CBIE 2026

Name: CBIE 2026
Start: 2026-11-22
End: 2026-11-25
Location: Shaw Centre

CBIE 2026 takes place on 22–25 November 2026 at Shaw Centre, Ottawa. It is organised by Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), and B2DB lists 234 speakers and 116 sessions announced so far.

Marking CBIE's 60th anniversary, Canada's international education conference takes place in Ottawa at the Rogers Centre, on the traditional and unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation. The programme includes keynote speakers, sessions and networking opportunities for international education professionals from Canada and around the world.

Key facts

Dates	22–25 November 2026 (upcoming)
Venue	Shaw Centre, Ottawa, Canada
Organiser	Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
Series	CBIE Annual Conference
Speakers	234
Sessions	116
Stages	The Westin, Les Saisons (Level 3), The Westin, Newfoundland/Nova Scotia (Level 4), The Westin, Governor General Ballroom (Level 4), The Westin, Ontario (Level 3), Rogers Centre, Room 214/215 (Level 2), Rogers Centre, Canada Hall 1 (Level 3), By Invitation, Learning Abroad, International Relations, Projects + Partnerships, International Student Advising, Marketing, Recruitment + Admissions, International Education Leadership, International Student Support, Success and Transitions, Rogers Centre, Room 209 (Level 2), Rogers Centre, Room 205/207 (Level 2), Internationalization at Home, Rogers Centre, Room 206 (Level 2)
Sponsors	10
Official site	2026.cbieconference.ca/program

Keynote speakers

Larissa Bezo President and Chief Executive Officer, CBIE
Claudette Commanda Professor, University of Ottawa
Fen Osler Hampson Chancellor’s Professor & Professor of International Affairs Carleton University, Co-Chair, Expert Group on Canada-US Relations & President, World Refugee & Migration Council, Carleton University
Ihor Korbabicz President, Abacus Data
Benoit-Antoine Bacon CBIE Chair Designate and President and Vice-Chancellor, University of British Columbia

Speakers (234)

Compiled from the published agenda; speakers can claim and verify their own entry.

