International Partnerships Programming

The Future in Focus: Advancing International Education in Times of Uncertainty

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural international partnerships stream, CBIE2025 will once again feature a dedicated program highlighting global collaboration and deepening connections between Canadian and international post-secondary institutions.

This specialized stream will include country-focused sessions, roundtable discussions, and curated networking opportunities designed to highlight international delegations. It provides a dynamic platform for exploring partnership opportunities, sharing innovations, and fostering meaningful institution-to-institution connections.

International Partnerships Day

Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Registration: $225 CAD for Canadian delegates (lunch provided)

As a key pre-conference event, International Partnerships Day is designed to foster meaningful business-to-business (B2B) connections between Canadian and international delegates before the conference officially begins. The day will feature two concurrent programs:

B2B Meeting Room

This space is dedicated to structured partnership meetings that facilitate one-on-one engagement and collaboration building. It is an independent activity that requires delegates to arrange meetings in advance or on site. The room will be organized with tables and seating for networking meetings. Tables for international delegations will be grouped by region, with tables for Canada’s provincial international education associations and/or provincial government representatives positioned along the sides of the room. Canadian delegates will circulate among the international delegations for B2B meetings.

There are no fixed networking time slots; delegates are encouraged to contact one another in advance or on site through the Conference App, the International Partnerships Directory, or by connecting with a Trade Commissioner (TC) for a TC-led delegation.

To learn more about participating international and Canadian institutions and associations attending this day, and to connect in advance, please visit the International Partnerships Directory through the conference app. This dynamic resource is updated daily.

Presentation Room

Showcasing select international delegations as they share insights on their country contexts, higher education systems, and priorities for bilateral cooperation with Canada. The agenda for this program is here.

Trade Commissioner Service at CBIE2025

Meet with Canadian Trade Commissioners to gain insights into priority markets, partnership development strategies, and emerging opportunities. Visit the app to book meetings with the Trade Commissioners.

Please note that the availability of Trade Commissioners continues to evolve as they manage the schedules of their delegations. You may receive notice to reschedule your requested meeting. If you are unable to secure a meeting in advance, we encourage you to connect on International Partnerships Day or visit the Trade Commissioner Room for any on-site availability.

Canada-ASEAN Roundtable

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 2:30 pm – 4:45 p.m.

This third annual Canada-ASEAN Roundtable at CBIE’s conference will convene senior government officials and higher education leaders from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, with distinguished guests from Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training (MOET). Organized in two parts, the roundtable will focus on transnational education (TNE), highlighting emerging trends, policy directions, and models of collaboration across the ASEAN region. For further details, please check the Conference Program.

International Delegations at CBIE2025

Stay tuned for updates on international delegations attending CBIE2025 and those featured as part of International Partnerships Day. As they are confirmed, a complete list of delegations and participating institutions will be published on this page.

Delegations from the following countries are planning to attend CBIE2025:

China

Participating Institutions and Agencies

Embassy of China in Canada:
- Minister Counsellor
- First Secretary
Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China:
- Consul and Chief of Educational Affairs
- Vice Consul

Costa Rica

Participating Institutions and Agencies

Universidad Estatal a Distancia (UNED)
ILISA Language School
Universidad Hispanoamericana
Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica (UNA)
UCIMED
Intercultura de Costa Rica
Wearsos

France

Trade-Commissioner and France Universités led delegation

Participating Institutions and Agencies

Université Paris Cité : Responsable du département Partenariats et Coopérations
Kedge Business School : International Partnership Manager
Université Catholique de Lille : Directrice des relations internationales
EPITECH (École pour l’informatique et les nouvelles technologies) : Responsable de la zone Amérique
ESTC Marseille (École supérieure des techniques de commercialisation de Marseille) : Responsable des relations internationales
France Universités :
- Chargé de mission relations internationales et européennes
- Chargée de mission mobilité européenne et attractivité internationale
Université Paris Cité :
- Directrice Relations internationales
- Vice-président Relations internationales
Université Paris Saclay : Director of International Relations

The following are attending Sunday, November 2 only:

Université Rennes :
- Directeur du Centre de Mobilité Internationale
- Vice-président Stratégie européenne et internationale
- Vice-présidente recherche, innovation et partenariats
Université Haute Alsace (UHA) :
- Direction des Relations Internationales, Européennes & Transfrontalières
- Vice-président Relations internationales
Université Littoral Côte d’Opale (ULCO) :
- Président
- Vice-président Recherche
Université Savoie Mont Blanc : Vice-président Relations internationales
Université de Picardie Jules Verne : Vice-président Recherche et stratégie scientifique
Université de Nîmes : Chargé de mission relations internationales
Nantes Université : Vice-présidente Relations internationales
Université Grenoble Alpes :
- Président
- Directeur de cabinet
Université de Poitiers : Vice-président Relations internationales
Université de Toulouse : Vice-président Relations internationales

