Collaborative Leadership in International Education: Practical Strategies and Insights
Tuesday, May 27th
3:30 PM – 3:55 PM PST
Family Values: Managing and Serving Your Dependent Population
Tuesday, May 27th
3:30 PM – 3:55 PM PST
Global Education 'Reset': Leveraging Quality Assessment for Sustainable Growth
Tuesday, May 27th
3:30 PM – 3:55 PM PST
"I'm in Trouble?" Chinese International Students' Views on Non-Academic Conduct
Tuesday, May 27th
3:30 PM – 3:55 PM PST
Transfer Turbulence: Tackling the Challenges of Initial F-1 Student Transfers
Thursday, May 29th
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
50 Years of Cross-Border Leadership with San Diego's Via International
Thursday, May 29th
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Technology Solutions for Global Partnership Management
Thursday, May 29th
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Creating Affordable International Experiences for Learners and Faculty Through Design Thinking and AI
Thursday, May 29th
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Developing Community Through Podcasting: A Guide to Getting Started
Thursday, May 29th
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Driving Global Partnerships by Creating Sustainable and Impactful University Collaborations
Thursday, May 29th
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Promoting Eco-Friendly Travels with Gently Used Travel Gear Giveaways
Thursday, May 29th
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Empowering Alumni to Enrich Students’ International Education Experiences
Thursday, May 29th
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Home Away from Home: Empowering International Families
Thursday, May 29th
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
How in the World Do I Create a Study Abroad Health and Wellness Strategic Plan?
Thursday, May 29th
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
How to Embrace AI in Higher Education Assessment
Thursday, May 29th
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
The Impact of Global Experience on the Engineering Career Path
Thursday, May 29th
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
International Legal Assistance in Urgency: A New Risk Management Guideline?
Thursday, May 29th
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
A How-To on Writing Prompts for Generative Artificial Intelligence
Thursday, May 29th
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Frameworks and Models for Placing International Education Alongside Global Employability
Thursday, May 29th
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Reading Between the Headlines
Thursday, May 29th
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Summer Study: Secondary International Students Exploration of U.S. Universities
Thursday, May 29th
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
The Amandla Project: Removing Barriers to Education Abroad for Students with Mobility Disabilities
Thursday, May 29th
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
Student Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Detection
50-Minute Sessions
Wednesday, May 28th
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Optimizing Student Health Forms for Education Abroad
Wednesday, May 28th
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Building an Effective Rubric for Assessing International Student Recruitment Events
Wednesday, May 28th
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Career Paths Outside the Traditional International Education Profession
Wednesday, May 28th
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Connecting Purpose, Place, and Partnerships to Advance the SDGs through Education Abroad
Wednesday, May 28th
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Document Fraud, Ethics, and the Designated School Official Role
Wednesday, May 28th
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Educating for Impact: Supporting Students to Contribute to Sustainability
Wednesday, May 28th
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Enhancing Belonging for Students Through Faculty-Staff Collaboration
Wednesday, May 28th
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Enriching the Healthcare Workforce Through International Education
Wednesday, May 28th
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Getting the Purpose Right: Managing Expectations for International Student Services
Wednesday, May 28th
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Global Challenges, Future Skills for Students and European Alliances’ Contribution
Wednesday, May 28th
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Innovative Approaches to University-City Collaboration for Promoting International Student Belonging
Wednesday, May 28th
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Institutional and Community Support for J-1 Scholars
Wednesday, May 28th
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Leaning on Others to Build a Network and Sustain Purpose
Wednesday, May 28th
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Managing a Multigenerational Office with Staff from Boomers to Gen Z
Wednesday, May 28th
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
One Technology, Three Ways to Bring Global Education Home
Wednesday, May 28th
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Digitizing Documents to Improve Inclusion, Integrity, and Efficiency in International Admissions
Wednesday, May 28th
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Seamless Journeys: Elevating International Student Success from Admission to Graduation
Wednesday, May 28th
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
The Regulatory Horizon for International Student & Scholar Programs
Wednesday, May 28th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Academic and Career Advising with Immigration in Mind
Wednesday, May 28th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Measuring Admissions Efforts Through Return on Investment and Funnels
