Orientation for First-time Attendees
Date: | Tuesday 22 October 2024 |
Time: | 4.30 to 5.30pm |
Venue: | Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre |
Facilitator: | Elizabeth Lee-Finkelstein, IEAA Professional Learning and Programs Coordinator |
Fee: | $0 |
There is no additional cost for this activity, but places are limited so registration is essential. To register, please tick the RSVP box when completing the AIEC 2024 Online Registration Form.
New to AIEC? This session is for you!
Whether it is your first AIEC conference, or you have not attended for a couple of years, or perhaps you are just curious – all are welcome at this orientation workshop.
This special session will provide you with tips and tricks on how to navigate AIEC so that you get the most out of the conference offerings. It will cover hot topics in this year’s program, how to use the conference app and even where to get the best coffee! There will also be an opportunity to network with other eager participants, make some conference buddies and – who knows – you might just develop meaningful professional connections for the rest of your career.
This orientation will leave you feeling prepared, motivated and confident to make the most of the conference experience.
Learning objectives
Takeaways from this orientation will include:
- having a better understanding of the various sessions, workshops and activities offered throughout AIEC
- connecting with peers and colleagues from the international education community and building professional networks
- identifying opportunities for personal learning development relevant to your interests and goals for the conference
- learning how to navigate your way through the conference app, wayfinding at MCEC and much more.
Audience
This session is designed for:
- ‘first timers’ – those attending their first AIEC
- ‘newcomers’ – those who have started working in international education within the past 18 months
- ‘returning’ – those who have attended AIEC a long time ago and would like an update to refresh and make new connections.
How to register
Simply tick the RSVP box to attend when completing your registration for AIEC 2024.
21 March - Call for proposals opens
12 April - Call for proposals closes
30 May - Registration open
July - Program released
31 July - Super early bird registration closes
13 September - Early bird registration closes
22–25 October – AIEC 2024