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Sunday, May 24, 2026
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Global Connections Lounge
Location: OCCC, 100 Concourse
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Inclusive Restroom
Location: OCCC, Level 2, adjacent to W204
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Lactation Room
Location: OCCC, W105A
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Prayer Rooms
Location: OCCC, Room 104B and Expo Hall
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Conference Information Center
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
EMT Office
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Volunteer Check-in
Location: OCCC, W103A
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Workshop Resource Center
Location: OCCC, Outside W204
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
NAFSA's Management Development Program
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Management Development Program (Day 1)
Location: Hyatt Regency, Bayhill 25-26
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Registration Open
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Registration Open
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
EDT
Satellite Registration Open - HQ Hotel
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
EDT
Satellite Registration Open - Hyatt Regency
Location: Hyatt Regency, Lobby Alcove
Monday, May 25, 2026
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
Shuttle Hours
Location: OCCC, Outside West Lobby A
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Global Connections Lounge
Location: OCCC, 100 Concourse
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Inclusive Restroom
Location: OCCC, Level 2, adjacent to W204
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Lactation Room
Location: OCCC, W105A
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Prayer Rooms
Location: OCCC, Room 104B and Expo Hall
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Quiet Room
Location: OCCC, W104A
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Trainer & Speaker Ready Room
Location: OCCC, W103B
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Volunteer Check-in
Location: OCCC, W103A
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Conference Information Center
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
EMT Office
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Workshop Resource Center
Location: OCCC, Outside W204
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Shuttle Hours
Location: OCCC, Outside West Lobby A
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Registration Open
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Registration Open
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
NAFSA's Management Development Program
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Management Development Program (Day 2)
Location: Hyatt Regency, Bayhill 25-26
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Monday Workshops
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
EDT
WS01: Make It Real: Turning Partnership Vision into Action
Location: OCCC, W202A
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
WS03: F-1 Student Advising for Beginners
Location: OCCC, W202C
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
WS04: F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate
Location: OCCC, W203A
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
WS05: Filing Academic H-1B Petitions
Location: OCCC, W203B
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
WS06: J-1 Advising for Beginners
Location: OCCC, W203C
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
WS07: J-1 Advising: Intermediate
Location: OCCC, W204A
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
WS09: Education Abroad: Critical Skills for the Adviser
Location: OCCC, W204C
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
EDT
WS10: International Credential Evaluation: Post Secondary-Level
Location: OCCC, W205A
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
EDT
WS11: Recruiting International Students
Location: OCCC, W205B
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
EDT
WS12: From Numbers to Narratives: Data Visualization in Action
Location: OCCC, W205C
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
EDT
NAFSA-EXPLORE K-12 Global Summit: Closing the Gap: Aligning Student Expectations, Enrollment Strategy, and Workforce Demand
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
EDT
NAFSA-EXPLORE K-12 Global Summit: Closing the Gap: Aligning Student Expectations, Enrollment Strategy, and Workforce Demand
Location: Hyatt Regency, Bayhill 29-30
Sponsored By
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Orientation for International Attendees
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Orientation for International Attendees
Location: OCCC, W109B
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
EDT
Satellite Registration Open - HQ Hotel
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
EDT
Satellite Registration Open - Hyatt Regency
Location: Hyatt Regency, Lobby Alcove
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
EDT
Orientation for First-Time Attendees
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
EDT
Orientation for First-Time Attendees
Location: OCCC, W109B
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Networking for First-Time Attendees
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Networking for First-Time Attendees
Location: OCCC, W109A
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Satellite Registration Open - HQ Hotel
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Satellite Registration Open - Hyatt Regency
Location: Hyatt Regency, Lobby Alcove
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
Shuttle Hours
Location: OCCC, Outside West Lobby A
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Conference Information Center
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Global Connections Lounge
Location: OCCC, 100 Concourse
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Inclusive Restroom
Location: OCCC, Level 2, adjacent to W204
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Lactation Room
Location: OCCC, W105A
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Prayer Rooms
Location: OCCC, Room 104B and Expo Hall
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Quiet Room
Location: OCCC, W104A
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Trainer & Speaker Ready Room
Location: OCCC, W103B
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Trainer & Speaker Ready Room
Location: OCCC, W103B
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Volunteer Check-in
Location: OCCC, W103A
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Dedicated Hours Mobile App Support
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
EMT Office
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Workshop Resource Center
Location: OCCC, Outside W204
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Registration Open
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Registration Open
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Community Centers
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Education Abroad (EA) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304B
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
International Education Leadership (IEL) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304G
Sponsored By
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
International Enrollment Management (IEM) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304F
Partner:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
International Student Scholar Services (ISSS) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304C
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304D
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
EDT
Conference Kick Off: Coffee & Pastries
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
EDT
Conference Kick Off: Coffee & Pastries
Location: OCCC, Valencia Ballroom Lobby
9:30 AM - 11:15 AM
EDT
Opening Keynote: Leila Cobo on The Unifying Power of Music
9:30 AM - 11:15 AM
EDT
Opening Keynote: Leila Cobo on The Unifying Power of Music
Location: OCCC, Main Stage, Valencia Ballroom
Sponsored By
11:00 AM - 6:30 PM
EDT
Sunshine Studio Hours and Activities
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Sunshine Studio
Location: OCCC, W304H
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Write, Reflect, Connect: Networking Without the Noise
Location: OCCC, W304H
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
The International Student-Athlete in Orlando
Location: OCCC, W304H
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
EDT
Sunshine Studio “Pub Quiz” part 1
Location: OCCC, W304H
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Attendee Photo Opportunity Main Stage
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Attendee Photo Opportunity Main Stage
Location: OCCC, Main Stage, Valencia Ballroom
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
International Education Expo
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
International Education Expo Opening Ceremony
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Book Signing: Leila Cobo
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Book Signing: Leila Cobo
Location: OCCC, Valencia Ballroom Lobby
11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
International Education Expo
11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Expo Hall Open
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
NAFSA Bookstore
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Global Artisan Marketplace
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, #1861
Sponsored By
11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
NAFSA Pavilion
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
EDT
