NAFSA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo

Peers and experts joined together at the NAFSA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo, the premier global professional learning and networking event for international educators and organizations supporting international education programs. Together, we are "Building Our Sustainable Future."

The NAFSA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo provides you with a balance of the core program content that you know and love, mixed with new and exciting program features that you will remember for years to come. With both in-person and virtual programming, this year's event provides you with an expansive array of diverse learning, engagement, and networking opportunities.

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Discover details about sessions, exhibitors, networking opportunities, and special programs in the NAFSA Online Program. Plan or create your NAFSA 2022 experience specific to your unique needs and learning interests, including an attendee list.

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Explore the Schedule-At-A-Glance

Review dates and times of concurrent sessions, special programs, expo engagement, networking events and so much more (below). Please note that all programming from the Virtual Kickoff will be available on-demand following the live presentations.

Virtual Kickoff On-Demand  Workshops In-Person

 

Virtual Kickoff Schedule (Available On-Demand)

Virtual Kickoff Schedule Available to All-Access Pass and Virtual-Only Pass Registrants

May 4, 2022 (Available On-Demand)

8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

Opening Panel

9:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

Break

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

Knowledge Community Programming

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Partner Programming

12:00 p.m.–12:50 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

1:00 p.m.

Keynote Speaker

May 5, 2022 (Available On-Demand)

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Latin America and Caribbean Forum

1:00 p.m.–1:50 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

2:00 p.m.–2:50 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

2:50 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Break

3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Knowledge Community Programming

5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Closing Panel

* Virtual Kickoff Schedule times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

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On-Demand Access and Online Networking

On-Demand Access and Online Networking Available to All-Access Pass and Virtual-Only Pass Registrants

On-Demand

Educational Content from the Virtual Kickoff (sessions, panel discussions, keynote, and more)

On-Demand

Virtual Posters

Ongoing

Virtual Networking and Onsite Schedule Planning

On-Demand

Conference Orientation

*On-Demand Access will be available to all registrants throughout May.

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Virtual Workshops

May 11 and 18-19, 2022

Live (see schedule)

Virtual Workshops

 
* Virtual Workshops are shown above. In-person workshops are held on May 31 and June 1, 2022 (see below).
 

 

In-Person Schedule

In-Person Schedule in Denver, Colorado, USA

May 29, 2022

7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Registration Open

May 30, 2022

7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Registration Open

May 31, 2022

7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Registration Open

9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

Opening Plenary

11:15 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Dedicated Expo Time

1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Open Networking, Leader Meetings, and Community Programs

1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Workshops

2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Symposium on Leadership

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Opening Celebration

June 1, 2022

7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Registration Open

8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Workshops

8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.

Wellness Activities

8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Expo Hall Open

8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m.

Spotlight Presenter Daily Kickoff

9:30 a.m.–10:20 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Networking, Engagement Activities, and Special programs

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Break

1:00 p.m.–1:50 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Break

2:30 p.m.–3:20 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Networking, Engagement Activities, and Special Programs

4:30 p.m.–5:20 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

NAFSA Awards Ceremony

7:00 p.m.

Enjoy Denver

June 2, 2022

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Registration Open

8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.

Wellness Activities

8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Expo Hall Open

8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m.

Spotlight Presenter Daily Kickoff

9:30 a.m.–10:20 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Networking, Engagement Activities, and Special Programs

11:30 a.m.–11:55 a.m.

Concurrent Express Sessions

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Break

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Thursday Plenary

2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Break

2:30 p.m.–3:20 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Break

4:00 p.m.–4:50 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

5:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.

Spotlight Presenter Closing

6:00 p.m.

Enjoy Denver

June 3, 2022

8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Registration Open

8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.

Wellness Activities

8:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.

Expo Hall Open

8:30 a.m.–9:15 a.m.

Spotlight Presenter Daily Kickoff

9:30 a.m.–10:20 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Networking, Engagement Activities, and Special Programs

11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Closing Celebration

* In-Person Schedule times are in Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).

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Online Conference & Expo Planner

Start planning your conference experience. Access the online planner for the complete NAFSA 2022 schedule. View, search, and filter the conference schedule and the exhibitor list.