In September 2001, the Japanese government proposed the "Asia e-Learning Initiative" to promote economic development and human resources training in the region. The proposal was approved at the ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting with the Economic Minister of the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, and Japan (AEM+3). And then, "Asia e-Learning Network (AEN)" was established.

AEN Conference 2005

"AEN Conference 2005" was held during 14 to 15 December, 2005 in Tokyo.

AEN Conference 2004

"AEN Conference 2004" was held during 15 to 17 December, 2004 in Singapore.

AEN Conference 2003

"AEN Conference 2003" was held during 10 to 12 December, 2003 in Tokyo.

AEN Conference 2002

At the ASEAN+3 (Japan, China, and Korea) Economic Ministers Meeting held in Vietnam in September 2001, the "Asia e-Learning Initiative," proposed by Mr. Takeo Hiranuma, Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI), was approved. In response, governments, universities, and the e-learning industries of Asian nations gathered together and held the first Asia e-Learning Network Conference 2002 of the Asia e-Learning Network (AEN) at the Tokyo Waterfront Subcenter from July 24th to 25th, 2002. The purpose of the conference was to decide on concrete policies and approaches for the future development of the e-learning market in Asia. Participants were from 12 countries consisting of the 10 ASEAN nations, Korea, and Japan, and included people from governments, associated councils, universities, and e-learning industries. On July 24th, the conference adopted the AEN Tokyo Statement proposed by Japan. On July 25th, the participating members mainly exchanged information about the latest trends of e-learning standardizing and about the situation of e-learning in each country. >> AEN Conference 2002 movie >> AEN Conference 2002 Schedule