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Keynote Speakers

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Said Kurşunoğlu

Geo-Conceptual Bases For The Visionary Internationalization In Higher Education: Relevance And Contradictions

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Said Kurşunoğlu is a faculty member in the Department of Philosophy at Ondokuz Mayıs University. He currently serves as the Head of the International Relations Unit at Ondokuz Mayıs University.

Prof. Dr. Mahmut AYDIN

Higher Education without Walls: What's Next?

Prof. Dr. Mahmut Aydın is an internationally recognized scholar with extensive research Christianity, religions, intercultural relations, and religious pluralism. Recently, he has focused on higher education, exploring the concept of "higher education without walls," and contributed to the field by translating "Higher Education - What Else?" by Ulrich Teichler.

H.E Mrs Fatima Maada Bio

Education of the girl child

First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone. A politician, an actress, a writer, a human’s right advocate Her office has embarked on many programs, but all geared towards human capital development, with emphasis on women’s empowerment and protecting our children.

Prof. Datuk Ir. Ts. Dr. Ahmad Fauzi bin Ismail

Internationalization Agenda of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Malaysia

Professor Datuk Ts Dr Ahmad Fauzi Ismail has made groundbreaking contributions to membrane technology. As the first to produce indigenous commercially competitive hollow fibre membranes for gas separation, water, and wastewater treatment, his research delves into polymer rheology and spectroscopy techniques, resulting in high-performance membranes.

Prof. Dr. Kimberly A. Noels

Language Education and Internationalization

KIMBERLY A. NOELS is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Alberta. Her interdisciplinary research program focuses on how social interactions facilitate or hinder the complex and dynamic processes of language acquisition, socio-psychological acculturation, and intercultural relations.

Emeritus Prof. Dr. Hans de Wit

Critical reflections on the concept and evolution of internationalization in higher education.

A globally renowned scholar, Hans de Wit has made his name studying the internationalization of higher education. His current research interestsinclude how to reach global learning for all students, the future of internationalisation post COVID-19, international student recruitment and mobility in non-Anglophone countries.

Prof. Dr. Melahat Bilge Demirköz

Science Diplomacy in the Age of VUCA

Director of the Research and Application Center for Space and Accelerator Technologies. Middle East Technical University. Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Booster Detector Physics , High-energy and Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Qiang Zha

Internationalization in higher education—in the face of growing uncertainties, anti-globalization, and geopolitical shifts.

Qiang Zha is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education, York University, where he served as the Director of Graduate Program in Education in 2017-2020. In 2021-2022, he was appointed as a York University Provostial Fellow.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dewi Yanti Liliana

Ethical Horizons: Leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence for Education

Department of Computer and Informatics Engineering Politeknik Negeri Jakarta (Jakarta State Polytechnic) Research interest: Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Affective Computing, Data Analytics

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Ariffin Abu Hassan

Internationalization Strategy of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM): The Way Forward

Universiti Teknologi Malaysi-Head of International Relation Office

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IHECON2024 Conference Program

Dear participants,
You can access the program of the IHECON2024 conference via the link provided below. The session links for participants who will attend online will be sent in the coming days.

For the conference program Click here 

The session times are scheduled according to Türkiye's local time

Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us at ihecon@omu.edu.tr

Yours sincerely,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee

Important Dates

  • 03.04.2024
    Call for Abstract
  • 15.07.2024
    Early Bird Registration Deadline
  • 07.09.2024
    Regular Registration Deadline
  • 07.09.2024
    Abstract Submission Deadline
  • 10.09.2024
    Notification of Acceptance and Announcement of the Conference Program
  • 25-27.10.24
    Conference Dates

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is the focus of the Internationalization in Higher Education Conference ?

The Internationalization in Higher Education Conference is a conference focused on exploring and advancing strategies, challenges, and opportunities related to internationalization in higher education. It brings together educators, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world to discuss key topics and share insights in this important field.

When and where will Internationalization in Higher Education Conference IHECON2024 take place?

Internationalization in Higher Education Conference IHECON2024 will be held at Ondokuz Mayıs University in Samsun, Türkiye, on October 25-27, 2024.

Who should attend Internationalization in Higher Education Conference ?

The conference is designed for academics, administrators, researchers, policymakers, and professionals involved or interested in internationalization efforts within higher education institutions.

Whom should I contact for further inquiries about Internationalization in Higher Education Conference ?

For any inquiries regarding the conference, you can contact the organizing committee at ihecon@omu.edu.tr

How can I access the conference schedule?

The detailed conference schedule, including session timings and topics, will be available on the conference website and provided to registered participants.

What can I expect from the conference program?

The program will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, paper presentations, workshops, and networking sessions focusing on various aspects of internationalization in higher education.

Does Internationalization in Higher Education Conference offer both in-person and virtual attendance options?

Internationalization in Higher Education Conference offers both in-person and virtual attendance options.