Pavilion program: The Hidden Load: Mental Health and Stress in International Education
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
EDT
Pavilion program: Getting Started with a Voluntary University Review
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
Pavilion program: Strategic International Enrollment Management
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
EDT
Pavilion program: The Partnership You Haven't Had Yet: Asia's K-12 Networks and What They're Looking For From You
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
EDT
Pavilion program: Seeing the Full Picture: Transparency, Due Diligence, and Responsible Agent Engagement
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
EDT
Concurrent Learning Sessions
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
EDT
Beyond Admission: English Proficiency and Student Achievement
Location: OCCC, W305
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
EDT
Beyond Borders: How U.S. Policies are Shaping Global Student Mobility
Location: OCCC, W307BC
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
EDT
Curriculum Internationalization for Engineering Education in the Caribbean
Location: OCCC, W108
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
EDT
Enrollment Data by Design: Turning Volatility into Strategy
Location: OCCC, W109B
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
EDT
Every Interaction Matters: Transforming Campus Mental Health for International Students
Location: OCCC, W109A
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
EDT
From "Big Four" to "Big Fourteen": Shifting Global Student Flows
Location: OCCC, W205A
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
EDT
Global Vision, Local Action: Advancing Community College Internationalization
Location: OCCC, W300
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
EDT
ISSS Benchmarkingmania: How Your Institutional Policies and Practices Compare
Location: OCCC, W110A
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
EDT
Supporting Students and Scholars with Nonresident Tax Compliance
Location: OCCC, W306
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
International Education Expo
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Lunch Concessions (for purchase)
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Career Center
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Career Center
Location: OCCC, W304A
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Global Connections Lounge
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
EDT
Oceania No-Host Networking Hour
Location: OCCC, Global Connections Lounge - 100 Concourse
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
U.S. West No-Host Networking Hour
Location: OCCC, Global Connections Lounge - 100 Concourse
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Africa No-Host Networking Hour
Location: OCCC, Global Connections Lounge - 100 Concourse
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
EDT
U.S. Mid-West No-Host Networking Hour
Location: OCCC, Global Connections Lounge - 100 Concourse
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Tuesday Workshops
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
WS13: AI in Action: Practical Tools for International Education
Location: OCCC, W202A
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
WS14: Stay Calm, Act Fast: Emergency Response Strategies for Education Abroad
Location: OCCC, W202B
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
EDT
WS16: Navigating Complex Cases: Scholar and Employment-Based Immigration in Action
Location: OCCC, W203A
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
EDT
WS17: The Career Connection: Aligning Study Abroad with Career Readiness
Location: OCCC, W203B
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
EDT
WS18: U.S. Visa and Entry Process for Students and Scholars
Location: OCCC, W203C
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
EDT
WS19: Business Acumen for International Educators
Location: OCCC, W204A
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
EDT
WS20: Becoming Future Ready in International Education
Location: OCCC, W204B
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Community Dialogues
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Education Abroad KC Welcome and Awards Gathering
Location: OCCC, W303
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Celebrating and Connecting with the International Enrollment Management Knowledge Community
Location: OCCC, W108
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Decision Making and Resource Allocation driven by International Education Data
Location: OCCC, W304D
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Exchange Visitor Program Campus Consultations: Strengthening Sponsor Compliance and Program Excellence
Location: OCCC, W109B
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: One Person/Small Office Roundtable
Location: OCCC, W304C
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
NAFSA Conference Success Strategies
Location: OCCC, W303
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Advising Challenges: Advising Around Gray Areas
Location: OCCC, W304C
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Foundational Education Abroad Advising Practices
Location: OCCC, W304B
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Today's International Enrollment Management Realities
Location: OCCC, W304F
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: New Realities, New Risks: An Open Forum on Health & Safety Trends in Education Abroad
Location: OCCC, W304B
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Practical AI Tools for International Enrollment Management Scale, Integrity, and Impact
Location: OCCC, W304F
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Celebrating and Connecting with the KC ISSS Community
Location: OCCC, W307BC
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Designing Recruitment for Global Uncertainty
Location: OCCC, W304F
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Global Student Mobility and Holistic Support for Retention
Location: OCCC, W304D
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
Learning Lab
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Learning Lab: International Student and Scholar Services Reimagined: Do More With Less Using Next Generation Compliance Management
Location: OCCC, Expo Hall, Learning Lab Booth #1719
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Learning Lab: PTE Express, Built for the United States
Location: OCCC, Expo Hall, Learning Lab Booth #1719
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
EDT
Learning Lab: Arabic Language as a Global Bridge
Location: OCCC, Expo Hall, Learning Lab Booth #1719
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
NAFSA Interest Groups
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Creative Industries Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W306
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Middle East Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W305
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W307BC
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Japan Special Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W306
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Rainbow Special Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W109A
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
EDT
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Special Institution Group
Location: OCCC, W109B
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
EDT
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Special Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W202B
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
NAFSA's Management Development Program
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Management Development Program (Day 3)
Location: Hyatt Regency, Bayhill 25-26
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
ISSS Management Seminar: Proactive Strategies for Building a Positive ISSS Team
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
ISSS Management Seminar: Proactive Strategies for Building a Positive International Student and Scholar Services Team
Location: OCCC, W110A
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Symposium on Leadership: Reimagining Global Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Symposium on Leadership: Reimagining Global Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Location: OCCC, W110B
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Next-Gen Challenge Kickoff
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Next-Gen Challenge Kickoff
Location: OCCC, W304D
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Presidents, Vice Chancellors, and Rectors Summit: Provosts and Chief Academic Officers Roundtable
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Provosts and Chief Academic Officers Roundtable (By Invitation Only)
Location: OCCC, W304G
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
International Education Expo
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
Refreshment Break
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
EDT
Forum on Nurturing Belonging in International Education
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
EDT
Forum on Nurturing Belonging in International Education
Location: OCCC, W109A
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM
EDT
Concurrent Learning Sessions
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM
EDT
5 Tips to Integrate AI Into Everyday Work
Location: OCCC, W303
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM
EDT
Comparative Perspectives on Higher Education from Germany and Japan
Location: OCCC, W305
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM
EDT
Designing the Global Ear: Teacher Insights for Inclusive AI-Enhanced Assessments
Location: OCCC, W306
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM
EDT
Do Undergraduate Admission and Credit Policies Promote or Prevent Equity?
