Established as the premier event for international student recruitment over the past three decades, ICEF Berlin celebrated its impact on the global education sector at a special, anniversary event in 2025. Held once again at the award-winning InterContinental Berlin in 2026, join thousands of industry leaders to nurture partnerships and create new opportunities for your international students. With over 25,000 face-to-face meetings conducted over two days, ICEF Berlin is the event where business gets done.
A highly popular event with unparalleled networking opportunities, ICEF Berlin allows you to meet industry professionals from over 100 countries, make new connections, attend informative and interactive, expert-led seminars, and develop the strategies necessary to drive the international student recruitment sector forward with a focus on quality and sustainability.
Build your own personalised schedule of up to 38 in-person, one-to-one meetings with existing and potential partners.
Enjoy a full programme of seminars, presentations, and panel discussions, with established experts from across the industry. Taking place on the opening day, this is a unique opportunity to learn about the latest market trends affecting the global education sector.
In addition to your programme of pre-scheduled meetings, take advantage of a range of informal networking opportunities, including coffee breaks, lunches, and evening receptions.
ICEF Berlin attracts thousands of industry leaders from around the world who recruit for language travel, pathway programmes, as well as higher, secondary and vocational education. All agents in attendance have been rigorously screened by ICEF and adhere to the highest standards of international student recruitment, with over 60% of agents representing senior management. They are joined by owners and CEOs of service providers, cultural exchange and work and travel companies, all of whom travel to Berlin each year to expand their networks.
Over the course of thirty years, we have helped thousands of institutions, agencies, and students to flourish, with our well established community returning year after year, because they know that ICEF Berlin always brings results.
ICEF Berlin will be held at the award-winning InterContinental Hotel. Voted Germany’s leading conference hotel for 2024 (World Travel Awards) and the only hotel in the DACH region to be nominated for World’s Leading Conference Hotel in 2025, it is renowned as the most spacious hotel in the capital and is conveniently located just a short walk from the government quarter, historic centre, shopping districts, world-famous Potsdamer Platz, and Kurfürstendamm Boulevard.
The hotel offers innovative business facilities, a range of fine and casual dining options, as well as exceptional spa and fitness amenities, making it a premium venue for ICEF’s premier event.
Registration and pricing for education representatives, cultural exchange and work and travel professionals.
Student recruitment agents who have completed ICEF's screening process are invited to apply
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978 agents, 986 educators, and 295 industry body representatives from 119 countries.
ICEF is the place where you can learn about education trends, meet educators, agents, service providers and key people in the education industry, enhance your network, and more. I've been attending ICEF for over 10 years, and every year you get updated, meet new people, nurture your network...
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ICEF is where ideas turn into partnerships. Every event gives us new energy, new connections, and new opportunities for our students. Their events are always worth attending.
Another great ICEF event enabling me to meet my contacts and prospective partners in one place. It's great to see such positivity and support in the sector as we navigate changes to the UK boarding school market.
After 20+ years in the education sector — primarily in B2C — attending ICEF Berlin for the first time was a truly refreshing and eye-opening experience. The scale, diversity, and global engagement at this event were unlike anything I’ve been part of before! It was wonderful meeting so many...
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It was a truly valuable experience. We are very satisfied with the quality of the meetings, the professionalism of the team, and the overall atmosphere. We look forward to future collaborations and continued partnerships.
Participating in ICEF Berlin 2025 was an inspiring and rewarding experience for us as a student recruitment agency. This global event is more than just a networking platform. It’s where connections turn into collaborations and ideas evolve into opportunities. Meeting passionate university...
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ICEF events have consistently proven to be among the most impactful platforms in international education. Each time I attend ICEF Berlin, I return inspired by the professionalism, the global diversity of participants, and the sheer quality of the connections made. This 30th anniversary edition...
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It was an absolute pleasure to attend ICEF Berlin for the first time. I was very impressed with the organisation and had amazing conversations where I could learn about industry trends and identify great opportunities for our company.
This was my third year at ICEF Berlin and it is always the highlight of our recruitment conferences. The amount of careful thought and detail that goes into planning every small detail of the conference never ceases to impress me year on year. There really seems to be something at these events...
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Attending ICEF Berlin has been an incredible experience, offering valuable opportunities to engage with educators, international leaders, and partner agencies from around the world. The event provided a strong platform to build meaningful connections and explore collaborations that align with...
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ICEF provides a wonderful opportunity for individuals from all over the world to showcase themselves, their schools, their companies, and the advancements in the field of education. It also allows for the exchange of cutting-edge educational information with peers globally, helping to realiae...
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Thanks to efficient scheduling and communication, ICEF events are the most efficient way to meet new partners in the study abroad industry. ICEF Berlin is big, busy, and it is always a blast.
At Sage College, we regard ICEF Berlin as an essential event for building strong international partnerships. It offers exceptional networking opportunities with trusted education professionals from around the world. The organisation, professionalism, and positive atmosphere make it a highlight...
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I truly enjoy taking part in this event because in just a few days you can meet both the long-standing partners that you’ve worked with for years and connect with new organisations and schools, to develop new projects. Attending ICEF Berlin is essential to understanding market trends, what’s...
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ICEF Berlin is the event to be at if you want to grow or kick-start your business as an international educator. You don’t just meet great agents, you also get fresh ideas and insights that keep you inspired and moving forward. It really is the place to be in this industry.
The event was outstanding. I truly appreciated the energy of all participants and the opportunity to meet and reconnect with such highly skilled professionals from across the international education sector. It was an enriching and inspiring experience.
What a fantastic few days it’s been at this year’s 30th-anniversary workshop! With over 2,000 delegates from around the world, it was an incredible celebration of our industry’s energy and connection. This event was extra special for me personally — my 25th time attending! Having joined over...
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ICEF Berlin was once again an outstanding event — perfectly organised and full of meaningful connections. The opportunity to meet so many passionate professionals and explore new partnership opportunities in such a dynamic environment is truly invaluable. A must-attend event for anyone in international...
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ICEF Berlin 2025 was an absolutely wonderful event that brought together professionals, educators, and partners from across the globe under one roof. The organization, networking opportunities, and insightful sessions truly made it a memorable experience. It was inspiring to connect with like-minded...
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I was really impressed by the scale of the event and the level of organization. I have attended many EXPOs before but ICEF Berlin was outstanding!
Held during ICEF Berlin, these awards celebrate individuals and organisations making a positive difference and championing inclusivity in international education. Recognise excellence and nominate yourself, an inspirational colleague or equitable organisation today!
