Submit a Successful Proposal for the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo

Friday, May 30, 2025

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM PST

Interested in submitting a session, workshop, or poster proposal for next year’s conference in sunny Orlando, Florida? Join this discussion with leaders of the 2026 Annual Conference Committee and get expert tips on submitting a successful proposal. Learn how proposals are reviewed, what the content priorities are, and brainstorm ideas. Experts, newcomers, and everyone in between are encouraged to attend.

Chair and Presenter(s)

JY Zhou, EdD

Associate Provost for International Initiatives & Executive Director, Center for Global Engagement
James Madison University

Presenter(s)

Anna Hayes (she/her/hers)

Director of Global Health and Safety
Duke University
Whitney Longnecker, MA (she/her/hers)

Director of Study Abroad
Texas Tech University