All in for Region X! Join us for the 2024 Region X Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Conference Dates
October 7 - 9, 2024
Conference Location
Tropicana Atlantic City
2831 Boardwalk Atlantic City , NJ 08401
The 2024 Region X Conference will take place in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Learn, network, and engage with IE professionals dedicated to advancing the field of international education at the Region X Conference! Build lasting partnerships with peers and institutions from across the region and around the world.
Submissions Open
Presenting at a regional is a fantastic way to share your expertise, collaborate, and connect with fellow international education professionals. We encourage all international educators to submit a proposal and foster the exchange of ideas within your knowledge community at a local level. NAFSA regional conferences will take place October through November 2024 at nine locations across North America.
Have an idea but don't know where to start? Curious to see other ideas? Are you looking for collaborators? Check out our Session Ideas Matchmaking Spreadsheet.
Important Dates
- April 23 - Call for Proposal Open
- June 12 - Expo Portal Open
- June 20 - Proposal Deadline - no extensions!
- July 23 - Registration Opens
- August 30 - Early Bird Registration Deadline
- Late August - Online Planner Goes Live!
Conference Registration
Full Conference | Early bird | Regular/Onsite |
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Nonmember | $550 | $600/$700 |
Member | $400 | $450/$525 |
Student Member; Retired Member; Life Member; RISE Fellows; Academy Trainees | $300 | $300/$350 |
DAILY | Early bird | Regular/Onsite |
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Nonmember | $375 | $375/$475 |
Member | $300 | $300/$350 |
Student Member; Retired Member; Life Member; RISE Fellows; Academy Trainees | $205 | $205/$255 |
Hotel Information
Tropicana Atlantic City
2831 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Stay with us and make the most of your conference experience! All attendees are encouraged to stay at the conference hotel by using the reservation booking link or calling the hotel directly as instructed below. Booking through our vetted housing block ensures you receive a special discounted rate on your stay. This not only helps the region meet its financial commitments to the hotel but also offers the convenience of being just an elevator ride away from the conference sessions. Be aware that third-party booking sites may come with the risk of unreasonable cancelation terms and other restrictions.
The room block is available from October 6 - 9, 2024.
You may also call the Tropicana to book: 888-516-2215 (8am - 2am EST, 7 days a week). Group name: NAFSA Region X. Group Code: STN10Na4. The deadline to book a room through the room block is September 16. Rooms are $79/night plus taxes and fees.
Program and Schedule
The Region X Conference schedule will be available in September! 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're interested in and create your own conference agenda, to view on the mobile webpage at the conference! There is also information on Sponsors, Exhibitors, and more!
Additional Events
For any questions about the below additional events, please email [email protected].
Newcomer Session
Is this your first time attending the Region X Conference? If yes, this session is for you! Please join us for useful resources and meeting fellow newcomers.
Resume Review
Region X would love to help you make your resume stand out! Join us for a one on one resume review session to gain valuable insight from a Region X mentor.
Volunteering
Volunteering is a fun way to network while getting a behind-the-scenes look at the Conference. It is open to Conference attendees of all backgrounds and experience levels, and we have many opportunities to help in areas such as registration, session moderating, special events, and more. Information about how to sign up to volunteer is coming soon!
Mentor/Mentee Program
We will be hosting a mentorship program at the conference to foster networking and knowledge sharing between newer IE professionals and more experienced IE professionals.
Preconference Workshops
Information coming soon!
Exhibitor and Sponsor Information
Connect with more than 300 international education professionals across New York and New Jersey. This year’s exhibit hall will host all conference refreshment breaks, a poster fair, and meeting space, making it the center stage of the conference.
New this year, we are piloting a new ordering method for exhibitors attending 5 or more regional conferences. Interested in exhibiting at multiple conferences this fall? Companies attending 5 or more conferences can fill out this form.
Atlantic City, Oct 7–9 – Booth Price $850
Booth Set Up | October 7 from 12:00pm-2:00pm |
Exhibit Hall Hours | October 7 from 2:00pm-7:00pm October 8 from 8:00am-5:00pm October 9 from 8:00am-12:00pm |
Booth Breakdown | October 9 at 12:00pm |
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*WiFi available for purchase.
By supporting the Region X Conference, sponsors are able to increase their organization’s visibility while contributing to activities throughout the conference.
- Bracelet Sponsorship - $500
- Awards/Closing Ceremony - $2,000
- Coffee Break - $500
- Region X Monopoly Board Game - $300
- Breakfast/Lunch - $1,000
- Social Event (Karaoke!) - $1,500
- Community Space - $500
- Networking Happy Hour - $1,500
- Fun Run Sponsorship (Gold) - $2,500
- Fun Run Sponsorship (Silver) - $1,000
- Fun Run Sponsorship (Bronze) - $500
- ISSS Session Sponsorship - $500
- EA Session Sponsorship - $500
- Create Your Own Sponsorship! - $500
Contact the NAFSA Region X Business Manager for any questions:
Catherine Collado - [email protected]