Calling all international education leaders and administrators at Canadian universities, colleges, and K鈥�12 schools!
We鈥檙e delighted to announce the first-ever . Join us for this free virtual half-day conference on March 17, 2021, as we bring together senior leaders and international recruitment professionals exactly one year after Canada closed its borders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We鈥檒l explore the data, insights, and strategies that will enable us to overcome the impact of COVID-19 on international education in 2021.
You鈥檒l have the opportunity to attend informative breakout sessions, as well as connect 1:1 and in small groups with colleagues from across the industry.
Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM鈥�3:30 PM EST
Location: Virtual!
Educate the World Conference Video:
Explore Trends Impacting International Student Recruitment
With an array of incredible speakers, including education industry leaders and government policymakers, we鈥檒l take a deep dive into the latest IRCC data to provide a comprehensive picture of the trends impacting international student recruitment to Canada. Session topics will include:
- A look at the source country trends for recruitment into Canada, using the latest data on study permits, visa approval rates by sector, and the top programs for students.
- International student recruitment trends by province, and the opportunity to grow provincial branding globally.
- Strategies for post-pandemic recovery, including a discussion on the 鈥榥ew normal鈥� in student recruitment strategies.
Keynote Speaker: The Honourable Marco Mendicino, MP PC
星空影视is pleased to welcome The Honourable Marco Mendicino, MP PC to the virtual Educate the World Conference stage. Minister Mendicino will join 星空影视Co-Founder and CMO Meti Basiri to discuss how Canada鈥檚 increased immigration targets and the International Education Strategy (2019鈥�2024) will impact government support for the international education sector.
Panellists
星空影视is also looking forward to welcoming the following panellists:
- Larissa Bezo, President and CEO, CBIE
- Phillip Landon, Vice-President and COO, Universities Canada
- Denise Amyot, President and CEO, CICan
- Bonnie McKie, Executive Director, CAPS-I
- Gonzalo Peralta, Executive Director, Languages Canada
- Colin Doerr, Director External Relations, BCCIE
- Livia Castellanos, Executive Lead International Education, Government of Saskatchewan
Agenda
| 11:00 AM |
Event opens for networking
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| 11:30 AM鈥�12:15 PM |
Opening Session
Our panel of experts will discuss how the pandemic has affected international education in Canada and what the road to recovery should look like.
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| 12:20 PM鈥�1:00 PM |
Source Country Breakout Sessions
Expert-led discussions on the current trends across the top source markets (East Asia and SEA, MENA and LatAm, and South Asia) for Canadian post-secondary school recruitment.
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| 1:00 PM鈥�1:30 PM |
Networking Break or Meet ApplyProof Breakout Session
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| 1:30 PM鈥�2:15 PM |
Provincial Breakout Sessions
A look at the university, college, and K鈥�12 sector trends by province (British Columbia and the Prairies, Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces) based on IRCC and 星空影视data and discussion on additional opportunities for growth.
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| 2:20 PM鈥�3:00 PM |
Keynote Speaker: The Honourable Marco Mendicino, MP PC
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| 3:00 PM鈥�3:30 PM | Networking |
Spaces for ApplyBoard鈥檚 virtual Educate the World Conference are limited, so please register today to avoid disappointment. We hope to see you there!
