2023 Annual Conference & Expo

The 75th NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo was held May 30–June 2 in Washington, DC. Together, we learned and connected with peers and experts dedicated to "Inspiring an Inclusive Future." Thank you for being a part of the most diverse, comprehensive, and exciting international education conference and exposition! 

Join us at the NAFSA 2024 Annual Conference & Expo in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The NAFSA 2023 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. This year's event provides you with an expansive array of diverse learning, engagement, and networking opportunities.

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Discover details about sessions, exhibitors, networking opportunities, and special programs in the NAFSA Online Program. Plan or create your NAFSA 2023 experience specific to your unique needs and learning interests, including an attendee list.

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Review dates and times of concurrent sessions, special programs, expo engagement, networking events and so much more. 

Sunday, May 28, 2023

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Registration Open

Monday, May 29, 2023

7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Registration Open

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

CTW and CEP Workshops

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Registration Open

8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Conference Kick-Off Café

9:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.

Opening Plenary

11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Open Expo/Bookstore/Pavilion/Career Center/KC Community Centers

11:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Dedicated Expo Time

12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

CTW and CEP Workshops

12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Connect/ Reconnect Time, Networking, Open Meetings, and Engagement Activities

2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Symposium on Leadership

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Opening Celebration: NAFSA 75th Anniversary!

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Registration Open

8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.

Wellness Activities

8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

Spotlight Presenter 

8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Expo Hall Open 

9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Networking, Open Meetings, Poster Fairs, and Engagement Activities

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Lunch Break

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. NAFSA Awards Luncheon (ticketed event with additional fee)

1:00 p.m.–1:50 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Break

2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Networking, Open Meetings, and Engagement Activities

4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Spotlight Presenter

Thursday, June 1, 2023

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Registration Open

8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.

Wellness Activities

8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

Spotlight Presenter 

8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Expo Hall Open 

9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Networking, Open Meetings, Poster Fairs, and Engagement Activities

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

NAFSA Annual Business Meeting

11:30 a.m.–11:55 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions: 25 minute-sessions

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Lunch Break

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Latin America and Caribbean Forum

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Networking, Open Meetings, and Engagement Activities

3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Break

4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Thursday Plenary

Friday, June 2, 2023

8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

Registration Open

8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.

Wellness Activities

8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

Spotlight Presenter

8:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.

Expo Hall Open

9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Networking, Open Meetings, and Engagement Activities

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Closing Celebration: The Road to the Big Easy!

* Schedule times are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

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