DATE

20 – 21 April 2026

TIME

10:00 – 18:00

COST

€ 1,800

Networking Event for Student Recruitment

The MENA E-Conference: Build Networks with School Counselors is a high-impact virtual event designed for universities seeking to expand international student recruitment through meaningful counselor engagement. In just 2 days, connect with 170+ counselors from 30+ countries and schedule up to 22 one-on-one meetings. E-Conferences offer a streamlined, cost-effective way to engage with international high school counselors personally. These events provide prescheduled one-on-one meetings, expert-led sessions, and access to a diverse, global network of educators, making them an essential part of any international outreach strategy.

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Why take part in the MENA E-Conference: Build Networks with School Counselors?

Connect with Key Student Influencers

Build relationships with school counselors who guide students and families on international study decisions.

Participating countries include:

  • UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
  • Egypt, Jordan, Morocco
  • India, Turkey, Bangladesh
  • Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa
  • And 30+ global markets

Efficient, Pre-Scheduled Meetings

  • Up to 22 one-on-one meetings (over 2 days)
  • Structured, time-efficient format
  • Meet qualified, relevant counselors

Cost-Effective Global Outreach

E-Conferences provide a high ROI alternative to in-person events, enabling universities to expand international recruitment without travel costs.

Extend Engagement Beyond the Event

  • Access attendee database for up to 4 weeks
  • Follow up and nurture leads
  • Build long-term recruitment partnerships

Event Highlights

  • 2-day virtual networking event
  • 170+ vetted school counselors
  • 30+ participating countries
  • Up to 22 private meetings
  • Expert-led sessions and discussions
  • Post-event access to contacts
The MENA E-Conference: Build Networks with School Counselors is designed to boost student recruitment thru meaningful conversations

LOCATIONS

MENA Region

  • 1

    Online

Pricing Information

€ 1,800

Full Conference – 2 days
€ 1,800
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Event Itinerary & Key details

MENA E-Conference day 1
20 April 2026
You will be having up to 10 pre-scheduled meeting with study counselors of your choosing.

MENA E-Conference day 2
21 April 2026
You will be having up to 10 pre-scheduled meeting with study counselors of your choosing.

• Access a fully personalized, easy-to-use platform
• Host up to 10 one-on-one video meetings each day
• Join expert-led sessions designed to share actionable insights
• Connect directly with counselors through pre-arranged 1:1 meetings
• Continue your outreach with attendee database access for up to four weeks post-event

Sponsorship and bundled participation packages are available. Contact us to learn more.

  • Prescheduled one-on-one meetings with school counselors
  • Live expert-led sessions on student recruitment trends
  • Virtual networking opportunities with a global counselor audience
  • Access to a diverse pool of high school counselors from multiple countries
  • Streamlined online platform for easy scheduling and engagement

Visitor info & Target audience

Attendees include

Meet High school counselors
College advisors
International schools (IB, A-Level, national systems)

Ideal participants

University recruitment teams
International admissions staff
Outreach and partnerships managers
Academic leadership

Participants

Meet counselors from a diverse global network, including:

UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Kuwait, Oman, India, تركيا (Turkey), Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Tanzania, Tunisia, Pakistan, Singapore, and more.

Why the MENA Region Matters for Student Recruitment

The MENA region is a rapidly expanding outbound student market, with over 530,000 students studying abroad each year (UN data), and rising demand for:

  • International degrees
  • English-language education
  • Scholarship opportunities

School counselors play a critical role in shaping student decisions, making them essential partners for universities.

Enquiry form

If you would like to reserve your spot at this E-Conference or if you want to receive detailed information including a price quote, please fill out the pre-registration form below. Submitting this form is obligation free!

Booth and exhibitor options

Explore More E-Conferences Globally

Beyond the E-Conference in the MENA region, institutions can deepen engagement through our E-Conferences in Asia Pacific region, the Americas and EurAsia. These global touchpoints create valuable opportunities to exchange best practices, form new partnerships, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving international education landscape. Start building your network in one region, then expand your reach and impact worldwide.

FAQ – MENA E-Conference

The MENA E-Conference is a virtual networking event where universities connect with school counselors to support international student recruitment.

This event is ideal for:

  • Universities and colleges
  • Student recruitment teams
  • International admissions professionals

Participants can schedule up to 22 one-to-one meetings with counselors.

Counselors join from 30+ countries across the MENA region, Africa, and Asia, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, India, and Nigeria.

All meetings are pre-scheduled via the online platform, allowing participants to plan their agenda in advance and make the most of their time at the event.

The E-Conference takes place on a dedicated online platform where you can manage your schedule, join meetings, attend sessions, and connect with other participants via integrated video tools.

You can register by filling out the enquiry form on our website. Once submitted, our team will confirm availability and provide further details.

Participating universities can expect a full schedule of pre-arranged one-to-one meetings with secondary school counselors, offering valuable opportunities to expand networks and gain insights into student recruitment across the region.

Universities can schedule op to 10 one-to-one meetings per day and 22 in total for 2 days; depending on availability and mutual interest.

In addition to one-to-one meetings, the program includes a range of information and global sessions relevant to international student recruitment.

Meeting scheduling opens ahead of the event, giving you time to review participants and build your personalised schedule.

You can access the attendee database for up to four weeks after the MENA E-Conference. This way you can reach all the counselors you have spoken with.