International Educators from Around the World Will Gather in Montreal at NAFSA 58th Conference

Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Wangari Maathai, Shirin Ebadi, part of distinguished speaker lineup, with Mary Robinson and Dan Buettner

WASHINGTON, April 14, 2006 – The 58th Annual Conference of NAFSA: Association of International Educators will be held May 23–26 at the Palais des Congrès in Montréal, Canada, and will feature a remarkable lineup of internationally recognized leaders in human rights, sustainable development, education, and global peace and justice.

NAFSA's annual conference is the world’s largest gathering of professionals in international education and exchange, drawing nearly 6,000 participants from 90 countries. The conference is anchored by daily plenary events, which will feature the following speakers this year:

Tuesday, May 23 – Wangari Maathai, Nobel Prize for Peace Laureate
Wednesday, May 24 – Mary Robinson, Human Rights Advocate
Thursday, May 25 – Dan Buettner, Explorer and Educator
Friday, May 26 – Shirin Ebadi, Nobel Prize for Peace Laureate

With dozens of preconference workshops and nearly 200 sessions, the NAFSA conference offers a vast array of learning and networking opportunities for international educators, addressing topics such as education abroad program administration, international student advising, global education trends and systems, international education policy, and more. A highlight of the conference is the International Education Expo Hall, which features exhibitors representing more than 350 organizations from around the world, including colleges and universities, study abroad and intensive-English programs, and more.

*To apply for a press pass or to arrange interviews, contact Ursula Oaks at ursulao[at]nafsa.org or 1.202.737.3699 x2553

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With more than 9,000 members, NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit membership association dedicated to international education.

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