From "The Woo" to the World: Amplifying Our Impact. Join us in Worcester, MA October 29-31 for our 2019 Regional Conference!
Conference Dates
October 29 - 31, 2019
Conference Location
DCU Center
50 Foster St Worcester , MA 01608
Register TodayHotel
Updated hotel information - 9/19/2019
- The Conference Hotel is filling quickly. 10/30 is currently completely booked, and other days have limited availability.
- We have made arrangements for a block at the Holiday Inn Express (two blocks or .2 miles from the Conference Hotel). Book via phone: 508-757-0400 (Group Code: NAFSA)
*NAFSA Rate is only available by calling the Holiday Inn Front Desk.
The official conference hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn, located across the street from the DCU Center. Make a room reservation in the Region XI block.
Workshops
To register for pre-conference workshops, please use the general conference registration system. You will have the option to either add a workshop to your conference registration or register for a workshop only.
All workshops take place Tuesday, October 29, 2019.
Workshop registration includes:
- Workshop on Tuesday, October 29
- Lunch on Tuesday, October 29
- All coffee breaks
- Internet access
Not included:
- Hotel accommodations
- Breakfast on Tuesday, October 29
- Opening reception Tuesday, October 29 unless registered for the full conference
- Incidentals
Available Workshops
F1 Basics
Lead Trainer: Nia DeYounge, Bentley University
Full day 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
F1 Intermediate
Lead Trainer: Janet Ray, Providence College
Full day 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
J1 Intermediate
Lead Trainer: Rajan Eapen, University of Vermont
Full day 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Risk Management and Crisis Management in Education Abroad Programming
Lead Trainer: Fern MacKinnon, University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Half day 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Conference Schedule
Please check the online planner for the most up-to-date schedule information.
Mobile App
The NAFSA 2019 Mobile Conference App is available for download in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
Call for Proposals
The deadline for proposals has passed.
Sponsorships and Advertising
By supporting the Region XI Conference, sponsors are able to increase their organization’s visibility while contributing to various activities throughout the conference.
Registration Fees
| Type of Registration | Early Bird | Normal | On-Site |
| Full Conference Member | $285 | $360 | $435 |
| Full Conference Non-Member | $340 | $415 | $490 |
| Presenter Member | $245 | $320 | $395 |
| Presenter Non-Member | $300 | $375 | $450 |
| Student | $185 | $260 | $335 |
| Academy | $185 | $260 | $335 |
| Retiree | $185 | $260 | $335 |
| Single Day Presenter/Presenter Only | $105 | $180 | $255 |
| Single Day Member | $145 | $220 | $295 |
| Single Day Non-Member | $170 | $245 | $320 |
| Single Day Student | $95 | $170 | $245 |
| Single Day Academy | $95 | $170 | $245 |
| Single Day Retiree | $95 | $170 | $245 |
Workshop Registration Fees
| Type of Registration | Early Bird | Normal |
| Full Day Workshop Member | $280 | $355 |
| Full Day Workshop Nonmember | $310 | $385 |
| Half Day Workshop Member | $235 | $265 |
| Half Day Workshop Nonmember | $265 | $295 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Conference rates available on website | Mid-April, 2019 |
| Session proposal system opens | Mid-April, 2019 |
| Session proposal system closes | Mid-June, 2019 |
| Registration for exhibitors | Late June, 2019 |
| Session notifications | Late July, 2019 |
| Early bird registration opens | Early August, 2019 |
| Conference grants announced | Early August, 2019 |
| Early bird registration ends | Early September, 2019 |
| Workshops begin | October 29, 2019 |
| Conference opening: | Afternoon of October 29, 2019 |
| Conference closing: | Afternoon of October 31, 2019 |
Contact
Awards
Information about Region XI awards can be found on the Awards webpage. Updated dates and submission link are forthcoming.
Important Conference Links
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Regional Conference Cancellation Policy
Conference registration and/or workshop registration may be canceled with full refund less a $30 processing fee, provided written notification is received any time up until four (4) weeks prior to the conference start date.