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Education in Ireland is the Irish government brand that promotes Ireland globally as a location for higher education. The brand is managed by Enterprise Ireland.

Education in Ireland is the Irish state agency responsible for supporting the development of manufacturing and internationally traded services companies. Enterprise Ireland provides funding and supports for companies - from entrepreneurs with plans for a high potential start-up through to large companies expanding their activities, improving efficiency and growing export sales. We also provide funding and supports for college based researchers to assist in the development, protection and transfer of technologies into industry via licensing or spin-out companies.

Ascent One is one ecosystem across the recruitment lifecycle, bringing together agent management, admissions and marketing in a connected platform. It links the people, processes and data behind international student recruitment, giving institutions a single source of truth and clearer oversight from first enquiry to enrolment. This end-to-end visibility enables international offices to work with greater confidence and control. The result is governance they can show, compliance they can prove, and the evidence needed to demonstrate accountability across international student recruitment.

LANGUAGECERT®, part of the PeopleCert Group, is a leading provider of language assessments, regulated by Ofqual. It is committed to developing high-quality, internationally recognised, CEFR-aligned English tests for study, work and migration. We deliver one of the world's most accessible and reliable English testing services and our tests are accepted by over 2,500 institutions and organisations worldwide.

LANGUAGECERT Academic is part of our strategy to support international admissions to higher education with a secure, reliable and fit for purpose English test. This high-stakes, four-skill, multilevel test (CEFR A1 to C2) with enhanced academic focus, assesses a student’s ability to understand, use, and communicate effectively in English within an academic setting. This test is computer-based and conducted in a highly secure environment, either at home 24/7/365 or at test centres worldwide.

LANGUAGECERT’s English tests alongside PeopleCert’s globally endorsed Business and IT certifications, like ITIL® and PRINCE2®, bring together high-demand assessment solutions that support students' employability and mobility, whilst helping institutions meet their growth and diversity goals.

Event photography sponsor

Ecctis is a leading global provider of solutions and services in international education admissions, recruitment, mobility, quality and internationalisation. Our vision is a world where an individual’s qualifications, skills and experience enable fair access to quality global study and work opportunities. We are on a mission to further the quality and portability of qualifications and skills within and across borders. We support institutions, professional bodies and governments alike in recruiting the right students, skilled labour and professionals; and in developing their systems and processes to make more informed decisions on qualifications, language tests, and counter-fraud strategies.

Lunch sponsor

Education Cubed connects education institutions with the right audiences around the world. We combine deep sector expertise and international market insight to help universities turn market noise into clear action. Our campaigns are developed with creativity and backed by data. With our agility, precision and judgement, global messaging resonates locally, making international recruitment ambitions a reality.

Understanding student behaviour across markets, we develop the right strategy to help our partners navigate complexity, uncover opportunity and drive meaningful results. Education is all we do. That focus gives our partners the confidence to think differently, reach further and make a more lasting impact in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Lanyard co-sponsor

Education Lighthouse is a specialist international education consultancy helping universities expand their global reach, strengthen recruitment and build sustainable partnerships. Founded in Ireland, we provide outsourced international office support, in-country representation, market strategy, agent management, student conversion, partnership development and operational guidance. Our experienced global team combines local market knowledge with central coordination, giving institutions flexible, cost-effective access to expert resources across multiple regions. We work as an extension of each university’s team, delivering practical, ethical and data-informed solutions. Our focus is long-term growth, strong student outcomes, trusted relationships and measurable impact across the complete international student recruitment lifecycle.

Social wall sponsor

Founded in 2002, Huron is a global management consulting and professional services firm, with a dual focus on higher education and healthcare.

Our team of 1,250 higher education consultants is one of the largest in the sector and includes former university leaders and professionals with decades of experience. We support universities with a wide range of priorities, including strategy and innovation, institutional resilience, operating model transformation, student experience, digital risk, research enterprise, governance, and fundraising. We are also a full-service technology partner, leading university implementations of Salesforce, Slate, Workday, and Oracle.

