ASEAN Australia Education Dialogue (AAED) 2024
Building the ASEAN Australia Education Partnership
3 - 4 December 2024
Lao Plaza Hotel, Vientiane, Lao PDR
AAED 2024 Program
Tuesday, 3 December
Vientiane
Lao Plaza Hotel Ballroom
08.30-09.00
Registration and Networking
09.00-09.10
Welcoming and Introductory Speech
Mr. Michael Fay OAM
Convenor ASEAN Australia Education Dialogue (AAED)
Special Advisor to the ASEAN University Network (AUN) Secretariat's Executive Director
09.10-09.25
Opening Remarks
Dr. Samlane Phankhavong
Deputy Minister of Education and Sport Lao PDR
Ms Benita Sommerville
Deputy Head of Mission, Australian Embassy to the Lao PDR
09.25-09.40
Keynote Address:
"Building ASEAN-Australia University Partnerships: Research Opportunities and Challenges"
Dr. Choltis Dhirathiti
ASEAN University Network (AUN) Executive Director
Plenary Session
09.40-10.30
Sponsored by:
ASEAN and Australia Universities in UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024. Opportunities for collaboration and partnerships
Moderator:
Mr. Michael Fay OAM
Convenor ASEAN Australia Education Dialogue (AAED)
Special Advisor to the ASEAN University Network (AUN) Secretariat's Executive Director
Panellists:
Ashley Mok
Senior Higher Education, Consultant THE Consultancy
Dr Zarifi Masri
Deputy Director of Global Engagement (Strategic Partnerships), Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Emmanuel D. Delocado
Ph.D, Executive Director , AUN Thematic Network on Ecological Education and Culture (AUN-EEC)
10.30-10.55
Morning Tea and Networking
Parallel Panel Discussions & Master Class I
(Choose one session to attend)
10.55-11.55
Panel 1
Venue TBC
Building Student Mobility between ASEAN and Australia - Challenges and Opportunities
Moderator:
Jan Drew
JMD Consulting Sdn Bhd / The Global Student, Executive Board, Malaysia Australia Business Council
Panellists:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhamad Saiful Bahri Bin Yusoff
Director of Centre for Development of Academic Excellence (CDAE), Universiti Sains Malaysia and AUN Expert on Qualifications Frameworks, Systems, and Management
Dr Baiduri Widanarko
Head of International Office Universitas Indonesia, Chair of AUN-ACTS Secretariat
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Racheline Tantular
CEO ASEAN Australia Strategic Youth Partnership Singapore
Panel 2
Venue TBC
Building ASEAN Australia Business and Industry Links with the Higher Education Sector
Moderator:
Kylie Colvin
Chief of Strategy and Operations,
University of Nottingham Malaysia
Panellists:
Ronnakorn Vaiyavuth, PhD
Head of Innovation Project and Sustainable Development,
Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation (SCii) ,
co-Chair/convenor, AUN-University Innovation and Enterprise (AUN-UIE)
Jodie Altan
Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor,
RMIT University Vietnam
Ashley Irving
Principal, Australian Centre for Education (ACE) Cambodia
Master Class
Venue TBC
English as a Medium of Instruction-Building Successful Internationalisation in ASEAN Universities and Strengthening Quality Outcomes
Moderator:
Heather Thomas
University of Wollongong College and Board Member (UECA)
Presenter:
Cara Dinneen
Associate Director, Macquarie University College
Plenary Session
11.55-12.45
Developing Partnerships for Implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Moderator:
David Fitzpatrick
Provost University of Nottingham, Malaysia
Panelists:
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Mr. Tuan Anh (Ben) Khuat
Vietnam Policy Lead, Climateworks Centre Monash University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Piyapong Janmaimool
ASEAN Institute for Health Development at the Mahidol University
12.45-13.45
Lunch and Pray
13.45-14.15
Keynote Address:
"Australia's Future in and with Southeast Asia and the role of Education and Skills Training"
Andrew Parker
Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner, ASEAN
Investment NSW
Prerecorded video message by the NSW Minister of Trade and Investment, Anoulack Chanthivong
Parallel Panel Discussions & Master Class II
(Choose one session to attend)
14.15-15.15
Panel 1
Venue TBC
Developing Future-Ready Universities and Equipping Staff and Students with Essential AI Skills
Moderator:
Claire Field
Director Claire Field & Associates
Panellists:
Paulina Pannen
Senior Expert Indonesia Cyber Education (ICE) Institute Universitas Terbuka Indonesia
Asst. Prof. Dr. Thakerng Wongsirichot
Vice President for Academic and International Affairs, ASEAN University Network-Digital Transformation (AUN Dx)
Marsyitah Ismail
Education Technology Solutions Expert, OpenLearning
Panel 2
Venue TBC
English Language Teaching, English as a Medium of Instruction and Quality Assurance Best Practice-Building Blocks for Internationalisation
Moderator:
Mr. Michael Fay OAM
Convenor ASEAN Australia Education Dialogue (AAED)
Special Advisor to the ASEAN University Network (AUN) Secretariat's Executive Director
Panellists:
Heather Thomas
University of Wollongong College and Board Member (UECA)
Adam Kilburn
