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.

Registration and Hotel Reservations open February 3 at 12 p.m. (ET)!

NAFSA thanks all of the generous sponsors for their support of the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida. Through their commitment and collaboration, sponsors help shape an experience that supports educators, inspires new ideas, and strengthens our shared mission of global learning and exchange. 

Becoming a sponsor at the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference provides unparalleled access to a diverse audience of international educators and meaningful opportunities to connect with leaders and innovators in the field. View the full 2026 Sponsorship Prospectus to learn more.

Premier Sponsors

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GEDU logo
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IELTS Logo
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Manifest Global Logo
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USC International Academy Logo

Catalyst Sponsors

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Study in Hong Kong Logo
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JBI Trilby Suite Logo

Supporting Sponsors

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Fulbright logo
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Istanbul Aydin University Logo
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Lorenzo de Medici logo
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NYU 2024
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KSA Saudi Arabia Ministry of Education

 

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo offers organizations a unique opportunity to co-create an event that brings together thousands of international education professionals from more than 100 countries. In addition to elevating your visibility, sponsorship enables direct engagement with key decision makers, alignment with NAFSA’s mission-driven work, and the ability to showcase your expertise on a global stage. 

Explore the opportunities below to find the sponsorship that best supports your strategic goals. Please reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in any of these opportunities or would like to discuss a customized solution to best meet your needs.

Special Events

Opening Celebration – $75,000 SOLD
Visibility and recognition across conference communications and signage.

  • Logo in e-blast, daily conference update email, social media, signage, conference app
  • Four nontransferable conference registrations

Opening Plenary – $50,000 SOLD
Visibility and recognition across conference communications and signage.

  • Logo in e-blast, daily conference update email, projected during plenary, signage, conference app
  • Three nontransferable conference registrations

Thursday Plenary – $30,000
Visibility and recognition across conference communications and signage.

  • Logo in daily conference update email, projected during plenary, signage, conference app
  • Two nontransferable conference registrations

Closing Celebration – $25,000
Visibility and recognition across conference communications and signage.

  • Logo in daily conference update email, projected during reception, signage, conference app
  • Two nontransferable conference registrations

Featured Programming

Spotlight Presenter Series – $30,000
Visibility and recognition across conference communications and signage.

  • Logo in daily conference update email, projected during series, signage, conference app
  • Verbal recognition
  • Two nontransferable conference registrations

Africa Forum – $25,000
Visibility and recognition across conference communications and signage.

  • Logo in community posts, projected during forum, signage, conference app
  • Verbal recognition
  • Two nontransferable conference registrations

Latin America & Caribbean Forum – $25,000
Visibility and recognition across conference communications and signage.

  • Logo in community posts, projected during forum, signage, conference app
  • Verbal recognition
  • Two nontransferable conference registrations

Poster Fair – $18,000 SOLD
Visibility and recognition across conference communications and signage.

  • Logo in daily conference update email, social media, signage, conference app
  • One nontransferable conference registration

Refreshments

Opening Day Coffee Meet-up – $25,000 SOLD
Visibility and recognition across conference communications and signage.

  • Logo in daily conference update email, social media, signage, conference app
  • Two nontransferable conference registrations

Expo Hall Refreshment Breaks – $15,000 per day
Visibility and recognition across conference communications and signage.

  • Logo in daily conference update email, signage, conference app
  • One nontransferable conference registration

Pre-conference Workshop Refreshment Breaks – $5,000 SOLD
Visibility and recognition across conference communications and signage.

  • Logo on signage, conference app

Places

Knowledge Community Centers – $12,000 each
Visibility and recognition across conference communications and signage.

  • Logo on signage, conference app
  • Display and distribution of promotional materials
  • Verbal recognition
  • One nontransferable conference registration

Networking Lounge – $25,000
Visibility and recognition across conference communications and signage.

  • Logo in daily conference update email, signage, conference app
  • Two nontransferable conference registrations

Conference Information Center – $10,000
Visibility and recognition across conference communications and signage.

  • Logo on signage, social media, conference app
  • One nontransferable conference registration

Digital Advertisements

Mobile App (Splash Screen) – $50,000
Visibility and recognition across conference communications and signage.

  • Logo on app splash screen, e-blasts, social media, signage
  • Three nontransferable conference registrations

Mobile App Sponsored Tiles – $10,000 per day
Visibility and recognition across conference communications and signage.

  • Logo on main app page, conference signage, website
  • One nontransferable conference registration

Video Promo – $7,500
Visibility and recognition across conference communications and signage.

  • Video aired before opening plenary and at NAFSA pavilion throughout the week