Larissa Bezo President and Chief Executive Officer, CBIE
Claudette Commanda Professor, University of Ottawa
Fen Osler Hampson Chancellor’s Professor & Professor of International Affairs Carleton University, Co-Chair, Expert Group on Canada-US Relations & President, World Refugee & Migration Council, Carleton University
Ihor Korbabicz President, Abacus Data
Benoit-Antoine Bacon CBIE Chair Designate and President and Vice-Chancellor, University of British Columbia
Robert Summerby-Murray Former President and Vice-Chancellor, Saint Mary’s University
John Gregory Director International Recruitment and Transnational Programs, University of Alberta
Sebastian Kolesar International Student Advisor (RCIC), The University of British Columbia
Patricia Heuberger Head International Relations, ZHAW School of Engineering
Ernest Mulvey Director of International Education, Algonquin College
Marie Braswell Associate Vice President Global Strategy & Market Development, Centennial College
Darcy Rollins Head of Division, University Partnerships (North America), Navitas
Cheryl Dumaresq Executive Director, Global Engagement, The University of British Columbia
Luna Das Director Client Partnerships Canada, IDP Education Ltd
Isobel Rossiter Principal Consultant, QS Quacquarelli Symonds
Marc Bavin Associate Registrar (International & Graduate), University of Victoria
Claudia Bognar Coordinator of the Unevoc Centre, UNESCO-UNEVOC
Jean Lomas Manager, International Student Advising, University of Victoria
Dan Hurley Assistant Director, NYC Health + Hospitals
Diana Jamal-Samborski Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, University of Calgary
Helen Balderama Director, Global Engagement and Partnerships, York University
Brian Scriver Manager International Recruitment & Marketing, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Andrew Champagne President and CEO, EduNova
Ankita Goyal International Student and Scholar Advisor, Northeastern University
Ashley Laracy Associate Director Global Learning, York University
Diana Kim University of Alberta
Emrah K. Oyman Associate Director, International Recruitment and Enrolment, Georgian College
Heather Seyl Miyashita Academic Programs Coordinator, University of Alberta
Imad Al-Sukkari DIrector International, Cambrian College
Jitender Sharma International Student Advisor, Simon Fraser University
Joanny Belair Research Manager, Canadian Bureau for International Education
Lydia Skulstad Manager, International Student Advising Services, Queen's University
Maud-Andrée Lemieux Coordonnatrice- immigration, HEC MONTRÉAL
Ravneet Panech Team Lead, International Student Advising, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Rhoda Akuol Philip Regional Lead, Africa Relations, University of Toronto
Saurabh Malhotra CEO & Founder, Student Direct
Shiwani Sagar RCIC-IRB, Student Wellness Coordinator, Ashton College
Yannick Richer Conseiller à l'accueil et a l'intégration, Université du Québec à Montréal
A. R. (Elango) Elangovan Associate Vice President, Office of Global Engagement, University of Victoria
Aaron McKee Senior Director of Business Development, BorderPass
Abdelaziz El Mejdouby International Student Immigration Advisor, University of Toronto
Ajay Parasram Professor, Dalhousie University
Alexandra McAllister Conseillère intermédiaire - L'équipe-conseil en immigration étudiante, University of Ottawa
Ali Noori National Director, Language and Pathways, ILSC Education Group
Amanda Koski Manager, International Student Services, Humber Polytechnic
Amelie Ferland Conseillere aux etudiants internationaux, Polytechnique Montréal
Andrew Ness Vice-President, Analytics and Consulting, North America, Studyportals
Anna Piotrowska Conseillère principale en politiques, Relations et programmes en matière d'éducation / Senior Policy Advisor, Education Relations and Programming, Global Affairs Canada - Affaires mondiales Canada
Annie Fu Director, International Enrolment, Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Are Straume Head of Global Cooperation, HK-dir, Norway
Arshia Azam General Manager, Costi
Ashley Fitchette Executive Director, Ascent One
Aune Valk Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, University of Tartu, Estonia
Aziz Boussofiane Director, Cormack Consultancy Group - UK
Benedicta Yeboah Bilingual Program Coordinator, COSTI
Bharat Sharma RCIC, Licensed Paralegal, University of Niagara Falls Canada
Boon Khoo Manager, Immigration Consulting Services, University of Waterloo
Brandi Toplak RCIC Career Advisor, University of British Columbia
Bryce Loo Associate Director of Higher Education Research, World Education Services
Caitlin Smith Coordinator, Global Engagement & Projects, University of Guelph
Carolina Costa Sato Manager, Immigration Services, Simon Fraser University
Carolina Palmer International Recruitment and Visa Advisor (RISIA), Queen's University
Caroline Morin Conseillère en immigration et aux étudiants internationaux, Université de Sherbrooke
Céline Roche Directrice adjointe des études internationales, Université McGill
Charlotta Rodhe Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Sweden in Canada
Chelsey Laird Program Director, Vancouver Community College
Cheryl Dueck Senior Academic Director (International), University of Calgary
Christian Strowa Director DAAD North America Office and German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH NY), DAAD
Christina Furtado Executive Director, Clinical Excellence & Startegy, GuardMe
Christine Wach IDP Education
Claire McCauley Director, Exam Services, Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Clare Charlton Director of Marketing - IELTS, Cambridge, IELTS
Cory Searcy Toronto Metropolitan University
Costas Kapsouropoulos Digital and Science Counsellor, European Union Delegation to Canada
Courtney Kroll Doctoral Student, McGill University
Cristina Puha Assistant Director, International Student Support, University of Toronto
David Zhou Director, International Student Recruitment, Yorkville Education LP o/a Yorkville University
