ICEF Monitor Global Summit 2025

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. For this event, attending agencies must have IAS accreditation.

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.

Seminar Programme

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

Meet the speakers confirmed so far

Lessons from the big four: The future of international education in the world's leading destinations Panel discussion

Dr Fanta Aw

Executive Director & CEO NAFSA

Lessons from the big four: The future of international education in the world's leading destinations Panel discussion

Phil Honeywood

CEO International Education Association of Australia (IEAA)

Lessons from the big four: The future of international education in the world's leading destinations Panel discussion

Larissa Bezo

President & CEO Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)

Where is student demand going this year? Panel discussion

Prof. Venky Shankararaman

President Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE)

Recruitment lab: Real innovation in international student services Panel discussion

Dr Sarah Todd

Principal Consultant QS

Three key reasons that we are now all in the student housing business Panel discussion

Paul Humphreys

Founder & CEO StudentCrowd

Recruitment lab: Building better career services for international students Discussion

Dr David Di Maria

Vice Provost for Global Engagement University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Recruitment lab: Proven strategies for boosting conversion to enrolment Discussion

Gordon Scott

Managing Director Successful Graduate

The Peer-to-Peer Effect: Activating ambassadors and alumni networks Panel discussion

George Grainger

Co-founder Alumnify

The Peer-to-Peer Effect: Activating ambassadors and alumni networks Panel discussion

George Olesen

Co‑founder & CEO The Ambassador Platform (an IDP Product)

The Peer-to-Peer Effect: Activating ambassadors and alumni networks Panel discussion

Sanna Heikkinen

Marketing Designer University of Oulu

Recruitment lab: Advanced techniques for managing in-country networks Discussion

Gordon Lunan

VP, Recruitment Operations INTO University Partnerships

Managing the top of the enrolment funnel: Where AI meets the CRM Panel discussion

Mark Pettitt

Founder & CEO Edified

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

Tickets include all sessions, refreshments, lunch and the ICEF Higher Education evening reception. (Agents must have IAS accreditation).

Buy Delegate Ticket

Starting from £4,000

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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