Location: OCCC, W108
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM
EDT
Emerging Approaches to Global North-South Partnerships
Location: OCCC, W205A
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM
EDT
Harnessing TN Status in Higher Education
Location: OCCC, W110A
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM
EDT
U.K.–India Collaboration for a Globally Connected Future
Location: OCCC, W110B
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Presidents, Vice Chancellors, and Rectors Summit: A New Playbook: Leading in Times of Uncertainty (By Invitation Only)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Presidents, Vice Chancellors, and Rectors Summit: A New Playbook – Leading in Times of Uncertainty (By Invitation Only)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Rainbow SIG Coffee Hour
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Rainbow SIG Coffee Hour
Location: Hyatt Regency, Celebration 10
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
EDT
Concurrent Learning Sessions
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
EDT
Building Belonging: Disability-Inclusive Education in Italy and the United States
Location: OCCC, W303
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
EDT
ChatGPT Wrote This: Examining the Perils and Opportunities of AI for Education Abroad
Location: OCCC, W109A
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
EDT
“Duration of Status”: What Now?
Location: OCCC, Main Stage, Valencia Ballroom
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
EDT
Finding Opportunity Amid Uncertainty: Charting a Path Forward in China
Location: OCCC, W305
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
EDT
From Volunteer to Leader: Leveraging International Education Professional Development Pathways
Location: OCCC, W108
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
EDT
Leveraging Data and AI for Smarter Recruitment
Location: OCCC, W109B
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
EDT
Redefining Global Student Mobility in Asia, Latin America and MENA
Location: OCCC, W110A
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
EDT
State of Student Demand: Education Abroad Opportunities Students Want and Need
Location: OCCC, W306
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
EDT
The Power of Data-Informed Storytelling
Location: OCCC, W110B
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
EDT
Wage Compliance and Best Practices in Immigration Programs
Location: OCCC, W205A
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
EDT
Why Not Africa? Reimagining Global Education Pathways and Partnerships
Location: OCCC, W300
4:30 PM - 9:15 PM
EDT
Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Shuttle Hours
Location: OCCC, Outside West Lobby A
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
EDT
Satellite Registration Open - HQ Hotel
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
EDT
Satellite Registration Open - Hyatt Regency
Location: Hyatt Regency, Lobby Alcove
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
EDT
Opening Celebration Shuttle Hours
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
EDT
Opening Celebration Shuttle Hours
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
EDT
Opening Celebration - NAFSA Block Party
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
EDT
Opening Celebration: NAFSA Block Party!
Location: The Pointe Orlando
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
EDT
Rise & Move: Morning Activation Series
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
EDT
Rise & Move: Morning Activation Series
Location: Hyatt Regency, Barrel Spring 1
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Dedicated Hours Mobile App Support
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Global Connections Lounge
Location: OCCC, 100 Concourse
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Inclusive Restroom
Location: OCCC, Level 2, adjacent to W204
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Lactation Room
Location: OCCC, W105A
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Prayer Rooms
Location: OCCC, Room 104B and Expo Hall
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Quiet Room
Location: OCCC, W104A
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
EDT
Shuttle Hours
Location: OCCC, Outside West Lobby A
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
EMT Office
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Conference Information Center
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Volunteer Check-in
Location: OCCC, W103A
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Shuttle Hours
Location: OCCC, Outside West Lobby A
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Community Centers
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Education Abroad (EA) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304B
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
International Education Leadership (IEL) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304G
Sponsored By
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
International Enrollment Management (IEM) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304F
Partner:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
International Student Scholar Services (ISSS) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304C
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304D
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Registration Open
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Registration Open
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Sunshine Studio Hours and Activities
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Sunshine Studio
Location: OCCC, W304H
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
EDT
The Pith and the Pendulum: A Brief History of Florida Citrus
Location: OCCC, W304H
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Orlando Through Flavor: A Global Culinary & Community Landscape
Location: OCCC, W304H
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
EDT
Concurrent Learning Sessions
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
EDT
Inclusive by Design: Scaling Scholarship Programs for Underserved Students
Location: OCCC, W305
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
EDT
Addressing "Island" Program Critiques and Realities in Education Abroad Through Shared Innovation
Location: OCCC, W300
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
EDT
Advocacy for the Future of Global Education at Community Colleges
Location: OCCC, W306
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
EDT
Behind the Consular Curtain
Location: OCCC, W109B
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
EDT
Combating International Admissions Fraud: Smarter Financial Document and Transcript Verification
Location: OCCC, W110B
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
EDT
High-Trust, High-Impact: Student Recruitment Strategies for a Post-Algorithm World
Location: OCCC, W205A
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
EDT
How Internal and External Factors Impact International Student Recruitment
Location: OCCC, W205B
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
EDT
Overcoming Burnout Through Practices of Hope and Renewal
Location: OCCC, W109A
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
EDT
Measuring the Career Impact of Education Abroad
Location: OCCC, W205C
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
EDT
Speak Their Language: Helping Academic Advisors Help International Students
Location: OCCC, W203
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
EDT
The Digital Age Imperative: Multicultural Co-Learning for International Education
Location: OCCC, W303
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
EDT
The View from Australia: Policy and Perspectives
Location: OCCC, W307BC
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
EDT
Visas, Vision, and Value: Reimagining Cultural Exchange for the Workforce
Location: OCCC, W110A
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
EDT
Who Gets In, Who Succeeds? Global Evidence and the Policy Choices That Matter
Location: OCCC, W204
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
International Education Expo
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Expo Hall Open
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Poster Gallery
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
Sponsored By
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Global Artisan Marketplace
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, #1861
Sponsored By
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
NAFSA Bookstore
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
NAFSA Pavilion
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
EDT
Pavilion program: Welcome for First-Time Conference Attendees
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
Pavilion Program: Global Athlete Academy: A New Pathway for NCAA Student-Athletes Studying Abroad
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
EDT
Pavilion program: From Tangier to…Where Next? The Next NAFSA Global Summit Awaits
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Pavilion program: United for Success: Advocating for International Students with the U.S. for Success Coalition
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
EDT
Pavilion program: What’s International Education’s Next Story? A Conversation with Karin Fischer
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
1:20 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Pavilion program: NAFSAns in Transition: Maximizing Membership for Career Resilience
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Pavilion program: The RISE UP Approach: A Holistic Way to Support the Career Development of International Students
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
EDT
Pavilion program: Building a Foundation in International Education
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Pavilion program: Books & Bubbly
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
EDT
International Education Expo
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
EDT
Coffee Break
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
EDT
7th Annual Africa NOW Forum: Engaging Africa by Design
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
EDT
7th Annual Africa NOW Forum: Engaging Africa by Design
Location: OCCC, W202
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Global Connections Lounge
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
U.S. New England/Mid-Atlantic No-Host Networking Hour
Location: OCCC, Global Connections Lounge - 100 Concourse
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
EDT
U.S. South No-Host Networking Hour
Location: OCCC, Global Connections Lounge - 100 Concourse
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
EDT
Latin America No-Host Networking Hour
Location: OCCC, Global Connections Lounge - 100 Concourse
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Middle East No-Host Networking Hour
Location: OCCC, Global Connections Lounge - 100 Concourse
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Concurrent Learning Sessions
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
What’s New in Hong Kong?