CEO, NEAS Australia (National ELT Accreditation Scheme)
Hossein Davari
Director School of English & University Pathways,
RMIT University Vietnam
Prof. Dr Eddy Chong Siong Choy
Representative from ASEAN University Network - Quality Assurance (AUN-QA)
Taylors University Malaysia
Master Class
Venue TBC
The Introduction of THE’s New Sustainability Strategy Framework for Higher Education
Ashley Mok
Senior Higher Education Consultant, Times Higher Education (THE) Consultancy Singapore
15.15-15.45
Afternoon Tea and Networking
Plenary Session
15.45-16.30
The Student Voice: ASEAN and Australian Students' Reflection on the AAED and on Building a Shared ASEAN Australia Future
Moderator:
Guy Perring
Regional Director Asia Etio Global
Presenters:
Racheline Tantular
CEO ASEAN Australia Strategic Youth Partnership Singapore
Vansana Insal
Mekong Australia Partnership Alumni
Innovation Grant Recipient 2024
AAED Gala Dinner: Hosted by the Australian Embassy
Welcome address by James Morschel, Acting Deputy Head of Mission, Australian Embassy in Laos
Lao Plaza Hotel Ballroom
18.00-20.00
Wednesday, 4 December
Vientiane
08.30-09.00
Special Recorded Announcement: Launch of the ASEAN Australia Centre (AAC) and Priority Areas for Education in Australia's Southeast Asia Economic Strategy
Ms Fiona Hoggart
Head ASEAN Australia Centre DFAT Canberra
Plenary Session
09.00-09.50
Climate Change and Environmental Management: Regional Challenges and Partnership Opportunities
Moderator:
Kristy Newby
DFDL Partner, Co-Head Regional Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Practice
Presenters:
Dr Zarifi Masri
Deputy Director of Global Engagement (Strategic Partnerships), Universiti Brunei Darussalam
John Ward
Director and Principal Scientist Mekong Region Future Institute Laos
Mr. Tuan Anh (Ben) Khuat
Vietnam Policy Lead, Climateworks Centre Monash University
Khamlar Phonsavat
Senior officer on Climate and Carbon at the Global Green Growth Institute
09.50-10.15
Morning Tea and Networking
Parallel Panel Discussions & Master Class III
(Choose one session to attend)
10.15-11.15
Panel
Venue TBC
Strategies for Strengthening Alumni Networks and Enhancing Graduate Employability
Moderator:
Dr Zarifi Masri
Deputy Director of Global Engagement (Strategic Partnerships), Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Panellists:
Emily Serong
Institute Director,
Laos Australia Institute
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Nash Mesquita-Mendes
ASEAN NCP Alumni
Kylie Colvin
Chief Strategy and Operation Officer, University of Nottingham Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Martadha Mohamed
Deputy Vice-chancellor (Student Affairs & Alumni), Universiti Utara Malaysia and Chairperson of AUN Student Affairs Network (AUN-SAN)
Master Class
Venue TBC
Practical Implementation of Generative AI in Educational Settings
Marsyitah Ismail
Education Technology Solutions Expert, OpenLearning
Closing Plenary Session
11.15-12.05
ASEAN Australia Education 2025/26 - Reflecting on Challenges & Actions to Strengthen Partnerships
Moderator:
Moderator:
Claire Field
Director Claire Field & Associates
Presenters:
Jan Drew
JMD Consulting Sdn Bhd / The Global Student, Executive Board, Malaysia Australia Business Council
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhamad Saiful Bahri Bin Yusoff
Director of Centre for Development of Academic Excellence (CDAE), Universiti Sains Malaysia and AUN Expert on Qualifications Frameworks, Systems, and Management
Dr. Choltis Dhirathiti
AUN Executive Director
Jodie Altan
Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor,
RMIT University Vietnam
Mr. Michael Fay OAM
Convenor ASEAN Australia Education Dialogue (AAED)
Special Advisor to the ASEAN University Network (AUN) Secretariat's Executive Director
12.05-12.10
Towards AAED 2025 Penang Malaysia and Closing of AAED 2024 - Mr. Michael Fay OAM
12.10-13.10
Lunch
This will also include a visit to the Laos Australia Inclusive Education Centre, established with support from the Australian Government, for students with disabilities.There will also be a presentation and roundtable panel discussion with Australia Awards Scholarship Alumni: "Opportunities and Preparation for Future Leaders".
Join our Australian government scholarship advisors from the Lao Australia Institute (LAI) and Australian alumni to learn about the acclaimed Australia Award Scholarships,including the Mekong Australia Partnership Program and the Australia for ASEAN (Aus4ASEAN) scholarships. This session will provide critical information regarding the Australian Government's ASEAN awards programme for young leaders from ASEAN member countries. Whether you're thinking about applying or just want to learn more about the opportunity, this informative session will equip you with the knowledge you need to take the next step in academic and leadership development at your university.
13.30-15.30
Organised by:
Site visit and briefing at National University of Laos (NUOL)Vientiane. Presentation on Australia Award Scholarships including the Aust4ASEAN Scholarships.
