--- title: EdSummit´26 São Paulo description: "Join EdSummit São Paulo 2026: 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/edsummit26-sao-paulo#upcoming-events) - [Sponsors](https://www.edvisor.io/edsummit/sponsorships) - [News](https://www.edvisor.io/edsummit#news) - [English](https://landing.edvisor.io/edsummit26-sao-paulo) - [Português - Brasil](https://landing.edvisor.io/pt-br/edsummit26-sao-paulo) ![edsummit white_Mesa de trabajo 1](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/edsummit%20white_Mesa%20de%20trabajo%201.png) São Paulo 🇧🇷 FEB • 10 • 2026 [Reboucas Convention Center, Av. Rebouças, 600 - Pinheiros](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wwLmQNqPab6negyd6) Click to open in Google Maps EdSummit’26 is back to São Paulo. Mark your calendar and get ready to connect, innovate, and shape the future of international education. Registration closed Agenda   3:00 PM - 4:15 PM 👋 Registration + Networking Start your EdSummit experience the right way. Check in, grab your badge, and settle in while connecting with fellow attendees before the sessions begin. 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM 🚀 EdSummit São Paulo 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. 4:30 PM - 4:50 PM 💬 Data Takeaways by Edvisor A data-driven session by Edvisor with key insights from the latest industry trends. We’ll share actionable takeaways to help schools and agencies understand market behavior, anticipate change, and make smarter decisions. 4:50 PM - 5:15 PM 💬 Adapting to the Evolving Needs of International Students This session will discuss how educators and agencies can adapt to the evolving needs of international students, addressing shifting expectations and creating strategies to better support their journey. ![lucia (2)](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/lucia%20(2).jpg) Lucia Quigley Senior Account Manager GuardMe 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM ☕ Coffee & Networking - Sponsored by Enforex Take a coffee break and connect with industry peers. A relaxed networking moment to strengthen partnerships and spark new opportunities before sessions resume. 6:15 PM - 6:40 PM 💬 Global Education, Local Solutions: Transforming Student Payments Through Partnership Jefferson Lima (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. ![FotoJefferson](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/FotoJefferson.jpeg) Jefferson Lima Business Develoment Manager | Team Lead TransferMate 6:40 PM - 7:55 PM 💡 Industry Leaders Panel Join top leading schools and agencies to explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping international education in 2026. ![ben](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/ben.jpeg) Host: Brendan McGerty Global IAS Director ICEF ![alex.JPG](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/alex.JPG.jpeg) Alexandre Argenta President BELTA ![Equipe Instagram_Prancheta 1 (2)](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Equipe%20Instagram_Prancheta%201%20(2).jpg) Fernanda do Nascimento Rocha Founder and General Director New Frontier ![Jenny-Nieveen](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Jenny-Nieveen.jpg) Jenny Nieveen Senior Vice President of Business Development ILAC Education Group. ![Paul-McMahon](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Paul-McMahon.jpg) Paul John McMahon Head of Sales Atlas Language School ![5866-1](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/5866-1.jpg) Stephan Roussounis Founder and CEO Bayswater Education ![WhatsApp Image 2025-10-06 at 10.37.32](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/WhatsApp%20Image%202025-10-06%20at%2010.37.32.jpeg) Thassiana Balbino Business Development Manager TOEFL iBT Brazil ![DSC_3565 (1)-1](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/DSC_3565%20(1)-1.jpg) Victor Hugo Baseggio Co-CEO e Co-Fundador CI Intercâmbio 7:55 PM - 8:15 PM 🏆Edvisor Awards The Edvisor Awards celebrate the best agents and educators, recognizing those who lead with excellence and innovation. Backed by real data from our platform, these awards highlight top performers who set new benchmarks for success across the industry. 8:15 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. Drinks are sponsored by TransferMate. Meet the Speakers ![DSC_3565 (1)-1](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/DSC_3565%20(1)-1.jpg) Victor Hugo Baseggio Co-CEO e Co-Fundador ![logo_laranja (1)](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/logo_laranja%20(1).png) Victor Hugo graduated as a civil engineer with an MBA in finance. Throughout his life, he has maintained a passion for travel and other cultures. After graduating, he spent three years in Europe to further his education. He also participated in several exchange and language learning programs in various countries. In 1988, he co-founded CI, always focusing on the personal and professional development of students through quality services. The company has become the largest exchange agency in Brazil. We recently launched the CI Group, with a presence in Brazil and abroad, which for more than three decades has been providing unique experiences for the personal and professional development of different generations through exchange programs, educational trips, and graduation trips. CI has gone from being a leader in educational travel in Brazil to becoming a leader in Edutainment (Education + Entertainment). ![lucia (2)](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/lucia%20(2).jpg) Lucia Quigley Senior Account Manager ![guardme-slider-logo](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/guardme-slider-logo.svg) Lucia has been part of the GuardMe team since 2014. She brings over 20 years of experience in the international education sector, with extensive knowledge in cultural diversity, student recruitment, business development, and managing clients and partners locally and globally. Lucia has collaborated with both Canadian and international institutions, developing new markets and fostering long-lasting relationships with agents, institutions, and students. She is deeply passionate about supporting international education and creating meaningful experiences for students worldwide. ![FotoJefferson](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/FotoJefferson.jpeg) Jefferson Lima Business Develoment Manager | Team Lead ![TransferMate (1)](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/TransferMate%20(1).png) Jefferson Lima is a business leader