We have client experience in the UK, Europe, North America, Middle East, Asia, and Oceania. Our clients include over half of the QS top 100 research institutions and over 100 UK universities.

University clients choose us for our deep sector expertise, practical delivery experience, innovative thinking, and advanced analytics and technology capabilities..

App sponsor

OneStep global is a market entry firm specialised in the higher education sector. We help universities, academic service providers and government organisations to grow their footprint across Asia. Our solutions range from market entry advice to strategy design, logistics support to in country representation. Our mission is to provide global universities and companies a transparent and accountable market entry model. Our vision is to become the world's most trusted growth partner to the best and most ambitious educational institutions around the world. Through insights, advice and delivery expertise, we provide end to end solutions, from market entry advice and strategy design, to logistics support and in-country representation.

Coffee break sponsor

Pearsana is a digital education technology company transforming how students, institutions and employers manage, verify and share academic and professional achievements. Its secure digital wallet enables individuals to store transcripts, certificates, qualifications and other records in one place, with credentials verified directly at source. By creating a trusted digital identity, Pearsana helps simplify admissions, onboarding and transitions from education into employment, reducing administrative delays and repeated verification. Built around security, privacy and user control, Pearsana connects people and organisations across borders, making trusted credentials easier to access and share. Its technology is helping create a more connected, efficient and trusted global education ecosystem.

Welcome drinks reception sponsor

Since 1995, Twin Group has been shaping futures and careers from its London HQ in Greenwich, alongside offices, schools and training centres across the UK, Ireland and Spain. Combining empathy, innovation and expertise, Twin delivers diverse, high-quality services supporting students, employers and individuals. Its services include employability training, apprenticeships and work-based learning; internships and placements across the UK, Ireland, Spain and worldwide; accredited English language and summer centres in London, Eastbourne and Dublin; and educational school group travel. Twin also works with universities, government programmes and international funding initiatives to create meaningful opportunities for learning, development and employment.

Networking drinks sponsor

UMass Boston is a public research university with a teaching soul. UMass Boston brings diverse people and ideas together to seek knowledge and improve lives, here in Boston, across the nation, and around the world. We are dedicated to promoting the practice of democratic citizenship; preparing a diverse, talented workforce; informing equitable public policy; and strengthening the social and economic resilience of our city. Our rigorous academic environment supports the intellectual growth and success of students from diverse socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds. Our student body, embodying the world’s cultural wealth, will be the primary source of Boston’s future talent. Our students’ future is Boston’s future.

Sustainability co-partner

University College Cork (UCC) is Ireland's leading university for sustainability and climate action, embedding environmental responsibility across teaching, research, campus operations, and global engagement. Recognised internationally for its commitment to sustainable development, UCC became the first university in Europe to achieve STARS Platinum accreditation from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) in 2026. The university is ranked 2nd globally in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings (2025) and has received numerous international awards, including the Green Gown Global Sustainability Institution of the Year award. Through pioneering research, student engagement, and sector-leading climate action initiatives, UCC is committed to creating a more sustainable future locally and globally.

OnArrival sponsor

Unibuddy empowers prospective students to move confidently from first exploration to campus arrival, with the peer-to-peer connections, relevant content, personalized recommendations, and instant answers they need to make the right decision. With Community, students can build meaningful relationships before they arrive. With Chat and Assistant, your team stays focused while routine questions are handled at scale. And across every interaction, Unibuddy Intelligence surfaces the real-time insights, benchmarks, and trends your team needs to make smarter enrollment decisions. One platform. From first click to enrolment.

Country partner

Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, is delighted to support the PIE Live Ireland 2026 conference.

Why not take the opportunity to experience all that the Dublin city and the surrounding regions have to offer, from historic attractions, world‑class culinary offerings, stunning coastal landscapes and countryside.

Fáilte Ireland would like to extend a very warm welcome to all delegates and attendees - Céad míle fáilte or as we say in Ireland "a hundred thousand welcomes".