Wednesday, May 28th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Cultivating Enrollment Yield with Student-to-Student Engagement Strategies
Wednesday, May 28th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Building Student Self-Efficacy and Staffing Resources in Education Abroad Offices with Empowered Advising
Wednesday, May 28th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Empowering International Students Through Innovation, Design Thinking, and Entrepreneurship for Scalable Career Solutions
Wednesday, May 28th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Enhance International Recruitment with the U.S. Departments of Commerce and State
Wednesday, May 28th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
From Congress to Campus: Effective Advocacy Tactics in International Education
Wednesday, May 28th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
The Global Learning Ecosystem as a New Paradigm for Internationalization Assessment and Planning
Wednesday, May 28th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Shifting Focus Towards International Students' Mental and Physical Health
Wednesday, May 28th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Navigating Geopolitical Shifts and Reasserting U.S. Leadership in International Student Recruitment
Wednesday, May 28th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Political Discourse, Protest, and Activism: Advising International Students and Scholars on Rights and Risks
Wednesday, May 28th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Somehow We Manage: Best Practices When Inheriting Staff
Wednesday, May 28th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Harnessing the Power of Personal Narratives in Education Abroad Advocacy
Wednesday, May 28th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Developing Purposeful Global Experiences for Graduate Students
Wednesday, May 28th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Supporting DACA Students and Employees Through Uncertainty and Legal Challenges
Wednesday, May 28th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Telling Their Stories: Women in International Education Leadership
Wednesday, May 28th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Thrive Together: Caring for Yourself, Loved Ones, and Your Team
Wednesday, May 28th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
The U.S. Department of Labor: Current Issues
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Advancing Internationalization Goals Through Strategic Communication
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Agent Regulation and Quality Assurance in the Agency Ecosystem
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Alone at the Top: Finding Focus in Your Leadership Role
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Artificial Intelligence in International Student and Scholar Services and International Enrollment Management: Simplifying Language and Enhancing Inclusivity
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Better Together: Collaboration between DSOs and Lawyers
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Building Bridges for African Student Mobility
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Leveraging Soft-Skills Training for Students' Global Success from Campus to Career
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Comparing Global Recruitment Approaches in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Connecting Global Communities via Curriculum Internationalization for a Shared Future
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Creating an Inclusive Alternative to Study Abroad: Virtual Exchange Between Japan and Hawaii
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Empowering Students to be Future Ready as Global Village Residents
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Indigenous Global Learning Using an Equity-and-Justice-Oriented Lens
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Leveraging English Language Programs Through Data-Driven Strategies for Purposeful Global Engagement
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Supporting Ukrainian Universities Through Science Diplomacy and Collaboration
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Engaging Student, Scholar, and Spouse Leaders to Refresh Programming
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Strategic Partnership Between the International Office and Institutional Advancement
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Strategies and Practices for Achieving Global Citizenship Through Study Abroad
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Student Risk Report 2025: Lessons from a Large-Scale Dataset
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
The Future of Disability Inclusion: Perspectives from Professionals with Disabilities
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
The New Geography of Opportunity for Partnership in China
Wednesday, May 28th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): Current Issues
Wednesday, May 28th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
100 Years of Purpose: International Houses Worldwide and International Education
Wednesday, May 28th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Data-Based Insights on Emerging Markets for Student Enrollment
Wednesday, May 28th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Empowering Advisors: Crafting Effective Training Materials for International Scholar Support
Wednesday, May 28th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Fatness Takes Flight: Supporting Body Diversity on International Programs
Wednesday, May 28th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Financial Aid Basics for Study Abroad
Wednesday, May 28th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Fundamentals of Student Visas (F/M/J) with the U.S. Department of State
Wednesday, May 28th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Identity and Place: The Indigenous Experience in Asia-Pacific
Wednesday, May 28th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Leveraging Community and Municipal Resources for International Education
