2023 FEATURED SPEAKERS

The Consummate Teaching Professional

Ms Leigh Sales AM

Thursday 10:00 – 10:45

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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Closing Plenary

His Excellency Mr Vasyl Myroshnychenko

Friday 15:10 – 15:45

International Panel of Leading Professionals

Dr Alexander Nanni

Thursday 14:20 – 14:55

Australian Panel of Leading Professionals

Ms Alison Airey

Thursday 13:45 – 14:20

Welcome Address from Study NSW, Investment NSW

Ms Karla Lampe

Thursday 09:35 – 09:45

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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

Adam Kilburn

is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

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.

Presentation

COP Workshop: Leadership in ELT

Friday, Session 5: 08:45:00 - 09:20:00

Convenor: Andrea Pugh

Education Queensland International

Presentation

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.

Presentation

COP Workshop: School Preparation

Friday, Session 6: 12:30:00 - 13:05:00

Convenor: Mr Benjamin Carkagis

University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching

Presentation

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.

Presentation

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.

Presentation

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.

Presentation

COP Workshop: Research in Quality Assurance in ELT

Friday, Session 6: 11:50:00 - 12:25:00

Formal Conference Opening

Thursday, Session 1: 09:40:00 - 09:50:00

Don Feaver

Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer, E2

E2 is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

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.

Presentation

COP Workshop: Research in Quality Assurance in ELT

Friday, Session 6: 11:50:00 - 12:25:00

Dr Choltis Dhirathiti

ASEAN University Network

Presentation

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

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.

Presentation

Dr Masha Kostromitina

Assessment Specialist, Duolingo

Duolingo is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

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

Presentation

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

Presentation

NEAS Board

Thursday, Session 4: 16:00:00 - 16:40:00

Teacher or Artist?

Wednesday, Event 2: 13:30:00 - 14:30:00

Presentation

NEAS Board

Thursday, Session 4: 16:00:00 - 16:40:00

Australian Panel of Leading Professionals

Thursday, Session 3: 13:45:00 - 14:20:00

His Excellency Mr Vasyl Myroshnychenko

Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia,

Presentation

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.

Presentation

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

Presentation

Allianz: Innovation & Strategy Session

Friday, Session 6: 11:10:00 - 11:45:00

Government, Regulators and Peak Bodies

Thursday, Session 3: 14:55:00 - 15:30:00

Welcome from the Conference Premium Sponsor

Thursday, Session 1: 09:50:00 - 10:00:00

Presentation

IELTS: Innovation & Strategy Session

Friday, Session 6: 10:30:00 - 11:05:00

In Focus: The Master Practitioner

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

Regulation, Ethics and Quality Assurance

Wednesday, Event 2: 14:30:00 - 15:00:00

Presentation

ELT Support: How you can innovate in your organisation

Friday, Session 6: 11:50:00 - 12:25:00

NEAS Board

Thursday, Session 4: 16:00:00 - 16:40:00

Mr Gavin Dowling

Education Centre of Australia

Presentation

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.

Presentation

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.

Presentation

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.

Presentation

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.

Presentation

The Building of ELT as a Profession

Friday, Session 7: 13:50:00 - 14:25:00

Presentation

In 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.

Presentation

COP Workshop: School Preparation

Friday, Session 6: 12:30:00 - 13:05:00

Mr Michael Evans

Chief Sales Officer, Learning Vault

Presentation

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

Presentation

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.

Presentation

COP Workshop: ELT Qualifications

Friday, Session 5: 09:25:00 - 10:00:00

Mr Paul Williams

CQUEnglish

CQUEnglish is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

Mr Reza Tasviri

IELTS Assessment Research Lead, IELTS

Presentation

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.

Presentation

COP Workshop: ELT Qualifications

Friday, Session 5: 09:25:00 - 10:00:00

Ms Alison Airey

Australia China Business Council

Presentation

Australian Panel of Leading Professionals

Thursday, Session 3: 13:45:00 - 14:20:00

International Panel of Leading Professionals

Thursday, Session 3: 14:20:00 - 14:55:00

Ms Cara Dinneen

Macquarie University College

Macquarie University College is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

COP Workshop: ELT Qualifications

Friday, Session 5: 09:25:00 - 10:00:00

NEAS Board

Thursday, Session 4: 16:00:00 - 16:40:00

Ms Christina Bolger

Australian Skills Quality Authority

Presentation

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.

Presentation

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.

Presentation

Ms Gloria Gambrellis

International House

International House is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

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.

Presentation

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.

