SRT E-CONFERENCE: A PATH TO THRIVING EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITIES
This e-conference is more than a meeting point — it’s a space where conversations spark partnerships and where collaboration becomes the foundation for lasting impact.
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E-Conference for International Educators
MENA & Beyond
Many Perspectives, One Purpose
Five reasons to join our e-conference
Connect Across Borders
Meet 1:1 with 40+ global university representatives and other education professionals over two days.
Stay Future-Ready
Access 15+ hours of live and recorded sessions, plus downloadable toolkits and materials to support your students.
Share Your Voice
Participate as a panelist or speaker and contribute your knowledge to our global community of international educators.
Shape Your Own Journey
Use our flexible online platform, Marcom ACE, to tailor your schedule with meetings and sessions that fit around your day.
Join a globally recognized event
Connect with participants from 40+ countries and earn a certificate recognizing your professional growth in international education.
Participants & Sponsors
Connect with 40+ institutions from countries like the United Kingdom, United States, Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, France, Japan, Hong Kong, and others.
Participating Universities
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Program
Day 1
- 09:00 – 15:30 (GST) Scheduled meetings throughout the day
- 09:00 – 09:25 Opening session
- 12:30 – 13:30 Global Session: From Insight to Action: Supporting Students in an Uncertain Higher Education Landscape
- 11:00 – 11:25 Info Sessions
- 15:00 – 15:25 Info Sessions
Day 2
- 09:00 – 16:30 (GST) Scheduled meetings throughout the day
- 12:30 – 13:30 Global Session: The Human Side of Admissions in a Digital Age
- 11:00 – 11:25 Info Sessions
- 15:00 – 15:25 Info Sessions
- 16:30 – 16:55 Closing session
Times are based on the following time zone:
- GST: MENA
Our regional e-conferences in numbers
2303 Participants
5611 Meetings
314 Info and insights sessions
88 Countries
480+ Universities
Agenda
Opening
Dec 10, 08:00 - 08:25 CET
ALL
The Benefits of Participating in a Precollege Program/Youth Program in the US
Dec 10, 10:00 - 10:25 CET
Info Session – Counselors
Kate Ryan
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Bye, Bye, Big 4 – Germany's Growing Importance as a (new) Study Destination
Dec 10, 10:00 - 10:25 CET
Info Session – Counselors
Marco Krinowski
Hochschule Fulda – University of Applied Sciences
Why Germany Should be on Your Travel Agenda: Meet the SRT Schools
Dec 10, 10:00 - 10:25 CET
Info Session – Universities
Liliana Phieler
International School Westpfalz GmbH
Why Kazakhstan Should be on Your Travel Agenda: Meet the SRT Schools
Dec 10, 10:00 - 10:25 CET
Info Session – Universities
Yerik Berikov, NURORDA Almaty
Lisa Routh, QSI Almaty
IELTS with IDP – Supporting Student Success in Europe
Dec 10, 10:00 - 10:25 CET
Info Session – Counselors
Travis Edwards
IDP IELTS
From Classrooms to Auditoriums: Addressing Application Anxiety
Dec 10, 11:30 - 12:30 CET
Global Session – ALL
Erietta Efthimerou
St. Catherine's British School, Greece
Phillip Wenturine
Brewster Madrid, Spain
Eva Reichenbach
Studienkolleg / Prep4University, CBS International Business School
St. Catherine's British School, Greece
Phillip Wenturine
Brewster Madrid, Spain
Eva Reichenbach
Studienkolleg / Prep4University, CBS International Business School
Finland Session – Title TBC
Dec 10, 14:00 - 14:25 CET
Info Session – Counselors
Joanna Kumpula, Tampere University
Sanna Heikkinen, University of Oulu
Pathway to Germany
Dec 10, 14:00 - 14:25 CET
Info Session – Counselors
Eva Reichenbach
Studienkolleg Prep4University / CBS International Business School
Study Pharmacy in Croatia with the University of Zagreb
Dec 10, 14:00 - 14:25 CET
Info Session – Counselors
Prof. Dr. Sc. Ivana Perkovic
