Conference Dates
October 19 - 23, 2020
Thank you for your interest in this year’s Region XII Virtual Conference! Especially during this time of uncertainty and upheaval in our communities, we believe more than ever in the strength and importance of our community as a NAFSA region. We are committed to connecting with our community and supporting our region and our field, and look forward to gathering virtually this October.
Join the Event
Once registered, you can log into the event page linked below using the email address you used to register and the Confirmation ID Number included in your registration confirmation email. After logging in, you will be able to:
- Access and attend event offerings; and
- Add favorite program items to build your customized itinerary.
Please note: To attend event offerings and add favorite program items, you will need to register for the event.
Schedule
The Region XII Virtual Event full event schedule is live! Make sure to save the dates on your calendar for these upcoming events!
Please note all schedule times appear in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
Pre Conference Events
October 14, 2020
Homegrown Workshop
Grey Areas in International Student Advising: Special Focus on COVID-19 Issues & Concerns
Registration fee: $50.00
October 16, 2020
Newcomers Orientation
Included in Conference Registration
Conference Events
October 19-23, 2020
- Opening Session & Welcome
- Live Sessions & Open Meetings
- Pre-Recorded Sessions & Poster Fair
- Regional, District & KC Updates
- Professional Development Programs - Resume Review and Mentor-Mentee Meetings
- Networking & Social Opportunities
- Community Service Involvement
- Closing Session
The Region XII Virtual Event full event schedule is live. Make sure to save the dates on your calendar for these upcoming events!
View the full schedule of conference sessions and events! (PDF format with HST times included)
Registration
NAFSA Members: $25.00
Nonmembers: $40.00
Students: $25.00
NAFSA Academy and Life Members: $0
During these times of upheaval and uncertainty we are committed to connecting with our community and supporting our region and our field, and hope to remove barriers to participation where possible. We understand that funding for professional development opportunities may be limited this year. If you are not able to secure funds for the registration amount for the virtual conference, please complete the Registration Waiver Form. If your waiver is approved, you will receive a special code that can be used for a complimentary full conference registration.
Sponsorship
Region XII has developed a number of sponsorship opportunities for this year's virtual conference.
NAFSA Workshops
NAFSA is pleased to offer virtual Core Education Workshops and Current Topics Learning Labs in October – December 2020. The live workshops and labs are designed to meet the diverse needs of international education professionals. And, the workshops will welcome participants from the U.S. and abroad. Regardless of where you are, you can now participate in proven live, virtual NAFSA Core Education Workshops that have formerly been offered only at NAFSA Annual and Regional Conferences and On-Site throughout the United States.
Registration for CEP workshops is now open!
Also, don't forget other Professional Learning Service Offerings include e-Learning express courses and NAFSA Path.