Presentation

Strong Foundations: A PD Framework for ELT Management Teams

Friday, Session 7: 14:30:00 - 15:05:00

Presentation

International Panel of Leading Professionals

Thursday, Session 3: 14:20:00 - 14:55:00

Ms Karen Sandercock

Department of Education, Skills and Employment Australian Government

Presentation

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

Presentation

Welcome Address from Study NSW, Investment NSW

Thursday, Session 1: 09:35:00 - 09:40:00

Ms Katrina Quinn

Director of Policy, Research and Engagement, Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)

Presentation

Government, Regulators and Peak Bodies

Thursday, Session 3: 14:55:00 - 15:30:00

The Consummate Teaching Professional

Thursday, Session 1: 10:00:00 - 10:45:00

COP Workshop: School Preparation

Friday, Session 6: 12:30:00 - 13:05:00

The Role of the Education Agent as a Bridge Between Institution and Student

Friday, : 12:10:00 - 12:50:00

Presentation

Ms Pamela Arumynathan

Senior Teacher, James Cook University (JCU) Singapore

James Cook University (JCU) Singapore is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

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.

Presentation

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

The Building of ELT as a Profession

Friday, Session 7: 13:50:00 - 14:25:00

Presentation

COP Workshop: Leadership in ELT

Friday, Session 5: 08:45:00 - 09:20:00

Ms Sarah Huaraka

Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI)

Presentation

Ms Sharon Leslie

Southern Cross University College

Southern Cross University College is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

COP Workshop: Research in Quality Assurance in ELT

Friday, Session 6: 11:50:00 - 12:25:00

Presentation

COP Workshop: Leadership in ELT

Friday, Session 5: 08:45:00 - 09:20:00

COP Workshop: Education Agents

Friday, Session 6: 10:30:00 - 11:05:00

Ms Snezhana Chernova

TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.

Presentation

In Focus: The Master Practitioner

Friday, Session 6: 10:30:00 - 11:05:00

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.

Presentation

COP Workshop: School Preparation

Friday, Session 6: 12:30:00 - 13:05:00

Ms Virginia Mawer

Western Sydney University

Presentation

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.

Presentation

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.

Presentation

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.

Presentation

Case Study: Showcasing Enhanced Professionalism Through Quality Assurance

Friday, Session 6: 12:30:00 - 13:05:00

Welcome from Chair of the NEAS Board

Thursday, Session 1: 09:30:00 - 09:35:00

Presentation

NEAS 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.

Presentation

Raising the Profile of the ELT Profession

Thursday, Session 2: 11:15:00 - 11:50:00

Call for Abstracts

English Language Teaching – The Profession, The Professional, Professionalism

There are a variety of speaking and participation opportunities available for the 2023 conference! The focus questions for the event are:

How does quality assurance underpin our Profession?
What does it mean to be an English Language Teaching Professional in Australia, ASEAN and beyond? How does this relate to the global context?
What does Professionalism mean to you and how can NEAS support enhancement of English Language Teaching in Australia, ASEAN and beyond?

NEAS is now seeking abstracts for the below categories.

Plenary speaker

30 mins + 5 mins Q&A

Plenary presentations must be based upon the conference theme / questions.

Lightening Talk

3 mins

A strictly timed, short, sharp, engaging presentation which answers:

“What methodology or technique changed your view of yourself as a teacher / professional?”

A presentation intended to spark discussion among conference participants. The intent is for these talks to provide a venue in support of new ideas and newcomers to the ELT community. Lightning Talks are a great way to get early feedback on a work in progress, to demo a new tool or technique, or to find potential collaborators!

Communities of Practice – Panel Member

30 mins + 5 mins Q&A

Participate on a panel of experts to answer questions delivered by the COP Convenor. In this forum you will be able to share your professional experiences, tips, strategies, and insights. There are six NEAS COP areas to choose from.

Sponsored Strategy Session

30 mins + 5 mins Q&A

Sponsors of the NEAS Management Conference are invited to present a strategic session based around the conference theme, current industry trends or new technologies.

Performance

Up to 10 minutes

Do you have a special talent that you would like to showcase during the conference? E.g., a theatrical or creative presentation, dance, song, poetry reading or film screening? Whatever it is, we would love to see it!

Recommend a Speaker

Do you know of an awesome speaker that you think would be suitable for the NEAS 2023 Management Conference? This could be an up-and-coming teacher or professional with an interesting project to share, a company that could give a demonstration of their new and innovative technology relevant to the sector, or even a celebrity speaker that you think could nail the theme! Let us know who you want to hear from!

Familiarisation tour

In 2023, for the first time, NEAS will facilitate familiarisation tours in conjunction with five of our endorsed ELT Centres. Would you like your Centre featured on this exclusive program and itinerary? Let us know!

We want to put your passion on a pedestal – so submit your abstract now! Those selected to take part will receive a complimentary conference ticket and will be spotlighted not only to conference attendees, but to over 18,000 stakeholders affiliated with NEAS worldwide via the NEAS News and social media platforms!

If you are ready to submit your abstract, please fill in the form below