
16/10/2025
🇨🇳 While the attendees at ICEF China are busy networking, we look back at the first day, which featured an insightful programme of seminars and panel discussions.
🗣️ Led by ICEF’s Martijn Van de Veen, this lively panel discussion in Shanghai focused on the expanding role of agents when it comes to effectively guiding Chinese students to the right study destination. Martijn was joined by Dave Amor (Higher Insights Ltd), Shangjiao Sun (Erlun Education), and Kiran Patel (China - Britain Business Council) for a detailed discussion that covered a wealth of topics including:
💰 Affordability - a sensitive issue in a challenging economic climate
🛂 Visa policies - demonstrating the importance of understanding local concerns
🌱 Emerging opportunities - looking at new destinations and programme types