Click here for further information on what to see and do in the Dublin Region:

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ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access the best education by simplifying the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process. By connecting international students, academic institutions, and recruitment partners on a single online platform, ApplyBoard drives qualified student applicants and diversity to more than 1,750 campuses across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Ireland. Founded in 2015, ApplyBoard has helped more than 600,000 students along their educational journeys.

Cambridge Education Group develops and delivers high quality academic and English Language programmes and gives thousands of students’ opportunities to access higher education qualifications at the world's leading universities. Students can choose to study in-person at one of our learning centres with OnCampus, or complete an online programme through CEG Digital or iheed. Cambridge Education Group promises to help students achieve more by working with expert academic tutors, engaging with cutting-edge content and accessing premium facilities, all combined with the personal service our students deserve. Cambridge Education Group has an extensive portfolio of global partnerships and offers a wide range of programmes and delivery modes, enabling us to respond both to the evolving ambitions of international students and to the international growth strategies of our university partners

City College Dublin, part of the City Education and Learning Group, part of PEN Group, is a dynamic, career-focused education provider in the heart of Dublin City, bringing together the expertise and heritage of City Colleges, Progressive College and City Language School under one institution. As part of City Education & Learning Group, CCD delivers a broad portfolio of accredited and industry-relevant programmes across Higher Education, Further Education, professional education and English language training.

With a strong international focus, City College Dublin welcomes students from around the world and offers an increasingly diverse portfolio of undergraduate, professional and English language programmes. Our central Dublin location, flexible study options and focus on practical, career-relevant learning provide students with opportunities to develop both academic and professional skills in an international environment.

CCD works with international partners and education tour operators across global markets and is committed to supporting international students throughout their journey – from application and admissions through to their studies and student experience in Ireland

For over 25 years, the Cormack Consultancy Group (CCG) has built strategic partnerships between higher education institutions worldwide. Initially focused on supporting UK universities in Central and Eastern Europe, CCG now operates across 70+ countries, including the US, Ireland, Canada, and Australia. We collaborate with over 1,100 institutions—ranging from research universities to polytechnics—developing customised partnerships that support recruitment, research, and commercial goals. CCG also leads capacity-building projects and co-founded the Twinning Initiative with UUKi to support Ukrainian universities through short- and long-term aid.

Dublin Nest helps international and home students find quality accommodation in some of Dublin’s most desirable locations. We offer a range of options to suit different needs and preferences.

Our support doesn’t end when you book. Our multilingual team is here to answer your questions, assist with accommodation matters, and help you settle into life in Dublin.

We believe feeling comfortable and at home is an important part of your Dublin experience. Our goal is to make your stay enjoyable, stress-free, and memorable

Grok helps universities grow international enrolments through dedicated in-country student recruitment teams. We recruit, employ and support local professionals who represent each institution, build school and agent relationships, engage prospective students and develop market opportunities. Our model combines institution-specific representation with Grok’s local infrastructure, operational support and regional expertise, enabling universities to establish or expand their presence without setting up overseas entities. With teams across key recruitment markets, we also provide digital marketing services to help institutions strengthen their visibility, diversify recruitment and build sustainable international growth.

Established in 2013, Godsil Education is a family-run guardianship company that has supported over 2,000 students from more than 32 countries pursuing their studies in Ireland, away from their families. We partner with universities and schools to provide comprehensive welfare and guardianship services for international students navigating life abroad. Our support spans arrival logistics, accommodation, ongoing wellbeing check-ins, access to medical support, and assistance with immigration registration - alongside robust 24/7 crisis management when it matters most. For students, families, and institutional partners alike, Godsil offers genuine peace of mind and a trusted, responsive presence throughout the student journey.

