Re‑engineering Recruitment in Times of Great Change: An exclusive conversation for Canadian institutions navigating today’s shifting global landscape
As Canada’s international education sector faces unprecedented pressures, tightened budgets, policy uncertainty, shifting student demand, and rapid disruption from AI technologies, institutions are being challenged to rethink traditional recruitment models.
How do we adapt? Where should institutions focus next? What strategies and approaches will help us meet ambitious goals with fewer resources?
Join us for a discussion where a panel of leaders from Canadian universities and colleges will share firsthand strategies, insights, and innovations shaping their recruitment approaches in 2026.
This session will also incorporate findings from new IDP research, along with practical strategies designed to support partners during this rapidly evolving period.
Panelists:
- Lisa Kachulak-Babey – Associate Registrar & Director, Student Recruitment at University of Manitoba
- Sanchit Mittal – Director, International Recruitment at York University
- Annie Fu – Director, International Enrolment at Saskatchewan Polytechnic
- John Gregory – Director International Recruitment and Transnational Programs at University of Alberta
- Julius Kanyamunyu – Global Recruitment Manager at Centennial College
Moderated by Mishal Eshai – Associate Head, Client Success, Canada at IDP
Why attend?
If your institution is grappling with changing demand, limited resources, or the rapid rise of AI, this session is built for you. Our discussion will explore:
- How AI is transforming recruitment, marketing, and admissions
- The realities of today’s unpredictable operating environment
- How to drive efficiency when budgets and staffing shrink
- Risk‑mitigation strategies Canadian institutions are adopting
- How IDP is supporting partners globally amid rapid change
- New IDP strategies, and insights that map directly to current institutional challenges
You’ll leave with actionable recommendations, peer‑driven insights, and a clearer path forward, designed to help you navigate this period of significant disruption with confidence.