Wednesday, May 28th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Facilitating Belonging to Avoid Mental Health Crises in Study Abroad
Wednesday, May 28th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Minimize Those "Quick Questions" By Leveraging Technology for More Effective Interactions
Wednesday, May 28th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Essential Strategies for Newcomers to Navigate Their Path in International Education
Wednesday, May 28th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Policymaking in International Education: The View from Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, May 28th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Purpose and Impact: International Strategies for Leveraging Alumni Communities
Wednesday, May 28th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
The Green Equation: The Impact of Sustainability on Student Choices
Wednesday, May 28th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
The Metauniversity and the Future of Global Education
Wednesday, May 28th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
When Nonimmigrants Can Receive Money in the United States
Wednesday, May 28th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
You're Hired! Building Career Readiness Through a Global Internship
Wednesday, May 28th
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Ensuring Strategic Continuity Through Succession Planning
Wednesday, May 28th
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Behind the Scenes: Crafting Japan's International Strategy through Collaborative Efforts
Wednesday, May 28th
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Building Global Competence Through Digital Badging: Comparative Insights from Europe and North America
Wednesday, May 28th
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Challenge and Support: Purposeful International Education Facilitation and Design
Wednesday, May 28th
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Contracts for Partnerships Between Institutions, Agents, and Third-Party Providers
Wednesday, May 28th
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Data-Driven Insights and Strategies for Recruiting African Students
Wednesday, May 28th
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Enhancing Study Abroad Outreach Stories That Reach All College Students
Wednesday, May 28th
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Inclusive Strategies for Increasing the Community Impact of Global Experiences
Wednesday, May 28th
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Innovating Strategies to Reduce Staff Burnout and Improve Retention
Wednesday, May 28th
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
"It’s Not That Bad”: Business Casual Racism in International Education
Wednesday, May 28th
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Leveraging Technology to Enhance Education Abroad Experiences
Wednesday, May 28th
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Lift as We Climb: Black/African American Professionals in International Education
Wednesday, May 28th
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
An International Student Advisers Guide on Navigating Anger Across Cultures
Wednesday, May 28th
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Navigating Difficult Conversations in a Global Context
Wednesday, May 28th
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Pursuing Purpose in Institutional Partnerships Between the Middle East and North Africa and the United States
Wednesday, May 28th
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Recruiting in the Neighborhood: Enrolling International High School Students
Wednesday, May 28th
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program: Current Issues
Wednesday, May 28th
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
U.S. Priorities for Expanding Study Abroad Partnerships in the Mediterranean
Wednesday, May 28th
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Understanding H-1B Public Access Files and H-1B Wage Requirements
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Agent Perceptions and Factors that Influence Agent-Educator Collaboration
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Are You Okay? Impacts of Anti-DEI Legislation on International Education
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Autopilot Off: Unlearning Routine to Deepen Professional Intentionality (and Joy)
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Campus Innovations and Strategic Partnerships in Support of Refugee Resettlement
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Catalysts for Change: Global Women Leaders Driving Social Impact
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Cooperation and Social Engagement: A Latin American Perspective of Internationalization
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Demystifying Revenue Generation: Fiscal Responsibility in Education Abroad
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Developing a Comprehensive Internationalization Strategy: A Network, Not a Hierarchy
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Education Abroad and the Student Transition to Higher Education
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Critical Updates for Study Abroad Advisers on Student Visas
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Empowering Global Citizens to Create Climate Solutions Through International Education
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Engaging Faculty Globally: Beyond Education Abroad to Integrated Global Engagement
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Expanding Student and Partner Networks in India Through Institutional Partnerships
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Building and Implementing a Global Learning Assessment Framework
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Achieving Lasting Impact with Large-Group Student Mentorship Programs
