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 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Registration: $225 CAD for Canadian delegates (lunch provided)

As a key pre-conference event, the International Partnerships Day is designed to foster meaningful B2B connections between Canadian institutions and international delegations. The day will centre on dedicated partnership meetings, offering structured opportunities for one-on-one engagement and collaboration-building. In addition, international delegates will present on their country contexts and institutional priorities, while Canadian representatives will highlight the education system and areas of strategic interest. Ample time will be provided for networking, with a detailed agenda to follow closer to the event.

Trade Commissioner Service at CBIE2025

Meet with Canadian Trade Commissioners to gain insights into priority markets, partnership development strategies, and emerging opportunities. The following countries are expected to have Trade Commissioner-led delegations: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, France, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, the Philippines, Portugal, Thailand, Tanzania, Tunisia and Vietnam. This list of countries will be confirmed closer to the conference date.

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with these key advisors at CBIE2025. Meeting booking will open in early October.

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

Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE): Deputy Director-General

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Egypt

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) : Directrice régionale pour les Amériques
ESTC Marseille (École supérieure des techniques de commercialisation de Marseille) : Responsable des relations internationales
France Universités :
- Délégué permanent de France Universités à Bruxelles
- Chargé de mission relations internationales et européennes
- Chargée de mission mobilité européenne et attractivité internationale

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 du 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 Paris Cité :
- Directrice Relations internationales
- Vice-président Relations internationales
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

Participating Institutions and Agencies

Satbayev University:
- Board Chairman – Rector
- First Vice-Rector for International Cooperation and Strategic Development
- Vice-Rector for Administrative, Social and Educational Work
- Head of the International Office
- Director of Mining and Metallurgical Institute
- Director of Geology and Oil-gas Business Institute
- Head of the organizational and control department

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
Ministry of Natural Resources and Urban Development Sarawak:
- Permanent Secretary
- Head of Mineral Resources and Geoscience Division
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

Nigeria

Philippines

Trade Commissioner-led delegation

Participating Institutions and Agencies

Commission on Higher Education delegation (details to follow)

Portugal

Trade Commissioner-led delegation

Participating Institutions and Agencies

University of Aveiro
- Vice-Rector for Research, Innovation and 3rd Cycle Training and Accreditation of Study Cycles
- 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
University Católica of Lisbon:
- 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
Católica University of Porto: Head of International Office
Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon – Engineering School): International Cooperation Office

Switzerland

Participating Institutions and Agencies

Swiss Hotel Management School
César Ritz Colleges Switzerland
HIM Business School
Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland

Tanzania

Thailand

Participating Institutions and Agencies

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

Tunisia

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
Dalat University: Vice President
Hanoi Pedagogical University 2: Rector
Hanoi University of Mining and Geology:
- President
- International Office
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology:
- President
- Director, External Relations Office
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):
- Chairman of University Council
- Vice President
- 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

Canada-ASEAN Roundtable

The third annual Canada–ASEAN Roundtable will be held as part of the CBIE2025 conference program. Further details will be announced closer to the conference.

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