--- title: EdSummit´25 Madrid description: "Join EdSummit Madrid 2025: the must-attend event for international education. Networking, expert panels, and insights to grow your business." --- [![](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/edsummit-by-edvisor-logo.png)](https://landing.edvisor.io/edsummit?hsLang=en) - [Register](https://landing.edvisor.io/edsummit/2025/madrid#upcoming-events) - [Sponsors](https://www.edvisor.io/edsummit/sponsorships) - [News](https://www.edvisor.io/edsummit#news) - [English](https://landing.edvisor.io/edsummit/2025/madrid) - [Español](https://landing.edvisor.io/es/edsummit/2025/madrid) ![edsummit26-logo-b-w](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/edsummit26-logo-b-w.svg) Madrid 🇪🇸 OCT • 29 • 2025 ![](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/address-icon.svg) [LOOM Azca - Room Murillo](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Coworking+LOOM+Azca/@40.4507906,-3.6939003,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0xd42293886e9fa53:0xebbedaed50de35d7!8m2!3d40.4507906!4d-3.6939003!16s%2Fg%2F11y7httgsh?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgyNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) Click to open in Google Maps EdSummit’25 is coming to Madrid! Mark your calendar and get ready to connect, innovate, and shape the future of international education. Registrations closed [Add to your calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r/eventedit?text=EdSummit%E2%80%9925+Madrid&dates=20251029T163000/20251029T230000&location=Coworking+LOOM+Azca,+Pl.+Pablo+Ruiz+Picasso,+11,+Planta+1,+Tetu%C3%A1n,+28020+Madrid,+Espa%C3%B1a&details=Edvisor%27s+flagship+gathering+for+schools,+agencies,+and+partners:+networking,+panels,+and+talks+on+market+trends.+The+event+will+take+place+in+Room+Murillo+(Coworking+LOOM+Azca).&ctz=Europe/Madrid) Agenda   4:00 PM - 4:30 PM 🎯VIP Registration + Networking (Sponsors + Agencies) Before the event officially begins, we invite sponsors and agencies to an exclusive accreditation & networking session. More than a check-in, it’s a focused moment to meet key partners, exchange insights, and start building relationships in a relaxed environment. It sets the tone for a collaborative, high-impact day. 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM 👋 Arrival & Registration Start your EdSummit experience the right way. Check in, grab your badge, and settle in while connecting with fellow attendees before the sessions begin. 5:00 PM - 5:25 PM 🚀 EdSummit Madrid Introduction A welcoming opening session that sets the tone for the day. We’ll present the agenda, introduce key agreements, and share an exciting overview of what’s ahead. Get ready for a day of learning, networking, and meaningful connections. ![Jamie Pro Photo small circle](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Email%20Signature%20Photos/Jamie%20Pro%20Photo%20small%20circle.png) Jamie Gibbs Commercial Director Edvisor ![james](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Email%20Signature%20Photos/james.png) James Cowan School Sales Manager Edvisor 5:25 PM - 5:50 PM 💬Reimagining Student Wellbeing: The New Mental Health Needs of Global Students Susanne Hendrickson (StudyInsured): Rising mental-health needs are reshaping student support and redefining risk. Backed by data and real cases, this session shows how schools and agencies can act early with screening, accessible care models, clear protocols, and shared responsibility. Turn mental health into a strategic advantage for safer, more successful student journeys. ![Susanne-Hendrickson-1](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Susanne-Hendrickson-1.jpg) Susanne Hendrickson VP of Global Partnerships and Client Experience Study Insured ![Eduardo Gonzlaez](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Eduardo%20Gonzlaez.png) Eduardo Guanche Marketplace Director Edvisor 5:50 PM - 6:10 PM 💬 Quiet Marketing: The Secret to Student Engagement When geopolitics shift the landscape and marketing becomes more complex, the smartest organisations in international education don’t grab a megaphone – they get creative.This talk reveals how to empower networks with authentic, student-informed storytelling and inclusive messaging. With 92% of students trusting their peers over brands (Unibuddy), discover how collaboration, trust, and agile marketing can turn uncertainty into opportunity — helping your business, partnerships, and student outcomes thrive. ![retratos-barcelona-professional-portraits-Hubbublabs-058-HighRes (1)](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/retratos-barcelona-professional-portraits-Hubbublabs-058-HighRes%20(1).jpg) George Chilton Co-Founder Hubbub Labs 6:10 PM - 6:40 PM ☕ Coffee & Networking Take a coffee break and connect with industry peers. A relaxed networking moment to strengthen partnerships and spark new opportunities before sessions resume. 