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Sunday, May 24, 2026
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
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Inclusive Restroom
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Lactation Room
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Prayer Rooms
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Conference Information Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
EMT Office
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Volunteer Check-in
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Workshop Resource Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
NAFSA's Management Development Program
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Management Development Program (Day 1)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Registration Open
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Registration Open
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Satellite Registration Open - HQ Hotel
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
EDT
Satellite Registration Open - Hyatt Regency
Monday, May 25, 2026
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
Shuttle Hours
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Global Connections Lounge
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Inclusive Restroom
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Lactation Room
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Prayer Rooms
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Quiet Room
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Trainer & Speaker Ready Room
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Volunteer Check-in
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Conference Information Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
EMT Office
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Workshop Resource Center
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Shuttle Hours
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Registration Open
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Registration Open
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
NAFSA's Management Development Program
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Management Development Program (Day 2)
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Monday Workshops
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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WS01: Make It Real: Turning Partnership Vision into Action
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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CANCELED WS02: Evaluating and Measuring Success to Optimize Education Agent Relationships
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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WS03: F-1 Student Advising for Beginners
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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WS04: F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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WS05: Filing Academic H-1B Petitions
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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WS06: J-1 Advising for Beginners
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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WS07: J-1 Advising: Intermediate
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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CANCELED: WS08: Assessment and Evaluation for International Educators
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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WS09: Education Abroad: Critical Skills for the Adviser
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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WS10: International Credential Evaluation: Post Secondary-Level
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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WS11: Recruiting International Students
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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WS12: From Numbers to Narratives: Data Visualization in Action
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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NAFSA-EXPLORE K-12 Global Summit: Closing the Gap: Aligning Student Expectations, Enrollment Strategy, and Workforce Demand
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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NAFSA-EXPLORE K-12 Global Summit: Closing the Gap: Aligning Student Expectations, Enrollment Strategy, and Workforce Demand
Sponsored By
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Orientation for International Attendees
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Orientation for International Attendees
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Satellite Registration Open - HQ Hotel
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
EDT
Satellite Registration Open - Hyatt Regency
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Orientation for First-Time Attendees
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Orientation for First-Time Attendees
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Networking for First-Time Attendees
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Networking for First-Time Attendees
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Satellite Registration Open - HQ Hotel
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Satellite Registration Open - Hyatt Regency
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
Shuttle Hours
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Conference Information Center
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Global Connections Lounge
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Inclusive Restroom
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Lactation Room
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Prayer Rooms
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Quiet Room
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Trainer & Speaker Ready Room
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Trainer & Speaker Ready Room
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Volunteer Check-in
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Dedicated Hours Mobile App Support
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
EMT Office
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Workshop Resource Center
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Registration Open
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Registration Open
4:30 PM - 9:15 PM
EDT
Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
4:30 PM - 9:15 PM
EDT
Shuttle Hours
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
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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International Education Leadership (IEL) Community Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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International Enrollment Management (IEM) Community Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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International Student Scholar Services (ISSS) Community Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) Community Center
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
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Conference Kick Off: Coffee & Pastries
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
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Conference Kick Off: Coffee & Pastries
9:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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Opening Keynote: Leila Cobo on The Unifying Power of Music
9:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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Opening Keynote: Leila Cobo on The Unifying Power of Music
Sponsored By
11:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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Sunshine Studio Hours and Activities
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Sunshine Studio
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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From the Space Coast to the World: Pathways into Aerospace and Global Collaboration
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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The International Student-Athlete in Orlando
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Sunshine Studio “Pub Quiz” part 1
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Attendee Photo Opportunity Main Stage
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Attendee Photo Opportunity Main Stage
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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International Education Expo
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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International Education Expo Opening Ceremony
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Book Signing: Leila Cobo
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Book Signing: Leila Cobo
11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
International Education Expo
11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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NAFSA Bookstore
11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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NAFSA Pavilion
