NAFSA 2024 Registration
Join your peers and colleagues from around the world at the NAFSA 2024 Annual Conference & Expo, the international education event of the year!
At NAFSA 2024, you'll learn from experts, collaborate with colleagues, and discover solutions you need to innovate, adapt, and prepare for the year ahead. Attendees benefit from the most diverse and comprehensive opportunities for professional learning, global networking, and interactive engagement, all designed to meet your unique practice needs.
We invite you to review and download our NAFSA 2024 Annual Conference & Expo Registration Planner and discover many of the great reasons to register for this exceptional event. Share this document with your colleagues with an invitation to attend. The planner includes a registration form for those of you who are mailing or faxing registrations.
NAFSA 2024 Registration Options
Plan your participation in the 2024 NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo. Select the option that aligns with your professional and personal considerations. Choose from the full conference, workshop only, or daily registration options. Register Now!
Annual Conference & Expo Registration
Join thousands of international educators from all parts of the world in New Orleans, LA, USA for an incredible program that will shape the future of international education. Full conference registration (early-bird, regular, and on-site options) includes:
- 200+ learning sessions and knowledge community dialogues
- Access to the NAFSA International Education Expo featuring 350+ exhibitors
- Admission to NAFSA Plenaries and Spotlight Presenter programs
- Special tracks tailored to your learning goals
- Networking events, wellness activities, and the Big Easy Studio
- Kick-Off Coffee and Opening and Closing Celebrations
- 150+ live and virtual poster fair presentations
- Symposium on Leadership
- Latin America and Caribbean Forum
- Africa Forum
Join NAFSA and Save on Registration
Join NAFSA and save $300 USD on your conference registration as an Individual, International, Group, or New member. If you have never been a NAFSA member, your first year of membership is only $199 USD. NAFSA membership provides you with unmatched access to resources and savings throughout the year.
Student members and Retired Professional members save $624 on conference registration.
Volunteer at NAFSA 2024
More than 200 volunteers are needed each year to help make the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo a success. Volunteering is a great way to network while getting a behind-the-scenes look at the conference. Based on documented hours worked, volunteers may be reimbursed 50-100 percent of the general conference registration fee paid. Learn more about volunteer opportunities and reimbursement.
NAFSA 2024 Hotels & Travel
NAFSA encourages all attendees to reserve a hotel room within the official conference hotel block. When you book accommodations in the official NAFSA block, you benefit from additional opportunities to network with other conference attendees, access to NAFSA’s housing customer service, and peace of mind that you’re getting the best rate at a vetted hotel. See more information about Hotels & Travel.
Important Registration Information
Registration Dates and Deadlines
Early-Bird Registration Opens: February 28, 2024
Early-bird registration opens at 12:00 p.m. (EST).
Early-Bird Registration Ends: April 17, 2024
Early-bird registration rates expire at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).
Customer service available until 2:00 p.m. EDT.
Regular Registration Begins: April 18, 2024
Regular registration rates commence at 12:00 a.m. (EDT).
Regular Registration Ends: May 25, 2024
Regular registration rates expire at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).
On-Site Registration Begins: May 26, 2024
On-site registration opens at 7:30 a.m. (EDT). Online registration will also be open.
On-Site Registration Closes: May 31, 2024
Registration closes at 12:00 p.m. (EDT).
Need help? Contact registration customer service.
2024 Letter of Invitation
To request an invitation letter as a visa requirement, please complete the Invitation Letter Form. All requests will be screened for approval. See more information about letter of invitation requests.
Executive Invitation
If you have registered for the NAFSA Conference and hold the position of Senior International Officer (SIO) or Provost, invite your president to join you at the NAFSA 2024 Annual Conference & Expo for free! This opportunity provides your president with complimentary registration, VIP access to plenary speakers and seating at special events, an invitation to an exclusive gathering with the executive leadership at NAFSA, and a guided tour of the expo hall. Complete the form to apply for complimentary registration for your institution's president (proof of NAFSA conference registration required).
Registration by Mail
To register by mail only, complete the NAFSA 2024 Registration Form and return it with your check to the address printed on the form.
Registration via Fax
To register via secure fax, complete the NAFSA 2024 Registration Form with credit card information and fax the form to +1.202.737.3657.
On-Site Registration Hours
On-Site Registration at the New Orleans Ernest M. Morial Convention Center.
| Sunday, May 26 | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, May 27 | 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, May 28 | 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, May 29 | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday, May 30 | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, May 31 | 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. |
On-Site Payment Information
As we welcome our participants to our in-person event in New Orleans, Louisiana, please be advised NAFSA bookstore and registration will be cashless again this year. Payment can be made with VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, institutional and personal checks.
Satellite Registration Hours
Satellite registration at Hilton New Orleans Riverside-street level. Must be pre-registered. Badge Pick-Up only. Exhibitors, please proceed to the Convention Center for badges.
| Sunday, May 26 | 12 – 8:00 p.m. |
| Monday, May 27 | 12 – 8:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, May 28 | 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
Resources for Attendees
NAFSA hosts special orientation sessions for first-time attendees and international attendees. Additionally, NAFSA provides lactation rooms, coat checks, shuttle services, and more to make your conference experience more convenient and enjoyable. Learn more about our Resources for Attendees.
Media Pass Policy
The complimentary NAFSA Media Pass is limited to working journalists at news media outlets with an established record of producing original, news-focused editorial coverage and is intended for the express purpose of gathering news and information to produce media coverage of the conference itself. For the terms and conditions and to request a media pass, refer to the Media Pass Policy page.
Safety Information
NAFSA has prioritized the health and safety of all attendees in planning the 2024 Annual Conference & Expo. We are working with the New Orleans Ernest M. Morial Convention Center, and local and federal authorities to ensure all health and safety regulations are followed. We will post updates to mandates and precautions regularly.
* This information is subject to change.