with over 20 years of experience in sales, leadership, and entrepreneurship. For the past five years, he has specialized in international education, working with agencies, schools, and technology providers such as Edvisor, and others. Passionate about innovation and collaboration, Jefferson combines commercial vision with operational excellence, continuously contributing to the transformation of global financial ecosystems. His work is guided by a strategic outlook, anticipating changes driven by geopolitical and economic factors. With a global perspective gained through visits to key regions such as Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Turkey, and several European countries, Jefferson brings unique insights to every initiative he leads. ![5866-1](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/5866-1.jpg) Stephan Roussounis Founder and CEO ![Bayswater_Logos_Stacked-Full-Colour](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Bayswater_Logos_Stacked-Full-Colour.png) Stephan has over 20 years experience in the sector, initially starting out as a English language teacher in Ecuador and Argentina, he moved on to marketing and then sales and business development roles for Malvern House, at the time a pioneering low-cost high-volume operator in central London. After 7 successful years at Stafford House, building it from 1 school in the UK to 10 schools across the US, Canada and the UK, Stephan co-founded Bayswater Education in 2017. Bayswater’s goal is to create a next-generation education platform for short term study. Offering language courses and micro-credentials in top destinations around the world, Bayswater has grown to 11 centres in UK, Canada, France, South Africa and Cyprus. In September 2025 Bayswater was voting leading Chain School (>10) at the ST Star Awards. Stephan has been a board member of English UK and also helped pioneer Cyprus as an English Language destination. ![Jenny-Nieveen](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Jenny-Nieveen.jpg) Jenny Nieveen Senior VP of Business Development, ILAC Education Group and President UniApplyNow ![UniApply_2025_Logo_Default (1)](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/UniApply_2025_Logo_Default%20(1).png) Jenny Nieveen is an international education leader and entrepreneur with over 28 years of experience in global student recruitment and higher education partnerships. She is the Founder of OHLA Schools and the Senior Vice President of Business Development at ILAC Education Group, while also serving as President (CEO) of UniApplyNow, where she helps expand access to higher education through strategic collaborations with universities and global stakeholders. She is also the winner of the Inspirational Woman Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award from Lead5050. ![WhatsApp Image 2025-10-06 at 10.37.32](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/WhatsApp%20Image%202025-10-06%20at%2010.37.32.jpeg) Thassiana Balbino Business Development Manager ![toefl-junior-centro-autorizado-uplanguage3](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/toefl-junior-centro-autorizado-uplanguage3.png) Thassiana Balbino is the Business Development Manager for the TOEFL iBT® test in Brazil at ETS – Educational Testing Service. She brings over 15 years of experience in the English Language Teaching and Assessment field, having worked in educational consultancy across sectors such as Higher Education, K–12, Language Schools, NGOs, and Corporate Training. She holds a degree in English Teaching and an MBA in School Management from the University of São Paulo, the CELTA from the University of Cambridge, and a certificate in Business Administration from the London School of Economics. ![Equipe Instagram_Prancheta 1 (2)](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Equipe%20Instagram_Prancheta%201%20(2).jpg) Fernanda do Nascimento Rocha Founder and General Director ![new-frontier-cmyk_logotipo-fundo (2)](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/new-frontier-cmyk_logotipo-fundo%20(2).png) Former exchange student, with a degree in Tourism from Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), she has over 10 years of experience in the exchange and international education market, having worked across different areas of the sector. Throughout her professional journey, she faced significant challenges, notably when one of the franchises she owned ceased operations without fulfilling contracted commitments. In response, she assumed full responsibility for more than 40 students with fully paid contracts, ensuring their departure and reimbursing all affected parties, thereby upholding ethical standards, credibility, and trust within the exchange market. ![alex.JPG](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/alex.JPG.jpeg) Alexandre Argenta President ![BELTA-1](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/BELTA-1.png) Alexandre Argenta, President of BELTA – Brazilian Educational & Language Travel Association from 2021 to 2024 and from 2024 to 2027. Professional experience in International Education since 1994. CEO and founding partner of Travelmate Intercâmbio since 2002. Graduated in Foreign Trade from the Federal University of Paraná, postgraduate in Customs Law and Foreign Trade from Univali – Santa Catarina, MBA in Business Management and Marketing from ISAE/ FGV – Getúlio Vargas Foundation. Former high school exchange student in the US. Member of the ICEF IAS Adjudication Board. ![Paul-McMahon](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/Paul-McMahon.jpg) Paul John McMahon Head of Sales ![sponsor-atlas](https://landing.edvisor.io/hubfs/sponsor-atlas.png) Paul McMahon is Head of Sales and Business Development at Atlas Language School, where he has been part of the organisation for over 14 years. He oversees international student recruitment and business development across the Atlas Group of Schools, working closely with partners and agents worldwide. Paul has worked in the international education industry since 2005, following his own experience as a Study Abroad student. His background includes teaching, centre management, and agency-side experience, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both educational delivery and international market development. Paul combines strategic sales leadership with a strong understanding of the student journey, positioning Atlas as a trusted partner for quality English language education. 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