NAFSA · NAFSA: Association of International Educators
NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo
ConferenceIn-personAnnual
Orlando, US26 May 2026 – 29 May 20264 days
Countries
100+
Duration
4 days · 26 May 2026 – 29 May 2026
Frequency
Annual
About this congress
The NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo is the largest and most dynamic international education event in the world, uniting thousands of professionals from more than 100 countries. It highlights diverse and innovative programs, products, and services advancing the future of international education and exchange. The 2026 conference in Orlando, themed 'Global by Design,' invites participants to explore how to design the future of the field with purpose, creativity, and imagination, focusing on thoughtful planning, bold innovation, storytelling, advocacy, and sustained action.
Data completeness: 89%Bronze
Key details
- City & country
- Orlando, US
- Dates
- 26 May 2026 – 29 May 2026
- Duration
- 4 days
- Frequency
- Annual
- Format
- In-person
- Rotation pattern
- Annual, rotating cities within the US
- Commercial type
- ConferenceExhibitionB2B
- Official website
- www.nafsa.org/conferences/nafsa-2026-annual-conference-expo — register free for link access
Who attends
International education professionalsleaderslearnerschangemakersacademic institutionsconsulting firmspathway providersinsurance companiesthird-party providershigher education administratorsstudentsand scholars
Programme
Tracks
Advising and Student SuccessActs of AdvocacyComprehensive InternationalizationAccessibility and BelongingRecruitment and EnrollmentRegulatory ComplianceCommunity, Vocational and Technical CollegesResearch and Learning
Networking events
- Opening Celebration
- Closing Celebration
- Partner & Sponsor Reception
- Opening Day Coffee Meet-up
- Expo Hall Refreshment Breaks
- Knowledge Community Centers
- Networking Lounge
- Poster Fairs
Host city history — 5 congresses since 2021
2025San DiegoUS← current
2024New OrleansUS
2023Washington, DCUS
2022DenverUS
2021VirtualN/A
North AmericaOther
US ×4N/A ×1
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to Other.