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.
Build a personalised schedule of up to 38 one-to-one meetings with existing and potential partners.
Learn more about the full programme of seminars and panel discussions, as well as the vibrant evening events, which offer additional networking opportunities.
ICEF Africa is held at the 5-star Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra. Conveniently located in Accra’s business and financial district, just 7km from the Kotoka International Airport, it is also close to Accra’s International Conference centre, the National Theatre, the World Trade Centre, and a range of cultural attractions.
Boasting 2,500 m² of event and meeting space across 3 floors, Accra’s only 5-star hotel provides state-of-the-art conferencing facilities. With first-class accommodation, the city’s largest spa, an elegant rooftop pool, and a wide range of dining options across its many restaurants and bars, the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra is a premium location for ICEF Africa.
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142 agents and 132 educators from 43 countries.
I’d like to express my sincere appreciation to the ICEF team for delivering such a well-organized and impactful event. It was a valuable opportunity to engage with passionate professionals in the international education sector. I look forward to staying connected and exploring future events...
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ICEF Africa was an absolute standout event! It was amazing to connect with so many passionate agents and educators who are driving access to international education across the continent. The excitement around the Duolingo English Test was real and agents were genuinely engaged. Huge thanks...
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Attending ICEF Africa was my first ICEF event, and it truly exceeded my expectations. I really enjoyed the experience and found it valuable for both my personal growth and my career. I connected with agencies from across Africa and gained new insights into the study abroad business. These conversations...
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ICEF events are a potential avenue to build contacts especially for building new markets. The assurance of meeting qualified agents is also very appealing.
For me ICEF Africa was not just an event, it was an eye opener to the global educational world. It's a place where the dots connect productively and progressively, as well as a point of capacity building.
It was an amazing and transformative experience to have attended the ICEF Africa event. I look forward to attending more in the future.
Attending ICEF was a powerful experience that allowed me to expand my database with a variety of new institutions and scholarship opportunities for my students. I was able to network, exchange ideas, and build meaningful partnerships with both schools and fellow agencies. It was a well-organized...
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ICEF has been a game-changer for us! The platform facilitates great collaboration between agents and educational providers, fostering wonderful partnerships. We've never seen such efficiency and super collaboration in one place. It's an excellent avenue for agents and international institutions...
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ICEF Africa 2025 was well organised and I met new as well as existing partners. Seminars and one-on-one meetings were insightful and conversations were useful. It was really great to put faces to names and meet partners and service providers in person.
