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Thursday, May 29, 2025
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces

7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST

EMT Office

7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST

Lactation Room

7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST

Prayer Room

7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST

Trainer & Speaker Ready Room

7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST

Wellness Room

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

Conference Information Center

7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Luggage Check

7:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST

Luggage Check

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST
Volunteer Check-in

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

Volunteer Check-in

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Community Centers

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

Education Abroad (EA) Community Center

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

International Education Leadership (IEL) Community Center

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

International Enrollment Management (IEM) Community Center

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

International Student Scholar Services (ISSS) Community Center

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) Community Center

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Registration Open

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

Registration Open

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Bayside Studio

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST

Bayside Studio

8:30 AM – 9:20 AM PST
Spotlight Speaker

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

8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST
International Education Expo

8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST

Expo Hall Open

8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST

NAFSA Bookstore

8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST

NAFSA Pavilion

8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PST

Poster Gallery

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM PST
Coffee Break

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM PST

Coffee Break

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Concurrent Learning Sessions

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Hong Kong as an International Education Hub- Excellence, Diversity, Opportunities for All

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Leveraging Technology for a Successful Study and Living Abroad Experience

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Agent Perceptions and Factors that Influence Agent-Educator Collaboration

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Are You Okay? Impacts of Anti-DEI Legislation on International Education

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Autopilot Off: Unlearning Routine to Deepen Professional Intentionality (and Joy)

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Campus Innovations and Strategic Partnerships in Support of Refugee Resettlement

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Catalysts for Change: Global Women Leaders Driving Social Impact

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Cooperation and Social Engagement: A Latin American Perspective of Internationalization

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Demystifying Revenue Generation: Fiscal Responsibility in Education Abroad

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Developing a Comprehensive Internationalization Strategy: A Network, Not a Hierarchy

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Education Abroad and the Student Transition to Higher Education

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Critical Updates for Study Abroad Advisers on Student Visas

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Empowering Global Citizens to Create Climate Solutions Through International Education

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Engaging Faculty Globally: Beyond Education Abroad to Integrated Global Engagement

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Expanding Student and Partner Networks in India Through Institutional Partnerships

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Building and Implementing a Global Learning Assessment Framework

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Achieving Lasting Impact with Large-Group Student Mentorship Programs

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Learn from Early Adopters on Best Practices for Online H-1B Filing

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Australian, British, and Canadian Perspectives on National Strategies for International Education

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

The U.S. Department of State and Visas: Current Issues

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST

Zero-to-Low-Cost Recruitment Strategies with EducationUSA

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Poster Fairs

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST

Facilitating Teaching and Learning

Sponsored By

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST

Increasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion In International Education

Sponsored By

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST

International Education Research and Assessment

Sponsored By

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST

Internationalizing the Campus

Sponsored By

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST

Model Practices in International Enrollment Management

Sponsored By

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST

Sustainability in International Education

Sponsored By

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST

Updates on Country and Regional Higher Education

Sponsored By

10:30 AM – 2:50 PM PST
Community Dialogues

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST

Community Dialogue: English Language Programs and 21st Century Teaching & Learning

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST

Community Dialogue: International Education Student and Early Career Professional Meet-Up

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST

Community Dialogue: Looking Ahead - Strategies to Continue Advocacy for Internationalization

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST

Community Dialogue: Proactive Strategies for Navigating Change

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST

Community Dialogue: Visas for Education Abroad

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST

Community Dialogue: Addressing the Needs of Dependents

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST

Community Dialogue: Hot Topics and Trends in International Education

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST

Community Dialogue: Mental Health and Education Abroad

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST

Community Dialogue: Student Visas and Model Practices for Advocacy

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST

Community Dialogue: Your Career Path to Becoming a Senior Leader

10:30 AM – 2:50 PM PST
NAFSA Interest Groups

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST

Community College Institution Interest Group

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST

Internships, Service Learning, and Research Abroad Interest Group

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST

Marketing & Communications Interest Group

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST

Africa Special Interest Group

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST

Healthcare Institution Interest Group (HIIG)

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM PST

Latin American & Caribbean Special Interest Group

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST
25-minute To the Point Sessions

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST

50 Years of Cross-Border Leadership with San Diego's Via International

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST

Technology Solutions for Global Partnership Management

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST

Creating Affordable International Experiences for Learners and Faculty Through Design Thinking and AI

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST

Developing Community Through Podcasting: A Guide to Getting Started

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST

Driving Global Partnerships by Creating Sustainable and Impactful University Collaborations

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST

Promoting Eco-Friendly Travels with Gently Used Travel Gear Giveaways

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST

Empowering Alumni to Enrich Students’ International Education Experiences

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST

Home Away from Home: Empowering International Families

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST

How in the World Do I Create a Study Abroad Health and Wellness Strategic Plan?

