NAFSA 2027 International Education Expo

The NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo is the largest and most dynamic international education event in the world. Uniting thousands of professionals from more than 100 countries, the NAFSA International Education Expo highlights the diverse and innovative programs, products, and services advancing the future of international education and exchange.

NAFSA brings together hundreds of exhibitors representing every aspect of international education including academic institutions, consulting firms, pathway providers, insurance companies, third-party providers, and much more.

For Exhibitors

Interested in participating in the Los Angeles Expo Hall? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about available booths. Booth sales open to the public on July 22nd at 9am. Global Partners can book booths now, reach out to [email protected] for instructions. In the meantime you can scope out the floorplan for the best locations, available booths are marked in blue. 

Expo Booth Pricing

All booth prices listed in United States Dollars (USD).

Booth CategoryDescriptionEarly Bird Rate 
(through September 30, 2026)
Regular Rate 
(Through March 14, 2027)
Closing Rate* 
(After March 15, 2027)
10’x10’ Premium BoothPremium booths are located in high traffic areas near the expo hall entrance, main aisles, and the NAFSA pavilion.$9,435.00$9,760.00$10,735
10’x10’ Corner BoothCorner booths are situated at the end of rows and aisles for extra visibility and foot traffic.$8,159.00$8,615.00$9,475
10’x10’ Aisle BoothAisle booths are in the action with a neighboring booth on each side.$6,715.00$7,160.00$7,875

Use NAFSA’s Exhibit Booth Price Calculator to receive an estimate for your booth purchase. Premium booths are marked with the letter “P” within the floor plan. Hanging signs require a minimum booth size of 20'x20' (400 sq. ft.) and are an additional rental cost.

*Subject to availability. Sales continue until April 15th 2027, but booths may be sold out sooner. 

Expo Sales Schedule

Important Sales Dates
April 1 - July 21Exclusive Global Partner sales open50% payment due at signing*
July 22 - September 30Sales open to public50% payment due at signing*
Sales after September 30, 2027
September 30Booth price increase 50% payment due at signing*
January 31, 2027Exhibitor tasks and full payment dueContracts paid in full
Sales after January 31, 2027
February 1 - March 15, 2027Full payment due at signing100% payment due at signing*
March 15Booth price increase100% payment due at signing*
April 15Sales close 

*Payment due at signing with credit card payment. Payable within 30 days if paying by check or wire transfer.

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a busy expo floor surrounded by country consortia booths

Methods of Payment

Questions About Your Booth Purchase?

  • Check out the Exhibitor FAQs (Coming soon) to assist with any questions about purchasing a booth
  • For additional inquiries, or to talk to a NAFSA Exhibits team member, email exhibitor information

Cancellations and Refunds

Cancellation of exhibit booth space must be in writing and postmarked by the cancellation deadline of March 14, 2027. Deposits are nonrefundable, regardless of the date of cancellation. Cancellations are subject to a liquidated damages payment of 75% of the total exhibit booth rental because of the difficulty of determining and proving NAFSA’s actual losses. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after 5:00 p.m. on March 14, 2027 (Eastern Time). No shows shall be treated as cancellations. Upon cancellation (including no shows), NAFSA has the right to resell the space and retain all revenue collected.