 7: 13:50:00 - 14:25:00
PresentationCOP Workshop: Leadership in ELT
Friday, Session 5: 08:45:00 - 09:20:00

Ms Sarah Huaraka
Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI)
In Focus: Academic Managers
Friday, Session 6: 11:10:00 - 11:45:00

Ms Sharon Leslie
Southern Cross University College
Southern Cross University College is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
COP Workshop: Research in Quality Assurance in ELT
Friday, Session 6: 11:50:00 - 12:25:00
PresentationCOP Workshop: Leadership in ELT
Friday, Session 5: 08:45:00 - 09:20:00

Ms Snezhana Chernova
TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
In Focus: The Master Practitioner
Friday, Session 6: 10:30:00 - 11:05:00

Ms Sophie O’Keefe
English Australia
COP Workshop: Leadership in ELT
Friday, Session 5: 08:45:00 - 09:20:00

Ms Vanessa Newbery
Hills International College
Hills International College is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
COP Workshop: School Preparation
Friday, Session 6: 12:30:00 - 13:05:00

Ms Virginia Mawer
Western Sydney University
COP Workshop: Arts Based Pedagogy in ELT
Friday, Session 6: 11:10:00 - 11:45:00

Ms Youngeun Song
Australian Pacific College
Australian Pacific College is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
COP Workshop: Education Agents
Friday, Session 6: 10:30:00 - 11:05:00

Ms Yulia Kharchenko
Macquarie University College
Macquarie University College is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
English as a Medium of Instruction: Translanguaging and the Enhancement of Teaching in English in Global Contexts
Friday, Session 7: 13:50:00 - 14:25:00

Ms Zoe Hancock
Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Case Study: Showcasing Enhanced Professionalism Through Quality Assurance
Friday, Session 6: 12:30:00 - 13:05:00

Professor Tanya Buchanan
NEAS Board
Welcome from Chair of the NEAS Board
Thursday, Session 1: 09:30:00 - 09:35:00
PresentationNEAS Board
Thursday, Session 4: 16:00:00 - 16:40:00

Professor Tyrone Carlin
Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Raising the Profile of the ELT Profession
Thursday, Session 2: 11:15:00 - 11:50:00
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