Location: OCCC, W205B
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Balancing Access, Standards, and Partnerships in International Credential Evaluation
Location: OCCC, W305
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Community College Strategies for Boosting Internationalization Impact
Location: OCCC, W306
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Cultivating Global Competence Through Faculty-Staff Collaboration
Location: OCCC, W108
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Data to Decision: Leveraging Global Student Trends for Institutional Strategy
Location: OCCC, W205A
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Do Internships Pay Off? A Data-Driven Look at CPT Outcomes
Location: OCCC, W307BC
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Embedding Career Readiness Across the Education Abroad Journey
Location: OCCC, W300
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Erasmus+ 2027–2034: What Lies Ahead?
Location: OCCC, W203
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
How to Successfully Integrate International Communities into Your University
Location: OCCC, W109B
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Leveraging City-University Partnerships for Global Reach
Location: OCCC, W205C
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Safe, Supported, and Seen: Education Abroad Advising Amidst Shifting Policy Landscapes
Location: OCCC, W204
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
The Ripple Effect: Policy, Politics and Student Perceptions
Location: OCCC, W109A
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
U. S. Department of State (DOS) and Visas: Current Issues
Location: OCCC, Main Stage, Valencia Ballroom
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
What's Next? Career Changes for Mid-Level and Seasoned Professionals
Location: OCCC, W110A
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Global Engagement Starts Within: Scalable Models for Staff Internationalization
Location: OCCC, W110B
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Presidents, Vice Chancellors, and Rectors Summit: Power and Promise of Internationalization: Regional and Global Institutions (By Invitation Only)
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Presidents, Vice Chancellors, and Rectors Summit: Power and Promise of Internationalization: Regional and Global Institutions (By Invitation Only)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
EDT
Learning Lab
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
EDT
Learning Lab: PTE Express, Built for the United States
Location: OCCC, Expo Hall, Learning Lab Booth #1719
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
EDT
Learning Lab: Study in Saudi
Location: OCCC, Expo Hall, Learning Lab Booth #1719
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Learning Lab: You Didn't Sign Up for This: Using AI Agents to Get Back to What Matters
Location: OCCC, Expo Hall, Learning Lab Booth #1719
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
EDT
Learning Lab: Future-Ready Global Higher Education: AI, Innovation, and US-Saudi Collaboration
Location: OCCC, Expo Hall, Learning Lab Booth #1719
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Poster Fairs
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Designing Global and Local Partnerships
Location: OCCC, Hall WA1-4, Poster Fair Area
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Facilitating Teaching and Learning
Location: OCCC, Hall WA1-4, Poster Fair Area
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Global Outlooks in International Education
Location: OCCC, Hall WA1-4, Poster Fair Area
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
International Education Research and Assessment
Location: OCCC, Hall WA1-4, Poster Fair Area
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Model Practices and Insights in Education Abroad
Location: OCCC, Hall WA1-4, Poster Fair Area
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Model Practices and Insights in International Enrollment Management
Location: OCCC, Hall WA1-4, Poster Fair Area
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
EDT
Community Dialogues
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Volunteer Leadership Opportunities with NAFSA
Location: OCCC, W110B
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Navigating our Own Identities (and Belonging) in Complex Times
Location: OCCC, W304B
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
EDT
NAFSA Interest Groups
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Black & Multicultural Professionals in International Education (BMCPIE) Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W205A
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Caregivers in International Education Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W205C
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Christian Special Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W110A
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Healthcare Institutions Interest Group (HIIG)
Location: OCCC, W204
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Marketing and Communications Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W205B
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Non-Degree Programs Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W202
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Phase II: Continuing Educators
Location: Hyatt Regency, Celebration 16
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Community Dialogues
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: International Education Leadership Pulse Check "Live"
Location: OCCC, W304G
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: International Education Student and Early Career Professionals Meet-Up
Location: OCCC, W304D
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Maintaining Quality in Admissions, Evaluation, and Capacity
Location: OCCC, W304F
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: SEVP Field Representatives Fraud Detection and Prevention Training for School Officials
Location: OCCC, W203
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Agile Leadership During Times of Change
Location: OCCC, W304G
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Communicating About Risk: Study Abroad Students and International Students and Scholars
Location: OCCC, W304C
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Hot Topics and Research Trends in International Education
Location: OCCC, W304D
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Rethinking English Pathways and ESL in IEM
Location: OCCC, W304F
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Community-Based Problem Solving for IEM
Location: OCCC, W304F
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Crafting International Education for the Unpredictable
Location: OCCC, W304D
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Hot Topics for Community Colleges
Location: OCCC, W304C
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Visas for Education Abroad
Location: OCCC, W304B
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Learning Lab
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
EDT
Learning Lab: What's New in Study Abroad: Inside Terra Dotta's Platform Refresh
Location: OCCC, Expo Hall, Learning Lab Booth #1719
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Learning Lab: From Student to Startup: Entrepreneurial Stories in International Education
Location: OCCC, Expo Hall, Learning Lab Booth #1719
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Spotlight Speaker
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Spotlight Speaker: Emotional Intelligence at Work
Location: OCCC, W300
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
EDT
NAFSA Awards Banquet
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
