An annual conference series, the Education and Research Technology Forum (ERT) aims to encourage collaborations and projects among APRU members in the applicable use of advanced technology for teaching and learning, research and . These may include benchmarking, high performance computing, wireless/ubiquitous technology and distance learning around the Pacific Rim.

Prior to 2009, the ERT forum was run as the Distance Learning and Internet Conference, which was a flagship activity of APRUNet, exploring global issues in distance learning and the utilization of current information technology in education amongst Pacific Rim universities. As an annual conference series, DLI's mission is to facilitate development of advanced Internet capabilities among APRU universities and Pacific Rim economies in collaboration with strategic and commercial partners.

DLI brings together leading distance learning and ICT experts from academia, business and government from around the world. A primary objective is to foster new international distance learning and IT-enabled projects and partnerships around the Pacific Rim.

For further information about DLI Conferences prior to 2001, please visit the archives section.

University of Southern California will be hosting the first combined Chief Information Officers (CIO) and Education and Research Technology (ERT) Forum from May 24-28, 2010.  This combined forum will serve as a new platform for meetings and collaboration amongst APRU CIOs, IT leaders and staff, faculty and others.  There will be a broad spectrum of topics that relate to how IT is used in all aspects of teaching/learning and research endeavors at the university.  Information on the Forum will gradually be updated at the Forum's upcoming website.

Past meetings:

9^th Distance Learning and the Internet Conference
Hosted by: Waseda University (Tokyo, Japan)
Date: November 19 - 21, 2008

8^th Distance Learning and the Internet Conference
Hosted by: Chulalongkorn University (Thailand)
Date: December 12 - 15, 2007

7^th Distance Learning and the Internet Conference
Hosted by: University of Tokyo (Tokyo, Japan)
Date: October 8 - 10, 2006

6^th Distance Learning and the Internet Conference
Hosted by: Far Eastern National University (Vladivostok, Russia)
Date: October 4 - 7, 2005

5^th Distance Learning and the Internet Conference
Hosted by: Tsinghua University (China)
Date: October 11 - 13, 2004

4^th Distance Learning and the Internet Conference
Hosted by: National University of Singapore (Singapore)
Date: November 30 - December 2, 2003

3^rd Distance Learning and the Internet Conference
Hosted by: Australian National University (Australia) & University of Sydney (Australia)
Date: April 30 - May 3, 2002

2^nd Distance Learning and the Internet Conference
Hosted by: Kyoto University (Japan)
Date: May 8 - 11, 2001

1^st Distance Learning and the Internet Conference
Hosted by: University of Southern California (USA)
Date: March 8 - 10, 2000