JADE is the Agent Operating System for Higher Education. Universities rely on education agents across increasingly complex international recruitment networks, yet the information needed to understand and oversee those relationships often sits across spreadsheets, inboxes, contracts, training systems and individual teams. JADE brings that together. Built specifically for higher education, JADE gives institutions one connected view of their agent network, helping teams understand who they work with, how relationships were established, what agreements and training are in place, how agents are performing and whether the evidence required for effective oversight can be produced when it is needed. From initial due diligence and contracting through to training, engagement and ongoing oversight, JADE connects the full agent relationship in one place. Institutions can manage commercial arrangements and commissions alongside performance, activity and compliance information, with reporting that turns the data held across the network into an institution wide view. The result is a continuous record of each relationship, from first approval through to review and renewal. This gives international teams greater visibility across their networks, supports consistent processes across departments and markets, and creates a clear audit trail for governance and compliance. As expectations around agent oversight continue to develop internationally, institutions increasingly need to move beyond simply having processes in place. They need to understand their networks, identify gaps and demonstrate how those relationships are governed in practice. That is the thinking behind our approach: Know Your Network. Visit us at PIE Live Ireland to see how JADE helps institutions know their network and build a connected, evidenced approach to agent governance.

We know what students and graduates do, where they go and what motivates them. By combining these insights with our consultative, data-driven approach, we guide and inspire career choices that help students and graduates make the best use of their skills – ultimately delivering you more relevant and higher quality applications for your courses. Backed by market intelligence and the support of our dedicated account managers, we’ve delivered successful recruitment campaigns on a global scale for thousands of universities over six decades.

QS Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) is the leading provider of data, analytics and insight for the global higher education sector. For over 30 years, QS has partnered with universities, governments and employers to advance student recruitment, institutional performance, skills and employability, and ethical innovation worldwide. Drawing on billions of data points, QS enables leaders to make evidence-backed decisions that help their institutions compete globally, plan strategically, and deliver real impact in an increasingly complex international landscape.

Qualification Check is a global leader in verifying academic and professional credentials. With coverage in 195 countries and access to over 55,000 institutions, we deliver fast, accurate verifications directly from the source. Trusted by thousands of organisations worldwide, we support university Admissions, Compliance, and International Recruitment teams in enrolling qualified undergraduate and postgraduate students with confidence. Our solution enhances the applicant experience, reduces manual workload, and helps identify fraudulent documents, all with a clear audit trail.

Who are SMRS?

We’re a culture, brand and communications business.

We’re a purposeful, B Corp-accredited business, driven by a belief that opportunity should be open to everyone. Because when it is, organisations and their people perform better.

Based in Manchester and London, we work with Brand, Marketing and People leaders and their teams around the world. We support them to shape healthy cultures, build meaningful brands and bring them to life through communications that have impact.

Our impact extends beyond our clients, shaping thousands of individual futures every year. That’s why our purpose matters. Because transformational change starts with people. Our people. Your people.

Uoffer Global is a leading provider of international student recruitment services and HE strategy.

We believe sustainable international growth starts with understanding people. Our integrated B2B and B2C approach gives universities a deeper understanding of evolving student behaviours, market dynamics and engagement strategies. That's why we work closely with our partners to connect strategy with local insight, helping institutions engage students more meaningfully and build stronger international communities.

For over 20 years, Uoffer Global has partnered with more than 100 higher education institutions and supported over 200,000 students worldwide. Operating across the UK and China, we combine market intelligence, student engagement, digital innovation and AI-enabled solutions to help universities navigate change and strengthen their global presence.

Dublin City University (DCU) is a young, dynamic and ambitious university with a distinctive mission to transform lives and societies through education, research and innovation. Since admitting its first students in 1989, DCU has grown to a student body of over 20,000 from over 120 different countries across five campuses.

The University has earned a reputation as Ireland’s university of enterprise, through its strong, active links with academic, research, and industry partners both at home and overseas. It develops highly sought-after, well-rounded graduates who are ready for the workforce and eager to apply their knowledge and skills in a broad range of settings.

DCU is ranked in the top 2% of universities globally and we are regarded as one of the world’s leading young universities.