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Pavilion program: The Hidden Load: Mental Health and Stress in International Education
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Pavilion program: Getting Started with a Voluntary University Review
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Pavilion program: Strategic International Enrollment Management
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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Concurrent Learning Sessions
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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Beyond Admission: English Proficiency and Student Achievement
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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Beyond Borders: How U.S. Policies are Shaping Global Student Mobility
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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Curriculum Internationalization for Engineering Education in the Caribbean
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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Enrollment Data by Design: Turning Volatility into Strategy
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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Every Interaction Matters: Transforming Campus Mental Health for International Students
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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From "Big Four" to "Big Fourteen": Shifting Global Student Flows
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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Global Vision, Local Action: Advancing Community College Internationalization
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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ISSS Benchmarkingmania: How Your Institutional Policies and Practices Compare
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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Supporting Students and Scholars with Nonresident Tax Compliance
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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International Education Expo
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Lunch Concessions (for purchase)
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Career Center
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Career Center
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Global Connections Lounge
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Oceania No-Host Networking Hour
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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U.S. West No-Host Networking Hour
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Africa No-Host Networking Hour
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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U.S. Mid-West No-Host Networking Hour
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Tuesday Workshops
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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WS13: AI in Action: Practical Tools for International Education
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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WS14: Stay Calm, Act Fast: Emergency Response Strategies for Education Abroad
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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CANCELLED WS15: Mission Possible: Launching Your ISSS Case Management System
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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WS16: Navigating Complex Cases: Scholar and Employment-Based Immigration in Action
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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WS17: The Career Connection: Aligning Study Abroad with Career Readiness
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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WS18: U.S. Visa and Entry Process for Students and Scholars
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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WS19: Business Acumen for International Educators
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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WS20: Becoming Future Ready in International Education
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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CANCELLED WS21: Tame the Chaos: Practical Project Management Tools
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Community Dialogues
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Community Dialogue: Education Abroad KC Welcome and Awards Gathering
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
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Community Dialogue: Celebrating and Connecting with the International Enrollment Management Knowledge Community
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
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Community Dialogue: Decision Making and Resource Allocation driven by International Education Data
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
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Community Dialogue: Exchange Visitor Program Campus Consultations: Strengthening Sponsor Compliance and Program Excellence
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
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NAFSA Conference Success Strategies
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
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Community Dialogue: Advising Challenges: Advising Around Gray Areas
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
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Community Dialogue: Foundational Education Abroad Advising Practices
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
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Community Dialogue: Today's International Enrollment Management Realities
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
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Community Dialogue: New Realities, New Risks: An Open Forum on Health & Safety Trends in Education Abroad
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
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Community Dialogue: One Person/Small Office Roundtable
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
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Community Dialogue: Practical AI Tools for International Enrollment Management Scale, Integrity, and Impact
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
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Community Dialogue: Celebrating and Connecting with the KC ISSS Community
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
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Community Dialogue: Designing Recruitment for Global Uncertainty
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
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Community Dialogue: Global Student Mobility and Holistic Support for Retention
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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NAFSA Interest Groups
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Creative Industries Interest Group
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Middle East Interest Group
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) Interest Group
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
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Japan Special Interest Group
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
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Rainbow Special Interest Group
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Special Institution Group
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Special Interest Group
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
NAFSA's Management Development Program
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Management Development Program (Day 3)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
ISSS Management Seminar: Proactive Strategies for Building a Positive ISSS Team
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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ISSS Management Seminar: Proactive Strategies for Building a Positive International Student and Scholar Services Team
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
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Next-Gen Challenge Kickoff
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Next-Gen Challenge Kickoff
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)
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
International Education Expo
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
Refreshment Break
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
EDT
Forum on Nurturing Belonging in International Education
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
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Forum on Nurturing Belonging in International Education
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
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM
EDT
Comparative Perspectives on Higher Education from Germany and Japan
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM
EDT
Designing the Global Ear: Teacher Insights for Inclusive AI-Enhanced Assessments
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM
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Do Undergraduate Admission and Credit Policies Promote or Prevent Equity?