Ethical, Independent, Effective: IECs as Strategic Partners in the European Admissions Landscape
Dec 10, 14:00 - 14:25 CET
Info Session – ALL
Celeste Moreno
Co-Founder and Market Strategist, Hyll Education
Why Portugal Should be on Your Travel Agenda Part 1: Learn about the students from Brave Generation Academy
Dec 10, 14:00 - 14:25 CET
Info Session – Universities
Esther Silva
Brave Generation Academy (Porto, Lisbon, Algarve)
Why Portugal Should be on Your Travel Agenda Part 2: Meet the Students from Colegio Internacional de Vilamoura
Dec 10, 14:00 - 14:25 CET
Info Session – Universities
Students from Colegio Internacional de Vilamoura
Why Greece Should be on Your Travel Agenda: Meet the SRT School
Dec 10, 14:00 - 14:25 CET
Info Session – Universities
Dimitrios Lymperopolous
Applications Counselor / Deputy IB Coordinator, Doukas School, Greece
Help Students Turn Their Passion for Animals into a Career
Dec 11, 09:30 - 09:55 CET
Info Session – Counselors
Lydia Robinson
Head of International Recruitment | International Department, Hartpury University
Study the Netherlands Update
Dec 11, 09:30 - 09:55 CET
Info Session – Counselors
Carolyn Barr
Leiden University
Student Experience Spain: Opening doors to a premium international experience
Dec 11, 09:30 - 09:55 CET
Info Session – Counselors
Pablo Canca
Sales Director, Student Experience Spain
New Undergraduate Programs in English
Dec 11, 09:30 - 09:55 CET
Info Session – Counselors
Politecnico di Milano
Why Bilbao Should be on Your Travel Agenda: Meet the SRT Host and its students
Dec 11, 09:30 - 09:55 CET
Info Session – Universities
Katrien Schats
ASOB + students
Why Mallorca Should be on Your Travel Agenda: Meet the SRT Schools
Dec 11, 09:30 - 09:55 CET
Info Session – Universities
Heidi Goebel
University and Guidance Counselor, MTA Group
Why Bulgaria Should be on Your Travel Agenda: Meet the SRT Schools
Dec 11, 09:30 - 09:55 CET
Info Session – Universities
Kelley Christman
Anglo-American School of Sofia
Turning Family Influence into a Pathway for Student Success
Dec 11, 11:00 - 12:00 CET
Global Session – ALL
Irena Filkova
Nova International School Skopje
Amy Edwards
IEC, Lisbon, Portugal
Sam Twells
University of Exeter, UK
Nova International School Skopje
Amy Edwards
IEC, Lisbon, Portugal
Sam Twells
University of Exeter, UK
The Role of Programme Choice in Shaping a Student’s Confidence, Persistence, and Satisfaction – what data tells us about the moments when guidance matters most
Dec 11, 14:00 - 14:25 CET
Info Session – Counselors
Volodymyr Monoilo, Co-Founder, Studentspeak
Carolyn Barr, International Marketing Advisor Student Recruitment, Leiden University
Guiding Students to Italy: Understanding Public Universities
Dec 11, 14:00 - 14:25 CET
Info Session – Counselors
Antonella Crisafulli
IEC
Practice-Oriented Studies at a University of Applied Sciences in Germany
Dec 11, 14:00 - 14:25 CET
Info Session – Counselors
Technical University Ingolstadt
Why France Should be on Your Travel Agenda: Meet the SRT Schools
Dec 11, 14:00 - 14:25 CET
Info Session – Universities
Karin Colinet
Lycée Saint-Joseph-de-Tivoli
Gudny Hauvette
Ensemble scolaire Saint Joseph - La Salle
Why Naples Should be on Your Travel Agenda: Meet the SRT Schools
Dec 11, 14:00 - 14:25 CET
Info Session – Universities
Katherine Hominuk
International School of Naples
Dr. Joan Williams
DODEA Naples Middle High School
BTEC Demystified: Guiding Students to University Success
Dec 11, 14:00 - 14:25 CET
Info Session – Universities
Carlos Cordeiro
Prime International School, Portugal
Study in Slovakia
Dec 11, 14:00 - 14:25 CET
Info Session – Counselors
Closing
Dec 11, 15:30 - 15:55 CET
ALL
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E-Conference - Registration form
Our e-conference is free for high school counselors. Please note that we charge a fee for independent educational consultants (IECs) to participate. If you are an IEC, scroll down to learn how to participate.