Dawn White Director, Career, International and Experiential Education, Algoma University
Doug Weir Executive Director International Education and Enrolment, University of Alberta
Egidijus Meilūnas Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Canada, Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania
Elaina Klukowski Conseillère en mobilité étudiante internationale (Partenariats), Université McGill
Eli Samarasinghe Senior Account Manager, BorderPass
Elodie Flower Coordinatrice de stratégie internationale, Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne
Elyse Pipitone Senior Consultant, Canada, Edified
Emilio Inda Camacho Manager, Student Recruitment (Domestic and International), MacEwan University
Emily O'Callaghan miXabroad
Emmanuel Kungu Director, Maple Leaf Educonnect
Eric Simard Director International, Fanshawe College
Eunjung Riauka Director, International Learning and Safety Abroad, Western University
Fadi Toma Associate Vice President, Partnerships & Recruitment Strategy, Kaplan International
Francesca Hernandez de Weinerth Director, Student Experience and Global Engagement, Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology
Ganesh Neelanjanmath Founder and CTO, iCent
Gert Auväärt Ambassador to Canada, Embassy of the Republic of Estonia
Gonzalo Peralta Executive Director, Languages Canada
Graham Barber Director Global Engagement, McGill University
Hailey Climenhage Partnerships Lead, Passage
Hannah Drover Executive Director, Kaplan International
Hannah Young Senior Marketing Manager - IELTS, Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Hayley Shields Senior Partner, Edified
Heidi Dybesland Special Adviser, Research Council of Norway
Heli Aru-Chabilan Deputy Director, Erasmus+ National Agency, Estonian Education and Youth Board
Hend Alqawasma McGill University / WUSC Local Committee - Field Supervisor, Faculty of Social Work, World University Services of Canada
Isabelle Guissard Vice-President Mobility, UArctic, and Senior Advisor, UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Isabelle Joanis Enseignante, chercheure, chargée de projet, Cégep de l'Outaouais
Jan Claudius Völkel DAAD Seconded Professor, University of Ottawa
Jayme Wong Business Development Officer, Global Revenue & Strategy, Bow Valley College
Jean Michel Montsion Professor, York University
Jean-François Chapman Enseignant, Cégep de l'Outaouais
Jesse Poulin Program Director, guard.me international insurance
JesusMiracle Chiadika Regional Lead, Africa Health Collaborative, University of Toronto
Jodi Tavares Executive Director, ARUCC MyCreds/MesCertif
John Paul Kleiner Senior Manager, University Relations, DAAD Information Centre Toronto, DAAD - German Academic Exchange Service
Jon-Åge Øyslebø Minister Counsellor/Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Norway
Jonna Korhonen Director Higher Education Policy, Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland
Karin Jaanson Executive Director, Estonian Research Council
Karin Kosarzova Director, International Student Development, University of British Columbia
Katarina Plātere Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Canada, Embassy of the Republic of Latvia
Kateryna Gnatkova International Student and Scholar Advisor, Northeastern University
Kathryn Verkerk Registrar + Executive Director of Enrolment, Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Kathy Hogarth Associate Vice President, Wildrid Laurier University
Kayla Sousa Program Lead, ICUBE, University of Toronto
Kennis Fung International Partnership Officer - Research and International, University of Manitoba
Kumari Beck Associate Professor, Simon Fraser University
Kym Nguyen Chief Growth Officer, Ascent One
Laura Taron International Student Advisor, Western University
Leen Demyati Policy Analyst, World Education Services (WES)
Leyla Karatay Senior Research Manager, Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Liisa Timonen Director of International Affairs, Board Member, Karelia University of Applied Sciences, Finland
Linda Stuart Director, Global Education Innovation, AFS Intercultural Programs
Livia Castellanos IDP
Liza Choi Associate Professor, Mount Royal University
Louise Shea Head of IELTS Operational Security, Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Lydia Palmer Assistant Director, International Student Recruitment, University of Toronto
Lyne Dubois Directrice du Bureau des relations internationales, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Mahvish Wesley Director, Learning & Safety Abroad, University of Toronto
MaiLing Gao Associate Director, International & Newcomer Student Support, Simon Fraser University
Mariam Raza Director, University of Guelph
Marie-Claude Du Cap CEO, Aléas
Mark Burger Science, Technology and Innovation Trade Commissioner, European Union, Global Affairs Canada
Martin Basiri Passage
Mayoori Malankov International Student Advisor and Immigration Specialist, York University
Meenu Tamang Outreach and Program Coordinator, University of Alberta
Meera Seshadri Regional Director, North America, Explore
Megan Sager Director, International Student Services, Western University
Mehak Kaushal International Student Advisor, Cape Breton University
Mehdi Chaji Associate Director, Program Innovation and Student Success, Toronto Metropolitan University
Mercy Omenye Regional Manager, International Recruitment & Market Development, Africa and Onshore, York University
Mi Dya U Founder, Midya U Advisory
Michael McDonald Director, Government Relations, Colleges and Institutes Canada
Michael Rowell U15 Canada
Mike Allcott Senior Director, Engagement and Partnerships, ApplyBoard
Mike Henniger CEO, Illume Student Advisory Services
Mila Sokolyanskaya Global Engagement and Mobility Lead, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
MJ Maciel Jorge Associate Professor, York University
Mohit Dudeja Adjunct Professor, Lakehead University
Nannette Ripmeester Director, Expertise in Labour Mobility / Etio
Natasha Fernandez Manager, Global Engagement and Partnerships, University of Guelph