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Learn from Early Adopters on Best Practices for Online H-1B Filing
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Australian, British, and Canadian Perspectives on National Strategies for International Education
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Student Identity & International Education: Supporting Wellness in Cross-Cultural Settings
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
The U.S. Department of State and Visas: Current Issues
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Zero-to-Low-Cost Recruitment Strategies with EducationUSA
Thursday, May 29th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Admission Challenges and Connecting Students from Countries in Crisis, including Afghanistan and Palestine
Thursday, May 29th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Ensuring Preparedness for Student Deaths on Campus, Abroad, and During OPT
Thursday, May 29th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Belonging Everywhere and Nowhere: Finding Place for Third Culture Kids
Thursday, May 29th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Comparative Approaches to Advising for Postcompletion and STEM Optional Practical Training
Thursday, May 29th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Creating a Culture of Education Abroad Belonging for First-Generation Undergraduates
Thursday, May 29th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Emerging Trends and Strategies in International Student Recruitment
Thursday, May 29th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
European University Alliances as Catalysts for Global Educational Transformation
Thursday, May 29th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Exchange Visitor Program News and Hot Topics with the U.S. Department of State
Thursday, May 29th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Forgotten Wars and Social Responsibility of International Education
Thursday, May 29th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Hot Topics in Advanced Employment-Based Immigration
Thursday, May 29th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Navigating Mental Health Crises: Strategies to Support International Students
Thursday, May 29th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
North/South Partnerships for Sustained Internationalization of the Curriculum Through COIL
Thursday, May 29th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Queer Without Fear: Harnessing Queer Joy in Education Abroad
Thursday, May 29th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Redefining Global Higher Education Collaborations: Deconstructing Development and Promoting Equity
Thursday, May 29th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Establishing Tools to Assess the Impact of International Education Programs
Thursday, May 29th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Navigating Obstacles and Developing Strategic Faculty-Led Programming
Thursday, May 29th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Unmasking the Imposter: Strategies for Overcoming Self-Doubt in the Workplace
Thursday, May 29th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Using Data for Advocacy in International Education
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
The Basics of Developing Domestic Study Away Programs
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Beyond Chatbots: Generative AI for Efficient and Accurate Recruitment Engagement
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Comparative Approaches to Curricular Practical Training Eligibility
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Cross-Cultural Connections: Increasing Students’ Inclusion and Belonging with Intercultural Competency
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Democratizing International Education Through Internationalization of the Curriculum
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Derailed: Navigating Obstacles When Things Go Wrong With Government Agencies
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Elevating Exchanges by Intentionally Building Mutually Beneficial Partnerships
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
How U.S. Summer Precollege Programs Impact Chinese Students’ International Study Readiness
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
IDEAS for Internationalizing the Curriculum: Faculty-led and Cultural Heritage Models
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Interactive Emergency Response Training for Faculty and Staff Program Leaders
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Cultivating a Compassionate Campus Through International Student Ally Trainings
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Internationalization in Times of Crisis
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Multidirectional Training on Employment-Based Advising Teams
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Leveraging the Community College Transfer Pathway for International Student Recruitment
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Models for Sustainability Action in International Education
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Navigating Data Challenges: Insights from International Education Data Analysts
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Strategies for Responding and Navigating Identity-Based Incidents Abroad
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Reimagining International Student Orientation: Leveraging Case Studies to Drive Engagement
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Transforming and Empowering International Leaders Through the RISE Fellowship
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Strengthening U.S. International Education with USA: A Study Destination
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
The Science and Art of Strategic Planning for Internationalization
Thursday, May 29th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
The U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor Program: Current Issues