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM
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Emerging Approaches to Global North-South Partnerships
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM
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Harnessing TN Status in Higher Education
3:30 PM - 3:55 PM
EDT
U.K.–India Collaboration for a Globally Connected Future
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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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)
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
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
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ChatGPT Wrote This: Examining the Perils and Opportunities of AI for Education Abroad
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
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Finding Opportunity Amid Uncertainty: Charting a Path Forward in China
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
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From Volunteer to Leader: Leveraging International Education Professional Development Pathways
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
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Leveraging Data and AI for Smarter Recruitment
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
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Redefining Global Student Mobility in Asia, Latin America and MENA
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
EDT
State of Student Demand: Education Abroad Opportunities Students Want and Need
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
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The Power of Data-Informed Storytelling
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
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Wage Compliance and Best Practices in Immigration Programs
4:15 PM - 5:05 PM
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Why Not Africa? Reimagining Global Education Pathways and Partnerships
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Satellite Registration Open - HQ Hotel
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
EDT
Satellite Registration Open - Hyatt Regency
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Opening Celebration - NAFSA Block Party
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Opening Celebration: NAFSA Block Party!
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
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Rise & Move: Morning Activation Series
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
EDT
Rise & Move: Morning Activation Series
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Dedicated Hours Mobile App Support
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Global Connections Lounge
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Inclusive Restroom
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Lactation Room
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Prayer Rooms
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Quiet Room
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
EDT
Shuttle Hours
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
EMT Office
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Conference Information Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Volunteer Check-in
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Shuttle Hours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Community Centers
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Education Abroad (EA) Community Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
International Education Leadership (IEL) Community Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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International Enrollment Management (IEM) Community Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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International Student Scholar Services (ISSS) Community Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) Community Center
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Registration Open
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Registration Open
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Sunshine Studio Hours and Activities
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Sunshine Studio
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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The Pith and the Pendulum: A Brief History of Florida Citrus
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
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Orlando Through Flavor: A Global Culinary & Community Landscape
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
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Concurrent Learning Sessions
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
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Inclusive by Design: Scaling Scholarship Programs for Underserved Students
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
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Addressing "Island" Program Critiques and Realities in Education Abroad Through Shared Innovation
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
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Advocacy for the Future of Global Education at Community Colleges
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
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Behind the Consular Curtain
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
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Combating International Admissions Fraud: Smarter Financial Document and Transcript Verification
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
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High-Trust, High-Impact: Student Recruitment Strategies for a Post-Algorithm World
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
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How Internal and External Factors Impact International Student Recruitment
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
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Overcoming Burnout Through Practices of Hope and Renewal
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
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Measuring the Career Impact of Education Abroad
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
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Speak Their Language: Helping Academic Advisors Help International Students
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
EDT
The Digital Age Imperative: Multicultural Co-Learning for International Education
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
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The View from Australia: Policy and Perspectives
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
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Visas, Vision, and Value: Reimagining Cultural Exchange for the Workforce
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
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Who Gets In, Who Succeeds? Global Evidence and the Policy Choices That Matter
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
International Education Expo
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Expo Hall Open
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Poster Gallery
Sponsored By
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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NAFSA Bookstore
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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NAFSA Pavilion
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Pavilion program: Welcome for First-Time Conference Attendees
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Pavilion program: United for Success: Advocating for International Students with the U.S. for Success Coalition
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Pavilion program: The RISE UP Approach: A Holistic Way to Support the Career Development of International Students
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Pavilion program: Building a Foundation in International Education
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Pavilion program: Books & Bubbly
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
EDT
International Education Expo
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
EDT
Coffee Break
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
EDT
7th Annual Africa NOW Forum: Engaging Africa by Design
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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7th Annual Africa NOW Forum: Engaging Africa by Design
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
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
EDT
U.S. South No-Host Networking Hour
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Latin America No-Host Networking Hour
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Middle East No-Host Networking Hour
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
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Concurrent Learning Sessions
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
What’s New in Hong Kong?
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
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Balancing Access, Standards, and Partnerships in International Credential Evaluation
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Community College Strategies for Boosting Internationalization Impact
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Cultivating Global Competence Through Faculty-Staff Collaboration
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
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Data to Decision: Leveraging Global Student Trends for Institutional Strategy
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
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Do Internships Pay Off? A Data-Driven Look at CPT Outcomes
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
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Embedding Career Readiness Across the Education Abroad Journey
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
Erasmus+ 2027–2034: What Lies Ahead?
