What is UAC?

The UNSW ASEAN Conference is an annual meeting of ideas, culture, and people, connecting ASEAN and the world under one global forum. Since its conception in 2019, UAC has always aimed to strengthen the ASEAN identity by joining the socio-cultural, political, and economic interests of Southeast Asia under one roof. Our Conference is made up of Panel Discussions, Keynote Speakers and Addresses, as well as online networking sessions and opportunities for the audience to engage in the creation and discussion of ideas. 

Who is UAC for?

For everyone! The UNSW ASEAN Conference is for anyone with an interest in Southeast Asia or any of our topics to hear from professionals and meet international participants. We have followings from a diverse range of ages, backgrounds, and nationalities. Normally, we have a strong attendance from students and working professionals alike, but as a student-led initiative we especially aim to engage ASEAN-Australia youth in our transnational and transdisciplinary exchange of knowledge. 

Will UAC be held in-person this year?

In 2021, given surges in Sydney Covid cases, we will again host our conference fully online, capitalising on our extensive international network to bring people together from Australia, ASEAN, and the global community. 

What platform do we use for the Virtual Online UAC?

The online UAC will take place on Samaaro website through <uac.samaaro.com>. This platform has been customised to provide you the best and most interactive experience of our online Conference. The website will launch shortly before the Conference, and will host the livestream of our event as well as video calls for you to meet the rest of our audience and professional partners. Samaaro is best used on a big screen as it is accessed through your usual internet browser, but can work on a phone as well. 

What is Samaaro?

Samaaro is our virtual conference platform that we have built a customised experience for the 2021 UNSW ASEAN Conference to simulate an in-person event. We look forward to welcoming you to our virtual ASEAN hub for networking, video calls, and the Conference live stream!

How do I enter Samaaro?

The UAC platform will open on the day of the Conference. You will need to sign in with your registered email on <uac.samaaro.com>. You must have registered for the Conference to be able to access the platform on the day. Check that you received an email from engagement.uac@unswaseanconference.com confirming your registration (you might need to look in your spam folder!). 

I have arrived on Samaaro. What should I do?

Our team is currently working on an informative video to guide you through how to make the most of the interactive Samaaro platform. Please stay tuned, and expect to see this instructional video released via email shortly before the Conference. 

What if I suddenly exit the website?

You should be able to resume it by entering the same URL <uac.samaaro.com> and joining the ongoing conference 

Can I access Samaaro from a mobile phone or similar device?

Yes, you can access Samaaro from any web browser either using mobile or desktop.

Can I access Samaaro using non-Windows OS e.g. MacOS/Linux?

Yes, you can access Samaaro on any web browser using Windows, Mac and Linux

How do I register?

You can register for the Conference right now through this link: . The registration will be closed on 31/10/21. 

What is the registration cost?

Our team of volunteers and our kind sponsors make it so the UNSW ASEAN Conference can be accessed by anyone, anywhere, online for free. We believe this event is of great value, and aim to make it a resource accessible to all. 

When will the conference be held?

UAC 2021 will be held across two days, the 1st and 2nd October 2021. On the 1st (Friday), the Conference will run from 13:15-21:30. On the 2nd (Saturday), the Conference will run from 11:30-19:00. You can see our schedule on this page. 

What is the UAC 2021 structure like?

You can see the UAC2021 schedule here. In Summary, UAC2021 includes: 
Keynote Addresses 
• 3 Keynote Speakers 
• 20-30 minute speech and Panel sessions 
• 11 Panels 
• Discussion and QA with expert speakers 
• 50-75 minutes per session 

Who do I contact for other questions?

If your questions have not been answered, please feel free to email us at engagement.uac@unswaseanconference.com or submit a comment from the ‘Contact Us’ page, and we will be with you as soon as possible!

Disclaimer: Some sessions may include highly sensitive topics. Speakers may express a wide variety of opinions and views which do not necessarily represent or reflect the opinions and views of the University of New South Wales, UNSW ASEAN Society and/or UNSW ASEAN Conference’s partner organizations. Views and opinions expressed are solely those of the speakers delivering the content.

Kind Regards,
UNSW ASEAN Conference