IPSEF Asia 2019
7 & 8 May: Conference & Exhibition InterContinental Hotel, Shanghai Pudong, China
9 May: School Visits
IPSEF Asia returned to Shanghai, China in May 2019 and consisted of a three-day programme comprising of two days of conference and exhibition at the InterContinental Hotel in Pudong, Shanghai. Followed by a day of school visits to Concordia International School Shanghai and then Shanghai United International School.
IPSEF Asia is a unique event bringing together Chinese, Overseas, International and Bi-Lingual schools, investors, regulators, and the firms who comprise of the critical supply chain behind new school operations. It was a huge success and a unique opportunity for schools and suppliers worldwide to explore and learn about the emerging Chinese market in detail through high level presentations and school visits to both Chinese and international schools.
Another important feature at IPSEF was the table top exhibits which enabled operators to access and meet world class suppliers in areas as diverse as architects, ICT companies, recruiters, assessment providers, consultancy and professional services firms amongst many others.
The 2019 event was supported by Explore CRS and the UK’s Department for International Trade.
Speakers included:
Ross Barfoot, Partner, Clyde & Co
Ian Bogle, Founder, Bogle Architects
Fiona Carter, Director of Academics (Early Years), Wellington College China & Huili Education Group
Thomas Choo, Partner, Clyde & Co
Neil Clayton, Founding Principal, Lucton School Shanghai
Russel Ellicott, Headmaster, Pate's Grammar School
Ben Figgis, Headmaster, Ardingly College UK
Paul Ford, Deputy Head of Secondary, Shanghai United International School (Pudong Campus)
Dr. Ahmed Hussain, Director of Academics, Wellington College China & Huili Education Group
Senida Kiehl, Founder, EEEAwards
Jamie Large, Director of International Education, Ardingly College UK
Yang Liu, Local Partner, Clyde & Co Westlink JLV
Eoin Mannion, CEO, Eurus Consultancy
David Mansfield, Executive Headmaster, YK Pao School
Alex McGrath, Head of British Council Schools
Gavin McLean, International Business Development Director, Edmentum
Frank Opray, Director, Washington Services
Anthony Phillips, Business Development Manager, ISC Research
Douglas K. Prescott, Head of School/Superintendent, Canadian International School of Beijing
Jonathan Price, Managing Director, eTeach International
Sharon Qu, Head of Schools and New Markets, Education and Skills, Department for International Trade (DIT)
Beth Revell, Director & Head of Schools, Gleeds
Dr. Kevin Ruth, President, Moreland University
Anip Sharma, Partner, L.E.K. Consulting
Dan Smith, Head of School, Ruamrudee International School
Jacqueline So, Co-Founder & Chief Executive, Malvern College Hong Kong
So Million, Managing Director, Dipont (Shanghai) Education Technology Company Ltd.
Ben Somner, Director of Architecture, Broadway Malyan
Elizabeth Thies, Head of School, BASIS International School Bangkok, Thailand
Tommaso Tomoli, Manager, L.E.K. Consulting
John Timms, Regional Director, South East Asia, Development Advisory, Savills (Singapore) Pte Ltd
William Vanbergen, Founder and Managing Director, BE Education
Brent Wang, Director of Finance & Business, ISS Asia Pacific
Claudia Wang, Executive Director, EY-Parthenon
May Wu, Co-Founder & CEO, NewSchool Insight
Christina Zhao Lin, CEO, Greenwell Science
Jeff Zhu, Vice President, Dipont Education Group
VIEW THE CONFERENCE PROGRAMME HERE
School Visits:
Concordia International School Shanghai
Shanghai United International School
A Snapshot of the Speaker Topics Included:
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International School Market Overview – Update on Asia Development and Trends
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Teacher training, including teacher recruitment and retention
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How to create quality through collaboration as a UK education sector in the face of competition from other education systems
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The regional opportunities China has to offer
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Parents' expectations when choosing an international school
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The design innovation and fitting out of a school
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How to build real-word skills in national and international schools
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Common factors of school set ups abroad
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Early years development and the successes and pitfalls to avoid when bringing the UK early years curriculum to international and bilingual schools in China
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How to achieve truly personalised learning for all student abilities
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Looking beyond China to Vietnam, Thailand and Hong Kong
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Balancing mission and market in International education
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Being locally rooted and globally connected
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School development and philanthropy
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The complexity of learning and teaching and the principles of effective professional learning
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How indoor air quality provides and promotes learning
Exhibitors:
BridgeU
Ciaflo
Clyde & Co Westlink
Edmentum International
eTeach International
GL Education
Greenwell Science
L.E.K. Consulting
Sacred Heart International Academy