Annual Conference
Conference Schedule 2006
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This year’s conference will challenge you to discover new colleagues, information, solutions, and networking opportunities not available anywhere else! Join nearly 7,000 of your accomplished colleagues from more than 90 countries and return home equipped with:
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Plenary Speakers
The conference plenaries showcase the knowledge, views, and achievements of national and international leaders, as they discuss the complexities of global forces affecting international education and exchange. All of the plenary sessions are open to all conference registrants.View Schedule...
Workshop Schedule
The preconference workshops are designed to be interactive and participatory either through hands-on learning or through presentations with opportunities for lively discussion and a question-and-answer period.View Schedule...
Session Schedule
More than 180 concurrent conference sessions will be offered and are open to all conference registrants. Topics include campus internationalization, administration and design of programs in education abroad, outcomes of international education and exchange, the education trends and systems of countries around the world, regional developments such as the Bologna process, institutional linkages, U.S. immigration policy and practice, cross-cultural and technical skills to enrich our work, and so on.View Schedule...
Open Meeting Schedule
In addition to more than 180 concurrent conference sessions, registrants are welcome to attend a host of open meetings such as special interest group meetings, knowledge community and regional update meetings, and a variety of orientation meetings geared towards first-time conference attendees, members based outside the U.S., students, and others.View Schedule...
Programs for Leaders in International Education
Conference Symposium
Now in its fifth year, this preconference symposium offers senior-level international education professionals an opportunity for exposure to a day of stimulating speakers infused with in-depth discussion of challenging topics leading to potential actions. This year’s symposium will focus on Open Inquiry in the Face of Cultural Extremism and will take place on Tuesday, May 23, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Learn More...
Management Development Program
Managers, this is your chance to participate in this popular 20-hour training. Offered on the two and one-half days prior to the annual conference (May 21–22, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and May 23, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.), the program is designed for both the international education manager without substantive management training experience and those who want to refresh their knowledge of core management concepts.Learn More...
Networking Opportunities
NAFSA's five Knowledge Communities will meet at specific times during the conference to promote networking among interested attendees and highlight their programs, services, and publications. Attend as many of the updates and receptions as you are interested in.Learn More...
Special Events
NAFSA is offering 9 special events this year to help you connect with your colleagues, see some of the sights in the beautiful city of Montréal, and maximize your experience at the Annual Conference.View Schedule...
