ICEF Dubai 2026

About

ICEF Dubai 2026 is the premier annual gathering for international education professionals, bringing together top‑quality, ICEF‑accredited student‑recruitment agents from the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region and leading global education providers. Scheduled for 12 – 14 February 2026 in Dubai, UAE at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, the event marks its 20th anniversary with an enhanced programme of networking, insight, and partnership opportunities. 

Organised by ICEF GmbH, the focus of ICEF Dubai 2026 is to enable education institutions, service‑providers and agents to grow and diversify their student‑recruitment efforts from the MENA region — where, with roughly half the population under 24, there is strong and growing demand for international education. 

Participants can engage in a tailored schedule featuring up to 38 one‑to‑one meetings, live seminars and expert panels that cover the latest market trends, regional insights and emerging opportunities in international student mobility. The event also includes informal networking through coffee breaks, lunches and evening receptions, fostering both business and personal connections. 

Whether you’re a university seeking to recruit students from newer markets, an agent looking for vetted global partners, or an education‑service provider wanting to expand your regional footprint, ICEF Dubai 2026 offers a compact yet highly productive environment for forging meaningful, long‑term collaborations and staying ahead in the competitive international‑education landscape.