StudyWorld China Roadshow 2024: Chengdu, Beijing & Shanghai
Thursday 14 to Friday 22 November 2024
Friendly, focused networking for UK educators, service providers and Chinese agents.
StudyWorld China Roadshow connects UK education and service providers with quality education agents in different cities across China.
In 2024 the roadshow will visit Chengdu, Beijing and Shanghai.
Organised by English UK, the national association of English language centres. Supported by the British Council and the Department for Business & Trade.
This event combines one-to-one business meetings with networking lunches and market briefings. Meetings are scheduled online ahead of the event using Marcom eSchedule PRO, an easy-to-use meeting scheduling tool.
UK educators who are new to doing business in China can rely on support from English UK and our event delivery partner, BONARD, throughout the event.
Attendance is free for agents.
over 100 agents
from China
30 education institutions
from the UK
Meetings in 3 cities
Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai
Reasons to attend StudyWorld China Roadshow
Affordable in-country events
Friendly size. Focussed agents.
Informal networking opportunities
Prices and registration
English UK members
Beijing and Shanghai only
£4,650 for table, meeting schedule and one representative
£2,595 for networking pass (no meeting schedule)
Chengdu add-on (limited to 20 tables)
(can only be booked if attending Beijing and Shanghai)
£1,595 for table and meeting schedule
£1,095 for networking pass (no meeting schedule)
Other UK providers
Beijing and Shanghai only
£5,475 for table, meeting schedule and one representative
£2,595 for networking pass (no meeting schedule)
Chengdu add-on (limited to 20 tables)
(can only be booked if attending Beijing and Shanghai)
£1,595 for table and meeting schedule
£1,095 for networking pass (no meeting schedule)
Agents & partners in China
Attendance is free for agents and partners who send students from China to study in the UK.
Professional references will be requested when you register.
Registration will open Summer 2024.
The educator/ service provider package includes:
- Eight or five nights’ hotel accommodation including breakfast
- Attendance at agent workshops
- Refreshments and lunch during the agent workshops
- Marcom eSchedule PRO account to schedule one-to-one meetings
- Optional meeting with Chinese industry partners in Beijing
- Welcome dinner and farewell dinner
Educator/ service provider package does not include:
- International and domestic flights
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- Meals and refreshments on non-workshop days
Programme
Subject to change
Thursday 14 November – Chengdu
| from 15:00 | UK providers check in to Shangri-La Chengdu |
Friday 15 November – Chengdu
| 08:15 - 09:00 | Set up for UK providers |
| 09:00 - 09:30 | Marketing briefing for UK providers |
| 09:40 - 10:00 | Welcome for Chengdu agents |
| 10:00 - 12:50 | One-to-one meetings between UK providers and agents |
| 12:50 - 14:00 | Lunch |
| 12:55 - 13:40 | Visa briefing for agents |
| 14:10 - 17:30 | One-to-one meetings between UK providers and agents |
Saturday 16 November – Chengdu
| Free time | Optional excursion - details to follow |
Sunday 17 November – travel day
| By 12:00 | Check out of Shangri-La Chengdu |
| Morning | UK providers travel to Beijing |
| from 15:00 | UK providers check in to China World Hotel |
| 18:00 - 19:00 | Market briefing for UK providers |
| 19:00 - 21:00 | Welcome dinner for UK providers |
Monday 18 November – Beijing
| 08:30 - 09:30 | Set up for UK providers |
| 09:00 - 09:30 | Welcome for Beijing agents |
| 09:30 - 12:50 | One-to-one meetings between UK providers and agents |
| 12:50 - 14:00 | Lunch |
| 12:55 - 13:40 | Visa briefing for agents |
| 14:10 - 17:30 | One-to-one meetings between UK providers and agents |
Tuesday 19 November – Beijing
| 10:00 - 12:00 | Optional meeting organised by the Department for Business and Trade |
Wednesday 20 November – travel day
| By 12:00 | Hotel check-out for UK providers |
| Afternoon | UK providers travel to Shanghai |
| After 15:00 | UK providers check-in to Conrad Shanghai |
Thursday 21 November – Shanghai
| 08:30 - 09:30 | Set up for UK providers |
| 09:00 - 09:30 | Welcome for Shanghai agents |
| 09:30 - 12:50 | One-to-one meetings between UK providers and agents |
| 12:50 - 14:00 | Lunch |
| 12:55 - 13:40 | Visa briefing for agents |
| 14:10 - 17:30 | One-to-one meetings for UK providers and agents |
| 19:30 | Farewell dinner for UK providers |
Friday 22 November – Shanghai
| by 12:00 | Hotel check-out for UK providers |
StudyWorld meetings
The majority of your meetings will be pre-scheduled ahead of the event, using industry-leading meeting technology, Marcom eSchedule PRO. There will also be additional opportunities to schedule meetings during the event.
Complete your event profile to explain your organisation’s services and objectives, then search the event database to decide who you want to meet.
It’s easy to find the right people and send out meeting requests. You can accept or decline incoming meeting requests, and send messages within the system.
Meeting scheduling and attendance at StudyWorld China Roadshow is more flexible than at other events. You will fully benefit from the event by making yourself available for last-minute meetings and adopting an agile attitude towards your schedule and who you will meet.
During the event, the StudyWorld team will be on hand to help you manage your schedule.
Destinations
Chengdu is the fourth most populous city in China and one of the most important economic, financial, commercial, cultural, transportation, research and communication centres in the country.
Venue
Shangri-La Chengdu
9 Binjiang E Rd, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 610047
Tel: +86 28 88889999
Beijing, China’s sprawling capital, has history stretching back 3 millennia. Famous for its modern architecture as well as its ancient sites, such as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China.
Venue
China World Hotel, Beijing
No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Beijing, China 100004
Tel: +86 10 6505 2299
Shanghai is the country’s biggest city and a global financial hub. Originally a fishing village and market town, Shanghai grew in importance in the 19th century due to both domestic and foreign trade and its port location.
Venue
Conrad Shanghai
789 East Nanjing Road, Shanghai, 200001, China
Tel: +86 21 3318 9999
StudyWorld China Roadshow sponsors
