Date: Tuesday 3 February 2026   

Time: 9.00 – 17.30 (registration begins at 8.30) 

Venue: the event will be held in-person at Universitas Prasetiya Mulya, BSD City, Tangerang, Indonesia 

Registration: to provide on 4 August  

Admission: Free of charge for UK education agents who have offices based in East Asia 

Please note that places are limited and available on a first come first served basis .  

Register now for the British Council East Asia Agents Conference 2026 

Unlock new opportunities, forge global connections, and elevate your business success! 

About the conference 

The East Asia Agents Conference 2026 - Empowering Local Insight for Global Impact brings together decision-makers and senior leaders of the study abroad agencies from across the region to explore how education agents can continue to champion UK education in a rapidly changing world. 

With the theme Global Pivot, Local Power, the conference will examine how agents are adapting to shifting geopolitics, demographic changes, evolving visa policies, and growing competition from regional markets. Through a dynamic programme of keynote speeches, panel discussions, TED-style talks and regional roundtables, participants will gain insights into market trends, student expectations, and the tools and strategies shaping the future of international student recruitment.  

The event will also highlight the UK Agent Quality Framework (AQF) and provide a platform to strengthen collaboration, trust and quality between agents, UK institutions and sector bodies for networking. 

Why attend? 

  • Gain insights into the latest regional market and student mobility trends  
  • Engage with regional industry leaders to ignite fresh business ideas and find inspiration  
  • Learn the latest development on the UK Agent Quality Framework (AQF) 
  • Strengthen collaboration and trust between agents, UK institutions and sector bodies   
  • Share ideas to stay relevant and impactful in a shifting world 

Networking opportunity 

Regional agent roundtable discussion – an interactive forum for UK universities and your peers to identify student support challenges in the region, co-develop marketing strategies, and champion UK education collaboratively.  

Welcome reception – a dynamic space for key stakeholders to connect, spark new collaborations, and strengthen professional networks in a celebratory atmosphere. 

Who should attend? 

  • Senior directors of UK education specialist agencies across East Asia  
  • Senior officials from agent associations  
  • Aggregators (B2B agencies) 

 Programme at a Glance

Guest Speakers - to announce soon

Meet Our Event Partners - to announce soon

A. Participating UK universities

Coming soon 

B. Participating agencies

Coming soon 

Agencies (by location): Click HERE to find the latest participation list.

C. Join British Council Counsellor Training 

To support education advisers a better understanding of the UK education system, the British Council has launched of a free, agent and counsellor training and engagement hub. 

The hub represents every level of UK education and includes information on what international students will need to study at an English language school, independent school, college, or higher education provider. It will provide a one stop shop for agents and counsellors to engage with the UK as a study destination as a whole. 

Why you should sign up: 

  • Free of charge: no registration fee, no recertification fee. 
  • 100% online learning: content grouped in thematic areas, not by study level, total study time has been reduced by 25%. 
  • Flexible learning: modules can be taken in any order, at any time. Experienced advisers can fast-track straight to the assessment – saving study time! 
  • Online certificates generated immediately: upon successful completion. After passing an assessment and signing up to the Code of Ethical Practice, you can be listed as ‘certified’ UK study advisor on a public-facing website. 

 For more information, visit: www.britishcouncil.org/education/education-agents/training-agents and join us today! 

Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to expand your professional network, enhance your knowledge, and elevate your business success. Secure your spot now and join the British Council agent community to grow, connect and succeed collaboratively!  

Programme at a glance 

Date: Tuesday 3 February 2026 

Time: 8.30 - 17.30 WIB (GMT+8)  

Venue:  Universitas Prasetiya Mulya, BSD City, Tangerang, Indonesia 

Programme (Tentative) 

 

Time 

Session 

08.30 

Arrival  

09.00 – 09.15 

Opening remarks  

09.15 – 09.45 

Opening Keynote: The shifting world of international education  

09.45 – 10.15 

Market and student mobility trends 

10.15 – 11.00 

Panel Discussion: Future-proofing the education agent sector - policy, practice and partnerships for what’s next 

11.00 – 11.30 

Coffee break 

11.30 – 12.15 

TED Talk: Success case of innovation in counselling & creative collaboration between agents and institutions 

12.15 – 13.45 

Lunch  

13.45 – 14.35 

[Breakout Session 1] 
Innovation and Agility: How agents are pivoting? 

 

[Breakout Session 2]  
Building Trust: Education agent and institutions relationships 

14.40 – 15.30 

[Breakout Session 3] 
Agent Perspectives: Strengthening UK Recruitment through Regional Collaboration 

 

Group 1: Regional roundtable discussion (NEAxC*) 

Group 2: Regional roundtable discussion (SEA*) 

Notes: 

  • NEAxC: China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Korea (South), Mongolia, Taiwan 

  • SEA: Brunei, Cambodian, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam 

15.35 – 16.10 

Closing Keynote:  
Next-Gen Recruitment – Engaging Gen Z & Alpha in a digital-first era 

16.10 - 16.30 

Closing remarks and group photo 

16.30 – 17.30 

Networking time 

17.30 

End of the conference  

18.15 – 21.00 

Welcome reception 

 
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