Agenda

Speakers are from the Australian and Vietnamese Governments, higher education institutions and educational startups.

Confirmations are being finalised, and the final agenda will be released by mid-November 2021.

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Attend the summit

Participate in an agenda full of insights to be gained from expert panelists, from some of the top participants in the Vietnam education sector.

Agenda

AEDT 12.45 - 13.00 / VNT 08.45 - 9.00

Speakers join via Zoom link prior to event commencement


AEDT 13.00 - 13.05 / VNT 09.00 - 09.05

Welcome and video

Video: Vietnam Leads policy series


AEDT 13.05 - 13.10 / VNT 09.05 - 09.10

Welcome remarks from RMIT 

 

Speaker

Ms Dionne Higgins, Interim Vice Chancellor and President, RMIT University


AEDT 13.10 - 13.15 / VNT 09.10 - 09.15

Opening remarks by Her Excellency Ms Robyn Mudie. Australian Ambassador to Vietnam

 

Speaker

Ms Robyn Mudie, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam


AEDT 13.15 - 13.25 / VNT 09.15 - 09.25

Victoria as "The Education State": the focus and commitment for trade and investment between Victoria and Vietnam and the region

 

Speaker

Ms Fiona Letos, Director International Education and Study Melbourne, Global Victoria


AEDT 13.25 - 13:35 / VNT 09:25 - 09.35

Vietnam’s focus on digital transformation with education as a priority industry and the Vietnam-Australia partnership

 

Speaker

Mr Hoang Minh Son, Vice Minister of Education and Training


AEDT 13.35 - 13:40 / VNT 09:35 - 09.40

5 minute break


AEDT 13.40 - 13.50 / VNT 09.40 - 09:50

Introduction to the education technology showcase

 

Speakers

Ms Rebecca Hall, Victorian Commissioner for Southeast Asia

Prof. Peter Coloe, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, RMIT University, Vice President, RMIT University, Chairman, RMIT University Vietnam


AEDT 13.50 - 14.20 / VNT 09.50 - 10:20

Education technology showcase

 

Presenters

Dr. Douglas Proctor, Pro Vice-Chancellor Global, Swinburne University of Technolog)

David Linke, Managing Director, EduGrowth

Dr. Ngo Minh Hung, Head of International Cooperation and Scientific Research Department; General Director, Institute of Cultural Heritage and Development Studies, Van Lang University


 

AEDT 14.20 - 14.55 / VNT 10.20 - 10.55

Panel Discussion 1: How can Australia and Vietnam share digital learning experiences to drive future-focused learning solutions?  

 

Facilitator

Professor Sherman Young, Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Education and Vice-President, RMIT University

 

Panelists

Dr. Nguyen Cao Tri, Chairman Van Lang University

Associate Professor Chie Adachi, Director, Digital Learning Centre, Deakin University

Dr. Hoang Viet Ha, Director, FPT Swinburne University


AEDT 14.55 - 15.35 / VNT 10.55 - 11.35

Panel Discussion 2: What new networks and partnerships will position Victoria and Vietnam to drive education innovation for the region?  

 

Facilitator

Rebecca Hall, Victorian Commissioner for Southeast Asia

 

Panelists

Dr. Nguyen Thu Thuy, Director General, Higher Education Department, MOET

Ms. Jen Bahen, Australian Education Counsellor for Vietnam

Prof. Rick Bennett, Executive Dean (Academic and Students), RMIT Vietnam


AEDT 15.35 - 15.45  / VNT 11.35 - 11.45

Reflections: Ongoing collaborations on digitally enhanced learning - Reflections from Vietnam and Australia

 

Speakers

Dr. Ly Hoang Tung, Deputy Director, High Technology Department, Ministry of Science and Technology

Mr Luke Sheehy, Executive Director, Australian Technology Network of Universities


AEDT 15.45 - 15:55  / VNT 11.45 - 11.55

Wrap-up  by Mr. Nguyen Son Hai, Director General, Information Technology Department, Ministry of Education and Training


 

AEDT 15.55 - 16:00  / VNT 11.55 - 12.00

Closing remarks by Prof. Peter Coloe, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, RMIT University, Vice President, RMIT University, Chairman, RMIT University Vietnam