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Venue: , Apáczai Csere János u. 12-14, 1052 Budapest, Hungary

Event Date: 13:00 Wednesday, September 23 – 18:30 Friday, September 25, 2026.

Please scroll down for detailed timings, including registration and evening receptions.

*only applicable for fully sponsored agencies located outside of Budapest.

Fully sponsored agents will be provided with a hotel room, for three nights from Wednesday afternoon, September 23, 2026, until Saturday morning, September 26, 2026 at one of our partner hotels.Ìý

Your presence will be expected throughout the duration of the event.

A formal hotel booking confirmation will be sent to you approximately four weeks prior to the event. ICEF will sponsor one room per agency, unless otherwise stated.

Terms & conditions:Ìý

• Event cancellation: If, for some reason, you will be unable to attend, please let us know by August 12, 2026, or you will be subject to a cancellation fee of 395 EUR. Cancellations made from the 16th September will be subject to a cancellation fee of 895 EUR. These fees are applicable to all agencies attending the event.
• Event no-show: If you do not arrive for your reservation or the event, you will be charged 895 EUR.
• Additional person(s): If you require an extra person to be accommodated in your room, kindly inform us without delay. An additional charge of 150 EUR per person, per room will apply and must be organised in advance of the event.
• Early Departure: Should you need to leave the event earlier than September 25 at 18:30, please inform us of this well in advance. In accordance with the Agent Terms & Conditions, please note that clients leaving the event early without prior notification to ICEF will be subject to an Early Departure Fee equivalent to one night’s accommodation at the hotel’s prevailing rate.
• Hotel extra charges: All extra costs (i.e. mini-bar, room service, telephone, early/late check-in/out) will not be sponsored by ICEF and are at your own expense. The hotel will therefore ask you for your credit card details upon check-in.
• Check-in & Check-out: Earliest possible check-in time is 15:00 and latest check-out time is 12:00 noon.

Additional nights:
Booking an additional night is optional and at your own expense. Please to book online if you wish to extend your stay. Please only reserve additional nights outside of your sponsored nights.

The information below is advisory, we recommend you check your own visa requirements with your local embassy.Ìý

Visas are required for nationals from the following countries when entering Hungary:

Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

For visa-free travel to Hungary check .

Further information and guidance on how to apply for the Schengen visa can be found .

For any visa-related questions, please contact visasupport@icef.com

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is located approximately 30-45 minutes from the hotel.

Taxis

Official taxis are available at designated ranks directly outside the terminal exits at 2A and 2B. Fötaxi is the official taxi partner of Budapest Airport, and it is recommended to use their services to ensure fair, fixed-rate pricing and safety. You can book a taxi at the Fötaxi booth located at the exit of the arrivals level. A direct taxi ride is the most convenient way to reach the InterContinental Budapest.

Other taxi services such as Bolt and Uber are also available in Budapest and can be accessed via their respective mobile apps.

Public Transport

100E Airport Express Bus: This direct bus service connects the airport to Deák Ferenc tér in the city centre. From Deák Ferenc tér, the InterContinental Budapest is approximately a 10-15 minute walk or a short taxi ride away. Tickets can be purchased at ticket machines or via the BudapestGO app.

*Not applicable to accompanying persons/guests

You will receive access to our online meeting scheduling tool, Marcom eSchedule PRO, approximately 5 weeks prior to the event, allowing you to send personalised meeting requests to targeted contacts based on source country or type of programme.

If you are using Marcom eSchedule PRO for the first time, we recommend that you visit the links below to make the most of the platform:Ìý

• Getting StartedÌý
• Scheduling Meetings – Useful Hints & TipsÌý

Scheduling meetings during the event

To make the most of your participation, meetings can be scheduled once the event has started, up to one hour before the requested meeting time.Ìý

We recommend that you leave Marcom eSchedule PRO open throughout the event and regularly refresh the page to keep an eye on the latest meeting requests that may come through.Ìý

Please note that you will not be provided with a printed copy of your schedule at the event.

*sponsorship opportunities are applicable for IAS agentcies only.

If you’re looking to increase your brand visibility and heighten your networking potential at ICEF events, why not consider agent enhanced participation or sponsorship opportunities?

Visit our website to view the available sponsorship items or contact your account manager.

You will be able to collect your badge from the ICEF registration desk located in the Ballroom Foyer from 13:00 on Wednesday, 23 September, and from 08:00 on Thursday, 24 September.Ìý

As this is an invitation-only event, anyone not wearing a badge may not be admitted into the event area. Please also understand that for the same reason, we cannot allow non-registered family, friends or staff to enter the meeting hall.

Join us on the first day of the event for a programme of seminars and presentations providing up-to-date information about the latest market trends and issues relevant to international education and student mobility.Ìý

You can find out more via the seminar tab on your schedule and on the event website.Ìý

Wednesday 23 September

• Refreshment break – 16:30 – 17:00

Thursday 24 September and Friday 25 SeptemberÌý

• Light Networking Breakfast – 08:00 – 09:00
• Refreshment breaks- 11:00 and 16:00 (30 minutes)
• Lunch – 13:00 – 14:00Ìý

Please contact us should you have any special dietary requirements.

Welcome Reception: Wednesday 23 September, 19:00-21:00.

If you are attending as an accompanying person without a meeting schedule your attendance will be automatically registered.

Dinner Reception: Budapest River Cruise

Thursday 24 September, 20:00-23:00

You will be contacted closer to the event to confirm your attendance for the Dinner Reception as spaces will be limited and granted on a first come, first served basis only. You cannot participate without pre-registration.Ìý

The dress code for both receptions is smart casual. Please note that participants not wearing their event badges will not be admitted.

To ensure that we are able to provide the best experience for all attendees, we would like to remind you that agents are hosted at ICEF events on the condition that they remain with the event for the duration of the programme. Please see our full event terms and conditions.

• Time zone: Budapest is 1 hour ahead of GMTÌý
• Currency: The official currency is the Hungarian Forint (HUF). For current exchange rates, please see Credit cards are widely accepted.
• Electricity: The standard voltage is 230 V, and the frequency is 50 Hz.
• Plug type: The power plugs and sockets are of type C & F. Visitors may need to bring their own adaptors.
• Climate: Budapest in late September typically experiences pleasant early autumn weather. Average daytime temperatures range from 18°C to 23°C, and evening temperatures can drop to around 10°C to 14°C.

If you have any questions prior to the event, please do not hesitate to contact us by email to icef-secondary-agents@icef.com.

We look forward to welcoming you to Budapest!