03/08/2025
Orkans International Shines at PIE Live Asia Pacific 2025
Orkans International was honoured to participate in the prestigious PIE Live Asia Pacific 2025, held on 29โ30 July at the iconic HOTA โ Home of the Arts, located on Australiaโs scenic Gold Coast. The two-day summit brought together over 350 senior education leaders and key stakeholders from more than 15 countries, united by a shared commitment to shaping the future of international education across Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region.
Representing Orkans International, Mr. Muhammad Saqib Raza, Executive Officer, was invited to join a high-level Town Hall panel discussion, where he contributed expert insights on regional student recruitment strategies, fostering internationalisation at home, and building sustainable pathways to attract and retain global talent. The panel featured distinguished voices from renowned institutions including Griffith University, University of Southern Queensland โ Australia, Inforum Education, and University of the Sunshine Coast, facilitating a robust dialogue on pressing challenges and future opportunities in the sector.
The event also welcomed participation from a wide array of respected educational providers and civic organisations, including:
โข James Cook University (JCU), Australia
โข TAFE Queensland
โข CQUniversity Australia
โข Cairns College of English & Business (CCEB) โ RTO 40520
โข EIM Training โ RTO 31408 / EIM International Training โ RTO 32048
โข Sun Pacific College โ English Language School (RTO: 41557 | CRICOS: 02748F)
โข Cairns Regional Council
โข Far North Queensland (FNQ) Diverse Communities Council Inc.
Notable dignitaries in attendance included:
Cr Brett Olds (Deputy Mayor), Cr Anna Middleton (Division 7), Cr Trevor Tim (Division 4), Cr Cathy Zeiger (Division 3), Cr Rhonda Coghlan (Division ๐, and Cr Kristy Vallely (Division 6) โ all representing Cairns Regional Council with a strong show of support for international education and multicultural engagement.
Orkans International expresses its deepest appreciation to Study Queensland, event organisers, and all participating institutions for their exceptional hospitality and collaborative spirit. Our presence at PIE Live Asia Pacific reflects our enduring commitment to advancing global education partnerships and empowering students through meaningful, cross-border learning opportunities.