The East Asia Agent Conference 2025 will build on the success of its inaugural event in February 2024, which attracted 323 participants from the UK and East Asia. With over 229,000 international students from East Asia choosing to study in the UK, representing 32% of the total international student market, the conference will address key issues in the industry. 

The event will focus on the latest UK policy update on International Education post-election, developments in the UK Agent Quality Framework (AQF), and the impact of new technology on business development. With changing demographics, digital-savvy clients, and evolving policies, the agent industry faces challenges that require innovative solutions.  

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with industry peers and learn about useful information such as the latest UK policies, new development of AQF, strategies of how to leverage new technologies for their business. The conference aims to provide agents with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the ever-changing landscape of international education. 

Through this conference, agents will have the opportunity to:  

  • Stay informed on the latest UK policy updates and their potential impacts  
  • Gain insights into developments on UK Agent Quality Framework (AQF) 
  • Participate in discussions on adopting new technologies and building sustainable businesses 
  • Network with industry peers and UK institutions   
  • Enhance their business practices through sharing and learning best practise with other practitioners   
  • Hear from industry leaders on ideas, information and inspiration for success 

Event details at a glance

Date

Time

Event

Venue
Thursday 6 March 9:30-1700 East Asia Agents Conference  Rayson Huang Hall, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Main Campus 
Thursday 6 March 18.30 – 20.30 Welcome reception and networking  Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel 

Speakers

Plenary speakers for the East Asia Agent Conference 2025 to be announced soon. 

Participating universities

To be announced soon

Participating agencies

To be announced soon

Join the British Council Counsellor Training

To support education advisers a better understanding of the UK education system, the British Council has launched a new, 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!

For more enquiries, please contact us at education_eastasia@britishcouncil.org.

The East Asia Agents Conference programme can be downloaded below.  
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