Join us in Tokyo for ACE2023!
November 22–25, 2023 | Toshi Center Hotel, Tokyo, Japan
Welcome to The 15th Asian Conference on Education (ACE2023), held in partnership with the IAFOR Research Centre at the Osaka School of International Public Policy (OSIPP) at Osaka University, Japan.
ACE2023 encourages academics and scholars to meet and exchange ideas and views in an international forum stimulating respectful dialogue. This event will afford an exceptional opportunity for renewing old acquaintances, making new contacts, networking, and facilitating partnerships across national and disciplinary borders.
Since its founding in 2009, IAFOR has brought people and ideas together in a variety of events and platforms to promote and celebrate interdisciplinary study, and underline its importance. IAFOR continues to engage in many cross-sectoral projects across the world, including those engaging leading universities (Virginia Tech, UCL, Singapore Management University, University of Belgrade, Lingnan University, Barcelona University, University of Hawai’i, Moscow State University), think tanks, research organisations and agencies (the East-West Center, The Center for Higher Education Research, The World Intellectual Property Organization), as well as collaborative projects with governments and international governmental organisations (Government of Japan through the Prime Minister’s office, the United Nations in New York) and media agencies (The Wall Street Journal, JWT, HarperCollins).
With the IAFOR Research Centre at Osaka University, we have engaged in a number of interdisciplinary initiatives we believe will have an important impact on domestic and international public policy conversations and outcomes.
IAFOR's unique global platform facilitates discussion around specific subject areas, with the goal of generating new knowledge and understanding, forging and expanding new international, intercultural and interdisciplinary research networks and partnerships. We have no doubt that ACE2023 will offer a remarkable opportunity for the sharing of research and best practice and for the meeting of people and ideas.
We look forward to seeing you in Tokyo and online!
– The ACE2023 Programme Committee
IAFOR Journal of Education (Scopus Indexed Journal)
This conference is associated with the Scopus and DOAJ listed IAFOR Journal of Education.
- Venue & Location: Toshi Center Hotel, Tokyo, Japan (and online)
- Dates: Wednesday, November 22, 2023 to Saturday, November 25, 2023
- Early Bird Abstract Submission Deadline: June 23, 2023*
- Final Abstract Submission Deadline: August 25, 2023
- Registration Deadline for Presenters: October 06, 2023
*Submit early to take advantage of the discounted registration rates. Learn more about our registration options.
Plenary Speakers
Speakers and programme information will be added here in the coming months.
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Joseph HaldaneThe International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Japan
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Michael KlemmSingapore Education Network, Singapore
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Susie KungManukau Institute of Technology, New Zealand
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Sean McMinnThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong
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Mary MoekeManukau Institute of Technology, New Zealand
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James W. McNallyUniversity of Michigan & NACDA Program on Aging, United States
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Murielle El Hajj NahasLusail University, Qatar
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Farish NoorUniversity of Malaya, Malaysia
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Justin SandersMinerva Project
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Lowell SheppardNever Too Late Academy, Japan
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Yvonne UalesiAuckland University of Technology, New Zealand
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Tati D. WardiUniversitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), Indonesia
Programme
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The Refugee As Teacher: What Universities Cannot Teach UsKeynote Presentation: Farish Noor
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Unleashing the Potential: The Impact of AI and ChatGPT in Revolutionising EducationFeatured Panel Presentation: Sean McMinn, Murielle El Hajj Nahas, Justin Sanders, Tati D. Wardi
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Navigating Lifelong Learning: A Digital Nomad’s OdysseyKeynote Presentation: Lowell Sheppard
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Fostering Synergy in Asian Education: Bridging Gaps, Building ConnectionsFeatured Panel Presentation: Rachel Chan, Joseph Haldane, Michael Klemm, Mike Michalec
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Writing a Good Grant Application: Mastering Significance, Innovation and Approach for Your CareerSpecial Seminar Session: James W. McNally, Lowell Sheppard
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No One Left Behind: Advocating for Equitable Opportunities for Success in Tertiary EducationFeatured Panel Presentation: Susie Kung, Mary Moeke, Yvonne Ualesi
Conference Committees
The International Academic Board (IAB)
Dr Joseph Haldane, IAFOR and Osaka University, Japan, & University College London, United Kingdom
Professor Jun Arima, President, IAFOR & University of Tokyo, Japan
Professor Anne Boddington, Executive Vice-President and Provost, IAFOR & Middlesex University, United Kingdom
Professor Barbara Lockee, Virginia Tech, United States
Professor Donald E. Hall, Binghamton University, United States
Dr James W. McNally, University of Michigan, United States & NACDA Program on Aging
Professor Haruko Satoh, Osaka University, Japan
Dr Grant Black, Chuo University, Japan
Professor Dexter Da Silva, Keisen University, Japan
Professor Gary E. Swanson, University of Northern Colorado, United States (fmr.)
Professor Baden Offord, Centre for Human Rights Education, Curtin University, Australia & Cultural Studies Association of Australasia
Professor Frank S. Ravitch, Michigan State University College of Law, United States
Conference Programme Committee
Professor Tien-Hui Chiang, Zhengzhou University, China
Dr Joseph Haldane, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Japan
Susie Kung, Manukau Institute of Technology, New Zealand
Dr Tzu-Bin Lin, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
Professor Barbara Lockee, Virginia Tech., United States
Dr Leandro Loyola, De La Salle University, Philippines
Dr Yvonne Masters, Independent Researcher, Australia
Dr José McClanahan, Creighton University, United States
Dr Murielle El Hajj Nahas, Lusail University, Qatar
Dr Justin Sanders, Minerva Project
Dr Tati D. Wardi, Indonesian International Islamic University (UIII), Indonesia
Dr Aki Yamada, Tamagawa University, Japan
Conference Review Committee
IAFOR's peer review process, which involves both reciprocal review and the use of Review Committees, is overseen by conference Organising Committee members under the guidance of the Academic Governing Board. Review Committee members are established academics who hold PhDs or other terminal degrees in their fields and who have previous peer review experience.
If you would like to apply to serve on the ACE2023 Review Committee, please visit our application page.