Expert speakers include:

International Keynote Speaker Sir Roderick Floud, Emeritus Professor, Chair of the Social Sciences Committee, European Science Foundation Keynote Speakers Emeritus Professor Denise Bradley AC, Chair, Higher Education Review Panel Fiona Buffinton, CEO, Australian Education International (DEEWR) Hon John Dawkins AO, Chair, Australian Qualifications Framework Speakers Dr Michael Spence, Vice Chancellor, University of Sydney Professor Ian Goulter, Vice Chancellor, Charles Sturt University Professor Steven Schwartz, Vice Chancellor, Macquarie University Professor Ross Milbourne, Vice Chancellor, University of Technology Sydney Professor Garry Carnegie, School of Business, University of Ballarat Peter Brown, Online Communications Manager, Web Centre, Marketing and Student Recruitment, Monash University Sheena Frenkel, General Manager, Chartered Accountants Program & Admissions, The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

International Keynote Speaker: Emeritus Professor Sir Roderick Floud, Chair Social Sciences Committee, European Science Foundation & International Committee Member, Bologna Reform Keynote Speakers: Hon John Dawkins AO, Chair, Australian Qualifications Framework Fiona Buffinton, CEO, Australian Education International (DEEWR) Emeritus Professor Denise Bradley AC, Former Vice Chancellor & President, University of South Australia & Chair, Higher Education Review Panel, Department of Education, Training and Workplace Relations Including 5 Vice Chancellors: Dr Michael Spence, Vice Chancellor, University of Sydney Professor Steven Schwartz, Vice Chancellor, Macquarie University, & Chair, Ministerial Advisory Committee on Bologna Professor Ian Goulter, Vice Chancellor, Charles Sturt University Professor Stephen Parker, Vice Chancellor, University of Canberra Professor Ross Milbourne, Vice Chancellor, University of Technology Sydney ...and the following academic experts Professor Shelda Debowski, President, HERDSA & Director, M400, University of Western Australia Dr Tan Yigitcanlar, School of Urban Development, Queensland University of Technology Professor Garry Carnegie, School of Business, University of Ballarat Associate Professor Peter Reed, Director, Monash MBA Professor Dean Forbes, Deputy Vice Chancellor (International), Flinders University Simon Healy, Consultant, Higher Education Marketing Neil Edwards, Chief Executive, Chifley Business School Martin Riordan, Executive Director, TAFE Australia Andrew McCredie, Policy Director, Australian Services Roundtable Professor Harry Majewski, Head, School of Medical Sciences, RMIT University Sheena Frenkel, General Manager, Chartered Accountants Programs, ICAA Caroline Trotman, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Development & External Relations, Macquarie University Tony Pollock, Chief Executive, IDP Education Mark McCrindle, Social Researcher, McCrindle Research Fiona Buffinton, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Education International, Department of Education, Training and Workplace Relations (invited) Jasmine Chambers, Head of Science Marketing & Communication Unit, University of Sydney Cratis Hippocrates, General Manager, Business Development Manager, Open Universities of Australia Professor Bill Louden, Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Western Australia Peter Brown, Online Communications Manager, Web Centre, Marketing and Student Recruitment, Monash University 2009 National President of the Students Union

About the Australian Higher Education Summit 2009

The higher education system under the Rudd Government is focusing on an educational revolution.  The obvious rationale behind this revolution is:  improve the performance of our higher education system which then leads to higher productivity which ultimately leads to higher economic growth.

Our universities are great civic institutions with a grand public purpose that spans economic and non-economic spheres.  Increased funding is essential to maintain Australia’s standing with other OECD countries and investment by both Government and private industry is crucial. 

Australia is now facing the most radical transformation of management education in a generation!

Who should attend?

• Universities
• Higher Education Institutions
• Education Companies
• Education Suppliers
• Business Schools
• Trainers
• Corporate Business Schools
• Federal Government
• State Government
• Finance Companies
• Banking Institutions
• Management Schools
• IT Companies

Higher Education Congress (24-25 March) Topics will include:

• Federal Keynote address on our higher education policy 2009 and beyond
• The Bradley Review:  a look at the final outcomes of this Review under an independent reform group
• International Keynote Address by Sir Roderick Floud on the Bologna Agreement
• Creating a “systems” network of tertiary institutions
• The Bologna Agreement and how the reforms will impact on the Australiah HE system
• Shaking up the tertiary landscape
• Reviewing new policy & directions for HE under an independent reform group
• Australian Technology Network paper on quarantining the new education investment fund for crucial research
• Regional communities need strong universities
• Blogging & pier reviewing – case study on one university
• Business backs push for more funds with services having a higher export potential
• International Keynote address
• Business Schools give their MBA’s a makeover
• TAFE today – a review of the role of TAFE and its closer ties with universities
• Creating Australia’s first global knowledge city
• Hypothetical session with leading Vice Chancellors

Marketing Universities (26 March) Topics will include:

• Why do overseas students continue to enrol despite increasing costs in university fees in Australia?
• A look at the role AEI is playing on behalf of the Government today and the success it has gained through the integration of three critical components
• Online the best way to attract uni students
• How the web is changing the culture for attracting potential students both locally and overseas
• Marketing of a University today
• Reviewing ways universities are becoming savvy to increasing their market share and the tools they are using to attract the Gen Y’s
• Tools used to increase business – an overview by one major university

Why should you attend?

• Hear first hand from Sir Roderick Floud (Chair of the Social Sciences Committee of the European Science Foundation) and Vice Chancellor Steven Schwarz  (Chair of Ministerial Advisory Committee on Bologna) the outcomes of the Bologna Reform and how it will open up opportunities for both European and Australian universities.
• The release of the findings of the Bradley Review will occur early 2009 – be ready to hear directly from Emeritus Denise Bradley as she outlines how the Government will transform and help finance our higher education system.
• This is the only 3 day Higher Education Congress with the third day focusing on “Marketing Your University - Student Recruitment”.
• Best priced, most informative Congress with all the highly informative academic speakers in Australia

Sponsorship and promotional opportunities

The Higher Education Summit 2009 is an unrivalled and cost-effective marketing solution that brings you face-to-face with your customers and prospects at the summit. By sponsoring the Australian Higher Education Summit 2009 you will:

• Get cost effective marketing exposure and branding to your target audience, culminating in face-to-face meetings with our best prospects
• Increase brand recognition
• Create new partnership and alliances
• Develop relationships through new networking opportunities

If you think our target audience matches yours, why not give us a call to discuss tailor-made promotional packages to suit your organisation’s objectives and budget.

To discuss your participation in the Australian Higher Education Summit 2009, contact Julie Kennedy on
Tel +612 8908 8507 or or fill out the form below

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Venue and Accommodation

The summit will be held at:
Venue: Bayside Gallery, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Drive, Darling Harbour,
Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: + 61 2 9282 5000