2026 Biregional I and XII Conference

Through the Online Planner, you can view the time, room, presenters, descriptions, and learning objectives of the sessions. You can also star the events you're interested in and create your own conference agenda to view on the mobile webpage at the conference! 

Create Your Schedule: 

1. Go to the schedule: https://2026regioniandregionxii.eventscribe.net/
2. Click "Login" in the top right corner of the blue stripe.
3. Log in using your myNAFSA credentials.
4. Go to Full Schedule and click through the sessions.
5. Using the star icon, "favorite" the sessions you are interested in.
6. You can view your starred sessions by clicking "My Schedule" in the left-hand navigation.

Online Planner

Immigration 101: An In-Depth Exploration of the U.S. Immigration System

We are thrilled to provide a homegrown workshop unique to the Region I/XII Biregional Conference! This workshop will provide an actionable overview of the entire U.S. immigration system, including immigrant and non-immigrant statutes, asylum/refugee processes, deportation/removal and temporary relief measures. Trainers will discuss temporary issues and common pitfalls impacting international students and global populations at U.S. universities. Attendees will learn to apply immigration knowledge to develop best practices at their home institutions supporting incoming students, non-F1 global students, vulnerable F-1 students, as well as people in immigration transition.

This will be a half-day workshop, taking place Sunday, October 18th, from 1pm - 5pm onsite in Seattle. 

Pre-Conference Workshops

Region I and XII are excited to offer two full-day pre-conference workshops and the NAFSA Management Development Program (MDP runs 10/17 - 10/19). For a description of the courses, please see NAFSA Workshops. 

These workshops will run from 8am to 5pm on Sunday, October 18th. 

• F-1 Intermediate
• J-1 Intermediate

Thank you for supporting NAFSA Regions I & XII! We look forward to welcoming you to Seattle, WA.

Expo Portal

Booth Details & Schedule

Please find the following schedule for all exhibitors:

Exhibitor Hours:

Exhibitor booth includes:

• Two (2) individual full-conference registrations

• One (1) 6’ x 30” table with two chairs
• Visibility in the online conference program
• Free Wi-Fi Access

Shipments

Exhibitors may mail their boxes no more than one month before the start of the conference. More information to come

Sponsorships

NAFSA Regions I and XII appreciate the support of our exhibitors and sponsors, who are vital to the regions' success and instrumental in supporting our members and their institutions. In addition to exhibiting opportunities, this year's conference allows sponsors additional opportunities to gain visibility while supporting the region. 

Interested in exhibiting at multiple conferences this fall? Companies attending four or more conferences should contact [email protected].

Travel & Professional Grants

Region I and XII offer need-based grant funds to assist with designated registration and travel costs associated with attendance at the Biregional Conference.

Grant applications for the Biregional Conference for Regions I and XII closed July 31st.

Travel To and Around Seattle

Flying to Seattle? Receive 7% off airfare prices when booking through AlaskaAir.com! Restrictions apply, discount code provided in conference registration confirmation email. To use your Discount Code, go online to AlaskaAir.com and input the Discount Code when searching for flights. The discount will be applied to any flights meeting the contract parameters. By clicking the “?” next to the discount code box after entering the code you may view a detailed description of the rules.

Please see the official Visit Seattle website for various transportation methods. Also see the Visit Seattle website for tips about navigating the city!

Visitors traveling through Seattle by car may encounter increased traffic during Interstate 5 upgrades. More information is available on WSDOT’s Revive I-5 wepbage.

Travel with CANIE

This year, we are partnering with the Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE) Americas Chapter to make climate-conscious choices when traveling to Seattle. Learn more about why and how at https://canie.org/take-action/travel-with-canie. 

How can you participate in #TravelwithCANIE? 

Request a Letter of Invitation - Opens May 1, 2026

All attendees traveling to the U.S. from abroad can request a visa letter of invitation via the link above.

All requests submitted by Wednesday, October 1st will be screened, but not all requests will be approved. Please allow one week from your date of submission for delivery. If approved, an invitation letter on official letterhead will be issued to you as a PDF document, and will be e-mailed to the address you provided.

Please check with your local U.S. consulate to allow sufficient time for visa processing. Your request for a letter of invitation to attend a NAFSA regional conference does not guarantee that you will receive a visa.

NAFSA is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, or religion. NAFSA does not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience, including people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for the conference. Participants violating these rules may be asked to leave the conference at the sole discretion of NAFSA’s management. If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, or if you witness unacceptable behavior, please inform the Regional Conference Planner, who will inform NAFSA staff, so that we may resolve any concerns. If you or another event participant witnesses or is a party to imminent physical danger or distress, promptly alert the appropriate security, law enforcement, or emergency medical authorities. This Code applies to all NAFSA members and event attendees in all NAFSA meeting venues, including the regional conference, ancillary events and social gatherings, whether officially sponsored by NAFSA or not and whether held in-person or virtually.

Conference registration and/or workshop registration may be canceled with full refund less a 10% processing fee, any time up until four (4) weeks prior, September 21, 2026, to the conference start date.

A 50% refund is available for conference registration and/or workshop registration provided written notification is received between four (4) weeks, September 21, 2026, and two (2) weeks prior, October 5, 2026, to the conference start date.

No refunds will be granted after October 5, 2026. In the case of emergency/extenuating circumstances, special requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the regional leadership team following the conference.

NAFSA follows COVID-19 safety protocols as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and local ordinances in the conference location, which currently do not require proof of vaccination or masking. Should the mandates change, NAFSA reserves the right to adjust conference attendance policies accordingly.

NAFSA strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccination and boosters, as vaccines are recommended as a proven way to prevent the threat of critical illness. Many attendees may still choose to wear masks indoors, and we ask that all attendees respect those who elect to do so. NAFSA recommends attendees self-test before leaving home for the conference. If you feel ill on-site, please remain in your hotel room and test to determine your health status.

By registering for this event, you agree to the collection of contact and demographic information in accordance with NAFSA’s Privacy Policy. This includes any information unique to you that is available in the individual's NAFSA profile. NAFSA will share limited information (name, title, organization, state, and country) in the official attendee list. NAFSA may further share your contact information according to your selected “Communication Preferences” in your MyNAFSA and in accordance with NAFSA’s Privacy Policy.

Your data will be collected and utilized for NAFSA: Association of International Educators, organizer of this event, to allow your access to the event as well as its digital platform, CadmiumCD. Additionally, you agree to the sharing of your contact information with the trainers, coaches, and other program participants for the purpose of fulfilling the program for which you have registered. As a condition to participation, attendees consent to be recorded.

NAFSA is committed to providing universal access to its products, services, digital content, and events and, in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs so we ask that requests for accommodations be made as early as possible, preferably at least three weeks in advance of the regional conference start date, through the registration process, if possible. Or, you can contact [email protected] for accommodation requests. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner, but services are subject to availability, and further, NAFSA may not be able to grant accommodations requests that place an undue burden on it or that fundamentally change the nature or structure of the goods or services.