2024 FEATURED SPEAKERS
NEAS 2024 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Adam Kilburn
Chief Executive Officer, NEAS Australia
NEAS: Past, Present and Future
Friday, Friday Afternoon: 16:00:00 - 16:20:00
Ailsa Lamont
Co-Founder, International Education Sustainability Group
Greening ELT: Sustainability Practices, a Quality Revolution
Friday, Keynote: 11:50:00 - 12:25:00
Alison Blakey
Manager Admissions, Homestay and Study Tours, UOW College Australia
UOW College Australia is an endorsed NEAS Quality Premium Product. 
Panel 1: Homestay
Friday, Panel: 13:45:00 - 14:20:00
Andrea Pugh
Director of Studies (High School Preparation), Queensland Department of Education
Building Resilient ELT Institutions
Thursday, Session 1: 10:00:00 - 11:00:00
Barbara Craig
Researcher and Consultant, Macquarie University – Department of Linguistics
Macquarie University – Department of Linguistics is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre. 
Mentoring Models for Academic Managers
Thursday, Session 2: 11:00:00 - 12:00:00
Benjamin Carkagis
Education Manager, University of Sydney, Centre for English Teaching
University of Sydney, Centre for English Teaching is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Leading and Supporting Staff Learning
Thursday, Session 3: 13:00:00 - 14:00:00
Bosco Anthony
Chief Brand Officer, Global Rev Gen (GRG)
Future-Driven Marketing Innovation in Education
Friday, Keynote: 12:25:00 - 13:00:00
Brett Blacker
Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, Duolingo
Duolingo is an endorsed NEAS Quality Premium Product.
Assessment in the Digital Age: Innovative Approaches to Testing and Evaluation
Thursday, Session 3: 13:00:00 - 14:00:00
Brian Smith
Stakeholder Engagement Manage, IELTS
IELTS is an endorsed NEAS Quality Premium Product.
Welcome from the Conference Premium Sponsor
Friday, Friday Morning: 09:50:00 - 10:00:00
ConvenorAustralia's changing ELT Landscape and IELTS
Thursday, Session 4
14:00:00 - 15:00:00
Chalita Leethong
Manager, TPL Education
TPL Education is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Education Agent. 
Panel 2: Education Agents
Friday, Panel: 14:20:00 - 14:55:00
Charlene Blackshaw-Bennett
Academic Manager, English Unlimited
English Unlimited is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Fostering Innovation in ELT Programs
Thursday, Session 3: 13:00:00 - 14:00:00
David Bycroft
Founder/Executive Director, Australian Homestay Network (AHN)
Australian Homestay Network (AHN) is an endorsed NEAS Quality Premium Product.
Panel 1: Homestay
Friday, Panel: 13:45:00 - 14:20:00
Welcome and Introduction of Maroun El Khoury
Friday, Friday Morning: 09:30:00 - 09:35:00
Deepa Rajagopal
Learning and Workforce Development Manager, Aussizz Group
Aussizz Group is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Education Agent.
Panel 2: Education Agents
Friday, Panel: 14:20:00 - 14:55:00
Diego Torres
Director of Studies, La Lingua Language
La Lingua Language is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Cultivating Continuous Improvement in ELICOS
Thursday, Session 2: 11:00:00 - 12:00:00
Dona Paranawithana
English Language Teacher, Aspire English
Aspire English is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Student Tracking and Curriculum Enhancement
Thursday, Session 4: 14:00:00 - 15:00:00
Dr Germana Eckert
Lecturer, School of International Studies and Education, University of Technology Sydney
NESTs and NNESTs: Debunking the myths to rethink, reshape and redefine excellence in ELT
Thursday, Session 1: 10:00:00 - 11:00:00
Dr Julie Lim
Lecturer, Initial Teacher Education, School of International Studies and Education, University of Technology Sydney
NESTs and NNESTs: Debunking the myths to rethink, reshape and redefine excellence in ELT
Thursday, Session 1: 10:00:00 - 11:00:00
Eddie Woo
Mathematics Teacher, Cherrybrook Technology High School
Academic Integrity in ELT: Navigating Challenges and Ensuring Quality
Friday, Keynote: 11:15:00 - 11:50:00
GD Singh
Global MD, Apply4Study
Apply4Study is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Education Agent.
Panel 2: Education Agents
Friday, Panel: 14:20:00 - 14:55:00
Heather Thomas
Deputy General Manager and Director of Global Programs, UOW College Australia
UOW College Australia is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Transnational Delivery in ELT: Expanding Beyond Borders
Thursday, Session 4: 14:00:00 - 15:00:00
James Holden
Innovation Strategy Session, Duolingo
Duolingo is an endorsed NEAS Quality Premium Product.