6:40 PM - 7:05 PM 💬 Global Education, Local Solutions: Transforming Student Payments Through Partnership Thomas Butler (TransferMate): How global institutions and agencies can unlock access and affordability by rethinking student payments. In a landscape where cross-border transactions are slow, costly, and opaque, this session shows how innovation and collaboration are reshaping the payment experience for students and families. See how fintech disruption delivers smarter, student-centric solutions that cut friction and drive growth. ![Thomas Butler 2025](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Thomas%20Butler%202025.jpg) Thomas Butler Head of Education TransferMate ![james](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Email%20Signature%20Photos/james.png) James Cowan Sales Manager Edvisor 7:05 PM - 7:50 PM 💡 Industry Leaders Panel: The Future of the International Education Industry Join top leading schools and agencies to explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping international education in 2026. ![David Ganly-1](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/David%20Ganly-1.jpg) David Ganly CEO Future Learning ![John DeFranco](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/John%20DeFranco.jpg) John DeFranco CEO ILAC ![Nicoletta Pinto2-1](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Nicoletta%20Pinto2-1.jpg) Nicoletta Pinto Global Partnerships Strategist GuardMe ![Pablo](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Pablo.jpg) Pablo Martinez de Velasco President & CEO ASEPROCE & Ad Astra ![Rafa Rivas](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Rafa%20Rivas.jpg) Rafael Rivas Global Sales Manager InterWay ![Shoko](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Shoko.jpg) Shoko Doherty CEO Celtic English Academy ![Jamie Pro Photo small circle](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Email%20Signature%20Photos/Jamie%20Pro%20Photo%20small%20circle.png) Host: Jamie Gibbs Commercial Director Edvisor 7:50 PM - 8:00 PM 🔈 Audience Q&A Time for questions and answers between the audience and speakers. 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM 🍻 Drinks & Connections - Sponsored by TransferMate Celebrate the day’s insights with great company. Enjoy relaxed conversations, drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere as you connect with peers and industry leaders. Meet the Speakers ![speakerRafaMadrid](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/speakerRafaMadrid.png) Rafa Rivas Owner & Global Sales Manager at InterWay ![Interway](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/interway-logo-cabecera-home.png) **Rafa Rivas** is the owner and global sales manager of **InterWay**, a leading provider of international language experiences since 1980. With over 15 years in the industry, he has driven the company’s growth by developing innovative programs for young people and adults worldwide. As the head of commercial strategy, business development, and public sector partnerships, Rafa focuses on creating immersive educational opportunities that transform the way students learn languages and connect with new cultures. ![speakerDavidMadrid](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/speakerDavidMadrid.png) David Ganly CEO Future Learning ![futurelearningLogo](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/futurelearningLogo.png) **David Ganly** is the founder and director of **Future Learning**, Ireland’s first fully tech-enhanced English school. With a background in Engineering and over a decade as a secondary school teacher, he was one of the first to introduce iPads into Irish classrooms. This project became a national success. Today, with an MSc in Technology & Learning from Trinity College Dublin, David leads Future Learning’s innovative programs, combining English and 21st-century skills for adults, as well as STEAM and AI for young learners, making a real impact in how education meets technology. ![Susanne Hendrickson screenshot](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Susanne%20Hendrickson%20screenshot.png) Susanne Hendrickson VP of Global Partnerships and Client Relations ![StudyInsured Logo](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/StudyInsured%20Logo.png) **Susanne Hendrickson** serves as the VP of Global Partnerships and Client Experience, where she plays a pivotal role in driving client success and satisfaction. With a hands-on approach, Susanne collaborates closely with the sales and account management teams to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiencies. Known for being highly communicative and results-driven, she focuses on delivering tailored solutions that meet the diverse needs of her company’s clients. Her commitment to strengthening partnerships ensures the company exceeds their expectations. ![fotoNicoletta-fotor-20250225145150](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/fotoNicoletta-fotor-20250225145150.png) Nicoletta Pinto Global Partnerships Strategist at GuardMe Europe ![guardme-slider-logo](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/guardme-slider-logo.svg) **Nicoletta Pinto** brings extensive experience in business development within the international education sector, with a strong focus on building long-term partnerships and supporting institutional growth. Since 2017, she has served as Global Partnerships Strategist at GuardMe International Insurance, where she plays a key role in developing strategic collaborations and providing tailored insurance solutions for students, schools, and agencies worldwide. Before this, from 2008 to 2017, Nicoletta held the position of Area Manager Director at Ideal Education Group, where she led international recruitment initiatives and strengthened the organization’s presence