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 14, 2026 London, UK

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

We’re pleased to announce our return to London for the third edition of the ICEF Monitor Global Summit, this time taking place in Central London (Victoria). Conveniently scheduled for the Monday immediately following the EAIE Conference in Glasgow, the summit brings together leading voices from across the international education community to identify, explore, and address the complex challenges shaping the sector today.

With its inclusive and interactive approach, the summit encourages peer-to-peer learning, with attendees showcasing examples of best practice from around the world. It is an opportunity to consider a diverse range of perspectives as well as to connect and collaborate with senior stakeholders from across the industry.

For this event, attending agencies must have IAS accreditation.

The Big Shift: A New Playbook for International Student Recruitment

Affected by more than two years of new policy settings across major study destinations and compounded by the ongoing impacts of the post-pandemic surge in student mobility, the landscape for international student recruitment has been profoundly reshaped.

The 2026 ICEF Monitor Global Summit will place a unique focus on the key themes driving recruitment this year and beyond, including:

The newly competitive landscape and the shift to the "Big 14” study destinations
What the changing student expectations for study abroad mean for recruiters
The conversion challenge: attracting and engaging best-fit students
Where growth will come from next
How the push for expanded TNE relates to onshore recruitment
The new context for quality assurance, managing risk, and regulatory compliance
Managing student comms across (many) more channels

Gain CPD credits as you learn

ICEF is a recognised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provider. The 2026 ICEF Monitor Global Summit is a CPD-accredited event, enabling higher education professionals to record CPD hours for participation in selected sessions as part of their ongoing professional development.

Influential speakers representing a breadth of global viewpoints

The 2026 event will bring a selection of guest speakers to London, their expertise helping to guide the discussions and bring fresh perspectives to this international forum.

The 2025 programme featured a wealth of prominent names, including:

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

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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

For 2026, ICEF Higher Education will move to the Park Plaza Victoria Hotel. Ideally located in London’s West End and within walking distance of London Victoria station, it is a luxurious venue that not only sits close to the city’s many landmarks but also offers excellent transport links.

Providing all the amenities to be expected from a state-of-the-art venue, including a dedicated, customisable meeting space, a top-quality bar and restaurant, as well as a fully-equipped fitness and wellness centre, the Park Plaza is a premium venue for ICEF Higher Education – comfortable, convenient, and contemporary.

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Add ICEF Higher Education to maximise your networking opportunities

Taking place 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 55 countries, holding up to 38 1:1 meetings over the course of two days.

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Enhance your experience at ICEF Monitor Global Summit with our feature-packed app. Designed to help you prepare for the event, it also provides you with all the information you need while you’re there.

Access important event and venue information, including pre-event checklists and floorplans
See who’s attending
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Pricing & Registration

£195

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

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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 up to 38 1:1 meetings with ICEF-screened agents from around the world.

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