NAFSA's Annual Conference & Expo brings more international educators together than any other event in the world.
| Orientations & Receptions |
Orientation for Participants Based Outside the United States
Monday, May 28
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
This
orientation is about making the most of the NAFSA Annual Conference for
professionals who are based outside the United States. |
Knowledge Community Networking Receptions
Monday, May 28
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Take advantage of these five great opportunities to connect with colleagues and friends. These receptions are a great way for newcomers to meet others working in the same specialty. All registered attendees are welcome at each KC reception. Light hors d'oeuvres; cash bar. Preregistration required. Guest tickets are not available. |
First-Timers Orientation
Tuesday, May 29
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Welcome, newcomers! Attend this session to learn more about conference offerings, NAFSA and its member groups and activities, and strategies to get more connected to international education and exchange and campus internationalization through NAFSA. |
Participants Based Outside the United States Meeting
Wednesday, May 30
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Find out how to make the most of your time at the NAFSA annual conference. |
Networking Opportunities
Higher Education Partnership Fair
Tuesday, May 29
1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Conference attendees tell us that finding partners and networking is one of their top reasons for coming to the NAFSA annual conference. To make it even easier for you to find potential partners, on Tuesday afternoon, you’ll have a chance to connect at your own pace with U.S. universities and colleges looking to form partnerships with international institutions. Browse the table displays and talk to the universities and colleges that make the most sense for your institution. The timing of this fair will allow you to make appointments later in the week to further explore potential partnerships. The fair will be located in the poster fair area of the Expo hall and is included in your registration fee.
International Plenary and Luncheon 
Preregistration fee and ticket required.
Friday, June 1
12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Long-time human rights advocate, Jan Eliasson is a veteran international mediator who has been involved in key mediation operations in Somalia, Sudan, Mozambique and the Balkans. The former Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs most notably helped more than 8,000 Swedish citizens evacuate Lebanon during the Middle East conflict in 2006. Be inspired and challenged.
Open Meetings are one of the best ways to network with colleagues at the conference. Be sure to review the more than 50 different offerings available throughout the week to help you meet the people you are looking for.
| Looking for a convenient place to meet colleagues? |
Make use of one of the five networking centers. These centers are open spaces for attendees to meet others or to just rest.
- Education Abroad
- International Education Leadership
- International Student & Scholar Services
- Recruitment, Admissions, & Preparation
- Teaching, Learning, & Scholarship
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Educational Offerings
Symposium on Leadership
Tuesday, May 29
7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Join leading experts from the field to explore trends and identify a broad range of options to create the most effective practice and organizational models for your institution.
Workshops and Sessions for International Attendees
Sunday May 27- Friday June 1
Meet other attendees from similar institutions and organizations at a wide range of workshops and sessions.
