Special Events at NAFSA 2020
Enrich your NAFSA 2020 experience with these exciting conference programs. Many of these events are included in your registration.
Preconference Campus Visits
Explore colleges and universities in the St. Louis area and learn more about the facilities, programs, and services at each campus. Each visit is free, but all require advance registration. Register and download information for the following schools:
- McKendree University - Tuesday, May 26 at 10:00 a.m.
- St. Louis Community College Forest Park - Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday (read more for times)
- Washington University in St. Louis - Tuesday, May 26 at 10:00 a.m.
- University of Missouri - St. Louis - Tuesday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m.
- Webster University - Tuesday, May 26 at 9:00 a.m.
Opening Celebration
An Evening in Ballpark Village
Day/Time: Tuesday, May 26 | 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Join your fellow attendees for a sensational evening with food, entertainment, and one drink ticket included! This event is included in your conference registration.
Guest tickets available for purchase with registration.
Africa Forum 2020
Innovative Partnerships to Transform Higher Education in Africa
Day/Time: Tuesday, May 26 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Join us to explore innovative approaches, key partnerships, and specific solutions to help transform higher education in Africa.
Sponsored by Penn State
Global Issues Forum 2020
Higher Education and Environmental Sustainability
Day/Time: Wednesday, May 27 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
This inaugural forum will bring together international education professionals, students, and researchers from around the world to explore best practices on sustainable development.
Sponsored by Education in Ireland
Networking Luncheons
Day/Time: May 26-28 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Join other international education professionals to discuss shared interests and opportunities for partnerships.
Sponsored in part by West Chester University and Northern Virginia Community College
NAFSA in St. Louis
Local Learning Experiences and Service Project
Day/Time:
Wednesday, May 27 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, May 29 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
These two programming opportunities form an important part of NAFSA’s commitment to learn from our host city and bring a positive impact to our community.
Bookstore Events
Day/Time: Various Times
Visit the NAFSA bookstore for book signings and discussions about best-selling NAFSA publications.
Closing Celebration
Look Ahead to Orlando, Florida
Day/Time: Friday, May 29 | 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Share memories of the week in St. Louis as we look ahead to the next exciting conference destination: Orlando, Florida! This event is included in your conference registration.
Guest tickets available for purchase with registration.