
2025 FEATURED SPEAKERS
2024 CONFERENCE PROGRAM
THURSDAY, 09 MAY 2024
The first day of the conference has been reserved for a special full day Academic Manager Workshop worth 10 CPD points, at UTS College, Ultimo, Sydney. This event is targeted exclusively at new and would-be Academic Managers. Attendees will be provided with lunch and encouraged to join us for cocktails at Cafe 80 after the Workshop. Lunch and and networking drinks are sponsored by Pearson.

Please note, all times are Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
THURSDAY: Session 1 – Leadership and Change Management in ELT
Thursday 10:00 - 11:00
Building a Quality Culture: Leadership’s Role in Institutional Transformation
THURSDAY: Session 2 – Professional Development and Teacher Empowerment
THURSDAY: Session 3 – Technology and Digital Innovation in ELT
THURSDAY: Session 4 – Navigating Global Trends in ELT Management
Thursday 14:00 - 15:00
Australia’s changing ELT Landscape and IELTS
Convenor: Brian Smith
Sponsored by IELTS
Premium Sponsor
Thursday 14:00 - 15:00
Navigating the latest research, innovations and product developments in language testing


FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2024
Quality Revolution: Rethinking, Reshaping, and Redefining Excellence in ELT
This 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 language education.
The theme 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.
The sessions on the conference Main Day – Friday 10 May – will be recorded and broadcast post-event on NEAS Online to approximately 5,500 participants from more than 25 different countries. There is full catering on this Main Day of the conference with a buffet lunch, morning and afternoon teas and drinks and canapés to finish the day at the Awards Ceremony.
Please note, all times are Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
FRIDAY: Welcome & Plenary
Friday 10:00 - 10:45
Opening Plenary
Revolution in ELT Excellence - Shifting Paradigms
Sponsored by IELTS
Premium Sponsor
FRIDAY: Keynote Series
Friday 11:15 - 11:50
Academic Integrity in ELT: Navigating Challenges and Ensuring Quality
Professional Learning That Lasts
Sponsored by Study NSW
Gold Sponsor
FRIDAY: Expert Panel Series
FRIDAY AFTERNOON: – IELTS Test Centre Fam Tour
FRIDAY: NEAS Strategy, Awards & Networking
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