Humanity in the AI age: engaging Asia-Pacific perspectives
21–25 March 2027
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Please note: For Academic Research Paper Submissions submit through the Academic Research Papers page.
Start preparing your general proposal submission for the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) 2027 program as early as possible.
All details you need are outlined on this page – read carefully so you are ready to submit during the submission period from late April to 24 June 2026.
It takes time to collect all the details and incomplete proposals are unlikely to be accepted. You must submit before the deadline of Wednesday 24 June 2026 23:59 AEST.
No late submissions will be accepted.
General proposal submissions will open in late April 2026.
Proposal notifications will be sent out in early September 2026.
Important note: MCI Group is the appointed Professional Conference Organiser for the APAIE 2027 conference. Please ensure you add “wearemci.com” and “apaie.net” to your whitelist / accepted email lists. This will ensure that you receive all necessary communications from us regarding your proposal submission and conference participation.
Submissions
General Proposal Submission:
Late April – 24 June 2026
Academic Research Abstract Submission:
24 April – 3 June 2026
Academic Research Full Paper Submission (for accepted abstracts):
12 August 2026
Academic Research Revised Full Paper Submission (incorporating reviewer feedback):
12 November 2026
Registration
Early bird open: from mid-September 2026
Early bird close: 12 January 2027
Standard open: 13 January 2027
Standard close: 20 March 2027
Late open: 21 March 2027
APAIE 2027 Conference & Exhibition
Pre-conference workshops: 21 March 2027
APAIE 2027 Kuala Lumpur: 21 – 25 March 2027
Post-conference campus tours: 25 March 2027
Proposal submission: 24 April – 24 June 2026
Research submission: 24 April – 3 June 2026
Pre-conf workshop submission: 24 April – 3 June 2026
Early bird open: from mid-Sepember 2026
Early bird close: 12 January 2027
Standard open: 13 January 2027
Standard close: 20 March 2027
Late open: 21 March 2027
Outlined below are the guidelines that must be followed when submitting your general proposal to APAIE 2027. Please follow these guidelines when submitting your proposal for APAIE 2027:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
It is important that all details in your proposal are confirmed at time of submission i.e. presenter information, abstract, learning objectives etc. as proposals will be assessed on the content provided at the time of submission.
Should your proposal be accepted into the program, any changes made to the content of the proposal after the initial submission may require further re-assessment. In such cases, it is not guaranteed that your proposal will still be included in the program.
As more proposals are submitted than can be accommodated, the reviewers consider the following criteria when making their assessment:
Incomplete submissions or proposals not written in English cannot be processed and will not be reviewed.
No revisions are possible after the submission deadline.
Humanity in the AI age: engaging Asia-Pacific perspectives
There have been several revolutions with major impact on how humans live, from the agricultural revolution to the industrial revolution to the digital revolution and now the current AI revolution.
As AI-generated content starts to look the same, the differentiating factor is the human touch. Whilst AI will continue to improve and enhance various aspects of our daily lives, the human element remains central to success.
In a world increasingly shaped by algorithms, the future of global education must remain anchored in humanity. International education serves as a covenant of care, where technological intelligence is guided by empathy, ethics, and human dignity, and where wellbeing becomes a central measure of progress.
For the Asia-Pacific, this vision is transformative. As the world’s most culturally diverse and dynamically evolving region, it holds immense promise. Through AI and digital connectivity, internationalisation moves beyond elite mobility toward mass inclusivity, expanding access not only to knowledge, but to belonging, safety, and holistic wellbeing.
APAIE 2027 is not looking for an entire program with every session focused on AI! Rather it is about the challenges, successes, best practices, impacts, and more, of the international higher education sector, with a particular focus on how Asia-Pacific higher education navigates and adapts within the current AI revolution, ensuring humanity remains at the core.
We welcome a diverse range of contributions under the following streams for a more inclusive, resilient, and dynamic global education landscape, where partnerships serve as the cornerstone for achieving the common good. This may include research findings, institutional case studies, policy perspectives, program evaluations, innovative models of collaboration, and best practice.
The APAIE 2027 program has four streams:
Student wellbeing is the foundation of student success and shapes the student experience. A student’s journey spans pre-arrival, transition, academic integration, social belonging, mental health, safety, and post-study outcomes. It includes culturally responsive support, inclusive campus design, and holistic wellbeing (academic, emotional, financial, social).
Topic areas may include (but are not limited to):
These strategic collaborations may occur between institutions, industry, governments, etc, and facilitate activities such as staff/student mobility, research, capacity building, joint programs, and so on; and can occur face-to-face, virtually, or a combination of both (hybrid).
Topic areas may include (but are not limited to):
This stream incorporates things like the designing and delivery of relevant, innovative, future-focused curriculum and learning experiences for diverse local and international cohorts.
Topic areas may include (but are not limited to):
This stream considers all facets of student recruitment such as attracting, converting, and enrolling international and local students through ethical, data-informed strategies.
Topic areas may include (but are not limited to):
The APAIE 2027 program consists of numerous sessions of 6 concurrent presentations over the 3 days of the event, plus a poster program where authors may discuss their poster content with delegates over break times.
Please note: For Academic Research Paper Submissions submit through the Academic Research Papers page.
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Concurrent sessions are scheduled across the conference days, 22-24 March 2027 |
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Where |
Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Group/panel of 2-4 members Round table/café style with 1-4 members Individual presentation has one presenter |
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30 or 45 minutes. You may indicate your preferred duration which will be taken into consideration by the Program Committee.
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Chairs |
A group with 4 presenters must nominate one of their members to be a presenting-chair. Groups with 2 or 3 presenters must also nominate a chair but this may be a presenting-chair or it may be an additional member who is the chair only (not presenting). A one-person presentation is not to include a chair. |
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Presenters, moderators/facilitators and chairs are all entitled to register at the speaker rate.
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Poster discussions take place over morning breaks and lunchtimes of the conference days, 22 and 23 March 2027. |
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APAIE 2027 Exhibition Hall at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Poster size is A0, portrait (1189mm high and 841mm wide – maximum size)
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Duration |
Poster authors are allocated one x 45 minute period to be at their poster, ready to discuss with interested delegates.
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Authors |
1 author per poster
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Registration |
Poster authors are eligible to register at the speaker rate.
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Due to the success of this initiative in 2025, APAIE will again be inviting researchers to submit research papers for consideration.
It is part of APAIE’s goals to develop:
Emerging Scholars (i.e. Doctoral Candidates and Early Career Researchers (ECR) who have completed their Doctoral Degree in the last 5 years are highly encouraged to submit their work.
We will accept Abstracts and Research Papers in the following Research Tracks of International Education:
Two types of Research Papers are available:
If accepted into the official program, the following conditions apply:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
It is important that all details in your proposal are confirmed at time of submission i.e. presenter information, abstract, learning objectives etc. as proposals will be assessed on the content provided at the time of submission.
Should your proposal be accepted into the program, any changes made to the content of the proposal after the initial submission may require further re-assessment. In such cases, it is not guaranteed that your proposal will still be included in the program.
All proposal submitters are required to agree to the below terms and conditions on behalf of all members of their proposal, prior to submitting their proposal:
If you have any questions regarding proposal submissions, please contact the APAIE Program Manager, program@apaie.net
