2026 Annual Conference & Expo

Join us in Orlando, Florida for the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo held May 26 - 29. Connect with thousands of international education professionals, learn from experts in the field, discover cutting-edge innovations, and create strategies to be Global by Design.

The NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo is the largest and most dynamic international education event in the world. Uniting thousands of professionals from more than 100 countries, the NAFSA International Education Expo highlights the diverse and innovative programs, products, and services advancing the future of international education and exchange.

NAFSA brings together hundreds of exhibitors representing every aspect of international education including academic institutions, consulting firms, pathway providers, insurance companies, third-party providers, and much more.

NAFSA’s Expo hosts dozens of international country consortia representing hundreds of global academic institutions from both developed and emerging markets. It is the best place for international higher education administrators to meet with existing partners from around the world all in one place. Review essential information about purchasing exhibit space at the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo. Preview booth options, reserve exhibit space, submit payments, and learn about important deadlines for exhibitors in Orlando, Florida.

Plan Your Exhibit Today

NAFSA is pleased to share pricing and our exhibit sales schedule with you so that you may plan and reserve your space early. There will be no price increase for 2026 exhibitors! We encourage to book your space as early as possible as we SOLD OUT exhibit space in 2025. 

Expo Booth Pricing

All booth prices listed in United States Dollars (USD).

Booth CategoryEarly Bird Rate (through September 14, 2025)Regular Rate (After September 15, 2025)
10’x10’ Premium Booth$9,435.00$9,760.00
10’x10’ Corner Booth$8,159.00$8,615.00
10’x10’ Aisle Booth$6,715.00$7,160.00

Use NAFSA’s Exhibit Booth Price Calculator to receive an estimate for your booth purchase. Premium booths are marked with the letter “P” within the floor plan. Hanging signs require a minimum booth size of 20'x20' (400 sq. ft.) and are an additional rental cost.

Expo Sales Schedule

Important Sales Dates
April 1 - July 20Exclusive Global Partner sales open50% payment due at signing*
July 21 - September 14Sales open to public50% payment due at signing*
Sales after September 15, 2025
September 15, 2025Booth price increase 50% payment due at signing*
January 31, 2026Exhibitor tasks and full payment dueContracts paid in full
Sales after January 31, 2026
February 1 - March 15, 2026Full payment due at signing100% payment due at signing*
March 15, 2026Booth Sales Close 

*Payment due at signing with credit card payment. Payable within 30 days if paying by check or wire transfer.

Methods of Payment

Questions About Your Booth Purchase?

  • Check out the Exhibitor FAQs (Coming soon) to assist with any questions about purchasing a booth
  • For additional inquiries, or to talk to a NAFSA Exhibits team member, email exhibitor information

Cancellations and Refunds

Cancellation of exhibit booth space must be in writing and postmarked by the cancellation deadline of March 14, 2026. Deposits are nonrefundable, regardless of the date of cancellation. Cancellations are subject to a liquidated damages payment of 75% of the total exhibit booth rental because of the difficulty of determining and proving NAFSA’s actual losses. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after 5:00 p.m. on March 14, 2025 (Eastern Daylight Time). No shows shall be treated as cancellations. Upon cancellation (including no shows), NAFSA has the right to resell the space and retain all revenue collected.

Exhibitor Prospectus

For more information, see the NAFSA 2026 Exhibitor & Sponsorship Prospectus.