Study Melbourne is pleased to provide the schedule of international education sector briefings for early 2026, which focus on a different market/region each month.

These briefings are delivered by Victorian Government Commissioners and Education Services Managers offshore. They will provide:

  • on the ground market intelligence
  • updates regarding new opportunities
  • student/agent feedback
  • competitor activities
  • changes to education policies
  • various Victorian Government business development activities in country.

Please note that attendance at these briefings is limited to Victorian providers and education sector facing organisations.

China
  • Date: 10 February 2026
  • Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm AEDT
  • Register now
Latin America
Middle East, Türkiye and Africa
Southeast Asia
South Asia

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