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ICEF USA

ICEF USA is a specially curated event that takes place immediately following the NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference, enabling educators from the United States to meet with top, ICEF-accredited education agencies from around the world.

May 30 - 31, 2025 San Diego, USA
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Kick-start your international enrollment strategy with ICEF USA

250+ Agents
200+ Providers
90+ Countries

ICEF USA is designed exclusively for educators from the United States and supports strategic international enrollment management. Bringing international student recruitment agents from around the world to San Diego, the event provides 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?

Developed in partnership with NAFSA, this 1.5-day event takes place immediately following their 2025 Annual Conference. Book ICEF USA and NAFSA to get 10% off both events, let us know in the comments when you register if you’re going to NAFSA.

250+ Agents
200+ 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 from the United States 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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Enhance your experience at ICEF USA 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
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Who's attending ICEF USA 2025?

250+ agents and 200+ providers from 90+ countries.

Top 10 agent countries

  1. 1. India
  2. 2. Nepal
  3. 3. Nigeria
  4. 4. Uzbekistan
  5. 5. Vietnam
  6. 6. Türkiye
  7. 7. Canada
  8. 8. Brazil
  9. 9. Bangladesh
  10. 10. Azerbaijan
All agent countries
  1. 1. India
  2. 2. Nepal
  3. 3. Nigeria
  4. 4. Uzbekistan
  5. 5. Vietnam
  6. 6. Türkiye
  7. 7. Canada
  8. 8. Brazil
  9. 9. Bangladesh
  10. 10. Azerbaijan
  11. 11. Algeria
  12. 12. Argentina
  13. 13. Australia
  14. 14. Belarus
  15. 15. Botswana
  16. 16. Cameroon
  17. 17. China
  18. 18. Colombia
  19. 19. Côte d'Ivoire
  20. 20. Ecuador
  21. 21. Egypt
  22. 22. France
  23. 23. Germany
  24. 24. Ghana
  25. 25. Iran
  26. 26. Israel
  27. 27. Jordan
  28. 28. Kazakhstan
  29. 29. Kenya
  30. 30. Kyrgyz Republic
  31. 31. Lebanon
  32. 32. Mexico
  33. 33. Montenegro
  34. 34. Myanmar
  35. 35. Pakistan
  36. 36. Philippines
  37. 37. Rwanda
  38. 38. Saudi Arabia
  39. 39. Senegal
  40. 40. South Korea
  41. 41. Spain
  42. 42. Sweden
  43. 43. Taiwan
  44. 44. Tanzania
  45. 45. Uganda
  46. 46. Ukraine
  47. 47. United Arab Emirates
  48. 48. United Kingdom
  49. 49. USA
  50. 50. Zambia

Agent recruitment region

  • South Asia 0%
  • Africa 0%
  • Asia 0%
  • South & Central America 0%
  • Europe (non-Europe) 0%
  • Middle East 0%
  • North America 0%
  • Southeast Asia 0%
  • Australasia 0%
  • Europe 0%

Educator country

  1. 1. USA100%
All Educator country
  1. 1. USA
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  • Language programmes
  • Vocational training institutions
  • Secondary, boarding and high schools
  • Foundation / pathway programmes
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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 in Feb 2025

Providers information pack

Detailed event information for providers event attendees.
Available in Feb 2025