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www.icef.com/berlin
Global Workshop
Connecting international educators and work & travel professionals with the world’s best agents
InterContinental Berlinnovember 02 - 04, 2014
The ICEF Berlin Workshop
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The ICEF Berlin Workshop grew again for the ninth consecutive year in 2013. Welcoming 2146 participants, the event broke the 2012 record by 5%. There is no comparable event in terms of size and opportunity anywhere in the world – ICEF Berlin is the leading international education-focussed networking forum and a must attend for all industry professionals.
In total, 964 education agents travelled to Berlin for three days of targeted meetings, seminars and networking with 891 international educators, 182 exhibitors, and 33 work and travel professionals. Overall, participants from 97 countries participated in 24 837 pre-scheduled meetings.
The ICEF Berlin Workshop is the best and most efficient way to network across a broad range of industry professionals. Participants may also attend various seminars and presentations each providing valuable insights into the latest trends and research affecting international education.
In addition to business meetings and informative industry presentations, event attendees also benefit from numerous informal networking opportunities including lunches, coffee breaks, a cocktail reception and an official party. These social events give participants the chance to make further contacts and extend business relationships on a more personal level.
The ICEF Berlin Workshop is the most comprehensive and cost-effective way to keep up with industry developments, share ideas with peers and extend your network through meeting top international education professionals, face-to-face and under one roof.
The ICEF Berlin Workshop is hosted at the five-star InterContinental hotel. The InterContinental Berlin is located in the city centre, a few minutes’ walk to the government quarter, historic centre, shopping districts and the world-famous Potsdamer Platz and Kurfürstendamm Boulevard.
With the newest and most innovative business and travel facilities, range of international restaurants and exceptional spa and fitness amenities, the InterContinental Berlin is a premium venue for ICEF’s premier event.
Preferential rates apply to event participants. A number of other nearby hotels are also offered to suit various budgets.A must attend for all industry professionals
• Access pre-screened, quality agents from all over the world
• Largest agent networking event of its kind
• Meet sellers of work and travel offering a wide range of opportunities abroad
Why ICEF Berlin? Venue
• Meet the world’s best agents in one place - save time and money
• Three days of targeted meetings and social events
• Develop existing relationships and create new agent networks
• Learn about the latest developments and market trends from industry experts
• Promote your brand within the international education industry
Why ICEF Workshops?
Agent Demographics
Educator Demographics
2013 Statistics
• 2 146 participants representing 1 425 organisations from 97 countries and 6 continents
• 891 educators representing 566 education institutions from 42 countries
• 964 agents representing 737 agencies from 88 countries
• 182 exhibitors representing 81 organisations from 13 countries
• 33 work and travel providers representing 25 organisations from 14 countries
• 24 837 pre-scheduled meetings during 2 days
(EU)42%
(non-EU) 26%
Europe
Africa 6%Oceania 1%
Asia 17%
South & Central America 8%
(EU)63%
(non-EU) 6%
Australasia 5%
Africa 1%Asia 3%
north America 22%
Europe
The event enables international educators and providers of Work & Travel programmes to hold pre-scheduled one-to-one business meetings with relevant, quality student recruitment agents, as well as with other educators and service providers. These appointments are each 25 minutes in duration and serve the dual objectives of meeting new contacts and / or maintaining existing relationships. The workshop programme also includes meals, refreshment breaks and evening functions which offer valuable social networking opportunities.
Workshop Programme Participant Feedback 2013
Sunday, november 2, 201409.00 - 21.00 Registration of participants
12.00 - 14.00 Networking lunches
14.00 - 15.00 Introductory Seminars: “how to maximise your workshop experience”
15.00 - 19.00 Seminars and industry presentations
19.00 - 21.00 Welcome reception
Monday, november 3, 201408.00 Workshop hall opens, light breakfast
08.30 - 11.00 Business meetings (5 x 25 minutes)
11.00 - 11.30 Refreshment break
11.30 - 13.00 Business meetings (3 x 25 minutes)
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
14.00 - 16.30 Business meetings (5 x 25 minutes)
16.30 - 17.00 Refreshment break
17.00 - 19.00 Business meetings (4 x 25 minutes)
20.30 The ICEF Berlin Workshop Party
Tuesday, november 4, 201408.00 Workshop hall opens, light breakfast
08.30 - 11.00 Business meetings (5 x 25 minutes)
11.00 - 11.30 Refreshment break
11.30 - 13.00 Business meetings (3 x 25 minutes)
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
14.00 - 16.30 Business meetings (5 x 25 minutes)
16.30 - 17.00 Refreshment break
17.00 - 18.30 Business meetings (3 x 25 minutes)
18.30 Workshop hall closes
Wednesday, november 5, 2014Familiarisation Tours
Find more 2013 testimonials, photos and videos on www.icef.com/berlin
2013 Attendee Ratings
