Join the Queensland Department of Education International’s (DEi) biennial conference! 

This exciting opportunity will bring together local and global education and industry stakeholders to spark ideas; create new connections, collaborations and opportunities; and showcase the best of Queensland in educating for global futures.

Early bird registrations are live!

Don't miss the chance to secure your seats by purchasing your early bird tickets now! Conference attendees also have access to exclusive accommodation deals. For further information about your options, click here. See you in Brisbane!

Keynote speakers


  • Pasi Sahlberg - world-renowned Finnish educator-teacher, academic, policymaker, and author
  • Louka Parry - exceptional innovator, futurist, strategist, linguist, creator, adventurer, and CEO of The Learning Future 
  • Craig Foster - former Socceroo, broadcaster, Adjunct Professor Sport & Social Responsibility and Human Rights Advocate 
  • Joe Brumm - creator, writer and series director of the animated series Bluey 
  • Future Crunch -fostering intelligent and optimistic thinking, empowering leaders to generate hope for our future. 

Read more about our keynote speakers here.

Be inspired!

If you’re a school leader, educator, support international students in schools or work in the greater international education community, the conference will offer you the opportunity to:

  • connect with global thought leaders in the international education sector and industry
  • prepare students to be confident, caring change agents who positively shape our world
  • share best practice, tools and resources to educate for global competence
  • explore ways to identify, target and build international student environments
  • learn about products and programs to extend global learning, engagement and impact.

Save the date!

Add Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 May 2024 to your calendar.

Sign up!

Join our mailing list for updates on keynote speakers, the conference program, and details on registering for the 2024 DEi Conference. 

What to look forward to in 2024

Inspiring speakers: tap into the expertise of global thought leaders and educators who will challenge your thinking, offer insights into current trends and ways of working, and provide practical ideas for how to support students to thrive locally and internationally.

Engaging, impactful program design: spark, create and excel across a variety of session formats, including future-focused plenaries; showcases of best practice and successful industry and/or student outcomes; and workshops that transform inspiration into realistic, practical solutions.

Networking and collaboration: amplify your network, and the opportunities to learn from and with each other, by connecting with the diverse perspectives of local and global education and industry stakeholders. 

Together, let’s spark ideas, create opportunities through connection and collaboration, and excel by showcasing our individual and collective expertise.


Acknowledgement of Country

The Department of Education acknowledges the Turrbal and Yuggera peoples as the Traditional Owners of the lands on which this conference is being held. We pay our respects to the Elders, past and present, for they hold the memories, traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state of Queensland and Australia. See our commitment statement for more information.

About us

The Department of Education International (DEi) contributes to the social and economic prosperity of Queensland. It delivers internationally-recognised products and services, working with key partners and the community, and supporting global learning and engagement in our schools.