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST

How to Embrace AI in Higher Education Assessment

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST

The Impact of Global Experience on the Engineering Career Path

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST

A How-To on Writing Prompts for Generative Artificial Intelligence

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST

Frameworks and Models for Placing International Education Alongside Global Employability

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST

Summer Study: Secondary International Students Exploration of U.S. Universities

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM PST

Student Artificial Intelligence Ethics and Detection

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
Lunch Concessions (for purchase)

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST

Lunch Concessions (for purchase)

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Career Center

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST

Career Center

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST
Concurrent Learning Sessions

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

How the Right English Language Skills Strengthen International Admissions

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

Admission Challenges and Connecting Students from Countries in Crisis, including Afghanistan and Palestine

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

Ensuring Preparedness for Student Deaths on Campus, Abroad, and During OPT

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

Belonging Everywhere and Nowhere: Finding Place for Third Culture Kids

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

Building an Effective Rubric for Assessing International Student Recruitment Events

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

Comparative Approaches to Advising for Postcompletion and STEM Optional Practical Training

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

Emerging Trends and Strategies in International Student Recruitment

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

European University Alliances as Catalysts for Global Educational Transformation

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

Exchange Visitor Program News and Hot Topics with the U.S. Department of State

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

Forgotten Wars and Social Responsibility of International Education

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

Hot Topics in Advanced Employment-Based Immigration

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

Navigating Mental Health Crises: Strategies to Support International Students

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

North/South Partnerships for Sustained Internationalization of the Curriculum Through COIL

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

Creating a Culture of Belonging for First-Generation Undergraduates

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

Queer Without Fear: Harnessing Queer Joy in Education Abroad

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

Redefining Global Higher Education Collaborations: Deconstructing Development and Promoting Equity

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

Establishing Tools to Assess the Impact of International Education Programs

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

Navigating Obstacles and Developing Strategic Faculty-Led Programming

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

Unmasking the Imposter: Strategies for Overcoming Self-Doubt in the Workplace

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM PST

Using Data for Advocacy in International Education

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM PST
Refreshment Break

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM PST

Refreshment Break

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
Concurrent Learning Sessions

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

The Basics of Developing Domestic Study Away Programs

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

Beyond Chatbots: Generative AI for Efficient and Accurate Recruitment Engagement

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

Comparative Approaches to Curricular Practical Training Eligibility

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

Cross-Cultural Connections: Increasing Students’ Inclusion and Belonging with Intercultural Competency

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

Democratizing International Education Through Internationalization of the Curriculum

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

Derailed: Navigating Obstacles When Things Go Wrong With Government Agencies

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

Elevating Exchanges by Intentionally Building Mutually Beneficial Partnerships

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

How U.S. Summer Precollege Programs Impact Chinese Students’ International Study Readiness

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

Interactive Emergency Response Training for Faculty and Staff Program Leaders

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

Cultivating a Compassionate Campus Through International Student Ally Trainings

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

Internationalization in Times of Crisis

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

Leveraging the Community College Transfer Pathway for International Student Recruitment

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

Models for Sustainability Action in International Education

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

Navigating Data Challenges: Insights from International Education Data Analysts

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

Strategies for Responding and Navigating Identity-Based Incidents Abroad

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

Reimagining International Student Orientation: Leveraging Case Studies to Drive Engagement

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

Transforming and Empowering International Leaders Through the RISE Fellowship

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

Strengthening U.S. International Education with USA: A Study Destination

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

The Science and Art of Strategic Planning for Internationalization

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

The U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor Program: Current Issues

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST

IDEAS for internationalizing the Curriculum: Faculty-led, Cultural Heritage, and Hybrid Models

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Thursday Plenary: Andrew Leon Hanna, Dr. Kyaw Moe Tun, Raihana Sattari

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM PST

Thursday Plenary: Andrew Leon Hanna, Dr. Kyaw Moe Tun, Raihana Sattari

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM PST
Book Signing

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM PST

Book Signing