PLENARY

Karyn Kent, Chief Executive StudyAdelaide
International students: beyond the classroom

Abstract
Karyn will share Study Adelaide’s initiatives, student stories and insights to life beyond the classroom.

Bio
Following an extensive career in destination marketing that includes executive roles with the South Australian Tourism Commission in Adelaide and Tourism Australia in Singapore, Karyn Kent joined StudyAdelaide in 2014 as its Chief Executive. StudyAdelaide's role is to increase awareness of Adelaide as a study destination, and deliver programs to support international students in Adelaide.

In 2016, Karyn was appointed to the national Council for International Education, which was formed to oversee the implementation of Australia's first National Strategy for International Education 2025, working with education providers, industry and federal, state and territory governments.