EdSummit’26 is back to Bogotá! Mark your calendar and get ready to connect, innovate, and shape the future of international education.
EdSummit’26 is back to Bogotá! Mark your calendar and get ready to connect, innovate, and shape the future of international education.
Agenda
🎯VIP Registration + Networking (Sponsors + Agencies)
Before the event officially begins, we invite sponsors and agencies to an exclusive accreditation & networking session. More than a check-in, it’s a focused moment to meet key partners, exchange insights, and start building relationships in a relaxed environment. It sets the tone for a collaborative, high-impact day.
👋 Registration + Networking
Start your EdSummit experience the right way. Check in, grab your badge, and settle in while connecting with fellow attendees before the sessions begin.
🚀 EdSummit Bogotá Introduction
A welcoming opening session that sets the tone for the day. We’ll present the agenda, introduce key agreements, and share an exciting overview of what’s ahead. Get ready for a day of learning, networking, and meaningful connections.
💬 Data Takeaways by Edvisor
A data-driven session by Edvisor with key insights from the latest industry trends. We’ll share actionable takeaways to help schools and agencies understand market behavior, anticipate change, and make smarter decisions.
💬 Adapting to the Evolving Needs of International Students
This session will discuss how educators and agencies can adapt to the evolving needs of international students, addressing shifting expectations and creating strategies to better support their journey.
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Lucia Quigley
Senior Account Manager
GuardMe
☕ Coffee & Networking
Take a coffee break and connect with industry peers. A relaxed networking moment to strengthen partnerships and spark new opportunities before sessions resume.
💬 Global Education, Local Solutions: Transforming Student Payments Through Partnership
Jefferson Lima (TransferMate): How global institutions and agencies can unlock access and affordability by rethinking student payments. In a landscape where cross-border transactions are slow, costly, and opaque, this session shows how innovation and collaboration are reshaping the payment experience for students and families. See how fintech disruption delivers smarter, student-centric solutions that cut friction and drive growth.
Jefferson Lima
Business Develoment Manager | Team Lead
TransferMate
💬 Keynote TBC
Stay tuned! More details coming soon.
💡 Industry Leaders Panel
Join top leading schools and agencies to explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping international education in 2026.
Host: Fabiola Martínez Mata
Regional Director for LATAM
ICEF
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Sebastian Barrientos
CEO and Co-Founder
Grasshopper
Melanie Milanes de Meana
Founder & Lead Education Strategist
The U For You
🍻 Drinks & Connections - Sponsored by TransferMate
Celebrate the day’s insights with great company. Enjoy relaxed conversations, drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere as you connect with peers and industry leaders. Drinks are sponsored by TransferMate.
Meet the Speakers
Melanie Milanes de Meana
Founder & Lead Education Strategist
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Melanie Milanes de Meana is the Founder of The U For You, an international education consultancy focused on career design and academic decisions. She has lived and studied in different countries and knows how confusing it can be to reach a point where the next step isn’t obvious anymore. Her work is shaped by real conversations, real doubts, and the belief that education should be a thoughtful choice, not something you do on autopilot. Melanie works closely with students and young professionals who are navigating change and trying to figure out what actually makes sense for them, not just what looks good on paper.
Sebastian Barrientos
CEO and Co-Founder
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CEO and Co-Founder of Grasshopper, he has over 25 years of experience in international education. He leads with a strategic vision focused on connecting students with global academic opportunities, building strong international partnerships, and enhancing the overall student experience. He specializes in collaborative leadership, vendor management, and global network development, and is deeply committed to integrating education and technology to create innovative, scalable solutions that deliver meaningful impact for students and partners in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Lucia Quigley
Senior Account Manager
Jefferson Lima
Business Develoment Manager | Team Lead
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Jefferson Lima is a business leader with over 20 years of experience in sales, leadership, and entrepreneurship. For the past five years, he has specialized in international education, working with agencies, schools, and technology providers such as Edvisor, and others. Passionate about innovation and collaboration, Jefferson combines commercial vision with operational excellence, continuously contributing to the transformation of global financial ecosystems. His work is guided by a strategic outlook, anticipating changes driven by geopolitical and economic factors. With a global perspective gained through visits to key regions such as Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Turkey, and several European countries, Jefferson brings unique insights to every initiative he leads.
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EdSummit Awards
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