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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

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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

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Dr. Samlane Phankhavong

Deputy Minister of Education and Sport Lao PDR

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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"

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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:

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Mr. Michael Fay OAM 

Convenor ASEAN Australia Education Dialogue (AAED)
Special Advisor to the ASEAN University Network (AUN) Secretariat's Executive Director

Panellists:

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Ashley Mok

Senior Higher Education, Consultant THE Consultancy

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Dr Zarifi Masri

Deputy Director of Global Engagement (Strategic Partnerships), Universiti Brunei Darussalam

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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:

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Jan Drew

JMD Consulting Sdn Bhd / The Global Student, Executive Board, Malaysia Australia Business Council

Panellists:

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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

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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:

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Kylie Colvin

Chief of Strategy and Operations,

University of Nottingham Malaysia

Panellists:

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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)

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Jodie Altan

Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor,

RMIT University Vietnam

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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:

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Heather Thomas

University of Wollongong College and Board Member (UECA)

Presenter:

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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:

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David Fitzpatrick

Provost University of Nottingham, Malaysia

Panelists:

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Mr. Tuan Anh (Ben) Khuat
Vietnam Policy Lead, Climateworks Centre Monash University

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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"

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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:

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Claire Field

Director Claire Field & Associates

Panellists:

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Paulina Pannen

Senior Expert Indonesia Cyber Education (ICE) Institute Universitas Terbuka Indonesia

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Thakerng Wongsirichot

Vice President for Academic and International Affairs, ASEAN University Network-Digital Transformation (AUN Dx)

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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:

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Mr. Michael Fay OAM 

Convenor ASEAN Australia Education Dialogue (AAED)
Special Advisor to the ASEAN University Network (AUN) Secretariat's Executive Director

Panellists:

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Heather Thomas

University of Wollongong College and Board Member (UECA)

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Adam Kilburn

CEO, NEAS Australia (National ELT Accreditation Scheme)

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Hossein Davari

Director School of English & University Pathways,

RMIT University Vietnam

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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

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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:

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Guy Perring

Regional Director Asia Etio Global

Presenters:

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Racheline Tantular

CEO ASEAN Australia Strategic Youth Partnership Singapore

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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

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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:

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Kristy Newby

DFDL Partner, Co-Head Regional Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Practice

Presenters:

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Dr Zarifi Masri

Deputy Director of Global Engagement (Strategic Partnerships), Universiti Brunei Darussalam

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John Ward

Director and Principal Scientist Mekong Region Future Institute Laos

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Mr. Tuan Anh (Ben) Khuat
Vietnam Policy Lead, Climateworks Centre Monash University

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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:

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Dr Zarifi Masri

Deputy Director of Global Engagement (Strategic Partnerships), Universiti Brunei Darussalam

Panellists:

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Emily Serong 

Institute Director,
Laos Australia Institute

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Nash Mesquita-Mendes 

ASEAN NCP Alumni

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Kylie Colvin

Chief Strategy and Operation Officer, University of Nottingham Malaysia

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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

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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:

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Claire Field

Director Claire Field & Associates

Presenters:

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Jan Drew

JMD Consulting Sdn Bhd / The Global Student, Executive Board, Malaysia Australia Business Council

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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

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Dr. Choltis Dhirathiti
AUN Executive Director

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Jodie Altan

Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor,

RMIT University Vietnam

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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:

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Site visit and briefing at National University of Laos (NUOL)Vientiane. Presentation on Australia Award Scholarships including the Aust4ASEAN Scholarships.

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