SCHEDULE

Day 1 Check-In & Registration

September 11th
Hotel: Hangzhou Platinum Hanjue Hotel
Address: No. 9 Shanhusha East Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City
  • HOTEL CHECK-IN

Day 2 Conference Day Keynote and Sub-Forum

September 12th
Location:Ballroom 338-358, the 3rd floor, Hangzhou Platinum Hanjue Hotel
9:10-9:35 Welcome and Opening Plenary
Speakers:
Ms. Susan Liu
General Manager, Bright Can-Achieve
Mr. Robert Niu
Chief Executive Officer, Bright Scholar Education Group
9:35-10:05 Keynote Speech 1
Topic:
What University Rankings Don't Tell Us, and Why We Should Care? (EN)
Speakers:
Dr. Donald Back
Vice President, Bright Can-Achieve
10:05-10:35 Keynote Speech 2
Topic:
Transcendent Learning: The Business of Education in the Age of AI (EN)
Speaker:
Dr. Philip Laird
Vice President of Innovation, Global and Academic Partnerships, Trinity Western University
10:35-11:35 Keynote Speech 3
Topic:
Official Advocacy for International Education from Embassies of Australia,UK, New Zealand, Ireland and Canada(CN&EN)
Speaker:
Ms. Stephanie Smith
Trade and Investment Commissioner,Greater China, Austrade

Mr. Xinping Wu
Education Marketing Manager, British Council, Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy

Ms. Jane Liu
Education Manager, ENZ&New Zealand Embassy Beijing

Ms. Elizabeth McHenry
Regional Manager, Asia - Education in Ireland Enterprise Ireland

Ms. Jennifer Lai
Consul & Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai

11:40-12:10 Group Photo
Venue: Ballroom 328, the 3rd Floor , Hangzhou Platinum Hanjue Hotel
12:10-14:00 Lunch and Rest Time
  • Venue: Ballroom 258/268/278, the 2nd Floor, Hangzhou Platinum Hanjue Hotel
14:00-16:30 Sub-Forum

Sub-Forum 1
  • 14:00-16:30
  • Ballroom 287, the 2nd Floor
Topic:
Study UK Visa Application & Tips
• 14:00-14:20
Speaker:
Mr. Xinping Wu,
Education Marketing Manager,
Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy

Topic:
Study Trends and Employment in Ireland
• 14:20-14:40
Speaker:
Ms. Joy Li
Market Executive, Education in Ireland

Topic 2:
The 35th anniversary of IELTS: Ready for a world opportunity - IELTS plus offerings updates (CN)
• 14:40-15:10
Speaker:
Ms Faye Zhou
Business Pursuit Manager, Exams China, British Council IELTS

Topic 3:
Aligning Academic Programs with Job Market Needs in British Columbia and Launching the First Bachelor’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine – Acupuncture(EN)
• 15:10-15:30
Speaker:
Dr. Alan Davis
President of Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Topic 4:
Panel Discussion:The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Education Across Countries-A Global Perspective and Local Challenges(CN/EN)
• 15:30-16:10
Panelists:
Mr. Simon Iley
SVP, Recruitment (East), INTO University Partnerships
Mr. Barry Luo
China Marketing Director of The Erindale Academy
Ms. Sally Zhao
Senior In-Country Manager (China) , Monash University
Ms. Emily Wang
China Representative, University of Bristol
Ms. Meggy Han
Director of Institutional Partnership Program(China), Full Sail University
Moderator:
Ms. Jessica JIANG
Key Partners Support Manager, INTO University Partnerships

Topic 5:
Worry-Free Landing: Comprehensive Student Support with Guaranteed Agent Commissions(CN)
• 16:10-16:30
Speaker:
Ms.Lily XIAO
Regional Director, Bright Can-Achieve Canada


Sub-Forum 2
  • 14:00-16:20
  • Ballroom 288, the 2nd Floor
Topic:
Study Trends and New Policy in New Zealand(CN)
• 14:00-14:20
Speaker:
Ms. Jane Liu
Education Manager, ENZ & Embassy of New Zealand in China