Natasha Nobell Assistant Director, Global Partnerships and Faculty Relations, The University of British Columbia
Nathalie Béchamp Director General, Regional Network, Intergovernmental Affairs and Sectors, Global Affairs Canada
Nathalie Mejia Director, Nous Group
Nelson Tome Partnership Director, IDP Education
Nethmi Kulatilake Manager, International Student Experience, York University
Nicole Boulet Associate Director, Global Partnerships, University of Victoria
Nicole Lacasse Professeure titulaire, Université Laval
Nikita Cruz International Student Experience Coordinator, York University
Olivier Begin Caouette Assistant professor in comparative higher education, Université de Montréal
Oscar Castillo Chef de section – Immigration, UdeM international, Université de Montréal
Patricia Raimundo International Student Advisor, University of Niagara Falls Canada
Patrick Bissonnette Conseiller aux etudiants de l'international, Université Laval
Patrick Razakamanananifidiny Conseiller en développement international - Directeur intérimaire Bureau international, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Paul Pan Executive Director, University of Lethbridge
Penina Lam Director, International Relations, Africa, University of Toronto
Petri Ajo Chief Growth Officer, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT) University, Finland
Priya S Nayar University Alliance Ruhr, University Alliance Ruhr
Rachel Poko Master student, Dalhousie University
Rasha Abu Ramadan Manager, International Business Development, Recruitment, University of Ottawa
Rasha Fahim International Student Advisor, Queen's University
Rebecca Irving International Student Advisor, University of Manitoba
Renato Carvalho de Oliveira Conseiller principal aux futurs étudiants, Polytechnique Montréal
Riya Trikha Doctoral student, York University
Robert Lintzen Senior Advanced Analytics Consultant, Studyportals
Roberta Soares Assistant Professor, Université d’Ottawa
Robin Garcha Partnerships Director, Solution Lead, IDP Education
Ruchika Singh Manager - Orientation to Ontario and International Student Connect, COSTI Immigrant Services
Sabrina Heinekey Director, Global Campaign Initiative, Canadian Bureau for International Education
Sara Kuwatly Senior Program Officer, Student Refugee Program, WUSC / EUMC
Sarah Mines Business Development Manager, guard.me international insurance
Sarah Ramisch Carleton University
Sari Uusi-Rauva Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Finland
Sean Coote Vice President, Partnerships & Enterprises, Niagara College
Shameela Ahmed Program Coordinator (ISC), COSTI Immigrant Services
Shannon Black Marketing and Communications Lead, Alberta Bureau for International Education
Sheryl Karras Universtiy of Victoria, Universtiy of Victoria
Simon Morin Conseiller pédagogique, Collège Montmorency
Sonja Knutson Adjunct Professor, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Stefanie Elia Associate Director, International Recruitment, Niagara College
Stephanie Barry Director, International, Georgian College
Su Yun Geithner Associate Director, Nuclear Energy Division, Energy Systems Sector, Natural Resources Canada on Canada’s Nuclear Energy Strategy
Svetlana Balaba Executive Director, Student Retention, Records, and ISA GUS Canada Colleges, Trebas Institute Ontario
Sylvain Pinet Conseiller en développement international – Amériques, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Tak Koguchi Program Manager, Africa (Acting), and Senior Regional Lead, International Relations, University of Toronto
Tara Etherington Executive Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship, University of Toronto
Taylor Jaehrling Manager, Career, International and Experiential Education, Algoma University
Ted Gallivan Deputy Minister, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Teresa Pires Regional Director, QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd
Tom Wang IPS, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Vanessa Francois McGill University / WUSC Local Committee - SW Candidate, Faculty of Social Work, World University Services of Canada
Vanessa Valderrama Director of Intercultural Competencies, AFS Interculture Canada
Vedanth Govi PhD Candidate, York University
Victor Tomiczek Director of International Recruitment and Global Partnerships, Cape Breton University
Vinay Chaudhry CEO, Worldwide Educonnect Inc.
Virginie Allard-Cameus Directrice générale, UdeM international, Université de Montréal
Vivian Wang Northeastern University
Voula Halliday Trent University - WUSC Student Refugee Resettlement & Program Coordinator, World University Services of Canada
Wendy Knox Associate Dean, Recruitment, Northwestern Polytechnic
Werner Beylefeld Associate Vice President, International, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Xuan Zhao International Recruitment and Services Manager, Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne
Xue (Michelle) Mi Agent Relations Coordinator, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Yufei Zheng Manager, International and Exchange Student Experience, McMaster University
Zhi Jones Associate Director, Global Learning Services, SIGN IN
Charles Cormack Founder and Managing Director, Cormack Consultancy Group
Émilie Cossette Event Planner, Canadian Bureau for International Education
Isaac Garcia-Sitton COO, LCI Education
Juhi Tiwari Client Success Director, IDP
Kanishk Gupta Head of Partnerships, Passage
Karen Dancy Germann Account Manager, Strategic Partnerships, StudyInsured/MSH
Lishanthi Caldera Safety Abroad Advisor, Toronto Metropolitan University
Mishal Eshai Associate Head, Client Success, IDP
Pina Capuano Events Planner, Canadian Bureau for International Education
Raynie Wood Executive Director, Alberta Bureau for International Education
Robin Tizzard Dean, International, Portage College
Sanchit Mittal Director, International Recruitment, York University
Sarina Bhaiwala Manager, Student Refugee Program Network, WUSC - EUMC
Thea Laidman AVP, International, Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology

