Zac ASHKANASY

Principal, Nous Group | Australia

Zac Ashkanasy is Principal and Global Head of Higher Education at Nous Group, an international management consultancy. With nearly three decades of experience across Australia, the UK, Canada, and Asia, Zac is a trusted adviser to university leaders on institutional strategy, student mix, and global engagement. His recent work includes delivering a size and shape program for a high-performing Australian university, with a focus on student mix and campus capital planning. He also led a multi-jurisdictional collaboration on measuring civic engagement and its implications for global rankings.
Zac is widely recognised for his expertise in strategic pricing, having led multiple pricing reviews and strategies with universities globally. He brings to APAIE 2026 a sharp, practical perspective on the future of international education and sustainable institutional growth.

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1B From overwhelm to action. Turning data into strategy in international education

24/02/2026

08:30−09:15

Room S422, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

 

 

 

 

 

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

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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