ICEF USA

ICEF USA is a specially curated event that takes place immediately following the NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference and enables North American educators to meet with top ICEF accredited education agencies from around the world.

May 30 - 31, 2025 San Diego, USA

Kick-start your international enrollment strategy with ICEF USA

350+ Agents

300+ Providers

90+ Countries

Developed in partnership with NAFSA, this 1.5-day event takes place immediately following the 2025 Annual Conference. ICEF USA is designed exclusively for North American educators and supports strategic international enrollment management by building on the sessions at NAFSA and bringing international student recruitment agents from around the world to the United States, providing the perfect introduction to working with agents in a supportive, friendly, and highly productive environment.

For this event, ICEF only accepts agencies that have achieved ICEF Agency Status, which means they have undergone a more rigorous screening and reference checking process.

Why attend ICEF USA?

350+ Agents

300+ Providers

90+ Countries

Event programme & meetings

This 1.5-day event begins with a welcome reception, giving attendees the opportunity to network and make introductions. Newcomers and ICEF regulars alike will benefit from sharing experiences with their peers and interacting with agents in a relaxed setting.

On the second day, attendees can build their own personalised programme of up to 24 one-to-one meetings, connecting with quality, accredited education agents from around the world to achieve their internationalisation goals.

Who attends ICEF USA

ICEF USA is perfect for universities and colleges considering working with agents for the first time. Institutions attending NAFSA can directly apply the knowledge gained from the conference sessions and pre-conference workshops, some of which focus on working with agents. NAFSA conference attendees receive a 10% discount on ICEF USA participation and vice versa – ICEF attendees receive a 10% discount on NAFSA registration.

Agents attending ICEF USA must represent ICEF IAS accredited agencies and will also receive a 10% discount on their NAFSA conference registration.

Venue

Located in the heart of San Diego, close to the Convention Center, the Gaslamp Quarter and Petco Park, the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Hotel offers stunning views of both the city and a private marina on the waterfront.

The hotel boasts indoor and outdoor business facilities, combining nearly 271,000 square feet of function space with bespoke event services. With hotel-wide WiFi, a range of spa, gym and fitness amenities, as well as plentiful dining options, the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina provides the perfect backdrop for ICEF USA.

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Pricing & Registration

Starting from $3,750

For Educators

Registration and pricing for education institutions. 10% off for NAFSA conference attendees.

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Price on application

For Agents

Agents from IAS accredited student recruitment agencies are invited to apply.

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Starting from $4,250

For Service Providers

Registration and exhibitor options for service providers.

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ICEF Coach

If you are planning your first ICEF event or need more support, find out more about ICEF Coach – a training and development programme designed to help you maximise ROI.

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Additional event information

FAM tours & receptions

View available familiarisation tours & receptions or submit a proposal.

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Agent information pack

Detailed event information for agent event attendees.

Available in Feb 2025

Providers information pack

Detailed event information for providers event attendees.

Available in Feb 2025

Event Programme

15:00 - 19:00 Onsite registration
16:00 - 16:30 Event Welcome & Introduction: How to build effective agent-provider relationships in 20 minutes
16:30 - 17:00 Refreshment break
17:00 - 19:00 Round table discussions
19:00 - 21:00 Welcome reception

08:00 Meeting and exhibition hall opens
08:00 - 08:30 Welcome refreshments
08:30 - 10:30 1:1 Meetings (5 x 20 minutes)
10:30 - 11:00 Refreshment break
11:00 - 13:00 1:1 Meetings (5 x 20 minutes)
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 16:00 1:1 Meetings (5 x 20 minutes)
16:00 - 16:30 Refreshment break
16:30 - 18:30 1:1 Meetings (5 x 20 minutes)
18:30 Meeting hall closes

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