Alison JENKINS

Executive Vice President, APAC, Studyportals

Recognised as one of the top 50 voices in International Education 2023 in Australia/ASEAN by the PIE news, Alison is a leader, thinker and doer in the world of international higher education.

Alison is a strategic international education executive responsible for driving growth, global expansion and digital first outcomes. With over 20 years experience in leadership, business growth strategies, global student recruitment, offshore management, marketing, partnerships, international relations, international admissions, student welfare and support.

Alison is currently the Exec Vice President, APAC at Studyportals, the leading global study choice platform, empowering the world to choose education. She works closely with university, government and corporate partners to enhance Studyportals brand globally.

Previously Alison held senior positions at The University of Queensland, UNSW Sydney, The University of Melbourne and most recently built a full-service education startup in India.

Paper title

From overwhelm to action. Turning data into strategy in international education

Key Dates

Registration

Early bird open: 25 September 2025
Early bird close: 20 November 2025
Standard open: 21 November 2025

Standard close: 22 February 2026
Late open: 23 February 2026

Abstract submission close: 24 June 2025
Abstract notifications: 14 July 2025

Full paper submission close: 25 August 2025
Full paper notifications: 13 October 2025

Revised full paper submission close: 24 November 2025
Revised full paper notifications: 19 December 2025

Submission open: 27 May 2025
Submission close: 24 June 2025
Notifications: Late September 2025