Following its sold out 2025 edition, ICEF South Asia heads to Colombo, Sri Lanka for 2026. This highly popular event offers the unique opportunity to connect with top quality, ICEF-accredited student recruitment agents from across India and other South Asian countries including: Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. These agents are both valued business partners to educators and trusted advisors to the thousands of students across the region who wish to study abroad.
Boasting around one quarter of the world’s population, South Asia has become an incredibly important driver in the growth of student mobility, with a 2024 report by Navitas forecasting that the region will account for 15% of the total share of international students worldwide by 2030. With the number of Indian students abroad having risen by over 50% in five years, the country is now challenging China as the world’s leading source of internationally mobile students, making this a must-attend event for educators looking to expand and diversify their enrolments.
For this event, ICEF only accepts agencies that have achieved ICEF Agency Status, our most rigorous screening and reference checking process.
Taking place over the course of three days, this much-anticipated event will be held at the Shangri-La Colombo.
Build your own personalised schedule of up to 38 one-to-one meetings with existing and potential partners.
Enjoy a programme of live seminars, presentations and panel discussions, featuring experts from across the industry. Taking place on the opening day, this is a unique opportunity to gain up-to-date information and news on the latest market trends and issues currently affecting student recruitment from South Asia.
As well as the pre-scheduled meetings, coffee breaks, lunches, and evening receptions provide additional opportunities for informal networking.
Conveniently located in the heart of Colombo, the Shangri-La overlooks the historic Galle Face Green. With first class amenities, including Sri Lanka’s largest banqueting space, you’ll enjoy access to 7 restaurants and bars, contemporary conferencing facilities, as well as comprehensive health and fitness options, including an outdoor swimming pool, spa, and fitness centre.
The hotel also offers a range of additional facilities. Nestled within the business district, between the Galle Face Green promenade and Beira Lake, it boasts its own mall, the One Face Galle Mall, which is directly accessible from the hotel. With rooftop dining providing spectacular ocean views, it is the perfect location for ICEF South Asia.
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Registration and pricing for education representatives, cultural exchange and work and travel professionals.
Only agencies with ICEF Agency Status may apply to attend this event.
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177 agents and 131 educators from 27 countries.
ICEF South Asia gives us the opportunity to connect with agencies and institutions who particularly focus on the region. Three days under one roof provides immense networking opportunities for finding new partners to work with in South Asia.
ICEF South Asia 2025 was a fantastic platform to connect with passionate education professionals and strengthen global partnerships. At Join In Campus, we take pride in our 17-year legacy of trust, transparency, and excellence in international student recruitment. Meeting with over 120+ agents...
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ICEF South Asia is a must-attend event for anyone in the international education sector. The event is exceptionally well organised, providing a perfect platform to connect with top institutions and industry professionals. The quality of meetings, networking opportunities, and overall experience...
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Attending ICEF South Asia was an incredible experience! It provided a great platform to build meaningful connections and gain valuable insights into the latest trends in student recruitment. The event was well-planned and seamlessly organised, as always.
I had a fantastic experience at ICEF South Asia 2025! The event was extremely well organised, and I appreciated the variety of sessions and networking opportunities. The quality of attendees and exhibitors was exceptional, and I was able to make some valuable connections that will help drive...
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We attended ICEF South Asia 2025 to efficiently expand study opportunities. At Globalwings we have a student-first focus and believe in customising study solutions to meet their interest, budget, and lifestyle dreams. The ICEF format favours meetings between aligned prospective partners to...
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According to me, ICEF IS THE BEST event to get more direct contacts and it’s very productive.
The event exceeded my expectations in every way! The insightful presentations, engaging panel discussions, and valuable networking opportunities made for an incredibly informative and impactful event. I was impressed by the caliber of attendees, including educators, agents, and industry experts....
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ICEF events are always great to connect with new industry friends and reconnect with the old ones. I always feel excited to take part as I can discover some new products to sell in the market, which help agents to grow significantly. We can trust all the representatives who participate in ICEF...
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This was my second time attending ICEF, and it was another fantastic experience! It was great to meet so many educators from all over the world in one place. I had the opportunity to connect with education institutions from across the globe, which was incredibly valuable for expanding my network...
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ICEF South Asia 2025 was my first time at ICEF and the event management and arrangements were wonderful. I faced no difficulty. I wish to attend the event again as there is a vast scope to extend business networking.
ICEF events are a valuable platform to connect with senior industry colleagues and learn about emerging trends, making new contacts and meeting old friends. As always, there was great hospitality and outstanding support from the ICEF team.
I have seen best of the best arrangements at ICEF South Asia - the meeting place, dining area, IAS lounge, and the welcome party. I have no words to praise the ICEF team efforts to make it a successful event.
ICEF South Asia exceeded my expectations in every way. The event was not just about meetings - it was about building genuine, high-quality connections that have the potential to drive real growth in the international education sector. The seamless organisation, intuitive scheduling system,...
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The South Asia ICEF 2025 event was truly amazing! It provided an incredible opportunity to meet and connect with a wide range of professionals and representatives from various sectors. The platform was perfect for networking, allowing us to build valuable relationships that will undoubtedly...
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Attending the ICEF event was an invaluable experience! The event provided a fantastic platform to connect with passionate professionals dedicated to recruiting and supporting international students. The seminars were insightful, offering practical strategies and innovative ideas to enhance...
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