EDT
NAFSA Awards Banquet
Location: Hyatt Regency, Regency Ballroom T
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
International Education Expo
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Lunch Concessions (for purchase)
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Career Center
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Career Center
Location: OCCC, W304A
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Concurrent Learning Sessions
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
The State of Student Recruitment 2026
Location: OCCC, W305
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Activating International Alumni to Drive Engagement, Visibility, and Outreach
Location: OCCC, W204
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Assessing the Impact of an Extended Orientation for International Undergraduates
Location: OCCC, W203
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Building the Senior International Officer Pipeline: Preparing for the Future of International Education
Location: OCCC, W303
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
CANCELLED: AURA: Streamlining International Education through AI Automation
Location: OCCC, W306
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Collaborative University-City Strategies for International Student Belonging and Retention
Location: OCCC, W202
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Creativity and Innovation in Latin American Internationalization
Location: OCCC, W205B
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Extreme Turbulence: Travel Advising in an Age of Uncertainty
Location: OCCC, W109B
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Global Professionals by Design: Intercultural Competence as Career Readiness
Location: OCCC, W110B
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
He Whenua Whakapiri: The Aotearoa New Zealand Model for International Student Belonging
Location: OCCC, W108
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Policy and Advocacy in International Education: The View from Washington
Location: OCCC, W307BC
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Black Women Leaders: Navigating Racial Trauma and Building
Location: OCCC, W205C
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Strategic Education Abroad Portfolio Management
Location: OCCC, W109A
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
The Global Partnerships Officer of the Future: A Transnational Perspective
Location: OCCC, W205A
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
"The List": How Gulf Cooperation Council-Sponsored Scholarship Programs Use University Rankings
Location: OCCC, W110A
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Thriving as a Scholar-Practitioner
Location: OCCC, W300
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
U. S. Department of Labor (DOL): Current Issues
Location: OCCC, Main Stage, Valencia Ballroom
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
EDT
International Education Expo
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
EDT
Refreshment Break
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Concurrent Learning Sessions
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
TNE: The Strategic Conversation Every University Leader Needs
Location: OCCC, W109A
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
AI-Driven Solutions for Education Abroad Risk Management
Location: OCCC, W205A
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Decoding Student Minds: How AI Can Predict Who Will Enroll
Location: OCCC, W202
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Empowering Staff as Strategic Drivers of Internationalization
Location: OCCC, W108
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
From Ratios to Realities: Rethinking Hybrid Learning for Global Education
Location: OCCC, W205B
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Gender-Inclusive Housing Policies in Education Abroad
Location: OCCC, W204
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Global by Design, Not by Chance: Leadership Perspectives from Asia and Beyond
Location: OCCC, W300
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Hot Topics in Advanced Employment-Based Immigration
Location: OCCC, W205C
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Institutional Strategies for Expanding Access for Displaced Students
Location: OCCC, W109B
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Nourishing Your Roots With Self-Care
Location: OCCC, W203
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Reimagining Education Abroad Risk Management for a New Climate Reality
Location: OCCC, W110A
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Resilience in Action: Responding to Recent Policy Shifts with Innovation
Location: OCCC, W306
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Soft Power and Academic Diplomacy in International Education
Location: OCCC, W305
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Supporting International Students in the U.S. Workforce: Advocacy and Practice
Location: OCCC, W307BC
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
U.S. Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Field Representatives: Current Issues
Location: OCCC, Main Stage, Valencia Ballroom
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
The Long View: Interpreting Changes in International Student Engagement
Location: OCCC, W110B
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Presidents, Vice Chancellors, and Rectors Summit: AI Is the New 2000s Infrastructure Moment for Higher Education
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Presidents, Vice Chancellors, and Rectors Summit: AI Is the New 2000s Infrastructure Moment for Higher Education (By Invitation Only)
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Concurrent Learning Sessions
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Beyond the Score: Unlocking the CEFR for Smarter Admissions Decisions
Location: OCCC, W305
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Accessibility Abroad: How to Accommodate and Adapt When All Goes Wrong
Location: OCCC, W300
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Ambiguous by Design: Interpreting STEM OPT Gray Areas
Location: OCCC, W109A
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Career Pathways in a Global Workforce: Why International Experiences Matter
Location: OCCC, W306
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Designing Global Education Partnerships for Advancement of Sustainable Development Goals
Location: OCCC, W205C
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Education Abroad Visas: Critical Updates for Study Abroad Advisers
Location: OCCC, W205A
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Frontline Perspectives on Internationalization in Asia and Europe
Location: OCCC, W202
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Hard Truths, Soft Landings: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Students
Location: OCCC, W109B
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Navigating a New Era of Agent Oversight and Institutional Accountability
Location: OCCC, W205B
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Out in the World: Advising LGBTQ+ Students in Education Abroad
Location: OCCC, W303
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Student-Centered Recruitment in a Competitive Market
Location: OCCC, W204
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Telling Our Stories as International Educators: Resilience in Practice
Location: OCCC, W203
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
The International Student Resource Center: Updates and Information
Location: OCCC, W307BC
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
What Now? Pre-Arrival Strategies for Supporting Admitted International Students in the U.S.
