ICEF China returns to Shanghai in 2026. As China’s most populous city and a major global financial hub, Shanghai offers both the scale and accessibility this event demands. Building on ICEF’s long-established presence in the region, ICEF China brings together international educators and high-quality education agents representing tens of thousands of students from 35 cities across 23 Chinese provinces, as well as from Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan, Mongolia, and Singapore.
China remains one of the world’s most important student recruitment markets, but the economic slowdown has reshaped student and family priorities. Cost scrutiny is sharper, expectations for tangible value are higher, while in-study and post-study work pathways have become decisive factors. At the same time, competition among providers has intensified, especially across fast-growing tier 2 and tier 3 cities.
In this environment, ICEF China is not only relevant but strategically critical. It is your direct channel to trusted, rigorously screened agents from both established and emerging source cities, at a time when clear ROI, credible pathways, and robust market intelligence carry more weight than ever.
