Events & Training

As an international education leader, you continually seek ways to increase your knowledge base and improve your skill sets. You also evaluate the skills and expertise of those who report to you. The events and training opportunities listed here will enhance your institution's understanding of international education issues and help you network with others in the field.

NAFSA Opportunities

Nearly 3,000 NAFSA members and international educators participate in NAFSA trainings every year.

Conferences
May 25-30, 2008	NAFSA 2008 Annual Conference: Shaping the Future of International Education will take place in Washington, DC.
Fall 2008	NAFSA Regional Conferences

Seminars & Symposia
March 10-11	NAFSA's Washington Symposium
March 11-12	Advocacy Day
May 25-27	Management Development Program

Webinars
Many of NAFSA's past webinars are available for purchase as audio recordings.

Workshops
Foundation Workshops Foundations workshops provide an introduction to the major professions in international education represented within NAFSA. They are useful for the newcomer who needs to have a broad understanding of their profession. They are also helpful to experienced international educators who are taking on new responsibilities or changing the direction of their professional activities.
Professional Practice Workshops These 4- to 9-hour workshops continue the Foundation workshops and focus on skills or knowledge in more specialized areas.

Other Events

Related Organizations
UKCOSA: The Council for International Education (UKCOSA) holds an annual conference in the summer.
Association of International Educators (AIEA) holds an annual conference in the winter, and offers Ghost Ranch seminars.
European Association for International Education (EAIE) holds an annual conference each fall.
International Association of Universities (IAU), the UNESCO-based worldwide association of higher education institutions, holds a general conference every four years with international conferences and seminars occuring during the intervening years.