Growth, Reimagined: the 2026 Navitas Business Partners Conference
The 2026 Navitas Business Partners Conference (BPC) took place in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 9 – 11 September.
Each year the Navitas BPC brings together staff, university partners, education agents, and industry partners to listen to thought-provoking keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, BPC Bites, debates, and interactive workshops. Attendees have opportunities to connect, collaborate, and network with colleagues from all around the world, while enjoying the food and culture of their conference destination.
This year we welcomed over 180 attendees from all over the world to Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Growth, Reimagined
As the international education landscape evolves faster than ever, new thinking, new technologies and new approaches are reshaping how institutions engage with students around the world. Traditional models of growth are shifting, challenging institutions, partners and educators to rethink how they connect with students and build sustainable momentum for the future.
Our 2026 conference theme – Growth, Reimagined – reflects this moment, inviting us to challenge assumptions, embrace new ideas and explore the strategies that will define the next chapter of global education.
On the agenda
Attendees experienced a wide variety of speakers, sessions, and interactive workshops across three days, including:
- four of our incredible student speakers – their individual stories and their experiences as international students
- BPC bites – short and sharp sessions exploring the latest thought and innovation in international education
- Insights sessions with Navitas Chief Insights Officer, Jon Chew – what is the latest data telling us?
- breakout sessions and workshops – exploring regional news, recruitment, and future trends
- and keynote speakers diving deep into the topics we all want to learn more about.
The week’s event finished with the end-of-conference Gala Dinner, where we announce our annual BPC Awards winners and celebrate the closing of the event for another year.
A big thank you to the sponsors of this year’s BPC for making the event possible!