This poster fair presents experiences in direct action with government or on campus. Poster topics may include:

• Strategies and tactics to advocate for the value of international education at a local, state, national, or international policy level; within an institution; or in a local community
• Models for collaboration and shared value partnerships between educational institutions,  community organizations, and governmental entities
• Best practices in storytelling through data to advocate for international education and advance the field and our work

Posters in this fair exhibit best practices in strategic planning and intentional partnership development to support global engagement on campus, in community, and virtually. Topics may entail:

• Ways to develop resilient partnerships that further internationalization through innovative curriculum and exchange
• Thoughtful, reciprocal engagement with stakeholders such as students, faculty, institutions, and local and international communities
• Application and critical consideration of theoretical models of internationalization to build and renew communities through collaboration
• Successful strategies campuses can utilize to prioritize community and global engagement

These posters feature innovative global initiatives and international strategies at community and technical colleges. They highlight:

• Successful steps toward internationalization at community and technical colleges
• Innovative and creative partnerships with the private sector that support global initiatives at community and technical colleges
• Creative solutions to specific challenges that community colleges face in developing and sustaining global initiatives

This poster fair highlights the vital role of international education in combatting climate change and fostering environmental sustainability. Proposals showcase the following:

• Campus and international office initiatives on climate action
• Implementation and advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Innovative approaches and best practices to integrate sustainability principles into all facets of international education, including education abroad programs, international enrollment management, curriculum development, and campus operations

The posters in this fair exhibit model practices and success stories of teaching in a global context. Posters in this theme include:

• Examples of co-curricular activities, workforce, and career development
• Matters of global self-awareness, cultural diversity, as well as personal and social responsibility
• Teaching languages and other global skills development
• Working with faculty and curriculum development

This theme encourages proposals in both on-site and virtual global learning opportunities.

Posters in this theme present topics on issues relating to:

• Current issues, research, and trends pertaining to the higher education policies and systems of various countries and regions
• Mobility trends and scholarships for all students, both incoming and outgoing
• New educational programs and initiatives
• New laws affecting higher education

Posters in this theme focus on accessibility and belonging in all aspects of international education, such as:

• Programs, support services, and resources to assist colleges and universities interested in expanding participation and equitable opportunities for international students, scholars, and education abroad participants
• Resources that support underrepresented and non-traditional populations, with focuses on sexual orientation, disability, religion, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic status
• Proposals about supporting athletes, veterans, graduate students, first-generation students, and academic disciplines, particularly science and engineering, are also welcome

Posters in this theme highlight model practices for gathering and analyzing data in various ways:

• Analyzing data to assess program and learning outcomes as well as program decision-making
• Highlighting important findings, perspectives, and academic inquiries to stimulate collaboration as well as provide tangible professional resources and educational understanding
• Innovative and in-depth qualitative and quantitative research in the field of international education

Submissions from graduate students, scholar-practitioners, and researchers from all knowledge communities are encouraged.

Posters in this fair showcase the innovative education abroad experiences students engage in. Topics include:

• Campus-based, cocurricular, and virtual initiatives that institutions and organizations implement to stimulate, promote, and integrate learning at various stages of the education abroad experience
• Learning through education abroad as well as work, internships, service-learning, and research abroad for both credit and noncredit opportunities
• Comprehensive advising and recruitment strategies applicable to all education abroad stakeholders with a focus on shifting student and program leader interests and needs
• Predeparture orientations on safety, risk management, mental health, wellness programming, and communication with students (especially in crisis situations)
• Regulatory aspects of education abroad, especially model practices in reporting for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery), and Title IX

This poster fair features various international enrollment management strategies, such as:

• Creative recruitment strategies on alumni programs, technology platforms, and institutional storytelling used to successfully recruit, enroll, and retain international students
• Intensive English program administration
• Sponsored student programs, plans, models, and measurement tools

Posters in this fair highlight model practices in international student and scholar services, including:

• Campus programming for international students, namely orientation, intercultural initiatives, employment, and career services
• Compliance with exchange visitor and employment-based sponsorship policies
• Successful case studies in effectively navigating crises, as well as ensuring students' and scholars' well-being and safety
• Support for special populations such as J-1 students, international spouses, families, and postdocs

This poster fair exhibits artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in international education. Note: This theme is intended to present educational concepts, policies and model practices versus demonstrations of technology tools. Proposal topics may involve:

• Uses of AI in international education
• Campus policies and ethical considerations
• Impacts of AI on teaching and learning
• Using new technology to improve office and process workflows