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Thursday, May 28, 2026
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
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Rise & Move: Morning Activation Series
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
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Rise & Move: Morning Activation Series
Location: Hyatt Regency, Barrel Spring 1
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Global Connections Lounge
Location: OCCC, 100 Concourse
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Inclusive Restroom
Location: OCCC, Level 2, adjacent to W204
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Lactation Room
Location: OCCC, W105A
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Prayer Rooms
Location: OCCC, Room 104B and Expo Hall
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Quiet Room
Location: OCCC, W104A
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Trainer & Speaker Ready Room
Location: OCCC, W103B
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Shuttle Hours
Location: OCCC, Outside West Lobby A
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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EMT Office
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Conference Information Center
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Dedicated Hours Mobile App Support
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Volunteer Check-in
Location: OCCC, W103A
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Shuttle Hours
Location: OCCC, Outside West Lobby A
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Community Centers
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Education Abroad (EA) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304B
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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International Education Leadership (IEL) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304G
Sponsored By
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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International Enrollment Management (IEM) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304F
Partner:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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International Student Scholar Services (ISSS) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304C
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) Community Center
Location: OCCC, W304D
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Registration Open
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Registration Open
Location: OCCC, West A Lobby
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Sunshine Studio Hours and Activities
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Sunshine Studio
Location: OCCC, W304H
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
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Resilient Raptors: Lessons from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Location: OCCC, W304H
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
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The sky is not the limit - working in Aerospace as an international student
Location: OCCC, W304H
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Sunshine Studio “Pub Quiz” part 2
Location: OCCC, W304H
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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International Education Expo
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Expo Hall Open
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Poster Gallery
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
Sponsored By
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Global Artisan Marketplace
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, #1861
Sponsored By
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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NAFSA Bookstore
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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NAFSA Pavilion
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Pavilion program: Attention Emerging Leaders: Inside the NAFSA Academy Experience
Location: OCCC, Hall WA 1-4, Pavilion #1059
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Keynote Presentation
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Thursday Keynote: Tonee Ndungu on Innovation With Intention
Location: OCCC, Main Stage, Valencia Ballroom
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Learning Lab
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Learning Lab: The Story 'Open Doors' Doesn't Tell: The Missing Half of the Study Abroad Journey
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Attendee Photo Opportunity Main Stage
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Attendee Photo Opportunity Main Stage
Location: OCCC, Main Stage, Valencia Ballroom
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
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Concurrent Learning Sessions
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
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7 Data-Driven Insights About Education Abroad That Matter Most to Senior Leadership
Location: OCCC, W305
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
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Activating Fulbright on Your Campus: Practical Strategies to Recruit, Engage, and Advocate
Location: OCCC, W203
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
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Building a University-to-Ministry SDG System in Kurdistan
Location: OCCC, W205B
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
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Creating In-Country Experiences for Online Learners
Location: OCCC, W303
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
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Cutting Through the Noise: Managing the International Education News Cycle
Location: OCCC, W205A
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
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Global Partnerships in a Geopolitical Storm: Pause, Pivot, or Proceed?
Location: OCCC, W204
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
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International Students’ Perspectives on Chatbot-Based Advising
Location: OCCC, W307BC
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
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Using Clinical Simulation as an Innovative Tool for Collaboration in Health Sciences
Location: OCCC, W205C
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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LAC Forum: Locally Grounded, Globally Inspired: Creative Pathways for Internationalization
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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16th Annual LAC Forum: Locally Grounded, Globally Inspired: Creative Pathways for Internationalization
Location: OCCC, W202
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Poster Fairs
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Advocacy in International Education
Location: OCCC, Hall WA1-4, Poster Fair Area
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Environmental Sustainability in International Education
Location: OCCC, Hall WA1-4, Poster Fair Area
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Global Initiatives at Community and Technical Colleges
Location: OCCC, Hall WA1-4, Poster Fair Area
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Increasing Accessibility and Belonging in International Education
Location: OCCC, Hall WA1-4, Poster Fair Area
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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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
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Uses of AI and Technology in International Education
Location: OCCC, Hall WA1-4, Poster Fair Area
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Engage with NAFSA
Location: OCCC, Hall WA1-4, Poster Fair Area
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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Community Dialogues
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Community Dialogue: Creative Budget Models to Support Internationalization Efforts
Location: OCCC, W304G
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Community Dialogue: Navigating Challenging Situations
Location: OCCC, W304D
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Community Dialogue: Navigating RFEs for Academic Petitions
Location: OCCC, W304C
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Community Dialogue: Reducing Institutional Risk Through Admissions and ISS Collaboration
Location: OCCC, W304F
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Community Dialogue: The Positive Pause: What’s Working in our Field?
Location: OCCC, W304B
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
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Community Dialogue: Academic Success and International Students
Location: OCCC, W304C
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
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Community Dialogue: Building High-Impact Plans for the Year Ahead
Location: OCCC, W304F
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
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Community Dialogue: Funding & Financial Aid in Education Abroad
Location: OCCC, W304B
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
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Community Dialogue: Your Career Path to Becoming a Senior Leader
Location: OCCC, W304G
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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NAFSA Interest Groups
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Africa Special Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W110A
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Foreign Born International Educators Special Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W109A
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Jewish Community Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W109B
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
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China Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W204
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
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Community College Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W202
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
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International Alumni & Advancement Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W305
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
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One-person (and Small) Office Interest Group
Location: OCCC, W205B
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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Spotlight Speakers
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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Spotlight Speaker: The Art and Science of Memorable Experiences
Location: OCCC, W300
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
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Africa Forum: Continuing the Conversation - Connect and Reflect
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
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Africa Forum: Continuing the Conversation - Connect and Reflect
Location: OCCC, W304D
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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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
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Global Connections Lounge
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Asia No-Host Networking Hour
Location: OCCC, Global Connections Lounge - 100 Concourse
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Europe and North America No-Host Networking Hour
Location: OCCC, Global Connections Lounge - 100 Concourse
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Career Center
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Career Center
Location: OCCC, W304A
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
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Concurrent Learning Sessions
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
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Extending Support for Education Abroad Advisers Beyond Campus Borders
Location: OCCC, W306
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
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212(e) Troubles: J-1 Waivers and Impacts on Future Immigration Options
Location: OCCC, W110A
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
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Partner-Driven Training and Emergency Support Models for Faculty Abroad
Location: OCCC, W204
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
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A Masterclass in Proactive Agent Relationship Engagement
Location: OCCC, W205C
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
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Comparative Approaches to International Alumni Engagement Across Institutional Types
Location: OCCC, W303
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
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Connection by Design: Turning Remote Team Building into Student Belonging
Location: OCCC, W203
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
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Crafting Connection Through Storytelling
Location: OCCC, W205A
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
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Financial Aid Basics for Study Abroad
Location: OCCC, W300
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
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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
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Managing Global Teams with Empathy and Trust
Location: OCCC, W110B
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
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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
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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
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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
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NAFSA Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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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
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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
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Approaches to Running an Engaging International Orientation
Location: OCCC, W109A
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
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Building a Global Advisory Board that Actually Works
Location: OCCC, W205C
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
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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
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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
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Activate Your Advocacy Superpowers: Grassroots Advocacy for International Education
Location: OCCC, W203
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
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Trauma-Informed Practices Abroad: Creating Safe Learning, Preventing Mental Health Crisis
Location: OCCC, W110B
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
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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
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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
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Designing Global Impact: Storytelling and Data in Action
Location: OCCC, W205C
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
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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
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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
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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
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SIO Peer-to-Peer Perspectives: Leading Strategically in Uncertain Times (By Invitation Only)
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