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
How to Successfully Integrate International Communities into Your University
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
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Leveraging City-University Partnerships for Global Reach
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
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Safe, Supported, and Seen: Education Abroad Advising Amidst Shifting Policy Landscapes
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
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The Ripple Effect: Policy, Politics and Student Perceptions
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
EDT
U. S. Department of State (DOS) and Visas: Current Issues
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
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What's Next? Career Changes for Mid-Level and Seasoned Professionals
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
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Global Engagement Starts Within: Scalable Models for Staff Internationalization
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
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Presidents, Vice Chancellors, and Rectors Summit: Power and Promise of Internationalization: Regional and Global Institutions (By Invitation Only)
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
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Presidents, Vice Chancellors, and Rectors Summit: Power and Promise of Internationalization: Regional and Global Institutions (By Invitation Only)
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Poster Fairs
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Designing Global and Local Partnerships
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Facilitating Teaching and Learning
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Global Outlooks in International Education
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
International Education Research and Assessment
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Model Practices and Insights in Education Abroad
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Model Practices and Insights in International Enrollment Management
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Community Dialogues
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: International Education Leadership Pulse Check "Live"
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: International Education Student and Early Career Professionals Meet-Up
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Community Dialogue: Maintaining Quality in Admissions, Evaluation, and Capacity
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Community Dialogue: SEVP Fraud Detection and Prevention Training for School Officials
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Volunteer Leadership Opportunities with NAFSA
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Visas for Education Abroad
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Agile Leadership During Times of Change
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
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Community Dialogue: Communicating About Risk: Study Abroad Students and International Students and Scholars
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
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Community Dialogue: Hot Topics and Research Trends in International Education
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
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Community Dialogue: Rethinking English Pathways and ESL in IEM
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
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Community Dialogue: Community-Based Problem Solving for IEM
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
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Community Dialogue: Crafting International Education for the Unpredictable
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
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Community Dialogue: Hot Topics for Community Colleges
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
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Community Dialogue: Navigating our Own Identities (and Belonging) in Complex Times
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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NAFSA Interest Groups
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Black & Multicultural Professionals in International Education (BMCPIE) Interest Group
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Caregivers in International Education Interest Group
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Christian Special Interest Group
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Healthcare Institutions Interest Group (HIIG)
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Marketing and Communications Interest Group
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Non-Degree Programs Interest Group
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Phase II: Continuing Educators
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Spotlight Speaker
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
EDT
Spotlight Speaker: Emotional Intelligence at Work
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
EDT
NAFSA Awards Banquet
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
EDT
NAFSA Awards Banquet
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
International Education Expo
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Lunch Concessions (for purchase)
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Career Center
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Career Center
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Concurrent Learning Sessions
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
The State of Student Recruitment 2026
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Activating International Alumni to Drive Engagement, Visibility, and Outreach
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Assessing the Impact of an Extended Orientation for International Undergraduates
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
AURA: Streamlining International Education through AI Automation
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Building the Senior International Officer Pipeline: Preparing for the Future of International Education
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Collaborative University-City Strategies for International Student Belonging and Retention
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Creativity and Innovation in Latin American Internationalization
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Extreme Turbulence: Travel Advising in an Age of Uncertainty
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Global Professionals by Design: Intercultural Competence as Career Readiness
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
He Whenua Whakapiri: The Aotearoa New Zealand Model for International Student Belonging
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Policy and Advocacy in International Education: The View from Washington
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Black Women Leaders: Navigating Racial Trauma and Building
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Strategic Education Abroad Portfolio Management
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
The Global Partnerships Officer of the Future: A Transnational Perspective
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
"The List": How Gulf Cooperation Council-Sponsored Scholarship Programs Use University Rankings
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
Thriving as a Scholar-Practitioner
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
EDT
U. S. Department of Labor (DOL): Current Issues
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
EDT
International Education Expo
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
EDT
Refreshment Break
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Concurrent Learning Sessions
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
AI-Driven Solutions for Education Abroad Risk Management
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Decoding Student Minds: How AI Can Predict Who Will Enroll
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Empowering Staff as Strategic Drivers of Internationalization
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
