24 August 2023 at 2:00 pm
NZIEC KI TUA 2023 photo feature
Here are top highlights from the New Zealand International Education Conference KI TUA 2023 that was the sector’s first in-person conference to be held in four years from 16-18 August. Held at Ōtautahi Christchurch’s newly opened Te Pae Convention Centre, the conference attracted at least 590 delegates from across the sector.
University of Canterbury’s Assistant Vice Chancellor – Engagement, Brett Berquist, welcomes delegates at a Welcome function hosted by UC International College and Lincoln University.
A singing performance to greet delegates at the Welcome function for NZIEC KI TUA 2023.
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao’s Manukura – Chief Advisor Māori, Ed Tuari (second from right), Senior Advisor Rautaki Māori, Craig Rofe (far right), and Advisor Rautaki Māori, Ariana Ngarimu-Goldsmith (third from right) with NZIEC KI TUA host Julian Wilcox (second from left) with representatives of mana whenua (Ngāi Tahu) who led the mana whenua welcome on the first day of conference.
ENZ Board Chair Tracey Bridges delivers the opening address at NZIEC KI TUA 2023.
Helen Souness led an inspiring keynote session on mega trends in education and how New Zealand might respond.
Bridget Williams of Bead and Proceed led an engaging Sustainability Keynote session on connecting international education and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Delegates found the ‘Experience garden’ a good space to catch a break and network.
Delegates listen to speaker Helen Souness at the Women in International Education Networking Breakfast hosted by The University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau on Thursday.
Delegates listen to speaker Helen Souness at the Women in International Education Networking Breakfast hosted by The University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau on Thursday.
John van der Zwan of the Schools International Education Business Association (SIEBA) leads a Marketing Smarts session on how education providers can make the most of their marketing effort as part of the bigger picture of international education in New Zealand.
ENZ’s International team panel (from left) – General Manager International, Lisa Futschek; Regional Director, Americas, Middle East and Europe, Amy Rutherford; Director of Engagement – Latin America, Javiera Visedo; Senior Market Development Manager, Greater China, Felix Ye; Director of Engagement, East Asia and India, Jugnu Roy; and Regional Director Asia, Ben Burrowes; presented key international education insights from their respective regions to education providers.
Hon Jan Tinetti, Minister for Education, and H.E. Huai Jinpeng, Minister of Education, People's Republic of China arriving at the gala dinner at NZIEC KI TUA 2023.
Conference delegates with H.E. Huai Jinpeng, Minister of Education, People's Republic of China.
Hon Jan Tinetti, Minister for Education and H.E. Huai Jinpeng, Minister of Education, People's Republic of China with senior officials from ENZ, the Ministry of Education and New Zealand Qualifications Authority and members of the China ministerial delegation at the gala dinner to celebrate 30 years of NZIEC KI TUA.
ENZ’s General Manager Sector Services, Sahinde Pala, and Manager – Events and Agents, Janine Huxford with international student delegates at conference.
New Zealand Minister for Education Hon Jan Tinetti addressing delegates at the conference gala dinner.
Delegates enjoying the gala dinner evening.
Delegates enjoying the gala dinner evening.
Delegates enjoying the gala dinner evening.
Delegates enjoying the gala dinner evening.
Delegates enjoying the gala dinner evening.
Delegates enjoying the gala dinner evening.
H.E. Huai Jinpeng, Minister of Education, People's Republic of China, delivers the China Country of Honour keynote address on the final day of the conference.
Packed auditorium of delegates at the Country of Honour keynote address.
Education New Zealand's Chief Executive Grant McPherson (fourth from right), Manukura – Chief Advisor Māori, Ed Tuari (fifth from left) and Regional Director – Greater China, Michael Zhang (second from right) with the H.E. Huai Jinpeng, Minister of Education, People's Republic of China (on Grant’s right) with members of the China ministerial delegation and the China Country of Honour group.
Prime Minister’s Scholarship to Asia recipient Lee Arna Nepia speaks at the Student Inspire Vox Pop about her enriching scholarship experience in Japan.
The conference finished with a rousing call to action to delegates from graduate international student Afiqah Ramizi who talked about continuing to work with international students to ensure they are listened to; their expectations and needs are understood and that they are a part of the pathway forward as the sector looks to the future.
Final catchups during the conference’s Farewell Hour.
Final catchups during the conference’s Farewell Hour.
Final catchups during the conference’s Farewell Hour.
