Higher Education

APAIE 2027 – Malaysia

APAIE 2027 is the premier gathering of international higher education leaders, policy makers and industry professionals from across the Asia Pacific and beyond, taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The conference will foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing to shape the future of international higher education. This year's theme is 'Humani…

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31Speakers
10Sponsors
66Exhibitors
41On the bill · sessions
98Companies · in total
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Speakers

Programmed at APAIE, in alphabetical order.
Abdul Latiff AHMAD
Associate Professor · Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Aditya MALKANI
Regional Director, Membership APAC, The Association of Commonwealth Universities · The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Alison JENKINS
Executive Vice President, APAC, Studyportals · Studyportals
Angie LEE
Deputy Director · Hanyang University
Blair THOMSON
Senior International Officer and Director of Study Abroad · University of Mississippi
Derek CHIANG
Senior Manager (Senior Development Partner) · Singapore Management University
Girish BALLOLLA
Founder and CEO · Gen Next Education
Hiroshi OTA
Director, Hitotsubashi University Global Education Program (HGP) Professor, Center for General Education, Hitotsubashi University · Hitotsubashi University
Isadora HELFGOTT
Vice Provost (Global Engagement) · University of Wyoming
Jerome LE CARROU
Founder and Executive Director, Next Step Connections · Next Step Connections
Joni Aldilla FAJRI
Presenter · Universitas Islam Indonesia
Joonas SALO
Managing Director, Asia Exchange, part of Keystone Education Group · Asia Exchange/Keystone Education Group
Kevin KOH
Head, SMU-X · Singapore Management University
Krishan PRASAD
Lecture and Expert Trip Leader, Western Sydney University · Western Sydney University
Leslie CHAN
Chair-Presenter · Temasek Polytechnic
Liam ROBERTS
Regional Head for China · University of Exeter
Lucinda MALGAS
Global Engagement Manager, APAIE · APAIE
Marnie WATSON
APAIE Executive Member and Vice President Global, Griffith University · Griffith University
Martijn VAN DE VEEN
Chief Business Development Officer, ICEF · ICEF
Meenakshi MUNDA
Asst Prof PG Department of Anthropology, Kolhan University, President- Jharkhand Indigenous and Tribal People’s for Action · Kolhan University
Mei Mei LIM
President, Asia-Pacific · Times Higher Education
Nabraj LAMA
Faculty & Research Scholar, Political Economy, International Relations, Indigenous Affairs, Lumbini Buddhist University · Lumbini Buddhist University
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Sponsors

The houses behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.
Education Malaysia Global ServicesLocal Supporter
International Islamic University MalaysiaCo-Host
Malaysia Convention & Exhibition BureauLocal Supporter
Ministry of Higher EducationLocal Supporter
Sunway UniversityCo-Host
Universiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaCo-Host
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan AbdullahCo-Host
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia MelakaCo-Host
Universiti Teknologi MalaysiaLead Host
Universiti Tenaga NasionalCo-Host
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Agenda

Selected from 41 sessions on the bill.
  • Monday 22 March 08:30-09:15

    Conception to Action: Indigenous Pathways in International Education

    This presentation examines the value of authentic engagement with indigenous peoples in international education. Drawing on Māori, Nepalese, and Indigenous Indian perspectives, it …

    Concurrent 1C
  • Monday 22 March 08:30-09:15

    From overwhelm to action. Turning data into strategy in international education

    In today’s global education landscape, professionals are surrounded by data – from web analytics and market research to enrolment trends and impact evaluations. Yet many institutio…

    Concurrent 1B
  • Monday 22 March 08:30-09:15

    Running the Engine: Lessons from Administering 1,000+ Study Tours with Faculty, Providers and University Systems

    Delivering high-quality short-term learning abroad programs at scale requires strategic coordination across university systems, academic leadership and global partners. This sessio…

    Concurrent 1D
  • Monday 22 March 08:30-09:15

    The rising appeal of study destinations in East Asia: Agencies as the missing link for student growth and diversification

    East Asian study destinations, particularly Japan and South Korea, are rapidly gaining prominence due to their quality education, cultural appeal, and relative affordability. With …

    Concurrent 1A
  • Monday 22 March, 12:00-13:00

    Opening Ceremony and Keynote

    The Opening Ceremony welcomes delegates from around the world to explore “Asia-Pacific partnerships for the global good”; and the keynote, delivered by award-winning Mr Robin Lee, …

  • Sunday 21 March 08:30-09:30

    First Timers Briefing and Networking

    New to APAIE, or joining us in Kuala Lumpur for the first time? This informal, practical session will help you make the most of your APAIE 2027 experience. You’ll gain an understan…

  • Sunday 21 March, 09:00-10:00

    First Timers Briefing and Networking

    New to APAIE, or joining us in Kuala Lumpur for the first time? This informal, practical session will help you make the most of your APAIE 2027 experience. You’ll gain an understan…

  • Sunday 21 March 10:00-13:00

    Designing Programmes to Support International Student Transitions: Research Informed Practice (Workshop 5)

    Pre-Conference Workshop
  • Sunday 21 March 10:00-13:00

    Erasmus+ Partnerships for Human-Centred Higher Education in the AI Age (Workshop 1)

    Pre-Conference Workshop
Intermission
Part the Second · For the Buyer

What does it mean when 98 companies show up, and 4 bet on three roles at once?

98 companies. four are betting more than once.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page, cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
4All threespeak · spons · exh
9Sponsoringsponsor only
63Exhibitingexhibitor only
22Companies Speakingspeaker only

The Triple-Threat

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia·APAIE·ICEF·Studyportals

Speakers by seniority

48% of the speakers carry senior titles: C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite310%
  • Founder / Owner26%
  • VP-level413%
  • Director / Head of619%
  • Manager / Lead26%
  • Research / Science13%
  • Advisor / Investor13%
  • Other roles1239%

Of 31 on the bill · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
  1. 01Universiti Kebangsaan MalaysiaSp·C1V
  2. 02APAIEEx1V
  3. 03Education Malaysia Global ServicesSp·L
  4. 04ICEFEx1V
  5. 05International Islamic University MalaysiaSp·C
  6. 06Malaysia Convention & Exhibition BureauSp·L
  7. 07Ministry of Higher EducationSp·L
  8. 08StudyportalsEx1V
  9. 09Sunway UniversitySp·C
  10. 10Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan AbdullahSp·C
  11. 11Universiti Teknikal Malaysia MelakaSp·C
  12. 12Universiti Teknologi MalaysiaSp·L
  13. 13Universiti Tenaga NasionalSp·C
  14. 14Absolute InternshipEx
Sponsors by tier
co-host6
60% of 10
lead host1
10% of 10
local supporter3
30% of 10