International education is evolving fast, with new markets emerging, policies shifting, and technology redrawing the landscape of how students discover, choose, and thrive.

At EdSummit Madrid 2025, our leaders’ panel brings agency and educator voices to the same table to look ahead with clarity and optimism.

Meet the panelists

On stage, you’ll hear from David Ganly (Future Learning), Shoko Doherty (Celtic English Academy & English UK), Rafa Rivas (InterWay), Nicoletta Pinto (GuardMe), Pablo Martínez de Velasco (ASEPROCE & Ad Astra), and Jamie Gibbs (Edvisor),  professionals who make decisions every day that shape programs, partnerships, and student journeys across borders.

What the conversation will explore

Rather than a concept-heavy debate, expect a grounded conversation about what really matters now, and what will matter next.

The panel will open with a shared question: What does a resilient, student-centred partnership between agencies and educators look like in 2026? From there, the discussion will touch on three currents shaping the year ahead:

• Sustainable ways to partner. How do we build collaborations that are efficient, fair, and future-proof—without losing the human touch that makes our industry special?

• Threats and the opportunities inside them. Marketing shifts, AI, regulation, operations: the panel will explore where the risks lie, but more importantly, where the smart bets are.

• From 2025 lessons to 2026 moves. What we learned this year, and how those insights translate into clearer priorities, better experiences, and stronger results.

What you’ll learn

What makes this session unique is the combination of perspectives: school leadership, agency growth, insurance and student protection, and the technology that ties the ecosystem together. 

You’ll leave with practical takeaways, a fresh perspective on global trends, and a few sharp questions to bring back to your team. And yes, plenty of inspiration to aim higher.

We’d love to have you with us in Madrid. Browse the agenda, pick your can’t-miss moments, and join a community that’s building what’s next.

Not registered yet? Seats are filling up fast! Secure yours today: EdSummit Madrid.