Assessment in the Digital Age: Innovative Approaches to Testing and Evaluation
Thursday, Session 3: 13:00:00 - 14:00:00
Jason West
Director of Studies ELT, UTS College
UTS College is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Building Resilient ELT Institutions
Thursday, Session 1: 10:00:00 - 11:00:00
Jo Kwai
Deputy Director, John Paul International College
John Paul International College is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Building a Quality Culture: Leadership's Role in Institutional Transformation
Thursday, Session 1: 10:00:00 - 11:00:00
PresentationPanel 3: Wellbeing and Mental Health
Friday, Panel: 14:55:00 - 15:30:00
June Lee
Academic Manager, RMIT Vietnam
RMIT Vietnam is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Change Management: Leading Transformation of Teacher Observations
Thursday, Session 1: 10:00:00 - 11:00:00
Justin Foot
Director of Academic and Business Development, Albright Institute of Business and Language
Albright Institute of Business and Language is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Panel 3: Wellbeing and Mental Health
Friday, Panel: 14:55:00 - 15:30:00
Kate Randazzo
Leading Education Professional, UNSW College
UNSW College is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
AI and Adaptive Learning in ELT: Personalising Education at Scale
Thursday, Session 3: 13:00:00 - 14:00:00
Louka Parry
CEO & Founder, The Learning Future
Opening Plenary
Friday, Plenary: 10:00:00 - 10:45:00
Maria Naidoo
Education Manager - University Academic English, UNSW College
UNSW College is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
AI and Adaptive Learning in ELT: Personalising Education at Scale
Thursday, Session 3: 13:00:00 - 14:00:00
Maroun El Khoury
Executive Director, Industry and Investment, Investment NSW
Welcome from Study NSW, Investment NSW
Friday, Friday Morning: 09:35:00 - 09:40:00
May Barbree
Academic Manager,Learning and Teaching in the School of English and University Pathways, RMIT Vietnam
RMIT Vietnam is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Change Management: Leading Transformation of Teacher Observations
Thursday, Session 1: 10:00:00 - 11:00:00
Michael Bos
Director of International, The Moreton Bay Colleges
The Moreton Bay Colleges is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Panel 3: Wellbeing and Mental Health
Friday, Panel: 14:55:00 - 15:30:00
Prof. Tanya Buchanan
Chair of the NEAS Board, NEAS Australia
Formal Conference Opening
Friday, Friday Morning: 09:40:00 - 09:50:00
Professor Thomas Roche
Pro Vice-Chancellor, Southern Cross University,
is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Reza Tasviri
IELTS Assessment Research Lead, IDP Education, IELTS, IDP Education
IELTS, IDP Education is an endorsed NEAS Quality Premium Product.
Australia's changing ELT Landscape and IELTS
Thursday, Session 4: 14:00:00 - 15:00:00
Rima Ibrahim
Education Manager, NEAS Australia
Welcome and Housekeeping from NEAS MC
Friday, Friday Morning: 09:20:00 - 09:25:00
Sandra Pitronaci
National Director, ELICOS & Pathways, ILSC Australia
ILSC Australia is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Mentoring Models for Academic Managers
Thursday, Session 2: 11:00:00 - 12:00:00
Sharon Leslie
Director of English Language Programs, Southern Cross University College
Southern Cross University College is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Lifelong Learning and Continuous Professional Development for ELT Managers
Thursday, Session 2: 11:00:00 - 12:00:00
Sonia Ortega
CEO and Founder, Global Experience Australia
Global Experience Australia is an endorsed NEAS Quality Premium Product.
Panel 1: Homestay
Friday, Panel: 13:45:00 - 14:20:00
Sue Rowlands
Stakeholder Relations Manager, Pearson PTE
Pearson PTE is an endorsed NEAS Quality Premium Product.
Navigating the latest research, innovations and product developments in language testing
Thursday, Session 4: 14:00:00 - 15:00:00
Tatyana Ermolaeva
Head of ELICOS, Albright Institute
Albright Institute is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Managing Multi-Site Organisations: Strategies That Actually Work
Thursday, Session 2: 11:00:00 - 12:00:00
Trancy Vo
Student Centre Co-ordinator, Aspire English
Aspire English is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre.
Student Tracking and Curriculum Enhancement
Thursday, Session 4: 14:00:00 - 15:00:00
Vincent Blokker
Head of Partnership & Customer Support at IDP Education Ltd, IELTS, IDP Education
IELTS, IDP Education is an endorsed NEAS Quality Premium Product.
Australia's changing ELT Landscape and IELTS
Thursday, Session 4: 14:00:00 - 15:00:00
Youssef Ehab
Director, Study Vision
Study Vision is an endorsed NEAS Quality Premium Product.
Panel 1: Homestay
Friday, Panel: 13:45:00 - 14:20:00
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