Most represented companies

York University — 11 speakers
University of Toronto — 10 speakers
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology — 5 speakers
Cambridge University Press & Assessment — 4 speakers
Canadian Bureau for International Education — 4 speakers
Simon Fraser University — 4 speakers
University of Alberta — 4 speakers
IDP — 3 speakers
IDP Education — 3 speakers
Northeastern University — 3 speakers

Agenda (116 sessions)

Day 1 — Sunday 22 November 2026

From Admission to Approval: Strengthen Study Permit Applications Under Canada’s Updated Study Permit Framework 08:30–12:00 · The Westin, Les Saisons (Level 3) — Sebastian Kolesar, Abdelaziz El Mejdouby
Optimiser la pratique en immigration étudiante : prévenir, intervenir, assurer le suivi 08:30–12:00 · The Westin, Newfoundland/Nova Scotia (Level 4) — Maud-Andrée Lemieux, Yannick Richer
Int'l Partnerships Day | Welcome Remarks & Land Acknowledgement 09:00–09:20 · The Westin, Governor General Ballroom (Level 4) — Claudette Commanda
European Collaboration Roundtable: Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ 09:30–10:30 · The Westin, Ontario (Level 3)
Horizon Europe and Canada: Current State and Future Opportunities 09:40–10:00 · The Westin, Ontario (Level 3) — Costas Kapsouropoulos, Mark Burger
Erasmus+ and Canada: Preparing for Expanded Engagement 10:00–10:20 · The Westin, Ontario (Level 3) — Larissa Bezo
Int'l Partnerships Day | Country Spotlight Presentations 11:00–16:00 · The Westin, Ontario (Level 3)
Philippines Spotlight Session 11:00–11:25 · The Westin, Ontario (Level 3)
Mexico Spotlight Session 11:30–11:55 · The Westin, Ontario (Level 3)
Algeria Spotlight Session 13:00–13:25 · The Westin, Ontario (Level 3)
Closing the Gap: Translating Canadian Immigration Policy into Effective Student Advising 13:00–16:30 · The Westin, Les Saisons (Level 3) — Ankita Goyal, Kateryna Gnatkova, Patricia Raimundo
Senegal Spotlight Session 13:30–13:55 · The Westin, Ontario (Level 3)
Ethiopia Spotlight Session 14:00–14:25 · The Westin, Ontario (Level 3)
Portugal Spotlight Session 14:30–14:55 · The Westin, Ontario (Level 3)
Costa Rica Spotlight Session 15:00–15:25 · The Westin, Ontario (Level 3)
China Spotlight Session 15:30–15:55 · The Westin, Ontario (Level 3)

