Transforming knowledge and networks in international education
The PIE network
The most valuable networks are not the largest – they are the most intentional.
VIPIE is a carefully curated community of senior leaders from across the global education ecosystem. Every member is selected for their experience, influence, and commitment to outcome-led international education. This ensures that every connection is relevant, every conversation is high-value, and every interaction drives progress.
Global connections – brings together senior leaders from across the global education ecosystem who share a commitment to outcome-led international education.
Smaller, curated networks offer unique advantages. VIPIE is about the conversation with a small number of leaders driving change.
Our mission is to empower individuals across the international education ecosystem to connect, engage in meaningful conversations, collaborate, and co-create new partnerships.
Since 2011, people have trusted The PIE to inform, connect, and inspire the global education community. Now, we’re taking the next step – formalising that trust by creating a closed community of influential leaders.
Our first UK Chapter conversation will take place from 14:00 to 18:00 on Thursday, 14 May 2026, at a venue on Carlton House Terrace, London. This session will be limited to 30 leaders, and further details will follow shortly.
By maintaining a carefully balanced mix of stakeholders, VIPIE creates a space for genuine collaboration, shared accountability, and system-wide impact. At its core are universities and colleges that are already shifting from a focus on recruitment numbers to demonstrating meaningful student outcomes.
Pathway providers play a critical role in shaping how quality, progression, and employability outcomes are defined and evidenced. Our community also includes a select group of recruitment partners and agencies committed to moving beyond volume-driven approaches.
Alongside this, we engage leading ed-tech organisations, accreditation and examination boards, global education platforms, and investors in new models of delivery. These partners bring fresh perspectives on how education is designed, delivered, and scaled, helping to accelerate the transition toward outcome-led, future-ready models.
✓ Hold senior leadership, executive, or ownership roles within their organisation
✓ Have a clear organisational mandate to contribute to discussions on international education strategy, quality, outcomes, or employability
✓ Are able to influence decisions, allocate resources, or shape institutional or organisational practice
This typically includes (but is not limited to)
✓ Senior roles within system, policy, or sector organisations
✓ Executive leaders and senior managers in universities and education providers
✓ Owners, directors, or senior partners in agent organisations
✓ Senior leaders in pathway providers and ed-tech organisations
✓ Employer leaders with responsibility for graduate talent, workforce development, or early careers
Limiting membership to decision-makers ensures that
✓ Conversations translate into action, not just insight
✓ Outcomes-focused approaches can be tested, adopted, and embedded
✓ The group can collectively influence sector narratives, metrics, and practice
Head – International Initiatives
VIPIE is a fee-based membership network designed to complement our open conferences. Where conferences broadcast ideas, VIPIE creates space for high-level dialogue, peer exchange, and strategic collaboration.
Membership is individual, but we recognise the diversity of organisations our members represent. Fees are structured accordingly across:
VIPIE elevates business and professional services across the global higher education ecosystem—unlocking access to influential leaders you wouldn’t otherwise meet.
Email Jacqui to register your interest today
