Programs
Conference Program & Highlights

APAIE 2008 Conference, one of the top quality, greatly influential and vastly respected International Higher Education Conference, will be held from 26 – 28 March 2008. It brings together like-minded educators and professionals from universities in the Asia-Pacific to exchange ideas, setting a platform for potential exchange alliances. With the theme “The Next Wave in Asia-Pacific Higher Education”, the event aims to explore the emerging trends in international education and exchange.

The conference program, including plenary and concurrent sessions, will feature the latest emerging trends in international education and exchange.

26 March 2008
Pre-Conference Workshop
"Keeping up on Japan", explores the challenges facing higher education in Japan today. Particular attention will be paid to new international education initiatives in Japan. This workshop will address the current status of Japan’s Higher Education System and the nation’s evolving International Education strategies. Speakers will address the role of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in shaping Japanese higher education and the promise and problems facing Japanese educators in a global world.
27 – 28 March 2008
Opening Ceremony & Keynote Addresses
The official launch of the 3rd Annual Conference & Exhibition of APAIE and the 40th anniversary of JAFSA will be celebrated in this joint opening ceremony with warm welcomes of Prof. Doo-Hee LEE, President of APAIE, and Prof. Katsuhiko SHIRAI, President of Waseda University and JAFSA.
Three speeches from prominent leaders, government officials, and education professionals are followed in order to acquaint attendees with the conference theme, "The Next Wave in Asia-Pacific Higher Education" and stimulate the two-day discussion ahead.
Main Conference and concurrent sessions cover topics including:
University Presidents' Roundtable: What's next in Asia-Pacific Higher Education.
Presidents and Vice Presidents from regional institutions of higher learning will share various insights and institutional views on the future, direction, vision of regional higher education.
Trends and Change by region and country
National Plans, policies and strategies
Partnerships
International Office & professionals
International Student Services
Student Mobility

Conference Highlights:
Latest trends in education in the Asia-Pacific region – Discover solutions to the emerging issues and various needs of higher education institutions. Get all you need to know in the 2-day concurrent sessions that cover both policy and practical aspects of education.

Excellent channel for networking – APAIE Conference 2008 brings together more than 1,000 educators, senior administrators and professionals from universities around the world. Take this opportunity to network and showcase the profile of your university/organization.

Forum for sharing experience and expertise – APAIE Conference 2008 break-out sessions are avenues for participants to share experiences and "lessons learned" to generate a sense of how the education industry is changing and the direction that it is heading towards. Participate in lively debates and stimulating discussions to get more out of the event.

Who should attend:
Education consultants
Senior administrators and professionals of institutes of higher learning
Personnel in departments with responsibilities for international exchange and education
Higher education funding council members
International relations officers in education industry

As seats are limited, please book now to avoid disappointment!
To register and participate in the APAIE 2008, please click here.

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