Registration
Join your peers and colleagues from around the world at the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo!
Registration and Hotel Reservations open February 3 at 12 p.m. (ET)!
Full Conference Registration
Join thousands of international educators from all parts of the world in Orlando, Florida for an incredible program that will shape the future of international education. Full conference registration (early-bird, regular, and on-site options) includes:
- 200+ learning sessions and community dialogues
- Access to the NAFSA International Education Expo featuring 350+ exhibitors
- NAFSA Keynotes and Spotlight Presenter programs
- Special tracks tailored to your learning goals
- Networking events, wellness activities, and the Sunshine Studio
- Opening and Closing Celebrations
- 150+ live and virtual poster fair presentations
- Special and Signature Programs
| Member Type | Early bird (Feb 3 - April 1) | Regular (April 2 - May 23) | On-Site (May 24 - May 29) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member | $899 | $1,049 | $1,199 |
| Nonmember | $1,199 | $1,349 | $1,499 |
| Members who are students, retired, or LDC | $525 | $675 | $750 |
As we welcome our participants to Orlando, Florida please be advised NAFSA payments will be cashless. Payment can be made with VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and institutional or personal checks.
Ways to Save
Membership
Join NAFSA and save $300 USD on your conference registration as an Individual, International, Group, or New member.
Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to network while getting reimbursed for registration. Volunteers may be reimbursed 50-100 percent of the general conference registration fee paid. Information about volunteering for NAFSA 2026 is coming soon.
Presidents' Invitation
If you have registered for the NAFSA Conference and hold the position of Senior International Officer (SIO) or Provost, invite your president, vice chancellor, or rector to join you at the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo for free! This opportunity provides your institutional leader with complimentary registration, VIP access to keynotes and seating at special events, an invitation to an exclusive gathering with the executive leadership at NAFSA, a variety of exclusive programming, and a guided tour of the expo hall. More information is coming soon.
2026 Visa Letter of Invitation
For international attendees only: Please note that invitation letters are supplemental documents and are not be required for all visa processes or situations. To receive an invitation letter for this conference, please complete the Invitation Letter Form. Upon submission, your request will be sent to NAFSA staff for processing. All requests will be screened, but not all will be approved. Due to higher than normal requests, responses may be delayed. If approved, you will receive an invitation letter on official letterhead as a PDF document via the email address you provided.
Please check with your local U.S. consulate to allow sufficient time for visa processing. A letter of invitation does not guarantee visa approval.
If you are unable to access the Invitation Letter Form, please contact [email protected] to request a letter.
* This information is subject to change without notice.