Indonesia

Participating Institutions and Agencies

Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS): Director of ITS Global Engagement

Kazakhstan

Update: This delegation will not be attending CBIE2025

Kenya

Update: This delegation will not be attending CBIE2025

Malaysia

Trade Commissioner-led delegation

Participating Institutions and Agencies

Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS):
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Academic Officer (Aerospace, Digital & Green Energy Academy)
- Chief Academic Officer (Industry & ESG Academy)
- Deputy Director of Management
- Green Mining Advisor for CENTEXS
- Green Mining Academic Consultant for CENTEXS
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah: Director, Advanced TVET
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia: Director, UTM International
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia: Director, International Office

Mexico

Trade Commissioner-led delegation

Participating Institutions and Agencies

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Universidad de Monterrey
Universidad de Guanajuato
Universidad de Guadalajara
- Coordinator in Academic Development Coordination
- Coordinator in the Curriculum Transformation Unit
- Responsible for cooperation with North America
Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua
Universidad Tecnologica de Jalisco
(TBC) JuventudEsGTO
(TBC) Universidad Panamericana
(TBC) National Association of Higher Education Institutions-ANUIES

Myanmar

Participating Institutions and Agencies

Linux Lab: Managing Director

New Zealand

Nigeria

Trade-Commissioner

Philippines

Trade Commissioner-led delegation

Participating Institutions and Agencies

Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
Catanduanes State University: State University and College (SUC) President III
Cavite State University:
- Vice President for Research, Innovation and Extension
- Office of the Vice President for Planning and Development
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture: SUC President IV
Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology: SUC President III
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College: State University and College (SUC) President III
Isabela State University: Vice President for Administrative and Finance Services
Marinduque State University: University President
Mindanao State University: Chancellor
Panpacific University:
- Board Member
- Vice President
Polytechnic University of the Philippines:
- Director, Office of International Affairs
- Head, Executive Assistant
Romblon State University: Chairperson, BS Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (BSABE) Department
University of Eastern Philippines:
- University President
- Vice President for External Affairs
University of Luzon: Director for International Relations
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines: President
University of the Philippines Los Banos:
- Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development
- Vice Chancellor – Research and Development
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation: Vice President for Finance and International Relations Officer

Portugal

Trade Commissioner-led delegation

Participating Institutions and Agencies

University of Aveiro
- Vice-Rector for Education and Training
- Head of International Office
University Nova of Lisbon (NOVA SBE Business School): International Relations Manager, Nova School of Business & Economics
University Institute of Lisbon: Professor & Senior Researcher with the Multimedia Signal Processing, ISCTE
Universidade Católica Portuguesa:
- Head of International Office – Porto Campus
- Assistant Coordinator for International Relations, Global Engagement Office
- Responsible Assistant for Mobility, Cooperation and International Relations, Católica Medical School
- International Affairs Coordinator for Outgoing Exchange, Faculty of Human Sciences
Portugal’s National Agency Erasmus +: Coordinator Erasmus+ Programme
Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon – Engineering School): International Cooperation Office

Switzerland

Participating Institutions and Agencies

Swiss Education Group: Regional Manager, USA & Canada.
Swiss Hotel Management School
César Ritz Colleges Switzerland
HIM Business School
Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland

Tanzania

Trade Commissioner-led delegation

Participating Institutions and Agencies

Mzumbe University: Director Internationalization and Convocation
The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST): DVC for Planning, Finance and Administration

Thailand

Participating Institutions and Agencies

Suranaree University of Technology: Head of the Quantum Technology Research Initiative Consortium (QTRic)
Thammasat University: Rector

Tunisia

Trade Commissioner-led delegation

Participating Institutions and Agencies

Ibn Khaldoun University:
- Founder
- Deputy Director General
Mission Universitaire de la Tunisie en Amérique du Nord (MUTAN – Representative of the Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research): Director

Vietnam

Trade Commissioner-led delegation

Participating Institutions and Agencies

Ministry of Education and Training:
- Director General – International Cooperation Department
- Deputy Head of International Relations Division, International Cooperation Department
Can Tho University:
- President
- Director of External relations and Global Education
- Director of Center for Lifelong Learning
Hanoi University of Mining and Geology:
- President
- International Office
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology:
- President
- Director, External Relations Office
Hoa Sen University: Vice President
International University:
- President;
- Head, Office of External and Public Relations
Nguyen Tat Thanh University: Vice President
Phenikaa University:
- Vice President
- Deputy Head, External Engagement Office
Tra Vinh University:
- President of University Council
- Director, International Collaboration
University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH):
- Vice Rector, UEH Honours College
- Deputy Head, Department of Research, Management and Global Engagement
University of Economics and Law:
- President
- Director, iUEL
- Head, Department of Cooperation and Development
VinUniversity:
- Director of Global Engagement
- Global Engagement Manager
VNU University of Science: President

For more information contact us at partnerships-partenariats@cbie.ca