IDPIndia to host Season 2 of the one-day virtual conference IDP Talk

The event will see experts from around the globe discussing key topics in the international education industry

India, 22nd June 2021: IDP Education, the global leader in international education services is back with the Season 2 of its flagship virtual event - IDP Talk. This is a recurring event organised to discuss queries and concerns of parents and students regarding studying abroad during the pandemic. Industry experts from around the globe are invited to this event to participate and share their opinions on the current and future trends in international education. 

Season 2 of IDP Talk, scheduled for 30th June is expected to focus on the latest developments in the most sought-after destinations like Australia, the UK, the USA, Canada, and Ireland. Besides, the event will also provide a common forum for students and parents to interact with IDP’s experts on how to go about their higher education plan amidst the ongoing dynamic times.

The event comprises expert sessions and panel discussions by industry veterans who will share their views on subjects like opportunities to study online with Australian universities, trending courses in the US, focussed discussion on Canadian education, borders reopening for countries like the UK and Ireland.

The list of dignitaries and keynote speakers who will be part of the event include 

Justin Wood, Director of Global Student Recruitment, Coventry University, UK

Kevin Geoghegan, Director International Office, Griffith College, Ireland 

Pieter Vermeulen, Director (International Recruitment), University of North Texas, USA 

Brett Galt-Smith, Counsellor (Education and Research), Australian High Commission, New Delhi 

SuchitaTirkey, Manager - Recruitment, Strategic Development and Partner Relations (India & South Asia), Centennial College, Canada

Carolyn Ford, Director, International Undergraduate Recruitment, Western University, Canada 

Peter Bondy, Director, International Education, Fleming College 

David Hoffman, Executive Director, INTO the University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA

Rob Medrano, Director of International Admissions, Pace University, USA

About IDP India

IDP Education is a global leader in international education services. With a network of over 120 international student placement centres, it has a global presence in more than 30 countries. For over 50 years, IDP has played a significant role in international education by offering comprehensive counselling services to students and having placed more than 500,000 students into quality institutions in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and more recently, Ireland.

Currently, IDP in India has offices in 34 locations across India and guide students and their families through the entire study overseas process – university/course selection, submission of application, assistance with the visa process and pre-departure planning.

IDP also owns some of the world’s most popular education websites such as The Complete University Guide, Whatuni and Hotcourses Abroad

IELTS

IDP is a proud co-owner of IELTS (International English Language Testing System). IELTS is jointly owned by IDP: IELTS Australia, British Council and Cambridge English Language Assessment. Since its launch in 1989, IELTS has become the world’s most popular high-stakes English language proficiency test.

IELTS is accepted as evidence of English language proficiency by over 10,000 organizations worldwide. Last year, more than 3 million tests were taken globally.