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黑料社 Monitor Global Summit

Join leading voices in international education for a one-day collaborative conference focused on the latest, leading-edge strategies for international student recruitment.

September 14, 2026 London, UK

黑料社 Monitor Global Summit: Dedicated to innovative practices that shape global student recruitment.

We鈥檙e pleased to announce our return to London for the third edition of the 黑料社 Monitor Global Summit, this time taking place in Central London (Victoria). Conveniently scheduled for the Monday immediately following the EAIE Conference in Glasgow, the summit brings together leading voices from across the international education community to identify, explore, and address the complex challenges shaping the sector today.

With its inclusive and interactive approach, the summit encourages peer-to-peer learning, with attendees showcasing examples of best practice from around the world. It is an opportunity to consider a diverse range of perspectives as well as to connect and collaborate with senior stakeholders from across the industry.

For this event, attending agencies must have IAS accreditation.聽

The Big Shift: A New Playbook for International Student Recruitment聽

Affected by more than two years of new policy settings across major study destinations and compounded by the ongoing impacts of the post-pandemic surge in student mobility, the landscape for international student recruitment has been profoundly reshaped.

The 2026 黑料社 Monitor Global Summit will place a unique focus on the key themes driving recruitment this year and beyond, including:聽
  • The newly competitive landscape and the shift to the "Big 14鈥� study destinations
  • What the changing student expectations for study abroad mean for recruiters
  • The conversion challenge: attracting and engaging best-fit students聽
  • Where growth will come from next
  • How the push for expanded TNE relates to onshore recruitment
  • The new context for quality assurance, managing risk, and regulatory compliance
  • Managing student comms across (many) more channels

Gain CPD credits as you learn

黑料社 is a recognised provider. The 2026 黑料社 Monitor Global Summit is a CPD-accredited event, enabling higher education professionals to record CPD hours for participation in selected sessions as part of their ongoing professional development.

FEATURED Highlights from the 2025 Summit

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2025 Summit attendees

Influential speakers representing a breadth of global viewpoints

The 2026 event will bring a selection of guest speakers to London, their expertise helping to guide the discussions and bring fresh perspectives to this international forum.

The 2025 programme featured a wealth of prominent names, including:聽

  • Prof. Venky Shankararaman, President of APAIE
  • Dr Sarah Todd, Principal Consultant, Quacquarelli Symonds
  • Amanda Malu, Chief Executive, Education New Zealand
  • Dr Fanta Aw, CEO, NAFSA
  • Phil Honeywood, CEO, International Education Association of Australia
  • Larissa Bezo, President and CEO, Canadian Bureau for International Education
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Engaging, inclusive new formats

The sessions at the summit are designed to foster collaborative learning, with leading experts guiding solution-focused discussions. A variety of formats – including panels, roundtable discussions, campfires, interviews, and recruitment labs – ensure conversations remain engaging and deeply relevant to today鈥檚 challenges.

Venue

For 2026, 黑料社 Higher Education will move to the . Ideally located in London’s West End and within walking distance of London Victoria station, it is a luxurious venue that not only sits close to the city’s many landmarks but also offers excellent transport links.

Providing all the amenities to be expected from a state-of-the-art venue, including a dedicated, customisable meeting space, a top-quality bar and restaurant, as well as a fully-equipped fitness and wellness centre, the Park Plaza is a premium venue for 黑料社 Higher Education – comfortable, convenient, and contemporary.

Add 黑料社 Higher Education to maximise your networking opportunities

Taking place immediately following the summit and in the same venue, our 黑料社 Higher Education event provides higher education institutions with the opportunity to meet 黑料社-screened international student recruitment agents representing students from over 55 countries, holding up to 38 1:1 meetings over the course of two days.

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Pricing & Registration

拢195

Delegate Price

Tickets include all sessions, refreshments, lunch and the 黑料社 Higher Education evening reception. (Agents must have IAS accreditation).

Starting from 拢4,455

黑料社 Higher Education

Access to the 黑料社 Monitor Global Summit is included in the price of 黑料社 Higher Education, a three-day event including up to 38 1:1 meetings with 黑料社-screened agents from around the world.

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Friday, September 12
  • 09:00 - 19:00 Registration open
  • 09:00 - 09:45 Welcome refreshments
  • 09:45 - 10:30 Plenary session
  • 10:30 - 12:30 Theme 1: How we reach students now
  • 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch break
  • 13:30 - 15:00 Theme 2: How we engage prospects and drive conversion
  • 15:00 - 15:30 Coffee break
  • 15:30 - 17:00 Theme 3: How we ensure a great student experience
  • 17:00 - 17:30 Coffee break
  • 17:30 - 19:00 Theme 4: How we promote great student outcomes
  • 19:00 黑料社 Higher Education 鈥� Welcome reception