ILSC Education Group is proud to bring over 120 years of combined experience to the international education sector. We offer a robust portfolio of language programs, career training, higher education programs, testing, corporate training, and university pathways, laying the foundation for life-changing study, work, and travel adventures for students from around the globe. Our key brands include Greystone College, with eight campuses across Australia and Canada; ELS Language Centers, with 10 centers located on college and university campuses across the USA; ILSC Language Schools, with 10 city-centre campuses in Australia, Canada, Ireland, and India, as well as two online schools; and Greystone Institute in Brisbane, Australia. Our offerings also include language proficiency testing, teacher training, and corporate training available across many of our destinations.

Maynooth University is a place of lively contrasts - a modern institution, dynamic, rapidly-growing, research-led and engaged, yet grounded in historic academic strengths and scholarly traditions. We offer a range of programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level in the humanities, science and engineering and social sciences, including business, law and education, along with a range of international programmes and partnerships. Our modern campus blends historic charm with cutting-edge facilities, while a over 100 clubs, societies, and sports ensures an enriching student experience. At Maynooth University, you don’t just study - you thrive.

South East Technological University (SETU) is situated in the vibrant southeast of Ireland, with campuses in Waterford, Carlow, and Wexford. Established in 2022 through the merger of two important institutes of technology, SETU now serves 18,000 students and employs more than 1,500 academic and professional staff, making it a major hub of education and innovation in the region. SETU offers bachelors, master’s and PhD programs across business, engineering, computing, science, health, humanities, and the arts. Its strong ties to industry and focus on practical, career-oriented learning give our graduates a competitive edge in the global job market.

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest university, with over 38,000 students and ranked within the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide. A research-intensive university, UCD is Ireland’s leader in postgraduate education and number one nationally for securing EU research funding. UCD is also Ireland’s most globally engaged university, with more than 11,000 international students from over 150 countries and over 5,000 students based in overseas campusess. With a network of more than 400 partner universities, UCD’s main Dublin campus combines world-class facilities, vibrant community life, and an outstanding student experience.

Founded in 1845, the University of Galway ranks among the top 2% of universities worldwide and in the top 100 in Europe. As the world’s only bilingual Irish–English university, it combines deep regional engagement with global impact. Home to over 19,700 students, including 4,000 international students from 110+ countries, it is recognised for leadership in the creative arts, health innovation, resilient environments and transformative data. Ranked #1 in Ireland and top 3 in the EU for sustainability (THE Impact Rankings 2025), it is renowned for its cultural partnerships, outstanding graduate employability, and one of Europe’s most beautiful campuses.

University Consulting is a global student recruitment consultancy headquartered in Australia, supporting education institutions with high-quality international enrollments and strategic market expansion. With branch offices in Canada, India, and Uzbekistan, and on-ground teams in Nepal and Bangladesh, we maintain strong local presence across key student-sending markets. In addition to student recruitment, University Consulting enables institutions to successfully penetrate these regions through its exclusive market entry model, combining market intelligence, brand positioning, and in-country representation. With planned expansion into Mexico and Indonesia in 2026, University Consulting partners with institutions to achieve sustainable, ethical, and scalable international growth for long-term global impact.

Sponsors and exhibitors

Headline sponsor

Education in Ireland

Supporting sponsors

Ascent One

IELTS

LANGUAGECERT

Pearson

Sponsors

Ecctis

Education Cubed

Education Lighthouse

Flywire

Huron

intled.io

OneStep Global

Pearsana

Twin Group

UMass Boston

University College Cork (UCC)

Unibuddy

Uni-Life

Country partner

Fáilte Ireland

Exhibitors

ApplyBoard

Cambridge Education Group

City College Dublin

Cormack Consultancy Group

Dublin Nest

Grok Global

Godsil Education

JADE

Keenu

Prospects

QS Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)

Qualification Check

SMRS

TOEFL

Uoffer Global

Institutional Partners

Dublin City University

ILSC Education Group

Maynooth University

South East Technological University

University College Dublin

University of Galway

Agency partner

University Consulting