On February 5, 2026, Bogotá hosted another powerful edition of EdSummit by Edvisor — bringing together industry leaders, agencies, institutions, and strategic partners to discuss the present and future of international education.
More than just an event, EdSummit is a space for community, innovation, and shared growth. Following previous global editions, Bogotá reinforced Edvisor’s commitment to the Latin American market and to building a more connected, efficient, and future-ready ecosystem.
A Market in Transition: What the Data Reveals
One of the most anticipated moments of the event was the Data Takeaways by Edvisor, offering a clear snapshot of the Colombian market in 2025.
The numbers reflect a challenging year:
- –42% in student proposals (135,000 total)
- –5.5% in average program duration (22 weeks)
- +4.4% in average proposal value (USD $5,700)
Despite the contraction in demand, key indicators revealed important opportunities:
- The average time from proposal to booking is 20 weeks, reinforcing how critical structured follow-up is for conversion.
- Proposals with a payment plan convert 2.2x more (69% vs. 31%).
- 99% of agencies expanded their network within Edvisor in 2025.
- The average number of connected schools per agency increased from 59 to 72.
The comparison between the Top 15 agencies and the Colombian market average highlighted a significant performance gap:
- 4,200 proposals per agency (Top 15) vs. 460 (market average)
- 43 sales per month vs. 3
- 2.5 products per proposal vs. 2.3
The takeaway was clear: operational efficiency, product strategy, and diversification drive performance.
Edvisor Product Evolution: A More Unified Ecosystem
During the Product Updates session, Product Director Juan Garoz introduced one of the platform’s most significant evolutions yet — a more universal and unified system integrating B2B, B2C, inventory, recruiting, and payments.
🔹 Inventory Mode
- Full self-managed inventory control
- Create products even if the provider is not on Edvisor
- Complete control over pricing, translations, and configurations
🔹 Higher Education Enhancements
- Detailed admissions requirements management
- Scholarships and pathways linked to eligible programs
- Structured visibility for complex Higher Ed workflows
🔹 Enhanced Recruiting Mode
- Improved Program Search grouped by campus
- AI-powered global Higher Education portfolio
- Smart product recommendations based on customizable rules
- Simplified quote editing with inline updates
- A new dynamic proposal where students can adjust dates and duration with real-time price updates
🔹 Improved Sales Tracking & Command Center
- Full pipeline control
- Centralized alerts and task management
- Automated Daily Activity Reports (coming Q1 2026)
🔹 Evolved Student Portal
- Transparent tracking of bookings, payments, and documents
- A collaborative advisor-student experience
- A unified booking flow (coming Q1 2026)
EdSummit participants were invited to gain early access to these new features.
Student Protection in a Changing World
Lucia Quigley from GuardMe Europe addressed one of the most critical topics in today’s industry: student protection and wellbeing.
The data shows a new reality for international students:
- 1 in 3 feel emotionally unprepared
- 62% report increased anxiety while abroad
- 40% rely on digital support channels
GuardMe’s support model demonstrated measurable impact:
- 81,000 students accessed the platform in one year
- 66% of support interactions occurred outside campus hours
- 72% reported significantly reduced distress after intervention
In Colombia specifically:
- 350+ Colombian students insured in one year
- 10,000+ days of insurance purchased
- 41% of policies issued were GuardMe MultiRisk
Notably, while student proposals declined by 42%, insurance buyers decreased only 9% — a strong sign of increasing awareness and prioritization of protection.
Global Education, Local Solutions: The Future of Student Payments
Jefferson Lima from TransferMate explored the growing complexity of international student payments and the need for smarter solutions.
Key global insights:
- International student mobility is projected to grow from 7 to 9 million by 2030.
- International students contributed $55 billion to the U.S. economy in 2024–2025.
- In the UK, the estimated economic contribution reached £37.4 billion.
- Despite global growth, the U.S. saw a 17% drop in new international enrollments in Fall 2025.
The challenge? High transaction costs, fragmented systems, delays, and reconciliation inefficiencies.
Real Partner Results Presented:
- 60% reduction in reconciliation time
- $30K+ saved annually in bank fees
- Payment queries reduced from 8,299 to 211
- Thousands of manual transfers automated
The Evolution of EdWallet and Payment Solutions
Edvisor also showcased the evolution of its payments ecosystem:
- Configurable automated payment plans
- Student balance visibility within the portal
- Automatic payment reminders
- Custom spreads by currency
- A unified experience from quote to final payment
The goal is clear: reduce friction, increase conversion, and maximize revenue opportunities.
Industry Leaders Panel: What’s Next?
The event concluded with an Industry Leaders Panel discussing key trends shaping the future of international education:
- Diversification beyond traditional “Big Four” destinations
- Increasing digitalization of the student journey
- Stronger strategic partnerships across the ecosystem
- The need for resilience in a more regulated and competitive environment
The consensus: growth will continue — but smarter, more integrated operations will define the winners.
Celebrating Excellence: EdSummit Awards
The evening also recognized standout agencies within the ecosystem:
- Lifetime Partner – In Be Global
- Innovation Leader – Study Now
- Top Newcomer – Nexus Studies
- Leading Agency – Blue Studies
A celebration of collaboration, innovation, and performance.
Connections That Shape the Future
EdSummit Bogotá ended the way it began: with meaningful networking, conversations, and partnerships that move the industry forward.
The message was clear:
Even in a challenging market, those who invest in technology, student protection, data-driven decisions, and intelligent payment solutions create sustainable competitive advantage.
The future of international education isn’t coming.
It’s already here.
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