What is APENCONF 2025?

APENCONF 2025 is the Australian Pasifika Educators Network (APEN) biennial national conference. It brings together educators, students, researchers, and community leaders who are working to improve educational outcomes for Pasifika learners in Australia.

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What is the theme for 2025?

The 2025 theme is “Navigating Currents: Pasifika Strength in Changing Times.” It recognises the resilience, creativity, and adaptability Pasifika communities show across changing educational and social settings. 

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When and where is the conference?

The conference is held on 28 November 2025 at Griffith University, Logan Campus, 68 University Drive, Meadowbrook, Queensland, Australia. 

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Who is this conference for?

The conference is for educators, students, researchers, and community leaders who care about Pasifika education and want to strengthen practice, connection, and leadership.

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What can I expect from the program?

The program includes keynote panels, presentation sessions, and time for talanoa networking. There are sessions on community-led co-design, Pacific research, education practice, student experience, leadership, and creative and cultural work.

Are there keynote speakers?

Yes. The conference features several keynote panels, including:
• Reading the tides together: Learners, families and future leaders
• Navigating leadership pathways – Pasifika voices in higher education and beyond
• Shifting the current: Pasifika blueprints for education

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Is there a cultural opening?

Yes. The official opening includes a Welcome to Country by Uncle Ted Williams and an Ava Ceremony led by Le Fale Aganu’u, along with welcomes from Griffith University and APEN.

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Is there a conference dinner?

Yes. The conference dinner is held from 6.00 pm at Vaiola, 30 Andrew Avenue, Tarragindi 4121. 

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How do I register?

You can register by clicking the “Register Now” button on the APENCONF 2025 page, which links to the Humanitix event.

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Where can I find more details on sessions and speakers?

You can view detailed session abstracts and speaker biographies through the “SESSION ABSTRACTS + SPEAKER BIO” links on the APENCONF 2025 page.