Location: OCCC, W110A
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
When the Feds Visit: Compliance Strategies for International Educators
Location: OCCC, W110B
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Regional Meetups
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region I Meetup: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Location: OCCC, W305
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region II Meetup: Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Kansas, Utah, Wyoming
Location: OCCC, W202
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region III Meetup: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas
Location: OCCC, W203
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region IV Meetup: Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota
Location: OCCC, W204
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region V Meetup: Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin
Location: OCCC, W205A
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region VI Meetup: Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky
Location: OCCC, W205B
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region VII Meetup: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Location: OCCC, W205C
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region VIII Meetup: Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, District of Columbia
Location: OCCC, W108
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region X Meetup: New Jersey, New York
Location: OCCC, W303
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region XI Meetup: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
Location: OCCC, W307BC
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region XII Meetup: California, Hawaii, Nevada, U.S. Pacific Islands
Location: OCCC, W306
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Spotlight Speaker
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Spotlight Speaker: Generation Gaps: Communicating Across Generations
Location: OCCC, W300
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
EDT
SIO-Only Public Policy Briefing
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Senior International Officer Public Policy Briefing (By Invitation Only)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
EDT
Young Professionals Reception
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
EDT
Young Professionals Reception
Location: Kavas Tacos & Tequila Mexican Restaurant
Thursday, May 28, 2026
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
EDT
Rise & Move: Morning Activation Series
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
EDT
Rise & Move: Morning Activation Series
Location: Hyatt Regency, Barrel Spring 1
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Global Connections Lounge
Location: OCCC, 100 Concourse
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Inclusive Restroom
Location: OCCC, Level 2, adjacent to W204
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Lactation Room
Location: OCCC, W105A
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Prayer Rooms
Location: OCCC, Room 104B and Expo Hall
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Quiet Room
Location: OCCC, W104A
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Trainer & Speaker Ready Room
Location: OCCC, W103B
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
EDT
Shuttle Hours
Location: OCCC, Outside West Lobby A
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
EMT Office
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Conference Information Center
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Dedicated Hours Mobile App Support
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Volunteer Check-in
Location: OCCC, W103A
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Shuttle Hours
Location: OCCC, Outside West Lobby A
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Community Centers
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Education Abroad (EA) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304B
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
International Education Leadership (IEL) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304G
Sponsored By
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
International Enrollment Management (IEM) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304F
Partner:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
International Student Scholar Services (ISSS) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304C
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304D
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Registration Open
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Registration Open
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Sunshine Studio Hours and Activities
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Sunshine Studio
Location: OCCC, W304H
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Resilient Raptors: Lessons from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Location: OCCC, W304H
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
The sky is not the limit - working in Aerospace as an international student
Location: OCCC, W304H
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Sunshine Studio “Pub Quiz” part 2
Location: OCCC, W304H
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
International Education Expo
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Expo Hall Open
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Poster Gallery
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
Sponsored By
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Global Artisan Marketplace
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, #1861
Sponsored By
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
NAFSA Bookstore
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
NAFSA Pavilion
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
EDT
Pavilion program: Attention Emerging Leaders: Inside the NAFSA Academy Experience
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
EDT
Pavilion program: Leading Through Disruption: Why Investing in Your Team Matters More Than Ever
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
EDT
Pavilion program: From Framework to Toolkit: the NAFSA Professional Competencies in Practice
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
EDT
Pavilion program: Advocating for International Education in the Current Political Climate
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
EDT
Pavilion program: Six Months of Waiting: Voices of Those Affected by the USCIS Adjudication Pause
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Pavilion program: Creating Opportunities: Transnational Education as a Strategic Pathway for Global Reach
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
Paviilion program: Internationalizing Your Course: A Conversation with Author Dilnoza Khasilova
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
EDT
Pavilion Program: Global By Design, Human by Story: Refugee Entrepreneurs Rebuilding Lives - Global Impact Initiative
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
4:30 PM - 4:50 PM
EDT
Pavilion program: Africa Is Not an Add-On: Building Meaningful Partnerships and Expanding Global Learning
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Pavilion program: Emerging Destination for Global Education Partnerships: The Case for Sri Lanka
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
Keynote Presentation
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
Thursday Keynote: Tonee Ndungu on Innovation With Intention
Location: OCCC, Main Stage, Valencia Ballroom
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Learning Lab
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
EDT
Learning Lab: Navigating the Immigration Legal Landscape: Questions, Trends, and Practical Insights
Location: OCCC, Expo Hall, Learning Lab Booth #1719
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
EDT
From Agreements to Strategy: Managing Global Partnerships in a New Era
Location: OCCC, Expo Hall, Learning Lab Booth #1719
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Learning Lab: Advancing Biomedical Research Excellence: Leadership, Innovation, and Global Collaboration in Saudi Arabia
Location: OCCC, Expo Hall, Learning Lab Booth #1719
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Learning Lab: From Friction to Innovation: Transforming Operational Challenges into Intelligent Systems in International Education
Location: OCCC, Expo Hall, Learning Lab Booth #1719
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
EDT
Learning Lab: The Story 'Open Doors' Doesn't Tell: The Missing Half of the Study Abroad Journey
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
EDT
Attendee Photo Opportunity Main Stage
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
EDT
Attendee Photo Opportunity Main Stage
Location: OCCC, Main Stage, Valencia Ballroom
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
EDT
Concurrent Learning Sessions
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
EDT
7 Data-Driven Insights About Education Abroad That Matter Most to Senior Leadership
Location: OCCC, W305
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
EDT
Activating Fulbright on Your Campus: Practical Strategies to Recruit, Engage, and Advocate
Location: OCCC, W203
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
EDT
Building a University-to-Ministry SDG System in Kurdistan
Location: OCCC, W205B
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
EDT
Creating In-Country Experiences for Online Learners
Location: OCCC, W303
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
EDT
Cutting Through the Noise: Managing the International Education News Cycle
Location: OCCC, W205A
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
EDT
Global Partnerships in a Geopolitical Storm: Pause, Pivot, or Proceed?
Location: OCCC, W204
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
EDT
International Students’ Perspectives on Chatbot-Based Advising
Location: OCCC, W307BC
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
EDT
Using Clinical Simulation as an Innovative Tool for Collaboration in Health Sciences
Location: OCCC, W205C
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
LAC Forum: Locally Grounded, Globally Inspired: Creative Pathways for Internationalization
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
16th Annual LAC Forum: Locally Grounded, Globally Inspired: Creative Pathways for Internationalization
Location: OCCC, W202
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Poster Fairs
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Advocacy in International Education
Location: OCCC, Hall WA1-4, Poster Fair Area
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Environmental Sustainability in International Education
Location: OCCC, Hall WA1-4, Poster Fair Area
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Global Initiatives at Community and Technical Colleges
Location: OCCC, Hall WA1-4, Poster Fair Area
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Increasing Accessibility and Belonging in International Education
Location: OCCC, Hall WA1-4, Poster Fair Area
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Model Practices and Insights in International Student and Scholar Services
Location: OCCC, Hall WA1-4, Poster Fair Area
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Uses of AI and Technology in International Education
Location: OCCC, Hall WA1-4, Poster Fair Area
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Engage with NAFSA
Location: OCCC, Hall WA1-4, Poster Fair Area
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Community Dialogues
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Creative Budget Models to Support Internationalization Efforts
Location: OCCC, W304G
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Navigating Challenging Situations
Location: OCCC, W304D
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Navigating RFEs for Academic Petitions
Location: OCCC, W304C
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Reducing Institutional Risk Through Admissions and ISS Collaboration
Location: OCCC, W304F
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: The Positive Pause: What’s Working in our Field?
