21 August 2024 at 10:00 am
NZIEC KI TUA 2024 photo feature
Here are top highlights from the New Zealand International Education Conference KI TUA 2024 that took place from 6-8 August. Held at Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington’s Tākina Convention Centre, the conference attracted at least 440 delegates from across the sector.
Professor Jan Thomas, Vice Chancellor of Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa - Massey University providing a warm reception to delegates at the NZIEC KI TUA welcome function. The event was brought to us by Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington and Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
Professor Rawinia Higgins, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori, Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington welcoming delegates on behalf of her institution at the welcome function.
A singing performance from year 13 Kapiti College student Tui-Eilish Tahere-Katene to welcome delegates to the function.
Delegates enjoying the welcome function.
Vice- President of the United Nations Association of New Zealand Ishant Ghulyani, ENZ Board Member Ziena Jalil, High Commissioner of India to New Zealand Neeta Bhushan and ENZ Director of Engagement - India and East Asia Jugnu Roy at the welcome function.
Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills Hon Penny Simmonds' providing a keynote address at the opening plenary. She spoke about the far-reaching benefits of international education and the New Zealand government's commitment to the revitalisation and growth of the international education sector.
In her welcome remarks at the opening plenary, Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao Board Chair Tracey Bridges highlighted how New Zealand's international education sector could be very proud of what we've achieved so far with the return of international students, and the need for us to continue that momentum as we look to sustainably grow the sector in the future.
NAFSA: Association of International Educators Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Fanta Aw delivered an inspiring keynote at the opening plenary about the power of international education to connect, empower and build a better world in the face of global challenges.
Delegates found the ‘Experience garden’ a good space to catch a break and network. Thank you to our partners for bringing this to life.
Delegates found the ‘Experience garden’ a good space to catch a break and network.
Delegates being led to the gala dinner.
Delegates enjoying the gala dinner evening.
Delegates enjoying the gala dinner evening.
It was an incredible honour for Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao and the international education sector to have the President of India, Shrimati Droupadi Murmu address delegates as part of the India - Country of Honour keynote session at NZIEC KI TUA.
President Murmu's speech made pertinent points about the strong and growing education ties between India and New Zealand that were well received by delegates.
NZIEC KI TUA MC Jo Randerson doing a ‘live cross’ for attendees, showing the plethora of partners to visit in the Experience Garden.
Behind the scenes of one of Jo Randerson’s NZIEC KI TUA live crosses.
NZIEC KI TUA MC Julian Wilcox kept the crowds engaged, entertained and energised.
Sir Ashley Bloomfield delivered the keynote address on leading with compassion and strong values. Here he is with ENZ General Manager Sector Services Sahinde Pala.
Final opportunity to network during the conference’s farewell hour.
You can also check out a highlights reel of delegate's contributions to the conference blackboard below. See if you can spot yourself!
