ICEF Monitor Global Summit

Join leading voices in international education for a one-day, collaborative conference focused on the latest, leading-edge strategies for international student recruitment.

September 12, 2025 London, UK

The ICEF Monitor Global Summit: Dedicated to innovative practices that shape global student recruitment.

750+ Audience

25+ Sessions

60+ Speakers

We’re pleased to be returning to London for the second edition of the ICEF Monitor Global Summit. This unique event brings together leading voices in international education to explore practical strategies addressing the complex challenges, and emerging opportunities, facing the sector today.

With its inclusive, interactive approach, the summit showcases best practices from around the world. Attendees will gain insights from a diverse range of perspectives and have valuable opportunities to both collaborate and connect with senior stakeholders from across the industry.

750+ Audience

25+ Sessions

60+ Speakers

Advancing practice globally

Leveraging ICEF Monitor’s evidence-based approach to market intelligence for the sector, this year’s summit is centred around the international student journey, exploring:

A big-picture view of student mobility
Recruiting with intent – attracting the best fit for your institution
Student service as a strategic advantage
Linking recruitment with student success

Focused on innovation, sessions will also examine how digital and AI are reshaping the international student experience, and address issues like shifting student preferences, the ongoing accommodation crisis and the skills gap.

Influential speakers representing a breadth of global viewpoints

This year’s summit features a wide selection of guest speakers, bringing both their expertise and fresh perspectives to this international forum. Our confirmed programme already includes several prominent names, such as:

Prof. Venky Shankararaman, President of APAIE
Dr Sarah Todd, Principal Consultant, Quacquarelli Symonds
Amanda Malu, Chief Executive, Education New Zealand
Dr Fanta Aw, CEO, NAFSA
Phil Honeywood, CEO, International Education Association of Australia
Larissa Bezo, President and CEO, Canadian Bureau for International Education

2024 Conference Programme

Engaging, inclusive new formats

The sessions at the summit are designed to foster collaborative learning, with leading experts guiding solution-focused discussions. A variety of formats – including panels, roundtable discussions, campfires, interviews, and recruitment labs – ensure conversations remain engaging and deeply relevant to today’s challenges.

Venue

The ICEF Monitor Global Summit is held at the InterContinental London – The O2. Located on the Greenwich Peninsula, adjacent to the River Thames, it is a luxurious venue with views of London’s iconic skyline and excellent transport links, only an hour from London’s Heathrow airport.

Providing all the amenities to be expected from a state-of-the-art venue, including six restaurants and bars, as well as direct access to the O2 Arena, the InterContinental London – The O2 is a comfortable, convenient, and contemporary venue for this high-profile event.

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Add ICEF Higher Education to maximise your networking opportunities

Taking place over the course of two days immediately following the summit and in the same venue, our ICEF Higher Education event provides higher education institutions with the opportunity to meet ICEF-screened international student recruitment agents representing students from over 90 countries.

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Download the new ICEF Events app!

Enhance your experience at ICEF Monitor Global Summit with our new app, designed to help you prepare for the event as well as give you all the information you need while you’re there.

Access important event and venue information
See who’s attending
Browse useful preparation videos to maximise your time at the event
Get support with any questions and contact the ICEF events team

Pricing & Registration

£445

Delegate Price

Early bird offer: until June 30, tickets are available at the exceptional price of just £445. Includes all sessions, refreshments, lunch and ICEF Higher Education evening reception.

Starting from £4,455

ICEF Higher Education

Access to the ICEF Monitor Global Summit is included in the price of ICEF Higher Education, a three-day event including one-to-one meetings with ICEF-screened agents from around the world.

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Starting from £3,500