Kerstin SCHOFER

Director Global and Digital Education Innovation, University of Technology Sydney, Australia

With 15+ years leading at the nexus of technology and higher education, Kerstin’s ability to bridge worlds creates opportunities for meaningful innovation. With a long-standing passion for education’s transformative nature, Kerstin specialises in strategic partnerships, innovating product, and pioneering disruptive business models to unlock value for students and organisations. A true global citizen, her leadership trajectory has spanned the US, Australia, Europe, India and China, equipping her with a deep understanding of global higher education.

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Redesigning education to meet student needs globally: local language degrees increase access and support lifelong learning

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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