The 2024 NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo in New Orleans, LA is a celebration of international education and global leadership, focusing on this year's theme: "Resilience. Renewal. Community." Whether you are returning to the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo or joining us at the conference for the first time, we have something for everyone! 

NAFSA 2024 provides you with the most diverse learning, engagement, and networking opportunities for international education professionals at all levels of experience and in every specialty. These opportunities will help you develop the knowledge, skills, and ideas you need to better serve your organization or institution, move forward in your professional development, and engage effectively with colleagues from around the globe.

Opening Celebration: A Taste of Mardi Gras
Tuesday, May 28, 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Filled with energy, excitement, and the unique cultural flair that defines Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the Opening Celebration welcomes guests with a vibrant atmosphere, local cuisine, music, and the celebratory, unifying vibe that characterizes Mardi Gras. Come join in the celebration at Mardi Gras World, an exclusive, one-of-a-kind venue. (Included in registration fee)