Topic:
Shine with Australia - Study Australia Market Update(EN)
• 14:20-14:40
Speaker:
Ms. Stephanie Smith
Trade and Investment Commissioner,Greater China, Austrade

Topic 2:
High Cost-Effective Way to Study in Canada (CN)
• 14:40-15:10
Speaker:
Ms. Sandy SONG
VP Assistant & Marketing Director of North American, Kaplan International

Topic 3:
Latest Introduction and Official Policies of Pearson Test of English (PTE)(CN)
• 15:10-15:40
Speaker:
Mr. Scotty Yuan
Market Development Executive(China), Pearson PTE

Topic 4:
Panel Discussion:Post-Study Work Rights Policy for The Main Study Destinations
• 15:40-16:20
Panelists:
Mr. Steven Zhou
Director of Recruitment & Marketing, Northeastern University
Ms. Jennifer Zhang
Associate Director, China, GUS Canada Universities
Mr. William Li
Regional Manager (South China),The University of Western Australia
Mr. Gavin Chaw,
Director, UCD Global Centre (Greater China)
Moderator:
Ms. Joyce ZHANG
Market Manager – Greater China,University of Otago


Sub-Forum 3
  • 14:00-16:30
  • Ballroom 289, the 2nd Floor
Topic 1:
The Merits of US Higher Education: Unveiling Ranking Systems & Showcasing Top Institutions (CN)
• 14:00-14:30
Speakers:
Mr. Kevin Wu
Senior Regional Director (China)SHORELIGHT
Mr. Ray Wang
Senior Product Manager (China)SHORELIGHT

Topic 2:
Panel Discussion:The story behind booming Singapore as a popular study destination(CN)
• 14:30-15:10
Speakers:
Ms. Summer JIAO
Associate Director, Future Students(Greater China)
Chief Representative, Beijing Office
James Cook University
Mr. Gao Yupeng
Senior Business Manager - Regional Recruitment (China)
Singapore Institute of Management
Mr. Aiden LEUNG
Chief Representative of China,Beacon International College
Ms. Catherine Han
Student Recruitment Manager-North China,Curtin Singapore
Ms. Claire Qian
East China Regional Recruitment Manager- Greater China,PSB Academy
Ms.Kendra Hu
Assistant Director, International Recruitment,Kaplan Singapore

Topic 3:
How to Plan Immigration Status in English Speaking Countries(CN)
• 15:10-15:40
Speaker:
Mr. Harrison Han
Immigration Project Manager, Bright Can-Achieve

Topic 4:
Updates of the Duolingo English Test (CN)
• 15:40-16:10
Speaker:
Ms. Liu Liu
Market Development Supervisor, Duolingo English Test

Topic 5:
Latest Official Insights on UC Guaranteed Admission: New Changes in UC TAG Transfer Requirements for Fall 2025 (CN)
• 16:10-16:30
Speaker:
Ms. Xinxin Liu
Regional Manager, Bright Can-Achieve US


16:40-17:30 Rest and Dress Up Time
17:30-18:30 Signature and Photo
18:30-21:30 Welcome Dinner
  • Ballroom 328-358, the 3rd floor, Hangzhou Platinum Hanjue Hotel

Day 3 Conference Day Networking Sessions

September 13 th
Venue: Ballroom 328-358, the 3rd floor, Hangzhou Platinum Hanjue Hotel
9:00-12:00 Networking Sessions
12:00-14:00 Lunch Time
  • Ballroom 258/268/278, the 2nd Floor, Hangzhou Platinum Hanjue Hotel
14:00-16:30 Networking Sessions
16:30 Closing Plenary
16:30-17:30 Rest and Dress Up
17:30-18:30 Signature and Photo
18:30-21:30 Gala Dinner
  • Ballroom 368, the 3rd floor, Hangzhou Platinum Hanjue Hotel

Day 4 Check-out and Departure

September 14 th
  • Exploring Hangzhou / Check-out & Departure