In 2026, ICEF Africa will take place in Accra, the capital of Ghana and one of the continent’s fastest growing cities. A founding member of the African Union, Ghana is celebrated for its warm hospitality, political and social stability, and thriving economy. With its rich cultural diversity, vibrant food scene, and growing status as a hub for business and tourism, Ghana offers the ideal setting for this specialist networking event, which connects international educators with ICEF-screened recruitment agents from more than 25 countries across Africa.
The vast, diverse continent of Africa is a key destination for international student recruitment professionals. A number of countries across Sub-Saharan Africa are showing exceptional potential as source markets, with Nigeria consistently ranking among the top ten countries worldwide for outbound student mobility. Ghana has made significant gains as a growing outbound market, emerging as a top 20 source country for both the US and Canada in recent years. Additionally, Uganda, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Tanzania, and Rwanda have all seen increased student interest in studying abroad in recent years.
Held at the 5-star Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra from 24-26 June 2026, ICEF Africa provides a gateway to this important range of student markets.