Friday, May 30th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
A Lack of Diversity Spells Adversity: Attracting Diverse International Students
Friday, May 30th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Moving Beyond Immigration to Make Diversity and Inclusion Accessible for International Students
Friday, May 30th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Beyond the Fair: Engaging Prospects from Initial Interest to Enrollment
Friday, May 30th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Champions of Campus Internationalization: Successful Strategies from Simon Award Recipients
Friday, May 30th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Cultivating Global Citizens Through Whole-Person Support in Education Abroad Visa Advising
Friday, May 30th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Data-Driven Global Talent Retention: Navigating Sector Needs and Stay Rates
Friday, May 30th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Faculty-Led Global Learning at the Largest U.S. Community College
Friday, May 30th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Realigning Goals Through Enrollment Caps to Find the Best Fit
Friday, May 30th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Global Outlook: Perspectives on Geopolitics and International Education
Friday, May 30th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Maximizing Resources and Best Practices for Study State Consortia
Friday, May 30th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Emerging Technologies and Trends for Navigating Security Advisory Opinions in Higher Education
Friday, May 30th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Organized Chaos: Applying Intercultural Lessons from the Classroom to the Office
Friday, May 30th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Strategies to Evaluate Risk and Respond to Emergencies in Education Abroad
Friday, May 30th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): Current Issues
Friday, May 30th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
What’s in Your Leadership Toolkit? A Competency-Based Discussion
Friday, May 30th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Submit a Successful Proposal for the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo
Friday, May 30th
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
Attuning to the Future: University Strategies to Adjust to Changing International Student Behaviors
Friday, May 30th
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
Comparative Approaches to Sponsoring Employees for Permanent Residence
Friday, May 30th
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
Connecting the Dots at U.S. Institutions for International Student Career Success
Friday, May 30th
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
Enhancing International Student and Scholar Career Development Through Strategic Partnerships
Friday, May 30th
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
Views from Europe on Global Solutions to the Environmental Impacts of Study Abroad
Friday, May 30th
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
From Taboo to Transparent: Embracing Transparency and Leaning into Awkward Topics
Friday, May 30th
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
International Alumni and Advancement: Strategies & Best Practices
Friday, May 30th
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
Leveraging AI in International Admissions: Identifying Opportunities and Pilot Projects
Friday, May 30th
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
Practical Steps for Faculty Support in Internationalization Activities
Friday, May 30th
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
The Impact of Geopolitical Factors on the International Student Experience
Friday, May 30th
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
Understanding "Duration of Status" and Violations of Status
Friday, May 30th
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM PST
Unmasking Identity Formation in Education Abroad
Community Dialogues
Tuesday, May 27th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Addressing Credential Evaluator Burnout and Cultivating Success
Tuesday, May 27th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Braving the Headwinds in Scholar Advising
Tuesday, May 27th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Celebrating and Connecting with the Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Knowledge Community (TLS KC)
Tuesday, May 27th
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM PST
Education Abroad Community Welcome: Updates, Awards, and Guidance for Newcomers
Tuesday, May 27th
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Celebrating and Connecting with the International Enrollment Management Knowledge Community
Tuesday, May 27th
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Transition Turbulence: Advising on Complex Scenarios
Tuesday, May 27th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Continued Symposium Roundtables and Networking
Tuesday, May 27th
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Effects of Anti-Inclusion Policies on Education Abroad
Tuesday, May 27th
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Celebrating and Connecting with the International Student and Scholar Services Knowledge Community
Tuesday, May 27th
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Collaborative Relationships Between Education Abroad Offices and Providers
Tuesday, May 27th
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Exploring Place in a Hybrid World of International Education
Tuesday, May 27th
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Strategic International Student Recruitment Investments
Wednesday, May 28th
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM PST
Community Dialogue: How Changes to DEI Policies Are Impacting Your International Enrollment Management Operations
Wednesday, May 28th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: Parent Engagement in Education Abroad
