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ICEF South East Asia

Connecting international student recruitment professionals focused on outbound student countries in South East Asia, including Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

June 10 - 12, 2026 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Connect with high-growth student markets in South East Asia

140+ Agents
130+ Providers
30+ Countries

Held in Ho Chi Minh City, ICEF South East Asia is a popular event offering student recruitment professionals the unparalleled opportunity to forge networks with agents representing the region’s fast-growing and diverse outbound student countries, including Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

With Vietnam witnessing a rapid expansion of its middle class, it consistently ranks among the top ten markets for outbound international student mobility. Additionally, interest in international education opportunities remains high across the region, making ICEF South East Asia an immensely important event for international student recruitment professionals looking to expand their enrolments.

ICEF South East Asia is a three-day event and takes place June 10 – 12, at the JW Marriott Hotel and Suites Saigon.

140+ Agents
130+ Providers
30+ Countries

Event programme, seminars, & meetings

Build a personalised programme of up to 38 one-to-one meeting slots, each 25 minutes in duration, with existing and potential partners. Our format is designed to make it easy for you to identify and connect with the right people.

You’ll also benefit from an impressive line-up of seminars, presentations, and interactive roundtable debates, providing up-to-date information about the latest market trends and issues affecting the global education sector, all from an Asian-centric perspective.

Alongside the pre-scheduled meetings, you’ll have the opportunity to continue networking over the included meals, refreshment breaks, and evening receptions, ensuring you have ample opportunities to build new connections and enhance your existing partnerships.

Venue

Located in Ho Chi Minh City’s historic centre, the JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon (formerly the InterContinental Saigon) is one of Vietnam’s most iconic hotels. Just a few minutes from famous city landmarks, including Notre Dame Cathedral and the Saigon Opera House, the hotel boasts panoramic views, a 20-metre outdoor pool, spa and fitness options, as well as immersive dining experiences at one of its three restaurants.

With contemporary business facilities and an expansive ballroom, which can hold up to 1,200 guests, the JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon offers the perfect blend of style and convenience, ensuring a comfortable and productive event.

Download the new ICEF Events app!

Enhance your experience at ICEF South East Asia 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
Additional event information
FAM tours & receptions View available familiarisation tours & receptions or submit a proposal.

Agent information pack

Detailed event information for agent event attendees.
Available March 2026

Providers information pack

Detailed event information for providers event attendees.
Available March 2026

2025 Event Statistics

142 agents and 104 educators from 27 countries.

Agent countries

  1. 1. Vietnam79%
  2. 2. Philippines6%
  3. 3. Myanmar3%
  4. 4. Thailand3%
  5. 5. Cambodia2%
All agent countries
  1. 1. Vietnam
  2. 2. Philippines
  3. 3. Myanmar
  4. 4. Thailand
  5. 5. Cambodia
  6. 6. China
  7. 7. Indonesia
  8. 8. Laos
  9. 9. Malaysia
  10. 10. Singapore

Agent segment interest

  • Language courses 0%
  • Secondary and high school programmes 0%
  • Undergraduate programmes 0%
  • Career / vocational programmes 0%
  • Grad / postgrad master 0%
  • Additional programmes and services 0%
  • Grad / postgrad certificate 0%
  • Cultural exchange / work & travel 0%
  • Graduate / postgrad doctorate 0%
  • Foundation programmes 0%

Educator countries

  1. 1. USA22%
  2. 2. Canada22%
  3. 3. United Kingdom18%
  4. 4. France5%
  5. 5. Spain5%
All educator countries
  1. 1. USA
  2. 2. Canada
  3. 3. United Kingdom
  4. 4. France
  5. 5. Spain
  6. 6. Australia
  7. 7. Cambodia
  8. 8. Cyprus
  9. 9. Denmark
  10. 10. Germany
  11. 11. India
  12. 12. Ireland
  13. 13. Italy
  14. 14. Japan
  15. 15. Malaysia
  16. 16. Malta
  17. 17. Netherlands
  18. 18. New Zealand
  19. 19. Singapore
  20. 20. Switzerland
  • Universities and vocational training institutes
  • Secondary, boarding and high schools
  • Language schools
  • Foundation / pathway programmes
  • Multi-sector and additional service providers

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