Day 2 — Monday 23 November 2026

Leading Together: Mentorship Breakfast for Women in International Education 07:30–08:45 · Rogers Centre, Room 214/215 (Level 2)
Welcome Remarks & Opening Keynote Address 08:45–10:15 · Rogers Centre, Canada Hall 1 (Level 3) — Larissa Bezo, Claudette Commanda, Fen Osler Hampson, Benoit-Antoine Bacon
Senior Internationalization Officers (SIO) Summit 10:30–13:15 · By Invitation
Welcome Remarks and Presentation of Data From CBIE’s Internationalization Survey 10:30–11:00 · Rogers Centre, Room 214/215 (Level 2) — Larissa Bezo
Counter-Stories in Study Abroad: An Asset-Based Approach to Supporting Racialized Students 10:45–11:45 · Learning Abroad — Courtney Kroll
Partenariats stratégiques pour la mobilité étudiante internationale 10:45–11:45 · International Relations, Projects + Partnerships — Céline Roche, Elaina Klukowski, Lyne Dubois, Patrick Razakamanananifidiny
When International Students Can No Longer Study: Navigating Destitute Student Work Permit Requests in Advising Practice 10:45–11:45 · International Student Advising — Diana Jamal-Samborski, Ravneet Panech, Patrick Bissonnette
The Student Voice: Latest Data from International Student Surveys 10:45–11:45 · Marketing, Recruitment + Admissions — Luna Das, Annie Fu, Emilio Inda Camacho, Nelson Tome
Mid-Level Leaders at the Nexus: Leading International Student Support in a Changing Landscape 10:45–11:45 · International Education Leadership — Jean Lomas, MaiLing Gao
Combating Fraud in Global High Stakes Testing: Cheating Methods, Mitigations and a Real-Life Case Study of an Investigation 10:45–11:45 · International Student Support, Success and Transitions — Claire McCauley, Hannah Young, Louise Shea
German-Canadian Academic and Research Partnerships: Building on Established Connections and Exploring New Directions 10:45–11:45 · International Relations, Projects + Partnerships — Helen Balderama, Christian Strowa, Jan Claudius Völkel, John Paul Kleiner +1 more
Fireside Chat: Future Directions for International Student Talent in Canada 11:00–11:45 · Rogers Centre, Room 214/215 (Level 2) — Larissa Bezo, Ted Gallivan
Fireside chat: International Education, Trade, and Talent in a Changing World 11:45–12:05 · Rogers Centre, Room 214/215 (Level 2) — Larissa Bezo, Nathalie Béchamp
Rapid-fire panel: Reimagining Cross-Sector Collaboration: International Education as a Driver of Canada’s Strategic Priorities 12:05–12:30 · Rogers Centre, Room 214/215 (Level 2) — Larissa Bezo, Su Yun Geithner
Am I ready for Consulting? Conversations with Colleagues 12:15–13:15 · Rogers Centre, Room 209 (Level 2)
From Pre-Arrival To Belonging: Building Integrated Support Across the International Student Journey 13:15–14:15 · International Student Support, Success and Transitions — Diana Kim, Meenu Tamang
Digital Africa at the Global Nexus: How AI and Emerging Technologies Are Transforming African Students’ Global Study Choices 13:15–14:15 · Marketing, Recruitment + Admissions — Emrah K. Oyman, Imad Al-Sukkari, Saurabh Malhotra, Emmanuel Kungu +1 more
From Connection to Collaboration: Unlocking Erasmus+ for Canada–EU Partnership Building 13:15–14:15 · International Relations, Projects + Partnerships — Anna Piotrowska, Natasha Nobell
The Canada – China Higher Education Dialogue 13:15–17:00 · Rogers Centre, Room 205/207 (Level 2)
Inside the Interview Room: What Institutions Look for When Hiring Immigration Advisors in Today's Changing International Education Landscape 13:15–14:15 · International Education Leadership — Lydia Skulstad, Boon Khoo, Cristina Puha, Megan Sager +1 more
Les MARI (COIL), un puissant levier pour démocratiser l’internationalisation et renforcer l’interculturalité 13:15–14:15 · Internationalization at Home — Nicole Lacasse, Olivier Begin Caouette, Simon Morin
Managing Travel Risks Using Scenario-Based Planning 13:15–14:15 · Learning Abroad — Marie-Claude Du Cap
Opening Remarks 13:30–13:45 · Rogers Centre, Room 205/207 (Level 2)
Keynote Speech: Canada-China Higher Education Cooperation in the New Era 13:45–14:15 · Rogers Centre, Room 205/207 (Level 2)
Panel Discussion I: Strengthening People-to-People Connections: Advancing Sustainable Canada-China Mobility Partnerships 14:15–15:00 · Rogers Centre, Room 205/207 (Level 2)
Ton point de départ 14:45–15:45 · International Student Support, Success and Transitions — Isabelle Joanis, Jean-François Chapman
Innovative Partnerships: Best Practices for Collaboration from the Languages Canada Joint Pathway Program 14:45–15:45 · International Education Leadership — Ali Noori, Gonzalo Peralta, Mehdi Chaji
Overcoming the Imbalance: Innovation in Reciprocal Exchange Programmes 14:45–15:45 · Learning Abroad — Patricia Heuberger, Ashley Laracy
Fewer Students, Higher Stakes: Supporting International Students Before and After Arrival 14:45–15:45 · Marketing, Recruitment + Admissions — Aaron McKee, Amanda Koski, Carolina Palmer, Eli Samarasinghe
Talent Beyond Borders: Using Graduate Outcome data to Reframe International Education 14:45–15:45 · International Student Support, Success and Transitions — Andrew Ness, Clare Charlton, Leyla Karatay, Robert Lintzen
Canada's Global Opportunity: Advancing Transnational Education Through Strategy, Partnerships, and Innovation 14:45–15:45 · International Relations, Projects + Partnerships — Isobel Rossiter, Teresa Pires
Coaching for Belonging: Using an International Student Immigration Success Plan to Support Student Transition 14:45–15:45 · International Student Advising — Lydia Skulstad, Rasha Fahim
Panel Discussion II: Joint Venture Programs – New Pathways for Canada-China Education Exchanges 15:15–16:00 · Rogers Centre, Room 205/207 (Level 2)
West Africa: From Leads to Enrolment – Understanding Student Preferences and Institutional Response 16:00–17:00 · Marketing, Recruitment + Admissions — Marie Braswell, Saurabh Malhotra
Reimagining Equity in Global Learning: Expanding Access and Participation 16:00–17:00 · Learning Abroad — Cheryl Dumaresq, Eunjung Riauka
Measuring What Matters: Evidence of Growth in Global and Intercultural Learning 16:00–17:00 · Internationalization at Home — Linda Stuart, Vanessa Valderrama
Panel Discussion III: Research Collaboration: Unlocking New Prospects for Canada-China Practical Cooperation 16:00–16:45 · Rogers Centre, Room 205/207 (Level 2)
How DLIs are Shifting Institutional Resources to Support International Students in the Era of Evolving Immigration Policy 16:00–17:00 · International Student Advising — Rebecca Irving, Vivian Wang
Staying Grounded in a Changing Sector: Wellness and Career Sustainability in International Education 16:00–17:00 · International Education Leadership — Chelsey Laird, Sarah Mines, Sonja Knutson
What the World Is Telling Us: Global Agent Insights on the Future of International Education 16:00–17:00 · Marketing, Recruitment + Admissions — Darcy Rollins, Dan Hurley
From Hype to Readiness: What Canadian Institutions Need to Know About Transnational Education (TNE) 16:00–17:00 · International Relations, Projects + Partnerships — Aziz Boussofiane, Natasha Fernandez, Stephanie Barry
Closing Remarks & Group Discussion 16:45–17:00 · Rogers Centre, Room 205/207 (Level 2)

