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IEAA Young Professionals (QLD): Int Ed, Off Script

18 Jun 2026, Brisbane
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IEAA Young Professionals supports up-and-coming staff in international education. The group provides a forum for career development and networking for emerging professionals who are working or seeking work in Australia's international education community.
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Ever looked at leaders in international education and wondered if they ever felt like you do now?

Join us for Intl Ed, Off Script — a relaxed fireside chat exploring the humanness of working in international education.

For a sector built around people, we don’t always talk openly about what working in it actually feels like. Designed to move beyond polished LinkedIn versions of the sector, this session will create a more honest conversation around growth, opportunity, leadership, uncertainty, constant change and the moments that keep pulling us back in.

Featuring Lyndell Jacka and Johan Arnberg, the conversation will explore their own unexpected but fulfilling international education careers. Together, they’ll unpack some of the lessons, pivots and behind-the-scenes realities that shape life in the sector over time.

Held following the IEAA Student Life Forum, the evening will provide an opportunity to continue conversations and connect informally with peers and established professionals from across the sector over drinks and networking.

This event is open to IEAA members and all emerging professionals in international education. Professionals from all areas of the sector are warmly welcome.

Program

5:00pm Registration opens
5:30pm Fireside chat - Int Ed, Off Script with Lyndell Jacka and Johan Arnberg
6:15pm Networking, drinks and canapés
7:00pm Event concludes

 

 

This event is led by IEAA ’s Young Professionals Network.
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TRenD Bar and Kitchen
(below Kaplan Business School)
Brisbane
18 Jun 2026
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Event Speakers

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Johan Arnberg, IEAA-F 

Senior Manager, Global Sponsorship and Mobility 

University of Queensland (UQ) 

Johan is the Senior Manager, Global Sponsorship and Mobility at The University of Queensland. This portfolio for instance includes sponsored students, Australia Awards, NCP and a range of international scholarships. Johan brings a wealth of knowledge having previously worked at The Australian National University in the international portfolio for over 10 years, for the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Swedish Department of Defence and as Director, Study Canberra for the ACT Government. Johan has studied at Lund University, University of Queensland, Harvard University, Griffith University and most recently at The Australian National University. He has received several industry accolades for his contribution to the international education sector and Johan is an IEAA Associate Fellow.

Lyndell Jacka, IEAA-SF 

Senior Principal, Insights 

University of Queensland (UQ) 

Lyndell is currently Senior Principal, Future Students Insights at The University of Queensland. An experienced market insights professional with over a decade in international education, she has led, shaped, and developed research and data insights at organisations such as IDP Education, Edified, Austrade, and Studyportals. She is passionate about interpreting market data and intelligence to help the sector unlock value and inform evidence-based decision making. Lyndell chairs IEAA’s Data Group, a subcommittee of the Research Committee, and is a member of the Research Committee.

Aabha Sant 

Global Conversion Lead 

Federation University Australia 

Aabha is an international education professional with experience across international marketing, student conversion, stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration in the Australian higher education sector. In her role as the Global Conversion Lead at Federation University Australia, she leads the development and delivery of data-informed conversion strategies that support international student recruitment and guide prospective students from enquiry through to enrolment. Having started her journey in the sector as an international student, Aabha brings a strong student-centred perspective to her work. She is passionate about strengthening how institutions engage with prospective students, with a focus on clarity, authenticity and long-term outcomes. As IEAA Young Professionals Co-chair, she aims to support a more inclusive international education sector while creating spaces for connection, learning and meaningful dialogue.

Steven Seabrook 

Manager, International Engagement and Communications 

TAFE Queensland 

Steven Seabrook is a Senior Global Business Partner at TAFE Queensland, leading the International Student Recruitment Team. He previously held roles at Federation University Australia and Charles Sturt University, specialising in student recruitment, marketing, and strategy. With extensive experience in business development, events management, and stakeholder engagement, he has led initiatives that enhance international student experiences and strengthen global networks. Passionate about mentoring and creating equitable opportunities for his peers, Steven joined IEAA to advocate for early-career leaders in international education and support members in building strong professional networks through the Young Professionals group.

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IEAA Young Professionals (QLD): Int Ed, Off Script

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IEAA Young Professionals supports up-and-coming staff in international education. The group provides a forum for career development and networking for emerging professionals who are working or seeking work in Australia's international education community.

Ever looked at leaders in international education and wondered if they ever felt like you do now?

Join us for Intl Ed, Off Script — a relaxed fireside chat exploring the humanness of working in international education.

For a sector built around people, we don’t always talk openly about what working in it actually feels like. Designed to move beyond polished LinkedIn versions of the sector, this session will create a more honest conversation around growth, opportunity, leadership, uncertainty, constant change and the moments that keep pulling us back in.

Featuring Lyndell Jacka and Johan Arnberg, the conversation will explore their own unexpected but fulfilling international education careers. Together, they’ll unpack some of the lessons, pivots and behind-the-scenes realities that shape life in the sector over time.

Held following the IEAA Student Life Forum, the evening will provide an opportunity to continue conversations and connect informally with peers and established professionals from across the sector over drinks and networking.

This event is open to IEAA members and all emerging professionals in international education. Professionals from all areas of the sector are warmly welcome.

Program

5:00pm Registration opens
5:30pm Fireside chat - Int Ed, Off Script with Lyndell Jacka and Johan Arnberg
6:15pm Networking, drinks and canapés
7:00pm Event concludes

 

 

This event is led by IEAA ’s Young Professionals Network.
When
18/06/2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
E. Australia Standard Time
Where
TRenD Bar and Kitchen (below Kaplan Business School) 369 Ann St Brisbane, QLD 4000 AUSTRALIA
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