Wednesday, May 28th
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Agile Leadership During Times of Change
Wednesday, May 28th
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Community Dialogue: International Education Research Trends and Publications
Wednesday, May 28th
11:20 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Building Your International Enrollment Management Network
Wednesday, May 28th
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Cultivating a Data-centric Culture
Wednesday, May 28th
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Financial Aid and Funding for Education Abroad
Wednesday, May 28th
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Financial Planning for Internationalization
Wednesday, May 28th
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Navigating Partnerships through (Co)Curricular Internationalization
Wednesday, May 28th
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Technology/AI in Credential Evaluation
Wednesday, May 28th
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Volunteer Leadership with NAFSA
Thursday, May 29th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: English Language Programs and 21st Century Teaching & Learning
Thursday, May 29th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: International Education Student and Early Career Professional Meet-Up
Thursday, May 29th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: Looking Ahead - Strategies to Continue Advocacy for Internationalization
Thursday, May 29th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: Proactive Strategies for Navigating Change
Thursday, May 29th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: Visas for Education Abroad
Thursday, May 29th
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Addressing the Needs of Dependents
Thursday, May 29th
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Hot Topics and Trends in International Education
Thursday, May 29th
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Mental Health and Education Abroad
Thursday, May 29th
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Student Visas and Model Practices for Advocacy
Thursday, May 29th
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Community Dialogue: Your Career Path to Becoming a Senior Leader
Friday, May 30th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: A Conversation About Agent Management
Friday, May 30th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: Student and Scholar Advising and the Federal Agencies: Hot Topics
Friday, May 30th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: Politics and Study Abroad Preparation
Friday, May 30th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: Sharing AI Strategies, Successes and Challenges from a Leader's Perspective
Friday, May 30th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community Dialogue: What is Our Purpose? Connecting Across NAFSA Regions with Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship
Engagement Activities
Tuesday, May 27th
7:00 AM – 7:45 AM PST
Seaside Strolls
Tuesday, May 27th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Tide & Tales Reading Club
Tuesday, May 27th
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Restaurant Roundtable: San Diego Foodie Fest
Wednesday, May 28th
7:00 AM – 7:45 AM PST
Seaside Strolls
Wednesday, May 28th
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
San DiLEGO!
Thursday, May 29th
7:00 AM – 7:45 AM PST
Seaside Strolls
Friday, May 30th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
America’s Finest City Trivia
Global Partner Sessions
Wednesday, May 28th
8:15 AM – 9:05 AM PST
Empowering Global Changemakers: Uniting Students, Faculty, and Universities for IMPact
Wednesday, May 28th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Global Student Flows: 3 Scenarios and 15 Drivers for the Future of International Education
Wednesday, May 28th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
International Student Success and You: Unifying the Journey from the Start
Wednesday, May 28th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
State of Student Recruitment 2025
Wednesday, May 28th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM PST
Strengthen Your Global Competitiveness: Outreach Strategies and Resources
Wednesday, May 28th
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM PST
Maintaining Health While Abroad
Thursday, May 29th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Hong Kong as an International Education Hub- Excellence, Diversity, Opportunities for All
Thursday, May 29th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
How the Right English Language Skills Strengthen International Admissions
Thursday, May 29th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Leveraging Technology for a Successful Study and Living Abroad Experience
International Education Expo
Tuesday, May 27th
11:30 AM – 6:00 PM PST
NAFSA Pavilion
Wednesday, May 28th
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST
NAFSA Pavilion
Thursday, May 29th
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST
NAFSA Pavilion
Friday, May 30th
8:30 AM – 11:15 AM PST
NAFSA Pavilion
NAFSA Interest Groups
Tuesday, May 27th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Creative Industries Interest Group
Tuesday, May 27th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Foreign Born International Educator (FBIE) Interest Group
Tuesday, May 27th
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Middle East Interest Group
Tuesday, May 27th
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
India Interest Group
Tuesday, May 27th
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Jewish Community Interest Group
Tuesday, May 27th
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Non-Degree Programs Interest Group
Tuesday, May 27th
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM PST
China Interest Group
Tuesday, May 27th
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM PST
Japan Special Interest Group
