Plenaries
This year, AIEC plenary sessions will commence on Tuesday afternoon at 4pm with further sessions scheduled in the morning on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. All plenaries will be held in the Royal Theatre.
Tuesday 17 October – Opening Plenary
Join us for the official Welcome to Country, followed by welcomes from Tennealle O’Shannessy, CEO of IDP Education and Professor Ren Yi, President of IEAA. More speakers to come.
We will also celebrate our colleagues at the IEAA Excellence Awards.
Wednesday 23 October – Opening Plenary
AIEC MC - Janice Petersen
Ministerial Addresses
TBA
Keynote - Dr Gill Hicks
We are honoured to welcome Dr. Gill Hicks to the opening keynote of our conference. Dr. Hicks, a renowned advocate for peace and resilience, will share her inspiring journey and insights on resilience and innovation.
Thursday 24 October – National Strategy Townhall
The International Education Strategy Townhall Forum on Thursday will be an opportunity for everyone to hear an update on the progress of the implementation of the strategy. It will be highly interactive, where you can ask questions, discuss challenges, offer ideas, provide comments. This session will be audience-driven and facilitated by our MC so come ready to participate!
Speakers
TBC
Friday 25 October – Closing Plenary
International Student Panel
More details to come
Keynote - Prof Peter Greste
Join us for the closing keynote with Peter Greste, renowned journalist and advocate for press freedom. Peter will share his experiences and insights on the importance of truth and resilience in journalism. This session will reflect on the critical need for integrity and courage in today's world.
Farewell
Please ensure you RSVP for the lunch, which will be served in the foyer.
Last updated: 31 March 2025
11 February - Call for proposals opens
14 March - Call for proposals closes
May - Registration open
mid-June - Program released
31 July - Super early bird registration closes
12 September - Early bird registration closes
14–17 October – AIEC 2025