Day 3 — Tuesday 24 November 2026

Plenary Session 08:45–10:15 · Rogers Centre, Canada Hall 1 (Level 3)
Initiatives pour l’accompagnement, la rétention et l’intégration de la population étudiante dans les petites communautés francophones 10:45–11:45 · International Student Support, Success and Transitions — Elodie Flower
Sharing What Works: Launching the Alberta Post Secondary Global Learning Toolkit for Canada 10:45–11:45 · Learning Abroad — Cheryl Dueck, Paul Pan, Werner Beylefeld, Zhi Jones
AI as Co-Creator: Redesigning International Education Operations Through Applied Practice 10:45–11:45 · International Education Leadership — Heather Seyl Miyashita
Wait... This Isn’t in My Job Description 10:45–11:45 · International Education Leadership — Diana Kim, Mila Sokolyanskaya, Shannon Black, Wendy Knox
Leading with Purpose: Bow Valley College's Global Engagement Blueprint 10:45–11:45 · International Relations, Projects + Partnerships — Claudia Bognar, Jayme Wong
Learn Canadian: Building a Country Brand for International Education 10:45–11:45 · Marketing, Recruitment + Admissions — Sabrina Heinekey
No Status, Now What? Inside Canada’s Restoration Process 10:45–11:45 · International Student Advising — Diana Jamal-Samborski, Jitender Sharma
Strategic Partnerships in an Era of Geopolitical Competition: Advancing Security and Innovation through Higher Education Cooperation 10:45–12:15 · Rogers Centre, Room 205/207 (Level 2) — Larissa Bezo, Charlotta Rodhe, Egidijus Meilūnas, Gert Auväärt +3 more
The Canada – Nordic-Baltic Higher Education Dialogue 10:45–15:45 · Rogers Centre, Room 205/207 (Level 2)
Career Change: Managing and Planning 12:15–13:15 · Rogers Centre, Room 209 (Level 2)
Des années turbulentes : défis et apprentissages des établissements d'enseignement postsecondaire francophones 13:15–14:15 · International Student Advising — Maud-Andrée Lemieux, Alexandra McAllister, Amelie Ferland, Renato Carvalho de Oliveira
From Local to Global: Building Transnational Education That Works 13:15–14:15 · International Relations, Projects + Partnerships — Helen Balderama, A. R. (Elango) Elangovan, Kathy Hogarth, MJ Maciel Jorge +1 more
Open Gates: A Canadian Pathway for Afghan Women Locked Out of Education 13:15–14:15 · International Student Support, Success and Transitions — Hailey Climenhage, Martin Basiri
The International Student Information Ecosystem: Coordinated Actions that Improve Outcomes 13:15–14:15 · International Student Support, Success and Transitions — Bryce Loo, Leen Demyati
Building Global Leaders: Balancing Access, Ethics and Risk Management in International Internships 13:15–14:15 · Learning Abroad — Dawn White, Taylor Jaehrling
Research Partnerships for a More Secure Future: Advancing Canada-Nordic-Baltic Collaboration in Strategic Areas 13:15–14:15 · Rogers Centre, Room 205/207 (Level 2) — Robert Summerby-Murray, Heidi Dybesland, Karin Jaanson, Petri Ajo
The Trust Economy: Why Peer-to-Peer is Transforming Student Decision-Making 13:15–14:15 · Marketing, Recruitment + Admissions — Brian Scriver, Emrah K. Oyman, Robin Garcha, Sarah Ramisch
Examining the Africa Secretariat as a Values‑Oriented Model for International Strategic Partnerships 14:45–15:45 · International Relations, Projects + Partnerships — Rhoda Akuol Philip, JesusMiracle Chiadika, Penina Lam, Tak Koguchi
Beyond Recruitment: Using Acquisition Costs as a Strategic Enrolment Management Tool 14:45–15:45 · Marketing, Recruitment + Admissions — Mi Dya U, Mike Henniger, Nathalie Mejia
Proving the Value of Learning Abroad: Insights from Canada's Global Benchmark 14:45–15:45 · Learning Abroad — Emily O'Callaghan
Learning through Welcoming Refugees: How Programs are Integrating the SRP into their Curriculum 14:45–15:45 · Internationalization at Home — Hend Alqawasma, Sara Kuwatly, Vanessa Francois, Voula Halliday
Why Canada Needs a Regional Approach to Its International Student Program 14:45–15:45 · International Education Leadership — Andrew Champagne, Victor Tomiczek
From Issuance to Impact: Credential Consumption and Global Skills Recognition 14:45–15:45 · International Student Support, Success and Transitions — Jodi Tavares
Talent as Strategic Infrastructure: Strengthening Canada-Nordic-Baltic Competitiveness Through Mobility, Skills and Workforce Partnerships 14:45–15:45 · Rogers Centre, Room 205/207 (Level 2) — Robert Summerby-Murray, Are Straume, Aune Valk, Heli Aru-Chabilan +3 more
Offrir des services d’immigration à la communauté étudiante internationale : pratiques, défis et ajustements dans trois établissements 14:45–15:45 · International Student Advising — Yannick Richer, Caroline Morin, Oscar Castillo
2026 IRCC Immigration Updates for International Students: What Changed, What’s Next, and How Advisors Are Responding 16:00–17:00 · International Student Advising — Ravneet Panech, Carolina Costa Sato, Mayoori Malankov
Competing for Talent: How Canadian Institutions Are Winning in International Graduate Recruitment 16:00–17:00 · Marketing, Recruitment + Admissions — Christine Wach, Cory Searcy, Livia Castellanos, Michael McDonald +1 more
Inclusive Internationalization Unleashed: Cross-Sector Strategies for Supporting Racialized Queer/Trans International Students 16:00–17:00 · International Student Support, Success and Transitions — Joanny Belair, Ajay Parasram, Jean Michel Montsion, Kumari Beck +5 more
Leading Together in Uncertain Times: Relational Leadership for Post-Secondary Education Teams 16:00–17:00 · International Education Leadership — Karin Kosarzova
Listening, Benchmarking, Acting: Turning Survey Insights Into Institutional Change 16:00–17:00 · International Student Support, Success and Transitions — Andrew Champagne, Eric Simard, Nannette Ripmeester
Smarter Agent Management: Using Technology and Data to Strengthen Recruitment Partnerships 16:00–17:00 · Marketing, Recruitment + Admissions — Tom Wang, Xue (Michelle) Mi
The Partnership Pipeline: From Grassroots to Global Impact / Le parcours des partenariats : du terrain à l’impact mondial 16:00–17:00 · International Relations, Projects + Partnerships — Helen Balderama, Graham Barber, Virginie Allard-Cameus
Excellence Awards Ceremony 17:30–18:30 · Rogers Centre, Canada Hall 1 (Level 3)