81%excellent
17%good98%
Programme organisation
68%excellent
29%good97%
Total event rating
67%excellent
28%good95%
Quality of contacts
45%excellent
45%good90%
Reinforcement of existing contacts
55%excellent
38%good93%
Quantity of new contacts
ICEF Berlin has been a big part of ACET’s life from its beginning and has contributed to the success of our school. We are a great believer in ICEF and have never missed a Berlin Workshop. Each year we are 100% satisfied. It is always extremely useful and enjoyable. Victoria Power, Active Centre of English Training (ACET) (CLCI), Ireland
As usual this event was excellent!!! The agencies I met this year were even more prepared and knowledgeable! I feel that I have made some serious connections that will become good partners. Kathie Kwilinski, South Seattle Community College, USA
The ICEF Berlin Workshop was exceptional! The pre-scheduling system, Marcom Onsite and the print out of the schedules were all very useful and made it all very easy for me to make and conduct meetings. The networking was especially good this year and I made some very promising business connections. Toni Cho, Gold Coast College, Australia
The conference organisat ion was excellent, the location great, and it was a perfect way for me to get in touch with existing partners and make new co ntacts.Christoph Busch, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, netherlands
If there is one place to go to promote your school, it is ICEF Berlin!William Rubinstein, LSF, France
The opportunity to connect with agents in both meetings and social events is a valuable combination. Thank you for such a great workshop! Douglas haines, Spark Language, Spain
I was able to make lots of new partners in markets I would not usually have the budget to visit. Jerry Meldrum, Edinburgh School of English (OISE Group), UK
Booking Meetings
The ICEF appointment system offers participants direct and total control over the types of partners - by main activity and country of origin - they meet during the workshop. Up to 33 meetings can be scheduled with agents, as well as educators and service providers.
1. Prior to the workshop, details of all invited agents, educators and service providers are supplied via the industry leading Marcom eSchedule PRO online appointment scheduling system.
2. During the workshop, additional meetings and schedule adjustments can be made through Marcom Onsite or personal contact.
Participation Includes
Prior to the workshop:
1. Comprehensive details of invited agents, educators and service providers
2. Access to the eSchedule PRO online appointment scheduling system
3. Preferential hotel rates
At the workshop:
4. Access to the Marcom Onsite app for last-minute appointment scheduling
5. A copy of the Agent Catalogue
6. An entry in - and a copy of - the Educator & Exhibitor Catalogue
7. Access to seminars
8. Meals, refreshment breaks and an invitation to the evening functions
9. Opportunity to offer and promote FAM tours and receptions
Register online: www.icef.com/berlin
Marketing & Sponsorship opportunities
Give your organisation a higher profile during the event
Email [email protected] for information on the marketing & sponsorship opportunities available (eg. exhibition space, literature display racks, conference bag inserts and advertisements in workshop catalogues). Items are strictly limited so early reservations are essential.
Email [email protected] if you wish to be considered as a seminar presenter.
www.icef.com
Organisers
ICEF connects educators, education agents, work and travel professionals, and industry service providers to key markets and networks worldwide, supporting the growth and development of international education and global student mobility. Through ICEF’s various services, education institutions are able to achieve results and efficiencies in growing international student enrolments.
They choose ICEF for its longstanding reputation of quality and commitment to nurturing and accepting only the highest calibre of education agent and to providing excellent events and marketing resources.
ICEF Workshop Locations
ContactICEF MAIn OFFICE Am Hofgarten 9, 53113 Bonn, GermanyTel +49 228 201 19 0 Fax +49 228 201 19 [email protected]
ICEF MIDDLE EASTPO Box 40201, 1st Floor, Salibi Tower, Mekalles, BaabdaLebanonTel +961 1 490 205Fax +961 1 490 [email protected]
ICEF RUSSIA3rd liniya V.O. 20, off. 212,197341 St. Petersburg, RussiaTel +7 812 385 7512 Fax +7 812 385 [email protected]
ICEF UK 11 Woodland Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 4HF, UKTel +49 228 201 19 0 Fax +49 228 201 19 [email protected] USA 556 Mercedes Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91107, USATel +1 888 371 5556 Fax +1 626 602 [email protected]
ICEF CAnADA 414-1355 Harwood StreetVancouver, BC, V6E 3W3 CanadaTel +1 877 941 1110 [email protected]
ICEF BRAZIL Al. Casa Branca, 799 / 93C, 01408-001 São Paulo, SP, BrazilTel +55 11 3064 [email protected]
ICEF ASIA PACIFIC P.O. Box 194, 25 Witches Chase,North Tamborine, QLD, 4272, AustraliaTel +61 7 5545 2912Fax +61 7 5545 [email protected]
ICEF ChInA B-307, Guojigang, No. 2 Wu, Dongsanhuan-beilu,Chaoyang, Beijing, 100027, ChinaTel +86 10 8447 0246 Fax +86 10 8447 0245 [email protected]
Tokyo Seoul
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Miami
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Dubai
Beijing Prague
Berlin
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Bogotá
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