Australian International Education Conference (AIEC)

IEAA jointly presents the annual Australian International Education Conference (AIEC) with IDP. AIEC is the significant opportunity each year for international education practitioners, teaching staff, researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders to learn about major industry trends and network with Australian and international colleagues.

IDP has been the proud owner and host of this event since it was first held in Canberra in 1986. Since 2006, the conference is jointly presented by IDP and the International Education Association of Australia (IEAA). IEAA Members can access the event with special member rates.

Information, announcements and updates about the next AIEC can be found by visiting the AIEC website.

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For more information, visit the official website: https://aiec.idp.com/

Highlights from AIEC 2025

More than 1,500 delegates came together for AIEC 2025 in Canberra.

With the theme ‘Navigating Change’, this year’s conference explored how the international education community is adapting, evolving and leading through times of transformation. Over four inspiring days, delegates connected, learned and celebrated in an immersive experience that blended world-class insights with genuine opportunities for collaboration and exchange.

The 2025 program featured 100+ sessions from 250+ speakers, tackling the most pressing issues and innovations shaping global education today. Expert panels, interactive formats and lively discussions kept the energy high, while Braindates and social events provided countless opportunities for networking and reconnecting.

As the week came to a close, AIEC 2025 proved once again to be a space for our community to come together — to share ideas, embrace change, and chart a confident path forward for international education.