BUILA Directors Conference 2026
The BUILA Directors’ Conference 2026 will bring together Directors and Heads of International Recruitment, Compliance and Admissions for a focused day of insight, discussion and engagement on the issues shaping international student recruitment.
The programme will provide an opportunity to reflect on the latest sector recruitment trends through BUILA’s Annual Enrolment Survey 2026–27, including emerging patterns across key markets and institutions’ expectations under the revised Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA) framework.
A dedicated session with senior UKVI colleagues will explore current risks, data and operational developments, including the implementation of the revised BCA framework and how institutions can work with Government to strengthen good practice and support sustainable recruitment.
Directors will have the opportunity to put questions directly to UKVI and take part in a subsequent closed member discussion to help shape BUILA’s future advocacy and engagement.
With BUILA now an Adviser to the Government’s Education Sector Action Group (ESAG), the day will provide an important opportunity for Directors to ensure practitioner experience directly informs BUILA’s priorities and its engagement with Government.
The day will conclude with a Drinks Reception, giving Directors the opportunity to continue conversations in a more informal setting and connect with colleagues from across the BUILA membership.
Agenda
- 0930-1000: Registration and arrival refreshments
- 1000-1020: Welcome and BUILA Mission launch
- 1020-1120: BUILA Annual Enrolment Survey 2026-27: Insights and Reflections
- 1120-1145: Morning refreshment break
- 1145-1245: UKVI Session: Risk, Data and BCA
- 1245-1330: Lunch and networking
- 1330-1415: Spotlight Session
- 1415-1515: Member discussion: responding to UKVI policy and BCA developments
- 1515-1540: Afternoon refreshment break
- 1540-1630: ESAG Priorities: What's happening and how members can shape it
- 1630-1800: Drinks Reception
Please note that this agenda is subject to change pending any significant policy announcements.
Pricing
£200 per person (BUILA Members Only)
The event fee is exempt of VAT
After purchasing a ticket, cancellations must be in writing to [email protected] by Monday 23 November to qualify for a refund. No refunds will be provided after this date.
Who should attend?
This event is in-person only; it will not be shared virtually. The event is open to more than one person per institution.
Attendance is best suited for:
- Director of International
- Head of International
- Deputy Director/Deputy Head of International
How to book
All bookings are via this Eventbrite page. Click 'Get Tickets' and follow the steps to book your attendance. We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
- Deadline to book: 6pm on Friday 20 November 2026
- Register Today
If you have any questions about the event, please contact [email protected]
BUILA Directors' Conference 2026 Sponsors
Headline Sponsor
Drinks Reception Sponsor
Gold Sponsors