2025 NAFSA Region XI Conference

Registration will open on July 22, 2025.

 * Earlybird registration ends on TBA.

** NAFSA Special Members: Student/Retiree

** NAFSA Special Members: Student/Retiree

Request a Letter of Invitation - CLOSED

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

All requests submitted by Wednesday, 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.

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This year, we will be offering CEP NAFSA Preconference Workshops:

CEP NAFSA Workshops (Full day)

• TBA

** NAFSA Special Members: Student/Retiree

The NAFSA Region XI Conference Full Schedule will be available closer to the conference.

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!

NAFSA’s Signature Career Development Hub is a pop-up at our Region XI conference every year where attendees can gain essential skills, information, and resources to level up their career in International Education.

Here is a schedule of events hosted by Career Development Hub. Feel free to stop in for a specific event, or anytime during conference hours to learn more about resources available.

Headshots: We are delighted to share that we will be offering FREE headshots at the conference! If you missed your sign-up at registration, please come see us at the Career Development Hub to see if there are additional time slots.

Micro-sessions: Level up your skills with the Career Development Hub Micro-Sessions!  

Resume Review and Enhancement
We will share tactics and strategies to make your resume stand out. Learn how to effectively showcase your expertise and align your experience with the industry's evolving demands. 

Skills that Pay the Bills: Leveraging NAFSA’s Core Competencies for Career Success
In this 20-minute workshop, we’ll dive into the NAFSA 12 Core Competencies and how they can shape your professional growth in international education. Ideal for international advisors, recruiters, and study abroad professionals, this session will highlight the essential skills needed to thrive in the field. 

Exploring Off-Campus Career Paths in International Education 
Join us for a dynamic 20-minute workshop for international advisors, recruiters, and study abroad professionals looking to explore career opportunities beyond the traditional college campus setting. Discover alternative paths in global education consulting, international organizations, and private sector roles that leverage your expertise in fostering cross-cultural exchange. Whether you’re 
considering a new direction or curious about expanding your skill set, this session will provide valuable insights and practical advice for navigating new career landscapes in international education.

Additional Career and Networking Resources Available: 
Do you struggle with small chat? Are you nervous to network? Are you looking for specific opportunities and skills to advance your career? NAFSA’s signature Career Development Hub will feature various resources to access anytime throughout the conference. Stop by to learn more about career development opportunities, and enjoy the Conversational Questions around the conference to network meaningfully with fellow conference attendees. 

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 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 and two (2) weeks prior to the conference start date.

No refunds will be granted after TBD. 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.

NAFSA is committed to providing universal access to its products, services, digital content, and events and, in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs so we ask that requests for accommodations be made as early as possible, preferably at least three weeks in advance of the regional conference start date, through the registration process, if possible. Or, you can contact [email protected] for accommodation requests. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner, but services are subject to availability, and further, NAFSA may not be able to grant accommodations requests that place an undue burden on it or that fundamentally change the nature or structure of the goods or services.