Expand your peer network by taking part in conference special events where most networking takes place. Strike up conversations about the many issues you share—and learn from different approaches. Enjoy these networking opportunities, including a sensational opening night reception that will welcome you to Houston in true Texas style. Don't miss the opportunity to connect with new and old colleagues at these events.
The following three special events are included in your conference registration fee but require preregistration:
| Knowledge Community Networking Receptions |
Monday, May 28, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Start the week off right by connecting with colleagues and friends who share similar professional specialties. Each of the knowledge communities hosts a reception; attend as many as you like. Light hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. Guest tickets are not available.
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| Opening Celebration on the Green |
 Tuesday, May 29, 5:45 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Welcome to Houston!
Join your colleagues for an evening of live music and great food as we celebrate the opening of NAFSA's 2012 Annual Conference in Houston. This event plus food stations and two drink tickets per person (beer, wine, or soft drinks) is included with registration. Cash bar available.
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Closing Celebration and Welcome to NAFSA 2013
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Friday, June 1, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Celebrate the closing of the Houston conference and plan to meet under the
Gateway Arch at NAFSA’s 2013 Annual Conference & Expo in St. Louis, Missouri.
Guest tickets available.
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Fee-Based Special Events
These special events require a fee in addition to the conference registration fee. Sign up to attend when you register and include additional payment.
Cultural Event
Cultural Evening at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston 
Preregistration fee and ticket required.
Wednesday, May 30, 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH) opens its doors exclusively to NAFSA attendees for this event.
Fee: $75 per person, includes roundtrip transportation from the George R. Brown Convention Center, admission to both buildings of the museum, heavy hors d'oeuvres and cash bar.
Networking Meals
Hear from keynote speakers while networking with colleagues at these distinctive events.
Breakfast
Exploring Global Citizenship Preregistration fee and ticket required.
Thursday, May 31. 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Fee: $50 per person
Luncheons
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Preregistration fee and ticket required.
Wednesday, May 30. 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Fee: $65 per person
Community Colleges Preregistration fee and ticket required.
Thursday, May 31. 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Fee: $65 per person
Sponsored by Houston Community College
Liberal Arts Institutions and Women's Colleges Preregistration fee and ticket required.
Thursday, May 31 •12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Fee: $65 per person
International Plenary and Luncheon
Speaker will be announced in late February.
Friday, June 1. 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Preregistration fee and ticket required.
Fee: $65 per person. To purchase a table of 10 for colleagues and alumni, contact conferences@nafsa.org.
