A cost-effective international student recruitment event connecting North American educational institutions with ICEF-screened agents from around the world, as well as sector relevant service providers.
ICEF Vancouver enables quality agents from around the world to meet with Canadian and US education providers
400+Agents
350+Providers
70+Countries
Established as North America’s leading international educational networking opportunity, this three-day event returns to Vancouver for 2025.
Welcoming hundreds of student recruitment professionals from around the world, ICEF Vancouver provides the opportunity for educators and service providers to connect with quality, pre-screened agents, representing tens of thousands of students interested in studying in both Canada and the US.
400+Agents
350+Providers
70+Countries
Event programme, seminars, & meetings
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 concerning study in Canada and the US.
Apart from your scheduled meetings, coffee breaks and evening receptions provide ample opportunity to enjoy informal networking opportunities.
Venue
ICEF Vancouver will be held at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver. Conveniently located close to the unique shops of Robson Street and Stanley Park, this stylish hotel features premium event facilities, a range of dining options, and a fitness centre with heated pool.
With the Cruise Port, Rogers Arena, and the Vancouver Convention Centre all nearby, the Hyatt Regency Vancouver has all the amenities necessary to make this a comfortable and productive event.
You can tell by the calibre of the individuals that are here - you have really senior individuals from the institutions. So, I think they take the ICEF conferences very seriously.
Brad FinchFlywire, USA
Brad Finch, Flywire, USA
You can tell by the calibre of the individuals that are here - you have really senior individuals from the institutions. So, I think they take the ICEF conferences very seriously.
It is important to have these type of discussions with different partners from different places around the world because we want to make sure that we protect our international students, that all the students who come to Canada are genuine, and they are coming here pursuing a high-quality education....
Daniel Severino, Ontario Tech University, Canada
It is important to have these type of discussions with different partners from different places around the world because we want to make sure that we protect our international students, that all the students who come to Canada are genuine, and they are coming here pursuing a high-quality education.
ICEF provides our institution a platform where we can meet agents and service providers that fit into the institution's strategy on outreach and creative a more comprehensive student recruitment network.
ZiPing FengThompson Rivers University, Canada
ZiPing Feng, Thompson Rivers University, Canada
ICEF provides our institution a platform where we can meet agents and service providers that fit into the institution's strategy on outreach and creative a more comprehensive student recruitment network.
Every time when I attend an ICEF event, it's when there is a new visa policy change or when there is a new update about a country. Then we can find the answer from the event.
Sean ShihCanFly Education Agency, Taiwan
Sean Shih, CanFly Education Agency, Taiwan
Every time when I attend an ICEF event, it's when there is a new visa policy change or when there is a new update about a country. Then we can find the answer from the event.
This was my first time attending an ICEF conference. The experience was memorable, impactful, transformative, and empowering.
Abiodun Adewale SorinoluComrage International Services, Nigeria
Abiodun Adewale Sorinolu, Comrage International Services, Nigeria
This was my first time attending an ICEF conference. The experience was memorable, impactful, transformative, and empowering.
We are pleased to attend ICEF to meet with agents from around the world. As a Canadian private school looking to diversify our student body, it's always a pleasure to learn more about what the agents are looking for, so we can better align our offerings.
Doa DemirsuKeystone International Schools, Canada
Doa Demirsu, Keystone International Schools, Canada
We are pleased to attend ICEF to meet with agents from around the world. As a Canadian private school looking to diversify our student body, it's always a pleasure to learn more about what the agents are looking for, so we can better align our offerings.
I have been attending ICEF events for more than 15 years. It has been a great oppotunity to make new contacts and strengthen my network.
Marcela Alejandra SerraPassport Idiomas, Argentina
Marcela Alejandra Serra, Passport Idiomas, Argentina
I have been attending ICEF events for more than 15 years. It has been a great oppotunity to make new contacts and strengthen my network.
The ICEF team are always highly efficient and attentive, which is reflected in the organisation of the event.
Silvina BerryGuided e-Learning, United Kingdom
Silvina Berry, Guided e-Learning, United Kingdom
The ICEF team are always highly efficient and attentive, which is reflected in the organisation of the event.
ICEF events are always a highlight of my year. They are a great way to connect with quality agents, top universities, and trusted service providers!
Eric GinterEducational Testing Service (ETS), USA
Eric Ginter, Educational Testing Service (ETS), USA
ICEF events are always a highlight of my year. They are a great way to connect with quality agents, top universities, and trusted service providers!
ICEF is the place to be if you want to build a strong and productive relationships with the international education community. Being at ICEF is not only about getting to know new partners but also meeting the older ones, having meaningful conversations, and socialising with experts from the...
Juliana Brum, World Study - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
ICEF is the place to be if you want to build a strong and productive relationships with the international education community. Being at ICEF is not only about getting to know new partners but also meeting the older ones, having meaningful conversations, and socialising with experts from the industry.
The social networking events are great - great food, good music, great interaction. But it's much more than that - you have an opportunity to talk to the educators one-on-one and understand what are some of the challenges and also find some response in helping or looking after the best interests...
Ousman Conteh, BT Global Access, Canada
The social networking events are great - great food, good music, great interaction. But it's much more than that - you have an opportunity to talk to the educators one-on-one and understand what are some of the challenges and also find some response in helping or looking after the best interests of the students.
My experience so far with ICEF has been really great. I've been able to connect with a lot of really quality agents so far as well as other colleagues from other institutions that I may not have had the opportunity to connect with otherwise. I think some of my meetings that have stood out have...
Melanie NicolettiUniversity of Northern British Columbia, Canada
Melanie Nicoletti, University of Northern British Columbia, Canada
My experience so far with ICEF has been really great. I've been able to connect with a lot of really quality agents so far as well as other colleagues from other institutions that I may not have had the opportunity to connect with otherwise. I think some of my meetings that have stood out have been with agents who maybe have a connection to myself. So, one was an agent who recruits specifically for a small, private Christian school that I went to as a kid. And so, being able to connect with someone who has that connection with another institution has been really cool. And just getting to know people from other countries has been a really great experience for me today.
