ICEF USA

Karen Bauer, US Department of State, USA This is the first time that I've been at an ICEF event in the United States and I am so impressed with the number of people that I've met. I don't really get to see agents that much. And so to be able to be here right after NAFSA to see some of the universities that didn't get a chance to see in the expo hall as well as just a different population has been extremely beneficial and to engage in conversations that maybe I wouldn't have before. Well, I think hearing from other people as to what they know are happening on the ground in their countries is so beneficial for us because then we get their perspective. And also when we're going back home and I'm talking to the education USA advisors, the more information that we have to support the students, the better we off we will be to basically prepare them for the future. So it's really all of those conversations with a variety of stakeholders, maybe not just the ones that we go to all the time. So any way we can share in those conversations and also share in the support is key. I've told a lot of agents about our pre-departure orientations, education, USA centers across the world. We'll begin to prepare students for their journey to the United States. And those agents are in touch with those students. And so making sure that they know those resources are there prior to coming to the US is just really important. And what's next? You've just had a big day of meetings. I'm sure there's a lot of work now after all of that talking. Well, really the platform that you have at is F is amazing, so I feel like I'm in touch with the right people. I know where to contact them. We've already shared some information upfront, but of course we'll go back home and we'll reconnect. We'll continue those conversations in the dialogue in the weeks and months to come.

Akinkunmi Akingbade, Bigger International Consult, Nigeria With the changes that is going on right now in everything - in the immigration, in the education, the evolution in the technology, it is so important to come and meet in person in order to build trust. And also, I mean, align our strategies together, you know, for common go.

Raphaël Benoist, Education Lighthouse, USA Thanks again for the organization and the great meetings we had with good agents! It's definitely worth it!

Manjeet Ghimire, Expert Education & Visa Services (EEVS), Australia I am quite satisfied with the event. It is more partner and agent driven, so basically market driven. I flew all the way from Australia and it was worth the travel. Excellent opportunity indeed.

Jasbir Singh, Safeway Immigration Consultants, India It was a well-organized and productive event, offering valuable opportunities to connect with quality institutions and like-minded professionals from around the US. A great platform for building meaningful partnerships in international education.

Devang Shah, Edu Overseas Consultants - Good Wing, India It was the most productive event I have ever attended in terms of making connection, acknowledging our presence and learning new trends in education industry.

Scott Pierson, University of Wisconsin-Stout, USA Hear Scott explaining how ICEF provides a cost-effective means of meeting "so many agents from so many different countries, all in one setting".

Abiodun Adewale Sorinolu, Comrage International Services Inc., Nigeria The ICEF USA 2025 was a huge success. Networking with educational representatives, service providers and fellow agents were made easy. I had opportunity to establish fruitful collaboration with educational representatives and service providers.

Marie Li , British China International Consulting, UK It was a wonderful event, well organized, friendly and with some great connections made. Thank you ICEF.