Want to expand your network of colleagues and "go-to" resources? No matter what your networking needs are, it's easy to connect with colleagues from around the world. Look for the conference networking venues and tools described below—open to all registered attendees at no additional cost.
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Conference Connection
Start building your professional and personal network online as soon as you register for the conference.
Meet with Current and Prospective Partners
If you're interested in building partnerships you'll want to explore these opportunities:
International Attendees
Learn more about the U.S. higher educational system and develop new and rewarding partnerships.
International Education Expo
Explore the offerings of more than 400 exhibitors from all parts of the globe, and find all the partners and solutions you need in one place. Make the most of your time in the expo hall - learn more at www.nafsa.org/expo!
If you are interested in building partnerships or networking with colleagues who share something in similar with you you'll want to check out:
- Colloquiums in specific fields of study:
- There will also be networking meetings for each of these institution types:
- Specific types of institutions:
- Learn about Campus Presidents' Day
Expand your Professional Networks and Connect with Others
If you are interested in expanding your professional networks and connect with others who have something in common with you, you'll want to check out:
NAFSA Regions
Network with others in your region. Each geographic region holds a meeting at the conference.
NAFSA Career Center
The NAFSA Career Center will host employer information sessions, résumé reviews, and career roundtables. Also learn from others about how to reposition yourself after retirement from the field.
What's a KC?International education is a broad field with many specializations. NAFSA organizes the professional specialties of international education into five main groups with teams of member-leaders charged with creating and disseminating knowledge. Learn more.
Knowledge Communities
Hear from KC member-leaders on the networking, resources, and tools. KC updates are open to all attendees and scheduled on Tuesday & Wednesday.
Member Interest Groups
Network with 30 MIGs that focus on professional or personal interests. Visit www.nafsa.org/migs to learn more about connecting with MIGs before, during, and after the conference.
What's a MIG?A Member Interest Group (MIG) is a group of individuals who come together based on common interests, including countries, continents, professional and personal experiences and identities, and types of institutions. Learn more.
What's an Open Meeting?Open Meetings help people with common interests find each other for the chance to network and talk about whatever is most relevant. Open to all attendees, these meetings are scheduled throughout the conference week.
Open Meetings
There will be events and open meetings throughout the week for people to network with others from similar institutions—connect to discuss challenges unique to your institutional type.
Volunteering
Meet others passionate about international education while earning reimbursements for registration fees. See all the possible volunteer roles.
