The AsiaEngage (AE) Regional Conference is a prestigious regional platform organized biennially in fulfillment of the research, education and engagement missions of higher education institutions.

With an annual reach of over 250 scholars and professionals in the field of engagement from higher education institutions, government agencies, NGOs, foundations and communities from Asia and beyond, AE Regional Conference creates mutually beneficial opportunities for knowledge sharing and partnerships between multi-sector stakeholders to uplift the quality of people’s lives across ASEAN and Asia.

Over 250 scholars and professionals from across Asia

Key takeaway: AsiaEngage is not just a conference — it is a strategic platform for knowledge sharing across borders, multi-sector partnerships, improving quality of life across ASEAN and Asia, and fulfilling higher education’s engagement mission.

AE Regional Conferences are generally organized around a theme and selected sub-topics. The main theme and sub-topics are developed in cooperation between the Secretariat and the host university, and endorsed at the annual AUN USR&S Steering Committee Meeting.

The Conference is usually held every two years over a three-day period. At the 6th AUN USR&S Steering Committee Meeting on 17 December 2017, it was agreed that the Conference shall be held on the third week of November biennially, beginning with the 4th AsiaEngage Regional Conference (AE Thailand 2018).

Typical conference week structure:

Key takeaway: The structured, biennial format ensures consistency, quality participation, and meaningful outcomes — allowing universities, governments, NGOs, and communities to plan ahead and fully engage with the conference process.