From Ratios to Realities: Rethinking Hybrid Learning for Global Education
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Gender-Inclusive Housing Policies in Education Abroad
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Global by Design, Not by Chance: Leadership Perspectives from Asia and Beyond
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Hot Topics in Advanced Employment-Based Immigration
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Institutional Strategies for Expanding Access for Displaced Students
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Nourishing Your Roots With Self-Care
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Reimagining Education Abroad Risk Management for a New Climate Reality
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Resilience in Action: Responding to Recent Policy Shifts with Innovation
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Soft Power and Academic Diplomacy in International Education
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Supporting International Students in the U.S. Workforce: Advocacy and Practice
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
U.S. Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP): Current Issues
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
The Long View: Interpreting Changes in International Student Engagement
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
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Accessibility Abroad: How to Accommodate and Adapt When All Goes Wrong
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Ambiguous by Design: Interpreting STEM OPT Gray Areas
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Career Pathways in a Global Workforce: Why International Experiences Matter
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Designing Global Education Partnerships for Advancement of Sustainable Development Goals
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Education Abroad Visas: Critical Updates for Study Abroad Advisers
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Frontline Perspectives on Internationalization in Asia and Europe
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Hard Truths, Soft Landings: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Students
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Navigating a New Era of Agent Oversight and Institutional Accountability
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Out in the World: Advising LGBTQ+ Students in Education Abroad
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Student-Centered Recruitment in a Competitive Market
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Telling Our Stories as International Educators: Resilience in Practice
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
The International Student Resource Center: Updates and Information
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
What Now? Pre-Arrival Strategies for Supporting Admitted International Students in the U.S.
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
When the Feds Visit: Compliance Strategies for International Educators
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Regional Meetups
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region I Meetup: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region II Meetup: Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Kansas, Utah, Wyoming
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region III Meetup: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region IV Meetup: Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region V Meetup: Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region VI Meetup: Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky
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
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region VIII Meetup: Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, District of Columbia
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region X Meetup: New Jersey, New York
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region XI Meetup: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Region XII Meetup: California, Hawaii, Nevada, U.S. Pacific Islands
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Spotlight Speaker
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
EDT
Spotlight Speaker: Generation Gaps: Communicating Across Generations
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
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
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Global Connections Lounge
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Inclusive Restroom
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Lactation Room
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Prayer Rooms
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Quiet Room
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Trainer & Speaker Ready Room
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
EDT
Shuttle Hours
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
EMT Office
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Conference Information Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Dedicated Hours Mobile App Support
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Volunteer Check-in
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Shuttle Hours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Community Centers
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Education Abroad (EA) Community Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
International Education Leadership (IEL) Community Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
International Enrollment Management (IEM) Community Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
International Student Scholar Services (ISSS) Community Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) Community Center
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Registration Open
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Registration Open
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Sunshine Studio Hours and Activities
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
EDT
Sunshine Studio
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
EDT
Resilient Raptors: Lessons from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Sunshine Studio “Pub Quiz” part 2
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
International Education Expo
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Expo Hall Open
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
Poster Gallery
Sponsored By
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
EDT
NAFSA Bookstore
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
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
EDT
Pavilion program: From Framework to Toolkit: the NAFSA Professional Competencies in Practice
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
EDT
Pavilion program: Advocating for International Education in the Current Political Climate
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Pavilion program: Creating Opportunities: Transnational Education as a Strategic Pathway for Global Reach
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
Paviilion program: Internationalizing Your Course: A Conversation with Author Dilnoza Khasilova
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
EDT
Pavilion program: Global By Design, Human by Story: Refugee Entrepreneurs Rebuilding Lives - Global Impact Initiative
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
Keynote Presentation
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
Thursday Keynote: Tonee Ndungu on Innovation With Intention
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
EDT
Attendee Photo Opportunity Main Stage
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
EDT
Attendee Photo Opportunity Main Stage
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
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
EDT
Activating Fulbright on Your Campus: Practical Strategies to Recruit, Engage, and Advocate
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
EDT
Building a University-to-Ministry SDG System in Kurdistan
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
EDT
Creating In-Country Experiences for Online Learners
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
EDT
Cutting Through the Noise: Managing the International Education News Cycle
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
EDT
Global Partnerships in a Geopolitical Storm: Pause, Pivot, or Proceed?