Tuesday, May 27th
4:00 PM – 4:50 PM PST
One-Person (and Small) Office Interest Group
Wednesday, May 28th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
International Education for Persons with Disabilities (IEPD) Interest Group
Wednesday, May 28th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Phase II Interest Group
Wednesday, May 28th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Rainbow Special Interest Group
Wednesday, May 28th
11:10 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Black and Multicultural Professionals in International Education Interest Group
Wednesday, May 28th
11:10 AM – 12:00 PM PST
International Alumni & Advancement Interest Group
Wednesday, May 28th
11:10 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Peace, Justice, and Citizen Diplomacy Interest Group
Wednesday, May 28th
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Caregivers in International Education Interest Group
Wednesday, May 28th
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Christian Special Interest Group
Wednesday, May 28th
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Interest Group
Wednesday, May 28th
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) Interest Group
Thursday, May 29th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Community College Institution Interest Group
Thursday, May 29th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Internships, Service Learning, and Research Abroad Interest Group
Thursday, May 29th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Marketing & Communications Interest Group
Thursday, May 29th
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Africa Special Interest Group
Thursday, May 29th
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Healthcare Institution Interest Group (HIIG)
Thursday, May 29th
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Latin American & Caribbean Special Interest Group
Friday, May 30th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Canada Interest Group
Friday, May 30th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
HBCU Institutional Interest Group
Friday, May 30th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Sustainability Special Interest Group
Friday, May 30th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST
Third Culture Kid/ Global Nomad Interest Group
Plenary
Tuesday, May 27th
9:30 AM – 11:15 AM PST
Opening Plenary: Pico Iyer
Sponsored By
Thursday, May 29th
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Thursday Plenary: Andrew Leon Hanna, Dr. Kyaw Moe Tun, Raihana Sattari
Poster Fairs
Wednesday, May 28th
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Community Engagement in International Education
Sponsored By
Wednesday, May 28th
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Model Practices and Insights in Education Abroad
Sponsored By
Wednesday, May 28th
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Model Practices in International Student and Scholar Services
Sponsored By
Wednesday, May 28th
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Risk Prevention and Crisis Response
Sponsored By
Wednesday, May 28th
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Uses of AI and Technology in International Education
Sponsored By
Thursday, May 29th
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Facilitating Teaching and Learning
Sponsored By
Thursday, May 29th
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Increasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion In International Education
Sponsored By
Thursday, May 29th
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
International Education Research and Assessment
Sponsored By
Thursday, May 29th
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Internationalizing the Campus
Sponsored By
Thursday, May 29th
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Model Practices in International Enrollment Management
Sponsored By
Thursday, May 29th
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Sustainability in International Education
Sponsored By
Thursday, May 29th
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Updates on Country and Regional Higher Education
Sponsored By
Regional Meetups
Tuesday, May 27th
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM PST
Region I Meetup: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Tuesday, May 27th
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM PST
Region II Meetup: Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Kansas, Utah, Wyoming
Tuesday, May 27th
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM PST
Region III Meetup: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas
Tuesday, May 27th
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM PST
Region IV Meetup: Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota
Tuesday, May 27th
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM PST
Region V Meetup: Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin
Tuesday, May 27th
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM PST
Region VI Meetup: Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky
Tuesday, May 27th
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM PST
Region VII Meetup: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Tuesday, May 27th
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM PST
Region VIII Meetup: Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, District of Columbia
Tuesday, May 27th
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM PST
Region X Meetup: New Jersey, New York
Tuesday, May 27th
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM PST
Region XI Meetup: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
Tuesday, May 27th
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM PST
Region XII Meetup: California, Hawaii, Nevada, U.S. Pacific Islands
Special Events
Sunday, May 25th
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
NAFSA's Management Development Program (Day 1)
Monday, May 26th
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
NAFSA's Management Development Program (Day 2)