Location: OCCC, W304B
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Academic Success and International Students
Location: OCCC, W304C
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Building High-Impact Plans for the Year Ahead
Location: OCCC, W304F
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Funding & Financial Aid in Education Abroad
Location: OCCC, W304B
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Your Career Path to Becoming a Senior Leader
Location: OCCC, W304G
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
EDT
NAFSA Interest Groups
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Africa Special Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W110A
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Foreign Born International Educators Special Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W109A
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Jewish Community Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W109B
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
China Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W204
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Community College Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W202
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
International Alumni & Advancement Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W305
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
One-person (and Small) Office Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W205B
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
EDT
Spotlight Speakers
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
EDT
Spotlight Speaker: The Art and Science of Memorable Experiences
Location: OCCC, W300
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Africa Forum: Continuing the Conversation - Connect and Reflect
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Africa Forum: Continuing the Conversation - Connect and Reflect
Location: OCCC, W304D
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
International Education Expo
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Lunch Concessions (for purchase)
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Global Connections Lounge
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
EDT
Asia No-Host Networking Hour
Location: OCCC, Global Connections Lounge - 100 Concourse
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Europe and North America No-Host Networking Hour
Location: OCCC, Global Connections Lounge - 100 Concourse
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Career Center
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Career Center
Location: OCCC, W304A
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Concurrent Learning Sessions
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Extending Support for Education Abroad Advisers Beyond Campus Borders
Location: OCCC, W306
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
212(e) Troubles: J-1 Waivers and Impacts on Future Immigration Options
Location: OCCC, W110A
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Partner-Driven Training and Emergency Support Models for Faculty Abroad
Location: OCCC, W204
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
A Masterclass in Proactive Agent Relationship Engagement
Location: OCCC, W205C
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Comparative Approaches to International Alumni Engagement Across Institutional Types
Location: OCCC, W303
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Connection by Design: Turning Remote Team Building into Student Belonging
Location: OCCC, W203
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Crafting Connection Through Storytelling
Location: OCCC, W205A
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Financial Aid Basics for Study Abroad
Location: OCCC, W300
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Global Enrollment Data for International Education Design
Location: OCCC, W202
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Intercultural Competence and Global Learning for Career Success
Location: OCCC, W108
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Managing Global Teams with Empathy and Trust
Location: OCCC, W110B
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Small Steps, Big Growth: Professional Development for Emerging Leaders
Location: OCCC, W109B
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Talent by Design: Global Education for Asia’s Emerging Industries
Location: OCCC, W205B
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Transforming English Language Program Mobility Data and Insights into Innovation
Location: OCCC, W307BC
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): Current Issues
Location: OCCC, Main Stage, Valencia Ballroom
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Weathering the Storm: Leading an ISSS Office Through Change
Location: OCCC, W109A
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
EDT
International Education Expo
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
EDT
Refreshment Break
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
NAFSA Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
NAFSA Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall
Location: OCCC, W203
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Next-Generation Strategy Development Challenge (Presentations & Judging)
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Next-Gen Challenge Presentations and Judging
Location: OCCC, W306
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Concurrent Learning Sessions
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Approaches to Running an Engaging International Orientation
Location: OCCC, W109A
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Building a Global Advisory Board that Actually Works
Location: OCCC, W205C
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
By Design, Not by Default: Unlocking Impact of Student Employees on the International Education Office
Location: OCCC, W110A
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Changing Your Stance on Change of Status
Location: OCCC, W307BC
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Designing Recruiter Success: Strategic Training Models for International Enrollment
Location: OCCC, W205B
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Fostering Innovative Global Experiential Education in an Era of Disruption
Location: OCCC, W303
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
In Defense of Language Learning in Education Abroad
Location: OCCC, W300
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Internationalization in the MENA Region: Policies, Practices, and Pathways Forward
Location: OCCC, W205A
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
It's a Mess: Fixing Challenging Cases in International Student Advising
Location: OCCC, W109B
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Lift as We Climb: Black/African American Professionals in International Education
Location: OCCC, W108
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Making Power Skills Visible: New Approaches to Measuring Global Education
Location: OCCC, W202
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Activate Your Advocacy Superpowers: Grassroots Advocacy for International Education
Location: OCCC, W203
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Trauma-Informed Practices Abroad: Creating Safe Learning, Preventing Mental Health Crisis
Location: OCCC, W110B
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor Program: Current Issues
Location: OCCC, Main Stage, Valencia Ballroom
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Presidents, Vice Chancellors, and Rectors Summit: Presidents Leadership Forum: Future-Proofing Higher Education-Institutional Strategy in a Skills-Driven Economy (By Invitation Only)
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Presidents, Vice Chancellors, and Rectors Summit: Presidents Leadership Forum: Future-Proofing Higher Education-Institutional Strategy in a Skills-Driven Economy (By Invitation Only)
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Concurrent Learning Sessions
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Designing Global Impact: Storytelling and Data in Action
Location: OCCC, W205C
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Designing Intentional Internship Programming
Location: OCCC, W205B
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Enrollment Success in an Unstable Political Climate
Location: OCCC, W205A
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
From Education Abroad to the Workforce: Canada, India, Japan, United Kingdom, and United States
Location: OCCC, W300
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
From Local to Global with SDGs: Maximizing Impact with Students
Location: OCCC, W305
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Innovation Therapy for International Educators: Creative Strategies for Overworked Professionals
Location: OCCC, W204
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Leveraging AI in English Language Teaching and Assessment
Location: OCCC, W202
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Navigate Multi-Campus Operations for Immigration Compliance
Location: OCCC, W306
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Navigating the Proposed End to Duration of Status
Location: OCCC, W109B
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Using FLEET to Improve F-1 Compliance and Communication
Location: OCCC, W110B
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Rural Culture and Education Abroad: Supporting LIFTR Students
Location: OCCC, W203
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Student Activism, Free Speech and Visa (In)Eligibility
Location: OCCC, W109A
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
The New Greater China: Dealing with Shifting International Student Deficit
Location: OCCC, W307BC
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Redesigning Orientation: Enhancing Global Campus Engagement Through Communication Shifts
Location: OCCC, W303
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Presidents, Vice Chancellors, and Rectors Summit: SIO-only Peer-to-Peer Perspectives: Leading Strategically in Uncertain Times (By Invitation Only)
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
SIO Peer-to-Peer Perspectives: Leading Strategically in Uncertain Times (By Invitation Only)
Friday, May 29, 2026
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
EDT