across key global markets. ![Pablo Aseproce](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Pablo%20Aseprose.jpg) Pablo Martinez President ASEPROCE and CEO Ad Astra ![aseproce](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/aseproce.png) **Pablo Martinez** de Velasco is the President of **ASEPROCE**, the Spanish Association of Promoters of Courses Abroad founded in 1987, he is also founderand CEO of **Ad Astra Estudios Internacionales**, which has been sending Spanish students to study around the world for nearly 30 years. ![Thomas Butler 2025](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Thomas%20Butler%202025.jpg) Thomas Butler Head of Education ![CapturaLogo Transfermate](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/CapturaLogo%20Transfermate.jpg) **Thomas Butler** is Head of Education at **TransferMate**, driving innovation in payment solutions for the education sector. He leads teams focused on developing seamless, secure systems that simplify how institutions, platforms and students send and receive international payments. Under his guidance, TransferMate powers collections in over 140 currencies across more than 200 countries, with fully regulated infrastructure and integrations via APIs, white-label platforms and embedded solutions. Thomas works with both educational institutions and software partners to reduce bank fees, improve FX rates, automate reconciliation, cut administration and enhance transparency — all to improve the payment experience and financial operations in education globally. ![Shoko](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Shoko.jpg) Shoko Doherty CEO of Celtic English Academy / Chair of English UK ![celtic-1](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/celtic-1.png) **Shoko Doherty** is the CEO of **Celtic English Academy** in Cardiff, accredited by the British Council. Over the past 20 years, the school has welcomed more than 16,000 students from 50+ countries. Shoko is the **Chair of English UK**, is recognised as a Welsh Government Export Exemplar and Export Champion for the UK Government. Shoko, an award-winning leader in workplace fairness, is a Qualified Facilitator for the AFS Global Competence Certificate. With expertise in international education and strategic planning, she promotes inclusivity, sustainability, and well-being. Shoko is committed to positioning Wales and the UK as prime destinations for study and tourism. ![John DeFranco](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/John%20DeFranco.jpg) John DeFranco CEO ![logo-ilac-red](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/logo-ilac-red.png) AsCEO of **ILAC Education Group** and a first-generation Canadian, **John DeFranco** is passionate about creating opportunities for international students to “Dream Big” in Canada. A graduate of Western University with a degree in business, John spent most of his career in retail and service organizations. He has held several executive leadership roles, including Chief Commercial Officer at Staples Canada, where he co-led a multi-year transformation which strengthened the brand and helped it grow into a working and learning company made for the changing needs of today’s entrepreneurs, teachers, parents and students. John was also President of PetSmart Canada where his leadership propelled the organization forward and made it the largest and fastest growing pet retailer in Canada. John also spent 13 years at Home Depot Canada in progressive roles in Store Development, Merchandising and Strategic Planning. ![retratos-barcelona-professional-portraits-Hubbublabs-058-HighRes (1)](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/retratos-barcelona-professional-portraits-Hubbublabs-058-HighRes%20(1).jpg) George Chilton Co-Founder ![1-Hubbub Labs-Main-Purple-Logo-Transparent-bg (1)](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/1-Hubbub%20Labs-Main-Purple-Logo-Transparent-bg%20(1).png) **George Chilton** is originally from the UK, but has spent the past fifteen years living in Asia, Europe and Latin America. He’s a writer with bylines in Entrepreneur Magazine, The Next Web, CrunchBase, among others. In 2017, George co-founded **Hubbub Labs**, an education marketing agency based in Barcelona, Spain. He is a former English language teacher and now lectures on a variety of topics, including marketing, SEO, storytelling and pitching.  Our Sponsors Gold Sponsors ![study insured (2)](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/study%20insured%20(2).png) ![transfermate-sponsor](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/transfermate-sponsor.png) ![Allianz (2)](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Allianz%20(2).png) Bronze Sponsors ![aseproce-1](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/aseproce-1.png) ![ilac-1](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/ilac-1.png) ![sponsor-atlas](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/sponsor-atlas.png) News ![DSC01958-VSCO (1)](https://landing.edvisor.io/edsummit/2025/card-cover-img) ##### EdSummit'25: The Beginning of a New Era for the Edvisor Community With sold-out events and incredible energy, our first-ever EdSummit brought the global education community together, marking the beginning of a new era for the Edvisor community. 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