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
👋 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
💡 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
Alexandra Galindo
CEO
Global Connection - Colombia
Jorge Otero
Co-Owner & Executive Director
Study Union
Oscar Blanco
Head of International Sales
ILAC
Rene Flores
Director Regional (Americas)
Kaplan International Group
🏆 Edvisor Awards
The Edvisor Awards celebrate the best agents and educators, recognizing those who lead with excellence and innovation. Backed by real data from our platform, these awards highlight top performers who set new benchmarks for success across the industry.
🍻 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
Alexandra Galindo
CEO
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Alexandra Galindo is the Founder and CEO of Global Connection, an international education consultancy with over 26 years of experience helping students access high-quality academic opportunities abroad. She is a recognized thought leader in global education, known for promoting transparent advising, ethical student recruitment, and well-structured international pathways that align academic quality with long-term student success.
Jorge Otero
Co-Owner & Executive Director
Lucia Quigley
Senior Account Manager
Lucia has been part of the GuardMe team since 2014. She brings over 20 years of experience in the international education sector, with extensive knowledge in cultural diversity, student recruitment, business development, and managing clients and partners locally and globally. Lucia has collaborated with both Canadian and international institutions, developing new markets and fostering long-lasting relationships with agents, institutions, and students. She is deeply passionate about supporting international education and creating meaningful experiences for students worldwide.
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.
Oscar Blanco
Head of International Sales
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Oscar Blanco Oscar Blanco is the Head of Global Sales at ILAC Education Group, with over 10 years of experience in international education. An ILAC alumnus, he has grown within the organization from regional coordination roles to leading global sales, overseeing the sales strategy for ILAC’s ESL, online and French programs, International High School, Tamwood Camps, Teens, and higher education offerings. Oscar combines deep institutional knowledge with a global commercial vision, contributing to ILAC Group’s position as the most awarded institution in Canada
Rene Flores
Director Regional (Americas)
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EdSummit Awards
The Edvisor Awards celebrate the best agents and educators, recognizing those who lead with excellence and innovation. Backed by real data from our platform, these awards highlight top performers who set new benchmarks for success across the industry.
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