Access for Independent Educational Consultants (IECs)
A 300 EUR administration fee applies to IECs focused on expanding their network and obtaining contacts from universities. However, this fee is waived for IECs who actively contribute to the SRT Fairs community by:
- Posting at least two LinkedIn and Instagram updates about their participation, tagging SRT Fairs on both platforms.
- Providing a video testimonial of their event experience.
- Access for IECs is limited to 10 spots, with priority given to members of the HECA and IECA professional organizations.
After submitting your registration, we will contact you to confirm your place and provide further details.
Next steps
Call for Proposals
If you are interested in sharing your knowledge and expertise with our community of educators, we invite you to register your interest in submitting a session proposal or joining us as a panelist.
- Deadline: 31 March
- Speaker Announcement: The full list of speakers will be disclosed on 1 April.
Marcom Ace Access
You will receive your e-conference credentials to access our host platform, Marcom ACE, after 26 March. Ensure to complete your personal profile by 6 April.
Platform Opens for Scheduling
From 6 April, you can start booking meetings via the Marcom ACE platform. Customize your schedule to fit your preferences and availability.
SRT Fairs Support and Updates
Now that your attendance is confirmed, you'll receive e-conference updates with event details, participant lists, and platform access. For any questions, contact your SRT account manager.
Enjoy the E-Conference
Meet with peers on a pre-scheduled agenda, attend info sessions, and use the chat function to catch up with participants outside of 1:1 meetings.
The e-conference team
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SRT E-CONFERENCE FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS: A PATH TO THRIVING EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITIES
The SRT E-Conference for International Educators offers a dedicated platform for school counselors, IECs, university representatives, and country groups to collaborate, exchange insights, and strengthen partnerships that support students in their transition to higher education.
SRT 6TH ANNUAL E-CONFERENCE HELPS DRIVE THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL EDUCATION COLLABORATION
Our online education conferences offer a unique platform for university admissions officers, school counselors, and independent educational consultants (IECs) to connect and collaborate.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a limit on the number of participants per school?
Up to two participants can attend the e-conference per institution. For additional attendees, please speak with your SRT contact person.
How many meetings can I have during the e-conference?
You can schedule up to ten 25-minute meeting slots per day. You can add an additional 2 meeting slots when you unblock your breaks. In total you can have up to 22 meetings with counselors throughout the event.
Do I need to install any software to participate in the e-conference?
We host our e-conference via the online platform Marcom ACE. While you don't need to download any software to access the platform, you will need to download the Zoom application to participate in 1:1 meetings.
For the best experience during the e-conference, we recommend installing the latest version of Google Chrome and Zoom.
Can I bring another person with me to a meeting?
Yes. You are welcome to invite a student or colleague to join you in person during your scheduled online meetings.
When can I start scheduling meetings?
The e-conference platform will open for scheduling meetings on 25 November. You can request, book, and rearrange meetings until the end of the conference.
Will I be reminded of when my meetings are taking place?
The e-conference platform will notify you when your meeting is about to start or end.
Will all participants have access to my profile and contact details?
Yes. Your profile will be visible to participants throughout the duration of the e-conference and for up to four weeks after the event.
Can I share my marketing materials during the meetings?
Yes, keep in mind those are also available for download from your profile.
What type of sessions can I participate in during the e-conference?
The e-conference features two types of interactive sessions:
Global sessions: These are interactive panel discussions where universities, counselors, country group representatives, and other experts from the international education sector come together to discuss global topics. You can participate as a panelist or engage as an audience member, contributing to the conversation.
Info sessions: These sessions serve as workshops or practical information-sharing platforms, where universities and counselors present on topics related to their areas of expertise. The goal is to enrich your practical knowledge in a focused and informative setting. You can participate as one of our panel members or interact as an audience member.
Will the sessions be recorded?
Yes, all sessions will be available for up to four weeks after the e-conference. We highly encourage you to attend live sessions whenever possible to benefit fully from the interactive nature of the event.
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