We are excited to announce the launch of the DevEd 2025 program.
The program is provisional and subject to change without notice at the discretion of the Organising Committee. Times are in local Melbourne time.
09:00 - 09:15
Welcome to country
09:15 - 09:30
Conference opening
09:30 - 10:30
Keynote
10:30 - 11:00
Morning tea
11:00 - 12:30
Concurrent sessions
Systems transformation
Shifting donor priorities and the changing landscape of international financing and partnerships in education: impacts in Asia-Pacific
Will Brehm, University of Canberra
Steven Lewis, Australian Catholic University
Kate Lee, Union Aid Abroad
Ritesh Shah, University of Auckland
Prachi Srivastava, University of Adelaide
Robin Shields, University of Queensland
Ivan Matovich, Monash University
Arushi Terway, NORRAG
Session type: symposium
Foundational learning
Data-driven reforms in foundational learning in the Asia-Pacific
Anna Gibert, Australian High Commission Vanuatu
Paul Ainui, National Department of Education PNG
Dick Hopkins, Ministry of Education Vanuatu
Rene Panti, Innovations for Poverty Action
Devi Ram, Kathmandu University
Rajib Timalsina, ASER Nepal
Session type: formal paper
Equitable and inclusive learning
Gender(ed) Gaps: Understanding Gender Inequalities in SE Asian Education Landscapes
John Siena, SEAMEO
Linda Jonsson, UNICEF EAPRO
Chrisant Raisha, Future4Girls
Dr Habibah Abdul Rahim, SEAMEO
Alejandro Ibanez, SEAMEO
Session type: symposium
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
13:30 - 15:00
Concurrent sessions
Systems transformation
Monitoring for change in education systems transformation
Muriel Poisson, UNESCO IIEP
Kathryn Lee, Abt Associates
Tashi Zangpo, Ministry of Education Bhutan
Session type: formal paper
Foundational learning
School readiness and foundational learning: Insights from Asia and the Pacific
Sally Brinkman, UniSA
Sandra Knowles, ACER
Krishneel Reddy, EQAP
Session type: symposium
Equitable and inclusive learning
Weaving Lao cultural and Australian indigenous kinship perspectives to understand student belonging and engagement in school
Beykham Saleumsouk, BEQUAL
Vimala Dejvongs, Tetra Tech
Lisa Erlandson, Tetra Tech
Session type: workshop
15:00 - 15:30
Afternoon tea
15:30 - 16:30
Panel session: systems transformation
Using data to drive education
Dr Habibah Abdul Rahim, SEAMEO
Dr Michelle Belisle, EQAP
Senator Andrew Tabelual, Palau
ASEAN ministry representative
Chair: UNESCO GEM Report
16:30 - 16:45
Day 1 closing remarks
16:45 - 17:45
Special screening of Pristine Seas
17:30 - 19:00
Welcome function
Celebrating the start of the conference, this intimate event brings attendees together in the iconic Reading Room, a historic and atmospheric Melbourne landmark reserved exclusively for this special occasion.
09:00 - 10:00
Keynote
Chris Hines, National Geographic
10:00 - 10:30
Morning tea
10:30 - 12:00
Concurrent sessions
Equitable and inclusive learning
The role of knowledge, innovation and exchange in building equitable and inclusive education systems
Aditi Desai, KIX EMAP Hub
Nisa Felicia, Pusat Studi Pendidikan dan Kebijakan, Indonesia
Sangay Jamtsho, IDRC
Mohammad Ali Zinnah, Dhaka University
Arushi Terway, NORRAG
Dr Ethel Valenzuela
Session type: symposium
Equitable and inclusive learning
Local innovations and policy transformation for inclusive education
Rasita Purba, INOVASI Program
Aye Aye Tun, British Council Myanmar
Thi Tam Ton, ChildFund
Session type: formal paper
Foundational learning
Reimagining teaching: Innovations in pedagogy and professional development
Kinley Kinley, Samtse College of Education Bhutan
Susanne Owen, EduKAit Program
Kuarawete Tatua, Ministry of Education Kiribati,
Tatoa Tataua, Ministry of Education Kiribati
Taonateiti Kabiri, Ministry of Education Kiribati
Ueneti Bakineti, Ministry of Education Kiribati
Shaun Powers, World Bank
Michael Noa, EQAP
Session type: formal paper
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch
13:00 - 14:30
Concurrent sessions
Systems transformation
Reimagining and recreating and reenforcing higher education partnerships in PNG
Artila Devi, Australia Awards PNG
Laura Marsen, Australian High Commission PNG
Catherine Johnston, Abt Global
Lonnie Baki, PNG Dept Higher Ed
Sarah Treadgold, Tetra Tech
Session type: symposium
Equitable and inclusive education
Tackling educational barriers: Advancing equity across the Asia-Pacific
Seema Prasad, EQAP
Khanthanouphone Mixaykhone, BEQUAL
Kelsey Anne Carlton, VVOB
Emiljohn Sentillas, SEAMEO
Session type: formal paper
Equitable and inclusive learning
Evidence-based Design: A Creative Lab for Inclusive EdTech in Southeast Asia
Haani Mazari, EdTech Hub
Kate Radford, EdTech Hub
Jazzlyne Gunawan, EdTech Hub
Session type: workshop
14:30 - 15:00
Afternoon tea
15:00 - 16:00
Panel session: foundational learning
Anna Alejo, UNICEF
Michelle Kaffenberger, WWHGE
Ministry representative
Chair: World Bank
16:00 - 16:15
Day 2 closing remarks
17:30 - 20:30
Networking dinner
Hosted in the stunning Ian Potter Queen’s Hall, this event provides an opportunity to engage with fellow professionals and build new connections.
09:00 - 10:00
Keynote
10:00 - 10:30
Morning tea
10:30 - 12:00
Concurrent sessions
Equitable and inclusive learning
Improving community welfare through indigenous and minority language education: A study in Itaukei, Fiji and Lewo and Ambae Vanuatu
Connie Batiwale, Women Leading and Influencing
Leisale Roberts, Women Leading and Influencing
Lien Toa, Women Leading and Influencing
Krystelle Lavaki, Asia Foundation Pacific
Session type: symposium
Foundational learning
Innovative approaches to foundational learning and assessment
Louise Courtney/Megan Yucel, ACER
Carl Beel, VVOB Cambodia
Alejandro Ibanez, SEAMEO
Chinna Ung, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport Cambodia
Session type: formal paper
Systems transformation
Top tips and tools for aligning national assessments to global goals
Colin Watson, ACER UK
Ursula Schwantner, ACER
Kemran Mestan, ACER
Session type: workshop
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch
13:00 - 14:00
Panel session: equity and inclusive education
Chris Henderson, NORRAG
Leila Smith, Aurora Foundation
Beth Sprunt, University of Melbourne
Chair: DFAT
14:00 - 14:30
Afternoon tea
14:30 - 15:30
Panel session: investing in education
Cristian Aedo, World Bank
Will Brehm, University of Canberra
Jean Claude Ndabananiye, IIEP
Laura Savage, IEFG
Chair: FCDO
15:30 - 15:45
Conference summary and closing remarks