Special e-News edition: TEQSA 2024 Conference

Register now to attend the TEQSA 2024 Conference

We're?excited to release early bird tickets and a detailed program for the?TEQSA 2024 Conference. Our 8th annual?conference on 13 November is exploring the theme of?Navigating tomorrow: Anticipating challenges, embracing change.

Join us for Australia's only truly sector-focused event in the award-winning Grand Ballroom at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, in the heart of the Treasury precinct and Fitzroy Gardens. A virtual attendance option is also available.

This year, we're delighted to welcome Professor Braden Hill, of Edith Cowan University, as our Master of Ceremonies, and Productivity Commission Chair, Danielle Wood, for our keynote panel discussion. The Hon Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, will also attend to give the Minister's Welcome Address.

A conference program of inspirational speakers will explore a range of topics including the rapid transformation in technology, demographics and global pressures facing providers, students?and the Australian community, and the opportunities and risks that will help the sector prepare for a dynamic future in higher education.

In planning this year’s conference we’ve listened to your feedback and enhanced the networking sessions, including an exclusive Welcome Reception at Sofi's Lounge?on Tuesday 12 November and the traditional post-conference cocktail event on Wednesday 13 November. A half day of pre-conference seminars is also scheduled on 12 November.

Don't wait, secure your discounted tickets soon

To celebrate the launch of the TEQSA 2024 Conference and the release of this year’s fantastic program, early bird tickets are available until 11:59pm on Wednesday 25?September (AEST).

Please hurry, this is your only opportunity to secure your attendance at a discounted price.

Leading voices to share their insights for the sector

Our 2024 program is packed with insightful speakers and panel facilitators from a diverse range of education backgrounds and expertise, including:

• Hon Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education
• Ms Danielle Wood, Chair, Productivity Commission
• Professor Braden Hill, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students, Equity and Indigenous), Edith Cowan University
• Ms Ngaire Bogemann, President, National Union of Students
• Ms Peggy O'Neal AO, Chancellor, RMIT University and former President of the Richmond Football Club
• Dr Mary Russell, Chief Executive Officer, TEQSA
• Ms Lisa Bolton, Director, QILT Research and Strategy,?Social Research Centre
• Mr Mark Rigotti MAICD, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Australian Institute of Company Directors

Join our Welcome Reception at Sofitel on Collins

If you register to attend the main conference in-person, you'll?be invited to join us for an exclusive pre-conference Welcome Reception at Sofi's Lounge from 5:00pm on Tuesday 12 November.

This popular addition to our program was trialed last year?to great success. The event provides you additional networking opportunities with?conference attendees while also being able to experience the Sofitel's grand space.

You can also complete your conference check-in at the Welcome Reception, to ensure a smooth arrival on Wednesday morning.?

• Register to attend the TEQSA 2024 Conference in person

Don't miss our half day of expert-led seminars

Academic risk, generative artificial intelligence and governance will be the talking points for the pre-conference seminars being held on Tuesday 12 November.

These in-person sessions from 2:00-4:30pm at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins include a networking lunch and afternoon break, followed by the official conference Welcome Reception at Sofi's Lounge?from 5:00pm.

Afternoon seminar 1:

• Academic Risk, chaired by Dr Sam McAuliffe, Assistant Director (Acting), Policy and Research, TEQSA

Afternoon seminar 2:

• Adapting to Generative AI: Examples of Emerging Practice in Australian Higher Education, chaired by Dr Helen Gniel, Director, Higher Education Integrity Unit, TEQSA

Afternoon seminar 3:

• Governance in Australian Higher Education, chaired by Ade Adeniyi, Director, Registration, Courses and Enquiries, TEQSA