UK online qualifications virtual showcase in Asia Pacific
Programme & Times
8:30am UK / 3:30pm MY
Introduction and housekeeping - Welcome remark by Mr. George Thomson Deputy Trade Commissioner Asia Pacific, Department for International Trade (DIT).
8:40am UK / 3:40pm MY
Panel discussion on Embracing the Shift in the Education Landscape in the New Normal. Understanding the region
Speakers:
- Dr HC Aslam Khan BSK - Executive Vice Chairman, Erican Education Group
- Dr Paryono - Deputy Director, SEAMEO VOCTECH
- Mr. Gurpardeep Singh - Chief Operating Officer, APIIT Education Group (Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation )
- Moderator: Husna Hashim, Head of Education Asia Pacific, UK Gov's Department for International Trade
9:00am UK / 4:00 pm MY - select one of the following (sessions run simultaneously):
- Mr. Mark Henebury, DIT Sector Specialist – English Language Training introduction of the ELT sector & English online courses, OR
- Mr. Jonathan Ledger, DIT Sector - TVET & Non Executive TVET Advisor for SEAMEO, TVET Education introduction of the TVET sector, innovation & digital skills, OR
- Ms. Aisling Conboy, DIT Sector Specialist - Higher Education - introduction to HE sector & UK online degrees
9:10am UK time - Break
9:15am UK / 4.15pm MY - select one of the following (sessions run simultaneously):
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Sessions 1-4 – UK English language teaching online courses OR
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Sessions 5-8 – UK TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) regulated and qualified programmes, OR
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Sessions 9-12 - UK online degrees
9:55am UK / 4.55pm MY
Discussion session , Q & A – APAC buyers
10:05am UK / 5.05pm MY
Closing session – Mr. Rupert Director, Creative, Lifestyle and Learning · UK Department for International Trade