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.
Kick-start your international enrollment strategy with ICEF USA
250+Agents
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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% discounton 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.
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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Hear Scott explaining how ICEF provides a cost-effective means of meeting "so many agents from so many different countries, all in one setting".
Scott PiersonUniversity of Wisconsin-Stout, USA
Scott Pierson, University of Wisconsin-Stout, USA
Hear Scott explaining how ICEF provides a cost-effective means of meeting "so many agents from so many different countries, all in one setting".
Ferdinand discusses the importance of coming together at in-person events to collaborate and create "better access and opportunities for prospective students".
Ferdinand RiveraTouro College, USA
Ferdinand Rivera, Touro College, USA
Ferdinand discusses the importance of coming together at in-person events to collaborate and create "better access and opportunities for prospective students".
In this short interview, Patriek explains that part of the value of ICEF events is gathering key information about "what students care about, what source universities care about, [and] what's the dynamic between agents and counsellors".
Patriek KarayilWorld Education Services, USA
Patriek Karayil, World Education Services, USA
In this short interview, Patriek explains that part of the value of ICEF events is gathering key information about "what students care about, what source universities care about, [and] what's the dynamic between agents and counsellors".
Michael discusses the importance of organisations such as ICEF when it comes to quality assurance in international student recruitment, as they are "developing programmes and standards that agents are living up to".
Michael ShaverWidener University, USA
Michael Shaver, Widener University, USA
Michael discusses the importance of organisations such as ICEF when it comes to quality assurance in international student recruitment, as they are "developing programmes and standards that agents are living up to".