Rise & Move: Morning Activation Series
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
EDT
Rise & Move: Morning Activation Series
Location: Hyatt Regency, Barrel Spring 1
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Global Connections Lounge
Location: OCCC, 100 Concourse
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Inclusive Restroom
Location: OCCC, Level 2, adjacent to W204
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Lactation Room
Location: OCCC, W105A
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Prayer Rooms
Location: OCCC, Room 104B and Expo Hall
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Quiet Room
Location: OCCC, W104A
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Trainer & Speaker Ready Room
Location: OCCC, W103B
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
EDT
EMT Office
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
EDT
Luggage Check
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
EDT
Shuttle Hours
Location: OCCC, Outside West Lobby A
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Dedicated Hours Mobile App Support
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Conference Information Center
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Volunteer Check-in
Location: OCCC, W103A
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
EDT
Registration Open
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
EDT
Registration Open
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Community Centers
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Education Abroad (EA) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304B
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
International Education Leadership (IEL) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304G
Sponsored By
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
International Enrollment Management (IEM) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304F
Partner:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
International Student Scholar Services (ISSS) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304C
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304D
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Learning Excursions
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Learning Excursion: Wild Florida - Exploring How Conservation Florida is Safeguarding Nature
Location: OCCC, Meet at Shuttle Desk
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Learning Excursion at the University of Central Florida: Careers Behind the Magic at Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Location: OCCC, Meet at Shuttle Desk, Registration Area
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Sunshine Studio Hours and Activities
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Sunshine Studio
Location: OCCC, W304H
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Explore the Area: Your Orlando Insider Q&A
Location: OCCC, W304H
8:30 AM - 11:15 AM
EDT
International Education Expo
8:30 AM - 11:15 AM
EDT
Expo Hall Open
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
8:30 AM - 11:15 AM
EDT
Poster Gallery
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
Sponsored By
8:30 AM - 11:15 AM
EDT
Global Artisan Marketplace
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, #1861
Sponsored By
9:00 AM - 11:15 AM
EDT
NAFSA Bookstore
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
8:30 AM - 11:15 AM
EDT
NAFSA Pavilion
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
EDT
Pavilion program: Global By Design, Human by Story: Refugee Entrepreneurs Rebuilding Lives - Global Impact Initiative
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
EDT
Pavilion Program: Stepping Up: Your Path from NAFSA Member to Regional Leader
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
EDT
Pavilion program: NAFSA's Customized Shop: Your Goals, NAFSA's Training Expertise
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
EDT
International Education Expo
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
EDT
Coffee Break
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Concurrent Learning Sessions
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Access Unlocked: Rethinking Credential Evaluation Through Flexibility, Technology, and Inclusion
Location: OCCC, W205B
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
AI for the Overworked Pessimist
Location: OCCC, W202
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Bridging Gaps: Supporting Refugees’ Continuous Access to Higher Education
Location: OCCC, W205C
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
CANCELLED: Creating Collaborative Transnational Education of Scale: Perspectives from Kazakhstan
Location: OCCC, W205A
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Designing Global Insight: Transformative Learning Through Fulbright IEA Awards
Location: OCCC, W303
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Export Controls Compliance and Collaboration with International Student and Scholar Services
Location: OCCC, W306
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Innovative Tools, United Voices: Spanish International Educators Lead Against Policy Barriers
Location: OCCC, W203
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Resilient Recruitment Markets in Turbulent Times
Location: OCCC, W305
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Strengthening U.S.-Latin America Educational Exchange
Location: OCCC, W204
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): Current Issues
Location: OCCC, Main Stage, Valencia Ballroom
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Upholding Dignity and Fostering Resilience in Onsite Student Withdrawals
Location: OCCC, W110A
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Reimagine Pre-arrival, Orientation, OPT, and Ongoing Engagement
Location: OCCC, W109A
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Spotlight Speakers
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Global Outlook Spotlight Panel
Location: OCCC, W300
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogues
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Advocacy at All Levels
Location: OCCC, W304B
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Artificial Intelligence Impact on Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship
Location: OCCC, W304D
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Graduate Admissions with Integrity
Location: OCCC, W304F
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Scholar Advising Roundtable
Location: OCCC, W304C
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Concurrent Learning Sessions
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Global Launchpad: Study Abroad to Fellowships to Career Success Pipeline
Location: OCCC, W300
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Incident Reporting: Bridging Compliance and Support
Location: OCCC, W203
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Innovative Campus Internationalization: Successful Strategies from Simon Award Winners
Location: OCCC, W110A
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Innovative Education Models for Tomorrow’s International Students and Scholars
Location: OCCC, W205C
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Missions, Margins, and Mobility: Whose Values Define Our Decisions?
Location: OCCC, W202
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Submit a Successful Proposal for the NAFSA 2027 Annual Conference & Expo
Location: OCCC, W303
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
The Price of Access: Reducing Financial Barriers to Global Education
Location: OCCC, W205B
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Transforming Admissions and Retention in Latin America with Assessment Strategies
Location: OCCC, W305
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Designing Short-Term Programs Through Partner School Engagement
Location: OCCC, W108
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
NAFSA Interest Groups
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Canada Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W109B
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
CANCELLED: Sustainability Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W307BC
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Early Career Professionals Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W306
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Global Nomad/ Third Culture Kid Specific Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W205A
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
International Education for Persons with Disabilities (IEPD) Special Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W204
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Latin America & Caribbean Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W110B
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Concurrent Learning Sessions
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Bridging Research Gaps and Presenting New Insights Through the Journal of Studies in International Education (JSIE)
Location: OCCC, W204
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Climate Curriculum for Education Abroad: From Students to Professionals
Location: OCCC, W203
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Designing the Future of International Transfer Through Community Colleges
Location: OCCC, W305
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Immigration Uncertainty, Care, and Racial Battle Fatigue
Location: OCCC, W303
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Managing Up: Partnering with the President to Advance Internationalization
Location: OCCC, W202
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Recalibrating International Student Enrollment for a Changing Global Landscape
Location: OCCC, W205A
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Rewiring Resilience in International Education by Cultivating Joy Professionally
Location: OCCC, W110A
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Tech, Data, and AI in Recruitment: Tools with a Human Touch
Location: OCCC, W205B
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Impact of Country Partnerships on U.S. Study Abroad Engagement
Location: OCCC, W306
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Closing Celebration: LA Bound!
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Closing Celebration: LA Bound 2027
Location: Hyatt Regency, Regency Ballroom S
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