The Future of Higher Education Event - New York

You are invited to a FREE one-day workshop on the future of international higher education in the U.S.

Join Keystone Education Group for a day filled with fresh insights, interactive roundtables, marketing masterclasses, and ample networking opportunities as we explore international higher education.

Designed for international officers, enrollment management professionals, and experts in student recruitment and marketing, we'll bring together colleagues from across the sector to celebrate all facets of higher education in the U.S.

Limited spots available, register now.

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm, following by networking and drinks

Location: Blender Workspace, 135 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016

Clare Overmann

CEO of AIEA

Anna Esaki-Smith

Author, Make College Your Superpower

Dr. Maureen Manning

Founder, The Global Nexus Collective

Dr. Jill Blondin

Vice Provost for Global Initiatives, Virginia Commonwealth University

Dr. Jane Gatewood

Vice Provost, Global Engagement, Emory University

Brian Piper

Author, Epic Content Marketing for Higher Education

Sherif Barsoum

Senior Associate Vice President, Global Services, NYU Steinhardt

Dr. Amir Reza

Dean, Babson Academy & Global Education

Dr. Mirka Martel

Head of Research, Evaluation & Learning, Institute of International Education

Jennifer Parsons

Chief Market & Partnerships Officer, Keystone

Dr. Mark Bennett

VP, Research & Insight, Keystone Education Group

Megan Prettyman

Vice President for Partner Success, North America, Keystone

09:00-10:00am

Arrival coffee & networking

10:05am

Building Bridges, Overcoming Barriers: The Strategic Value of International Students in U.S. Higher Education

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10:45am

Session details coming soon...

11:15am

The State of International Higher Education in the U.S. - What's Next for 2026?

An analysis of key decision-making factors from a global survey of 10s of thousands of students who want to study in the U.S.
How do students rank the U.S. as a study option compared to the other big 4 destinations?
And, what is the outlook for 2026?

Speakers include Mark Bennett and Jennifer Parsons from Keystone Education Group

12:00pm

Lunch

Complimentary lunch will be provided to guests.

1:00pm:

Open Doors 2025

With the publication of the Open Doors 2025 report hot off the press, what does this tell us about international student recruitment in the U.S.?

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2:00pm

Break-out sessions:

Choose from three break out sessions based on your preferred topics.

Each session will be interactive, with practical learning opportunities.

3:00pm

Higher Ed Panel Discussion

Interactive panel, covering all things higher ed! Expect interactive polling and audience participation as our panel leave no stone unturned.

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4:00pm-6pm

Drinks and networking

What is the cost of the event?

This event is free for all attendees and includes lunch and drinks. We will also host a drinks reception at the end of the event. RSVP to secure your ticket while they last!

Where is the event?

The event will be held at Blender Workspace, 135 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016.

What is the agenda of the event?