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
EDT
International Students’ Perspectives on Chatbot-Based Advising
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
EDT
Using Clinical Simulation as an Innovative Tool for Collaboration in Health Sciences
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
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Poster Fairs
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Advocacy in International Education
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Environmental Sustainability in International Education
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Global Initiatives at Community and Technical Colleges
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Increasing Accessibility and Belonging in International Education
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Model Practices and Insights in International Student and Scholar Services
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Uses of AI and Technology in International Education
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Engage with NAFSA
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
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Navigating Challenging Situations
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Navigating RFEs for Academic Petitions
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Reducing Institutional Risk Through Admissions and ISS Collaboration
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: The Positive Pause: What’s Working in our Field?
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Academic Success and International Students
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Building High-Impact Plans for the Year Ahead
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Funding & Financial Aid in Education Abroad
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Your Career Path to Becoming a Senior Leader
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
EDT
NAFSA Interest Groups
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Africa Special Interest Group
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Foreign Born International Educators Special Interest Group
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Jewish Community Interest Group
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
China Interest Group
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
Community College Interest Group
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
International Alumni & Advancement Interest Group
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
EDT
One-person (and Small) Office Interest Group
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
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
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
International Education Expo
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Lunch Concessions (for purchase)
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Global Connections Lounge
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
EDT
Asia No-Host Networking Hour
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Europe and North America No-Host Networking Hour
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Career Center
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EDT
Career Center
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
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
212(e) Troubles: J-1 Waivers and Impacts on Future Immigration Options
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Partner-Driven Training and Emergency Support Models for Faculty Abroad
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Building Sustainable Partnerships in the Middle East for Student Recruitment
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Comparative Approaches to International Alumni Engagement Across Institutional Types
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Connection by Design: Turning Remote Team Building into Student Belonging
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Crafting Connection Through Storytelling
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Financial Aid Basics for Study Abroad
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Global Enrollment Data for International Education Design
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Intercultural Competence and Global Learning for Career Success
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Managing Global Teams with Empathy and Trust
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Small Steps, Big Growth: Professional Development for Emerging Leaders
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Talent by Design: Global Education for Asia’s Emerging Industries
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Transforming English Language Program Mobility Data and Insights into Innovation
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): Current Issues
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
EDT
Weathering the Storm: Leading an ISSS Office Through Change
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
EDT
International Education Expo
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
EDT
Refreshment Break
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
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
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Concurrent Learning Sessions
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Approaches to Running an Engaging International Orientation
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Building a Global Advisory Board that Actually Works
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
By Design, Not by Default: Unlocking Impact of Student Employees on the International Education Office
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Changing Your Stance on Change of Status
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Designing Recruiter Success: Strategic Training Models for International Enrollment
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Fostering Innovative Global Experiential Education in an Era of Disruption
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
In Defense of Language Learning in Education Abroad
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Internationalization in the MENA Region: Policies, Practices, and Pathways Forward
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
It's a Mess: Fixing Challenging Cases in International Student Advising
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Lift as We Climb: Black/African American Professionals in International Education
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Making Power Skills Visible: New Approaches to Measuring Global Education
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Activate Your Advocacy Superpowers: Grassroots Advocacy for International Education
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
Trauma-Informed Practices Abroad: Creating Safe Learning, Preventing Mental Health Crisis
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
EDT
U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor Program: Current Issues
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
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Designing Intentional Internship Programming
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Enrollment Success in an Unstable Political Climate
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
From Education Abroad to the Workforce: Canada, India, Japan, United Kingdom, and United States
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
From Local to Global with SDGs: Maximizing Impact with Students
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Innovation Therapy for International Educators: Creative Strategies for Overworked Professionals
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Leveraging AI in English Language Teaching and Assessment
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Navigate Multi-Campus Operations for Immigration Compliance
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Navigating the Proposed End to Duration of Status
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Using FLEET to Improve F-1 Compliance and Communication
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Rural Culture and Education Abroad: Supporting LIFTR Students
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Student Activism, Free Speech and Visa (In)Eligibility
