ICEF USA is a specially curated event that takes place immediately following the NAFSA 2027 Annual Conference and Expo, enabling global educators to meet with ICEF-accredited education agencies from around the world.
Meet accredited agencies from 40+ countries in Los Angeles
80+Agents
100+Providers
40+Countries
In 2027, ICEF USA will take place in Los Angeles. The product of a unique collaboration, this 1.5-day event directly follows and complements the NAFSA Annual Conference and Expo, connecting global educators with top-quality, ICEF-accredited international student recruitment agents from around the world.
Specially curated to support strategic approaches to international enrolment management, ICEF USA builds upon the sessions held at NAFSA, providing the perfect introduction to working with agents in a supportive, friendly, and highly productive environment.
For this event, ICEF only accepts agencies that have achieved ICEF Agency Status, our most rigorous screening and reference checking process.
80+Agents
100+Providers
40+Countries
Event programme & meetings
ICEF USA begins with a session on strategic networking and a selection of interactive, roundtable discussions. This is followed by a welcome reception, enabling delegates to continue networking into the evening, sharing experiences with their peers and interacting with agents in a more relaxed setting.
On the second day, attendees build their own personalised programme of up to 24 one-to-one meetings, connecting with quality, accredited education agents from around the world to achieve their internationalisation goals.
Who attends ICEF USA
Directly following NAFSA’s Annual Conference and Expo, ICEF USA is a unique forum for the global education community. Specially curated for education providers from around the world, it is perfect for those considering working with agents for the first time, as well as those seeking to expand and diversify their enrolments.
The event also allows attending institutions to network and share experience, directly applying the knowledge gained from the NAFSA conference sessions and pre-conference workshops, many of which focus on working with agents.
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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...
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.
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.
Akinkunmi AkingbadeBigger International Consult, Nigeria
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.
Thanks again for the organization and the great meetings we had with good agents! It's definitely worth it!
Raphaël BenoistEducation Lighthouse, USA
Raphaël Benoist, Education Lighthouse, USA
Thanks again for the organization and the great meetings we had with good agents! It's definitely worth it!
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.
Manjeet GhimireExpert Education & Visa Services (EEVS), Australia
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.
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.
Jasbir SinghSafeway Immigration Consultants, India
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.
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.
Devang ShahEdu Overseas Consultants - Good Wing, India
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.
Hear Scott explaining how ICEF provides a cost-effective means of meeting "so many agents from so many different countries, all in one setting".
Scott PiersonUniversity of Wisconsin-Stout, USA
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".
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.
Abiodun Adewale SorinoluComrage International Services Inc., Nigeria
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.
It was a wonderful event, well organized, friendly and with some great connections made. Thank you ICEF.
Marie Li British China International Consulting, UK
Marie Li , British China International Consulting, UK
It was a wonderful event, well organized, friendly and with some great connections made. Thank you ICEF.
