ICEF’s flagship event turns 30 in 2025. Connecting thousands of colleagues, peers, partners and friends from around the world, it is the annual must-attend event for the international education community.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025, ICEF Berlin has established itself as the premier event for international student recruitment over the past three decades, significantly shaping the global education sector. Join thousands of industry leaders to nurture partnerships creating 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 informal networking opportunities during coffee breaks, lunches, evening receptions and ICEF Berlin’s 30th anniversary dinner and dance on the second evening.
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 2023 (World Travel Awards), 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.
Recently renovated, 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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1026 agents, 1055 educators, and 458 industry body reps from 114 countries.
Attending ICEF Berlin 2024 was an exceptional experience, offering a wealth of opportunities to connect, learn, and grow within the global education sector. The event brought together a diverse, high-calibre group of industry professionals, educators, and agents worldwide. The one-on-one meetings...
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It was my first time at ICEF. I really appreciated the easiness of booking meetings and the accessibility of the contacts and participant profiles on the platform after the event. I appreciate the huge efforts that were put into the organisation of the event, providing the opportunity for participants...
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As an agent, who has attended almost every one of your events over the past 18 years, I can say very clearly and openly that your organisation is incredibly well-run and disciplined, and I must admit I admire it greatly. I believe you consistently review previous events to improve each year,...
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The efficiency of the ICEF is incredible – here we can meet people and agencies in three days that we would otherwise only be able to reach in a whole year. Presenting our excellent German social security system and our services to the world – here it is possible.
I am attending ICEF Berlin since 2010 and every year I am amazed by this wonderful, respectful, and joyful atmosphere created by people from all over the world. You see smiling people, rushing agents, lots of hugging, lasting partnerships are formed, and friendships are built. I am thankful...
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Attending the ICEF event in Berlin for the first time was an incredible experience. Representing UNIFY, one of Bulgaria’s leading educational agencies, I was thrilled by the well organised event that opened doors to connect with new partners, educators, and providers. I left feeling truly energised...
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I appreciate that ICEF connects educational institutes and agents through its worldwide network, with the screening of the ICEF support team, the process of making new partnerships and agreements is a lot easier.
Excellent organisation and a great opportunity to meet new partners and welcome old ones. Beyond the meetings, there are plenty of networking opportunities and, although everyone is pretty tired, we all remain interested and open to new opportunities, even if it's after the meetings or at night....
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Attending ICEF Berlin was invaluable for expanding our network and connecting with top-tier education partners worldwide. The event's well-organised schedule allowed us to have focused, productive meetings, and the networking opportunities were unparalleled. ICEF Berlin is a must for anyone...
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ICEF Berlin was a great opportunity to connect with industry leaders, educators and partners from around the globe. During these 3 days, I met new partners and connected with existing ones. There’s truly no substitute for the value of in-person meetings. Thanks ICEF for organising this super...
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I am impressed by the quality of the contacts I make at ICEF Berlin. The key for me has been to return every year to keep expanding my network and building the relationships that begin with these essential meetings.
Attending ICEF Berlin for the first time was an incredibly rewarding experience. We forged productive new connections with agents from across the globe, each bringing unique perspectives and opportunities. Meeting vetted agencies from around the world, all in just three days, was both efficient...
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We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the ICEF team for organiSing such a fantastic ICEF Berlin. The event was an outstanding success, and we were thoroughly impressed by the seamless organisation and the dedication of the staff, who are always ready to lend a hand. It was a pleasure...
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Even as a young, niche business focused on helping students pursue studies in Germany, attending ICEF Berlin was an excellent opportunity for us. It allowed us to connect with educational institutions and service providers, as well as to reconnect with long-standing partners. We will definitely...
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This is the most important event of the industry, helping attendees to rethink priorities and directions. It is good to see it getting stronger every year and bringing so many countries together.
ICEF knows the right way to do this and there is no doubt why ICEF is the industry giant. Thank you for putting this together regularly, my firm has experienced tremendous growth since I started attending ICEF conferences.
Having attended ICEF Berlin for the first time in 2001, I’ve witnessed its remarkable growth over the years, and my experience at this year’s event was a testament to how far it has come. ICEF Berlin 2024 was, without a doubt, an exceptional event for anyone in the international education and...
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My first time attending ICEF Berlin, and I must say that I am inspired by the opportunity to connect with so many agents, education institutions, and service providers all working together from every corner of the globe to achieve a shared mission: "Transforming lives through education abroad"....
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I have been attending ICEF events since 2007 and I have seen some changes every time. However, in the last two years, with AI and the latest technology, I have seen drastic changes at ICEF events. “Very Well Organised”. As an agency it is more beneficial for us.
