Bienvenidos to our Bi-Regional 2012 Conference!

The Chair Streams of Regions III and VII couldn’t be more thrilled to invite you to San Juan, Puerto Rico! This conference will be a unique experience in many wonderful ways. From our conference schedule, to exciting local opportunities, to an all-inclusive registration fee, the bi-regional 2012 conference promises to exceed your expectations. Here are some of the important features

Education Opportunities (Sessions/Workshops/Posters): In addition to the traditional workshops and conference sessions, this year’s conference will include poster sessions. We know that members of both regions are eager to present sessions on a variety of topics covering all of the many areas of international education. The wider range of participants and presentation formats will make for an expanded and unique professional development opportunity for our regions.

Cultural Exhibitions and University Visits: This conference will definitely have the flavor of an international visit without the need of a passport. The schedule will include opportunities to visit historical landmarks, such as the forts of Old San Juan, and will feature a closing reception in the heart of Old San Juan. Stay tuned for more information about this exciting closing celebration! The conference also includes visits to local universities, giving participants a chance to share with and learn from our NAFSA partners in Puerto Rico. Sponsorship opportunities are available for these and other unique conference events. Contact us if you would like your organization to be featured as a conference sponsor.

Sheraton Hotel & Casino The conference hotel is the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino, located just steps away from the Puerto Rico Convention Center. The nightly rate includes breakfast and wireless Internet access in the sleeping rooms, among other amenities. The Sheraton has beautiful facilities and its location makes it ideally suited for conference participants.

Cost Savings: The conference registration fee is all inclusive of conference activities and events. The fee includes an opening reception, several coffee breaks, two lunches and one dinner thus providing great value for the cost. As you prepare your budget proposal, be sure to inform your administration of the advantage of registering at the early bird reduced member rate of $250.00. Both Region III and Region VII, as well as several state associations, are offering travel grants for conference participants. View the budget-friendly tips on this website to discover additional ways to save money.

We’ll see you in San Juan!

Claudia Graves,
Chair, Region III

Heather Housley,
Chair, Region VII