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NAFSA is the world’s largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. NAFSA’s 10,000 members are located at more than 3,500 institutions worldwide, in over 150 countries.

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NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo｜San Diego , CA｜2025.5.27~5.30

NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the world’s largest association dedicated to international education and exchange, invites you to the NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo. Be a part of the most diverse and comprehensive global event attended by professionals from across the field. We are pleased to welcome you to our most exciting conference ever! Join us in San Diego, CA from May 26 to 30, 2025.

Official Website

https://www.nafsa.org/conferences/nafsa-2025-annual-conference-expo

Topics and Sub-Topics

Topics：
Purpose, Place, and Partnership

Sub-Topics：

Purpose

What attracted us to this profession?
What is our mission? How can international educators make an impact?
What have we learned from the past to help us navigate the future?
What skills do we need to achieve our purpose? What skills do our faculty and students need?

Place

What does “place” mean to us as international educators in times of global change?
What is a global/local identity and how can it help us tackle global challenges?
What is the student/scholar concept of place?
How do we see “place” in times of global turmoil and how does it impact our work?

Partnership

Who are our internal and external partners and how do we develop strategic partnerships?
How can we work better together to tackle global challenges?
How do we support robust relationships with our partners, taking into consideration their different priorities?
How do we create successful collaborative work environments for our teams?

Content Priorities
The annual conference content priorities give framework of the types of conversations to guide the community and unite us. As you consider submitting a proposal, the Annual Conference Committee invites reflection on the following:

how borders, displacement, and resettlement impact international education
creative use of innovation building blocks such as data analysis and emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technology, especially as they relate to developing solutions and enhancing collaboration
sustainability in international education, particularly concerning the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
tools and resources to support and prepare students and scholars for success
development of partnerships with the Global South
the role of international education in fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and a sense of belonging—and how to build relationships to support these efforts
diverse perspectives on geopolitical trends
the skills early career professionals need to lead the field in the future—and pathways for developing these skills
leadership skills and strategies that cultivate purpose, drive successful partnerships, and bolster collective impact
model practices in student and scholar advising focus areas such as immigration, academic learning, career development
strategies to advocate for international education as a priority on campus
trends and best practices related to NAFSA knowledge communities and NAFSA’s International Education Professional Competencies