Join us at the International Education Event of the Year!
NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the world’s largest association dedicated to international education and exchange, invites you to the NAFSA 2022 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, in-person and virtually, to our most extraordinary conference ever! NAFSA 2022 will be a two-part experience presented in two formats: virtual on May 4 and 5 (with on-demand access), and in-person in Denver, Colorado, from May 31 to June 3, 2022.
The global international education community unites at NAFSA 2022 to discover the latest innovations, new strategies, and best practices. Establish and build upon your institutional partnerships as we come together to develop pathways for a sustainable international education future. Attend sessions developed by your peers from international education leaders and changemakers across the globe. Connect with fellow attendees and build a network essential to your professional success.
Commitment to a Sustainable Future
Explore all aspects of the NAFSA 2022 theme, “Building Our Sustainable Future.” Together, we will design strategies for our sustainable future success at this critical time of reemergence. Join with peers and experts from around the world as we learn, work, and grow together.
Re-envisioning the Nexus of International Education
In 2022, NAFSA is committed to international educators who have managed an array of new safety protocols and travel challenges. We are pleased to expand our annual conference and international education expo with an incredible in-person program, along with a special virtual program — included with an All-Access Pass or offered separately with a Virtual-Only Pass. Similar to the diverse needs of our international education community, NAFSA is committed to providing our amazing global community with options to participate in accordance with everyone’s unique circumstances.
Achieve Success in the Year Ahead
Find the answers you need at the NAFSA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo. Through more than 200 programs, including conference sessions, the NAFSA International Education Expo, NAFSA SIgnature Programs, NAFSA Plenaries, Spotlight Presenters, poster fairs, peer engagement, special celebrations, and networking opportunities, you will find the partnerships, resources, and solutions your institution or organization needs. Explore the program and event details today, and check back for exciting updates!
NAFSA 2022 Program
The NAFSA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo provides you with the most diverse learning, engagement, and networking opportunities for international education professionals at all levels of experience and in every specialty. These opportunities will help you develop the knowledge, skills, and ideas you need to better serve your organization or institution, move forward in your professional development, and engage effectively with colleagues from around the globe.
NAFSA is proud to present our annual conference and expo program in a newly re-envisioned way for our changing times. Whether you are returning to the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo or joining us at the conference for the first time, we have something for everyone! This year, we will provide you with the opportunity to join us virtually and in-person at the annual conference and expo.
NAFSA 2022 Schedule-At-A-Glance
The NAFSA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo provides you with a balance of the core program content that you know and love, mixed with new and exciting program features that you will remember for years to come.
Explore our Schedule-At-A-Glance below to learn about all the options to reconnect, learn, and build our sustainable future.
Virtual Kickoff Schedule
| May 4, 2022 | |
| 8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m. | Opening Panel |
| 9:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. | Break |
| 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. | Knowledge Community Programming |
| 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Partner Programming |
| 12:00 p.m.–12:50 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 1:00 p.m. | Keynote Speaker |
| May 5, 2022 | |
| 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. | Annual Business Meeting and Town Hall (open to all NAFSA members) |
| 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. | Latin America and Caribbean Forum |
| 1:00 p.m.–1:50 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 2:00 p.m.–2:50 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 2:50 p.m.–3:30 p.m. | Break |
| 3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. | Knowledge Community Programming |
| 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | Closing Panel |
* Virtual Kickoff Schedule times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
On-Demand Access and Online Networking
| On-Demand Access and Online Networking Available to All-Access Pass and Virtual-Only Pass Registrants | |
|---|---|
| On-Demand | Educational Content from the Virtual Kickoff (sessions, panel discussions, keynote, and more) |
| On-Demand | Virtual Posters |
| Ongoing | Virtual Networking and Onsite Schedule Planning |
| On-Demand | Conference Orientation |
*On-Demand Access will be available to all registrants throughout May.
Virtual Workshops
| May 11 and 18-19, 2022 | |
| Live (see schedule) | Virtual Workshops |
* Virtual Workshops are shown above. In-person workshops are held on May 31 and June 1, 2022 (see below).
In-Person Schedule
| May 29, 2022 | |
| In-Person Schedule in Denver, Colorado, USA | |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
| May 30, 2022 | |
| 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
| May 31, 2022 | |
| 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. | Opening Plenary |
| 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Dedicated Expo Time |
| 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | Open Networking, Leader Meetings, and Community Programs |
| 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Workshops |
| 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. | Symposium on Leadership |
| 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | Opening Celebration |
| June 1, 2022 | |
| 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Workshops |
| 8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. | Wellness Activities |
| 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Expo Hall Open |
| 8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m. | Spotlight Presenter Daily Kickoff |
| 9:30 a.m.–10:20 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Networking, Engagement Activities, and Special programs |
| 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. | Break |
| 1:00 p.m.–1:50 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. | Break |
| 2:30 p.m.–3:20 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | Networking, Engagement Activities, and Special Programs |
| 4:30 p.m.–5:20 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | Break |
| 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. | NAFSA Awards Ceremony |
| 7:00 p.m. | Enjoy Denver |
| June 2, 2022 | |
| 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. | Wellness Activities |
| 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Expo Hall Open |
| 8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m. | Spotlight Presenter Daily Kickoff |
| 9:30 a.m.–10:20 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. | Networking, Engagement Activities, and Special Programs |
| 11:30 a.m.–11:55 a.m. | Concurrent Express Sessions |
| 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. | Break |
| 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Thursday Plenary |
| 2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. | Break |
| 2:30 p.m.–3:20 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. | Break |
| 4:00 p.m.–4:50 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. | Break |
| 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. | Spotlight Presenter Closing |
| 6:30 p.m. | Enjoy Denver |
| June 3, 2022 | |
| 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. | Wellness Activities |
| 8:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m. | Expo Hall Open |
| 8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m. | Spotlight Presenter Daily Kickoff |
| 9:30 a.m.–10:20 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. | Networking, Engagement Activities, and Special Programs |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Closing Celebration |
* In-Person Schedule times are in Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)
Link for more information or to register for the event:
https://www.nafsa.org/conferences/nafsa-2022