2023 NAFSA Region IV Conference

Registration is open now!

*September 20^th 5:00pm ET - Early Bird Deadline

CLOSED

All attendees traveling to the US from abroad can request a visa letter of invitation via the link above. 

All requests submitted by the October 1st will be screened, but not all requests will be approved. Please allow one week from your date of submission for delivery. If approved, an invitation letter on official letterhead will be issued to you as a PDF document, and will be e-mailed to the address you provided.

Please check with your local U.S. consulate to allow sufficient time for visa processing. Your request for a letter of invitation to attend a NAFSA regional conference does not guarantee that you will receive a visa.

Two-Day Preconference Workshops Options:

• F-1 Student Advising for Beginners
• F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate
• Intercultural Communication in Practice

Each workshop will occur over two days: Monday, October 23^rd from 12:00pm to 5:00pm AND Tuesday, October 24^th from 8:00am to 11:00am.  The cost for each workshop is $225.

The FULL Region IV Conference Schedule is available NOW! 

Through the Online Planner you can view the time, room, presenters, descriptions, and learning objectives of the sessions. You can also star the events you are interested in and create your own conference agenda!  There is also information on Sponsors, Exhibitors, and more!
 

Online Schedule

Join Fellow NAFSAns for some exciting special events!

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Opening Reception
5:30PM-8:00PM
Join your fellow NAFSAns for an evening of networking, music, food, and local beverages at Reunion Brewery
Included in cost of the conference

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

5K Run/3K Nature Walk Riverwalk Landing
7:00 AM-8:00 AM
Start the morning off right by joining fellow RIV NAFSAns for a 5k run along the Iowa River trail. The event will be timed for anyone who aims on breaking a personal record. Wishing to still get in some exercise but not feeling an early morning run? Join in on the 3k nature walk for some bird watching and maybe even see some aquatic life as you make your way along the river trails. All participants will receive a t-shirt.
$10.00

Colony Corn Maze
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Enjoy the crisp, cool fall weather and network with RIV NAFSAns at Colony Acres. Attendees will have the opportunity to get lost in the flashlight corn maze. There will also be options to try local beverages, pick pumpkins, and engage in other fall fun!
$15.00

International Viticulture
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Learn about grapes, culture, and history!  Attendees will learn about grapes, culture, and history and have the option to sample beverages from France, Italy, and Spain. 
$25.00

NAFSA is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, or religion. NAFSA does not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience, including people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for the conference. Participants violating these rules may be asked to leave the conference at the sole discretion of NAFSA’s management. If someone makes you or anyone else feel unsafe or unwelcome, or if you witness unacceptable behavior, please inform the Regional Conference Planner, who will inform NAFSA staff, so that we may resolve any concerns. If you or another event participant witnesses or is a party to imminent physical danger or distress, promptly alert the appropriate security, law enforcement, or emergency medical authorities. This Code applies to all NAFSA members and event attendees in all NAFSA meeting venues, including the regional conference, ancillary events and social gatherings, whether officially sponsored by NAFSA or not and whether held in-person or virtually.

Conference registration and/or workshop registration may be canceled with full refund less a 10% processing fee, any time up until four (4) weeks prior, September 26, to the conference start date.

A 50% refund is available for conference registration and/or workshop registration provided written notification is received between four (4) weeks, September 26, and two (2) weeks prior, October 10, to the conference start date.

No refunds will be granted after October 10, 2023. In the case of emergency/extenuating circumstances, special requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the regional leadership team following the conference.

NAFSA follows COVID-19 safety protocols as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and local ordinances in the conference location, which currently do not require proof of vaccination or masking. Should the mandates change, NAFSA reserves the right to adjust conference attendance policies accordingly.

NAFSA strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccination and boosters, as vaccines are recommended as a proven way to prevent the threat of critical illness. Many attendees may still choose to wear masks indoors, and we ask that all attendees respect those who elect to do so. NAFSA recommends attendees self-test before leaving home for the conference. If you feel ill on-site, please remain in your hotel room and test to determine your health status.

By registering for this event, you agree to the collection of contact and demographic information in accordance with NAFSA’s Privacy Policy. This includes any information unique to you that is available in the individual's NAFSA profile. NAFSA will share limited information (name, title, organization, state, and country) in the official attendee list. NAFSA may further share your contact information according to your selected “Communication Preferences” in your MyNAFSA and in accordance with NAFSA’s Privacy Policy.

Your data will be collected and utilized for NAFSA: Association of International Educators, organizer of this event, to allow your access to the event as well as its digital platform, CadmiumCD. Additionally, you agree to the sharing of your contact information with the trainers, coaches, and other program participants for the purpose of fulfilling the program for which you have registered. As a condition to participation, attendees consent to be recorded.