Tuesday, May 27th
12:30 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Learning Excursion at University of San Diego: The Politics of the Environment
Tuesday, May 27th
12:30 PM – 4:00 PM PST
SOLD OUT: Learning Excursion with Via International: Border Walks and Talks with Via International: Migration Dialogues, Community Art and Sustainable Development in San Diego's Emerging Communities
Tuesday, May 27th
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST
Symposium on Leadership: Today's Refugees, Tomorrow's Students and Changemakers
Sponsored By
Tuesday, May 27th
2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST
Next-Generation Strategy Development Challenge (Official Kick-Off)
Tuesday, May 27th
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
NAFSA's Management Development Program (Day 3)
Tuesday, May 27th
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM PST
ISSS Management Seminar: Creative Approaches to Managing an International Student and Scholar Services Office
Tuesday, May 27th
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST
Opening Celebration: Sailing into San Diego
Sponsored By
Wednesday, May 28th
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST
Africa Forum: Africa NOW: Engaging African Partnerships Towards Advancing the SDGs
Wednesday, May 28th
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PST
NAFSA Awards Banquet
Wednesday, May 28th
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM PST
LAC Forum: Innovative Partnerships for the Future in Latin America and the Caribbean
Friday, May 30th
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
SOLD OUT: Learning Excursion at San Diego State University: Leveraging Generative AI for International Education
Friday, May 30th
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Learning Excursion at University of California San Diego: Design-Driven Innovation in Higher Education
Friday, May 30th
9:00 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Next-Generation Strategy Development Challenge (Presentations & Judging)
Friday, May 30th
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PST
Closing Celebration: Orlando 2026 Citrus Bash
Sponsored By
Spotlight Speaker
Tuesday, May 27th
4:15 PM – 5:05 PM PST
Spotlight Speaker: Borderless Dreams “Sueños Sin Limites” by Samantha Ramirez-Herrera
Wednesday, May 28th
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM PST
Spotlight Speaker: Courageous Leadership by Kipp Colvin
Thursday, May 29th
8:30 AM – 9:20 AM PST
Spotlight Speaker: Lights, Camera, Action: Storytelling as Activism and International Educators as Agents of Social Change by Eylem Atakav
Friday, May 30th
8:30 AM – 9:20 AM PST
Spotlight Speaker: Climate and Energy Under the Second Trump Administration by David Victor
Workshops
Monday, May 26th
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST
WS01: Advancing the UN SDGs through Leadership, Learning, and Partnership
Monday, May 26th
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST
WS02: Purpose, Place, Partnership: A Manager's Perspective
Monday, May 26th
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
WS03: F-1 Student Advising for Beginners
Monday, May 26th
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
WS04: F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate
Monday, May 26th
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
WS05: Filing Academic H-1B Petitions
Monday, May 26th
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
WS06: J-1 Advising for Beginners
Monday, May 26th
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
WS07: J-1 Advising: Intermediate
Monday, May 26th
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
WS08: Employment-Based Permanent Residence
Monday, May 26th
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
WS09 Collaborative Approaches to Developing Faculty-Led Programs
Monday, May 26th
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
WS10: Education Abroad: Critical Skills for the Adviser
Monday, May 26th
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST
WS11: International Credential Evaluation: Secondary-Level Credentials
Monday, May 26th
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST
WS12: Recruiting International Students
Monday, May 26th
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST
WS13: Building Bridges: Exploring the Art of International Partnerships
Monday, May 26th
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST
NO LONGER AVAILABLE WS14: Disrupting "Norms": Pursuing & Practicing Genuine Equity in Global Education
Tuesday, May 27th
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
WS15: The H1-B Game Show-Master the Filing Frenzy
Tuesday, May 27th
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
WS16: Empowering Students Via an Award-Winning Student Success Model
Tuesday, May 27th
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
NO LONGER AVAILABLE WS17: Proactive Leadership for Equity: Reshaping Climate Conscious Policies in Education Abroad
Tuesday, May 27th
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
WS18: Creating Programming and Engagement Initiatives in Higher Education
Tuesday, May 27th
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST
WS19: Intercultural Communication in Practice
Tuesday, May 27th
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST
WS20: U.S. Visa and Entry Process for Students and Scholars
Tuesday, May 27th
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST
WS21: F-1 Advanced Case Studies: Navigating Regulatory Gray Areas and Uncertainty
Tuesday, May 27th
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST
WS22: Evaluating and Measuring Success to Optimize Education Agent Relationships
Tuesday, May 27th
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST
WS23: Fostering Resiliency Among Education Abroad Participants
Tuesday, May 27th
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST
WS24: Engage to Convert: Mastering Global Student Communication Strategies
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