British Experience: expanding international horizons and Tech.eu challenges

Program in London and the University of Cambridge
Date

May 14–18, 2024

Price

From €1300

About the program

After successful participation in the international EdTech exhibition BETT, we are organizing the comprehensive participation of representatives of the IT industry, business incubators, startups, universities, representatives of ministries from Central Asia, Armenia, Georgia and other countries in the largest prestigious European TECH summit, where over 2000 entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, government officials from different countries gather.

Why participate?
 Exchange contacts and present yourself to European entrepreneurs, find potential investors, interact with the heads of well-known companies and government officials.
 Contribute to sustainable growth and innovation in your country through brand building and attracting foreign partners to local projects.
 Develop a path for the national startup ecosystem at the international level.

The practical part of the visit will include meetings at the world's top University of Cambridge, where we will visit innovation centers and incubators.
The program's results will be summarized at the London office of the Belgian Education Council.

Participation conditions

 English language proficiency requirement – ​​level B1 and above
 The deadline for program registration is March 15, 2024
 Number of accompanied group participants – up to 14 people
 Upon completion of the program, a certificate for 20 academic hours is issued.

Program

May 14, Tuesday
Arrival in London
Independent arrival at the hotel (participants arrive from different countries on different flights). Instructions will be provided
Accommodation at the 3-star Ibis Styles London Southwark hotel with breakfast
May 15, Wednesday
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Cambridge by train.
Program at Cambridge University
One of the top universities in the world, No. 2 in the QS World University Rankings. We will visit the campus, innovation centers and incubators of Cambridge.
May 16, Thursday
Breakfast at the hotel
Departure for the opening of the Tech.eu Summit
The schedule of events and sessions will be available in March
May 17, Friday
Breakfast at the hotel
Departure to the office of the Belgian Education Council, The Leadenhall Building, 30th floor
Meeting at the London office of the Belgian Education Council
Summary 
Exchange of contacts and insights, negotiations on cooperation
Ceremonial certificate presentation
Continuation of the program at the TECH.eu Summit
May 18, Saturday
Departure from London

Cost of participation

For the first 8 participants who have made the payment

3-star hotel included in the cost
FREE ticket to the Tech.eu Summit
Transfer from the hotel to meeting places
Visa consultation

For all others

3-star hotel included in the cost
TICKET IS PAID SEPARATELY,
WITH A DISCOUNT FROM THE COUNCIL
Transfer from the hotel to meeting places
Visa consultation

The cost includes

 Accommodation
  • Double occupancy in the 3-star Ibis Styles London Southwark hotel, 4 nights
  • A surcharge of 400 euros is required for a single room.
 Meals
  • Breakfast if the participant lives in the selected hotel
 Transfer
  • Payment for public transportation tickets during the program
  • Transfer to and from Cambridge
 Visa support
  • Visa application consultation
  • Communication with the consulate
 Support
  • Group coordinator
  • Trainer
 Preparation of the program
  • Administrative part: visa support, hotel, certificates, training materials and documents
  • Substantive part: communication with universities and organizations
  • Program preparation expenses: over 50 hours of work by Council experts and expenses related to  communication, printing and meetings during the preparatory period
 Fees
  • Speakers/lecturers
  • Trainer
  • Group coordinator

Registration process

Application submission

  • Select your participation format and fill out the application
  • The manager of the cooperation department will contact you within 24 hours

Payment

  • Contract processing, issuance of an invoice in your name/educational institution
  • Payment can be made by bank transfer or credit card

Preparation

  • Visa application support
  • Providing your flight details to the Council managers
  • Joining the Telegram group and taking part in a preparatory meeting on Zoom 2 weeks before departure.

To submit an application

Do you have any further questions?

+32 4 86266103 (WhatsApp, Telegram) 
registration@belgianeducationcouncil.com
Facebook @beducationcouncil