Date: Tuesday 3 February 2026   
Time: 09.00–17.30 (registration begins at 08.30) 
VenueUniversitas Prasetiya Mulya, BSD City, Tangerang, Indonesia
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.

 

Don't miss out on this great opportunity. 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 opportunities 

  • 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) 

Coming soon 

Coming soon 

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

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!