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
The New Greater China: Dealing with Shifting International Student Deficit
4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
EDT
Redesigning Orientation: Enhancing Global Campus Engagement Through Communication Shifts
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
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
EDT
Attendee & Presenter Support Spaces
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Global Connections Lounge
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Inclusive Restroom
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Lactation Room
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Prayer Rooms
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Quiet Room
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Trainer & Speaker Ready Room
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
EDT
EMT Office
7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
EDT
Luggage Check
7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
EDT
Shuttle Hours
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Dedicated Hours Mobile App Support
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Conference Information Center
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Volunteer Check-in
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
EDT
Registration Open
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
EDT
Registration Open
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Community Centers
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Education Abroad (EA) Community Center
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
International Education Leadership (IEL) Community Center
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
International Enrollment Management (IEM) Community Center
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
International Student Scholar Services (ISSS) Community Center
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) Community Center
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
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
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Sunshine Studio Hours and Activities
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Sunshine Studio
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Explore the Area: Your Orlando Insider Q&A
8:30 AM - 11:15 AM
EDT
International Education Expo
8:30 AM - 11:15 AM
EDT
Expo Hall Open
8:30 AM - 11:15 AM
EDT
Poster Gallery
Sponsored By
9:00 AM - 11:15 AM
EDT
NAFSA Bookstore
8:30 AM - 11:15 AM
EDT
NAFSA Pavilion
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
EDT
Pavilion program: NAFSA's Customized Shop: Your Goals, NAFSA's Training Expertise
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
EDT
International Education Expo
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
EDT
Coffee Break
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
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
AI for the Overworked Pessimist
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Bridging Gaps: Supporting Refugees’ Continuous Access to Higher Education
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Creating Collaborative Transnational Education of Scale: Perspectives from Kazakhstan
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Designing Global Insight: Transformative Learning Through Fulbright IEA Awards
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Export Controls Compliance and Collaboration with International Student and Scholar Services
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Innovative Tools, United Voices: Spanish International Educators Lead Against Policy Barriers
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Resilient Recruitment Markets in Turbulent Times
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Strengthening U.S.-Latin America Educational Exchange
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): Current Issues
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Upholding Dignity and Fostering Resilience in Onsite Student Withdrawals
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Reimagine Pre-arrival, Orientation, OPT, and Ongoing Engagement
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Spotlight Speakers
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
EDT
Global Outlook Spotlight Panel
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogues
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Advocacy at All Levels
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Artificial Intelligence Impact on Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Community Dialogue: Graduate Admissions with Integrity
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
EDT
Concurrent Learning Sessions
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Global Launchpad: Study Abroad to Fellowships to Career Success Pipeline
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Incident Reporting: Bridging Compliance and Support
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Innovative Campus Internationalization: Successful Strategies from Simon Award Winners
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Innovative Education Models for Tomorrow’s International Students and Scholars
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Missions, Margins, and Mobility: Whose Values Define Our Decisions?
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Submit a Successful Proposal for the NAFSA 2027 Annual Conference & Expo
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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The Price of Access: Reducing Financial Barriers to Global Education
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Transforming Admissions and Retention in Latin America with Assessment Strategies
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Designing Short-Term Programs Through Partner School Engagement
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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NAFSA Interest Groups
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Canada Interest Group
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Early Career Professionals Interest Group
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Global Nomad/ Third Culture Kid Specific Interest Group
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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International Education for Persons with Disabilities (IEPD) Special Interest Group
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Latin America & Caribbean Interest Group
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Sustainability Interest Group
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
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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)
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
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Climate Curriculum for Education Abroad: From Students to Professionals
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
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Designing the Future of International Transfer Through Community Colleges
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
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Immigration Uncertainty, Care, and Racial Battle Fatigue
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
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Managing Up: Partnering with the President to Advance Internationalization
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
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Recalibrating International Student Enrollment for a Changing Global Landscape
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
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Rewiring Resilience in International Education by Cultivating Joy Professionally
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
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Tech, Data, and AI in Recruitment: Tools with a Human Touch
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
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Impact of Country Partnerships on U.S. Study Abroad Engagement
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Closing Celebration: LA Bound!
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Closing Celebration: LA Bound 2027
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