NAFSA 2021 Registration
Join us at the NAFSA 2021 Annual Conference & Expo, June 1-4, the most important virtual event for our global community of international educators.
The new all-digital NAFSA 2021 Annual Conference & Expo will feature the most diverse and comprehensive content that you would expect from NAFSA, carefully curated to reflect the reality of today’s international education landscape.
You will have an unmatched opportunity to learn from experts; collaborate with colleagues; and, discover solutions you need to innovate, adapt, and focus, on your computer or through a mobile device.
An Essential Week That Will Shape Your Year
Included with your conference registration:
- More than 100 live sessions and on-demand sessions – Create an experience to meet your unique professional and strategic practice needs.
- A live International Education Expo experience – Meet and connect with institutional partners, vendors, and program providers presenting innovations and solutions to power success.
- An expanded NAFSA Career Center – Enjoy live and on-demand access to Career Center programs or meet with Career Advisers.
- Inspirational opportunities to engage with world-class leaders – Meet visionary plenary speakers, spotlight presenters, and recognized international education program leaders and authors.
- Endless networking opportunities – Connect and schedule one-on-one meetings with fellow attendees from around the world with spectacular communications technology.
- Interactive Poster Fair engagement – Meet live with colleagues or enjoy on-demand opportunities to engage with innovators and changemakers from around the world.
- Complimentary access to NAFSA Signature Programs – Attend the NAFSA Symposium on Leadership and the Latin American & Caribbean Forum, also included with conference registration.
Gain transformational knowledge and build strong relationships with that will inspire you as we “Design our Shared Future!”
Registration Access
The NAFSA 2021 Annual Conference & Expo will provide you with four unforgettable days of the most diverse and comprehensive professional learning, global networking, and interactive engagement designed to meet your unique practice needs. Plus, you will be able to access program content for up to 30 days following the event.
Ten Great Reasons for You to Attend
- Networking: Connect and schedule one-on-one meetings with fellow attendees from around the world.
- Education: Stay at the forefront of the field with a full slate of live sessions, as well as a library of “view anytime” sessions and poster presentations.
- Training: Participate in practical workshops to gain and enrich the critical skills you need to succeed.
- Professional Development: Gain access to Career Center programs or meet with Career Advisers.
- Partnerships: Find new providers or meet with old ones, and explore cutting-edge products in the virtual expo.
- Signature Programs: Enjoy programs with leaders in the field, including the Latin America Forum and the Symposium on Leadership.
- Resources: Access timely publications, materials, and research, curated to ensure you have the best knowledge at your fingertips.
- Inspiration: Get energized by speakers, social events, and conversations with your peers.
- Flexibility: Choose the content you need and attend as your schedule allows. If you miss any part of the program or want to watch it again, you can do so for up to 30 days after the conference ends.
- Savings: Save time and resources with no travel or hotel expenses.
Registration FAQs
When & Where
What are the official dates of the Annual Conference?
The conference begins Tuesday, June 1, and ends Friday, June 4, 2021.
Can I register the throughout the week of the event?
Yes.
Sessions & Workshops
Where are the conference sessions and workshops being held?
Conference sessions and workshops are held virtually from Tuesday, June 1 through Friday, June 4, 2021.
Can I still register for a preconference workshop the day of the workshop?
Workshop space is extremely limited and available on a first come, first-served basis. Please register for workshops in advance.
What types of sessions and workshops are being offered?
Visit our workshop offerings to browse the schedule and find information about how to register. Peruse the full list of sessions by Knowledge Community.
Presenter Registration
All presenters (sessions and posters) are required to register for the NAFSA Annual Conference. The cost associated with attending the NAFSA Annual Conference, including registration, is the responsibility of the individual presenters.
Support Services
What kind of accessibility arrangements are available?
NAFSA is willing to assist with accessible needs; please indicate what your needs are during registration.
Methods of Payment
Credit Card
- NAFSA accepts American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, and Visa credit cards as forms of payment.
- Complete credit card information must be provided with online registration or on the registration form.
Check
Please Note
- Institutional purchase orders are not accepted as payment.
- Wire transfers will only be accepted for registrants outside the United States.
- For more information, please contact NAFSA Registration.
- Registration forms will not be processed without full payment.
- Online registrations will be considered originals. Do not mail your registration form after you have registered online, as your credit card may be charged more than once.
Confirmation, Cancellations, Refunds, and Changes to Registration
- Cancellation or request for changes to conference registration, workshop registration, and registration for Unique Learning Opportunities must be made in writing and received no later than Friday, May 28, 2021. Any cancellations received after May 28 will not be refunded.
- Refunds, if approved, will be processed four to six weeks after the conference.
- If payment is made by credit card, a credit will be issued to your credit card account; otherwise, a refund check will be issued.
- There are no refunds for special event registrations unless the event is sold out or cancelled.
- A $100 (USD) cancellation fee will be deducted from conference registration refunds and a $100 (USD) cancellation fee will be deducted from workshop and NAFSA Signature Program registration refunds up to a $200 (USD) maximum deduction for multiple cancellations. If NAFSA cancels a workshop, you will receive notification of the cancellation and a full refund.
- All requests for changes, cancellations, and refunds must be made in writing and received no later than Friday, May 28, 2021.
Consent to Use of Photographic Images
NAFSA will build a digital photo, quote, and video clip library of the NAFSA 2021 Annual Conference & Expo. As a participant in this event, you may be digitally photographed. NAFSA has the right to use attendee images in photographs, videotapes, and electronic reproduction. In the event that we interview, film, and record your words, NAFSA will seek your express permission.
Membership
Become a NAFSA Member today and save $200 on NAFSA 2021 Annual Conference & Expo registration.
First-year New Membership is only $199. It is a one-year membership available to individuals worldwide who have never been a member of NAFSA. This type of membership is also available to Student Members who have completed their education and are entering the field.
Visit www.nafsa.org/membership to learn more about membership options and the benefits of NAFSA membership.
Questions about membership? E-mail NAFSA membership or call +1.202.737.3699.
Group Registration
Does NAFSA offer group registration?
Currently, we are not offering group registration prices for the 2021 Annual Conference. Registrants should register with their personal NAFSA ID and receive individual registration login information. NAFSA prohibits the sharing of login credentials.