Day 4 — Wednesday 25 November 2026

The End of Easy Growth: What Comes Next for International Strategy? 08:30–09:30 · International Education Leadership — Elyse Pipitone, Hayley Shields, Mariam Raza
Reimagining Short-Term Programs: Designing Purpose-Driven, Experiential Learning for Today’s Students 08:30–09:30 · Learning Abroad — Heather Seyl Miyashita
Permanent Residence-Informed Post-Graduation Work Permit Planning: A Roundtable Discussion 08:30–09:30 · International Student Advising — Sebastian Kolesar, Brandi Toplak
When Wellness Is Not Enough: Mental Health, Systemic Stress, and Building Conditions for International Student Success 08:30–09:30 · International Student Support, Success and Transitions — Christina Furtado, Jesse Poulin, Sean Coote
The Risk You Can’t See: What Agent Behaviour Is Already Telling You 08:30–09:30 · Marketing, Recruitment + Admissions — Ashley Fitchette, Kym Nguyen
From Request to Results: Practices for Hosting International Delegations 08:30–09:30 · International Relations, Projects + Partnerships — Caitlin Smith, Kennis Fung, Nicole Boulet
Recruitment, Pathways and Partnerships in Uncertain Times: Lessons for Canada’s Global Engagement 09:45–10:45 · Marketing, Recruitment + Admissions — John Gregory, Marc Bavin, Fadi Toma, Hannah Drover +1 more
Next Steps Towards Ethical International Student Recruitment – New Perspectives on Ontario Colleges Agent Training Program 09:45–10:45 · Marketing, Recruitment + Admissions — Ernest Mulvey, Imad Al-Sukkari, Ganesh Neelanjanmath
Beyond the Permit: When Immigration Advising Meets Student Wellness — Practical Frameworks for an Integrated Approach 09:45–10:45 · International Education Leadership — Shiwani Sagar, Bharat Sharma, Laura Taron, Nethmi Kulatilake
Beyond the Numbers: Assessment and Evaluation Data That Drive Impact for International Student Conversion and Retention 09:45–10:45 · International Student Support, Success and Transitions — Nikita Cruz
What Global Internships and Entrepreneurial Experiences Teach Us About Culture, Power, and Preparation 09:45–10:45 · Learning Abroad — Rhoda Akuol Philip, Kayla Sousa, Tara Etherington
What the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act (FITAA) Means for Canadian Educational Institutions 09:45–10:45 · International Relations, Projects + Partnerships
Behind the Decision: What ATIP and Federal Court Cases Reveal for International Student Advising 09:45–10:45 · International Student Advising — Ankita Goyal
Balancing Growth, Risk, and Transparency Under the Cap: A Shared Leadership Model for Admissions and International Teams 09:45–10:45 · International Education Leadership — David Zhou, Svetlana Balaba
Resume/CV Bootcamp 10:45–11:15 · Rogers Centre, Room 209 (Level 2)
What Makes a Market: The Art of Knowing Where to Recruit and What to Say When You Get There 11:15–12:15 · Marketing, Recruitment + Admissions — John Gregory, Lydia Palmer, Meera Seshadri, Mercy Omenye +1 more
Precision Recruitment: Strategy for Success Through Volatile Times 11:15–12:15 · Marketing, Recruitment + Admissions — Marie Braswell, Mike Allcott, Stefanie Elia, Xuan Zhao
Beyond Borders: Rethinking Global Learning for Access, Impact, and Scale 11:15–12:15 · Learning Abroad — Francesca Hernandez de Weinerth
From Arrival to Outcomes: A Scalable Model for International Student Support, Success, and Transitions 11:15–12:15 · Rogers Centre, Room 206 (Level 2) — Arshia Azam, Benedicta Yeboah, Ruchika Singh, Shameela Ahmed
Advising Through Geopolitical Crisis: When Students Need More Than a Policy Answer 11:15–12:15 · International Student Advising — Diana Jamal-Samborski, Jitender Sharma, Shiwani Sagar, Mehak Kaushal
Knitting a Stronger Fabric: Complex Partnerships Through an Equity and Decolonized Lens / Tricotés serrés : les partenariats complexes sous la loupe de l’équité et de la décolonisation 11:15–12:15 · International Relations, Projects + Partnerships — Sylvain Pinet
Connecting Research to Practice: Building a National Network for International Education in Canada - Roundtable 11:15–12:15 · International Student Support, Success and Transitions — Joanny Belair, Liza Choi
Different Roads, Shared Risks: Rethinking Safety Abroad Through Institutional Practice 11:15–12:15 · Learning Abroad — Ashley Laracy, Doug Weir, Mahvish Wesley
Closing Keynote Address 13:00–14:30 · Rogers Centre, Canada Hall 1 (Level 3) — Ihor Korbabicz

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