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NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the world’s largest association dedicated to international education and exchange, invites you to partner with us as a NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo sponsor. Be a part of the most diverse and comprehensive global event attended by professionals from across the field. In 2025, we will welcome nearly 10,000 attendees from more than 100 countries to our most extraordinary conference yet!

Why Sponsor?

Community You Don’t Want to Miss

No other event attracts more attendees from every segment of the field. Together, we will design strategies for our sustainable future success at this critical time. Join with peers and experts from around the world as we learn, work, and grow together.

• Elevate and promote your brand at the premiere global learning event.
• Network with thought-leaders, decision-makers, and peers.
• Meet in-person with new and current partners.
• Connect with conference attendees representing more than 15 areas of international education from admissions, advising, and advocacy to teaching, research, and study abroad.
   

Secure Your Sponsorship Download the 2025 Sponsorship Brochure

NAFSA Global Partners receive a 15% discount on sponsorship opportunities plus many other benefits. Not a Global Partner? Contact Tammy Hettinger at 202-737-4467 or the Global Partners Program for more information. 

Sponsorships are subject to final details outlined in the signed sponsorship agreement. NAFSA reserves the right to decline a potential sponsor or Global Partner for any reason, including, but not limited to, a mission that is not consistent with NAFSA’s mission or business practices.

Available 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities

Due to high demand for NAFSA Sponsorships, these opportunities are selling quickly. The list below includes only those sponsorships that are still available. Act now to save your place at NAFSA 2025!

Special Events 

Thursday Plenary - $30,000

Sponsor this popular session featuring a high-profile speaker who is leading the conversation on the future of international education. 

Session featured in daily conference update with your logo to attendees 

• Session featured in NAFSA social media post with your logo 
• Logo projected on screens during plenary 
• Logo recognition as a Premier Sponsor on conference signage 
• Logo with link to your website on conference mobile app and website 
• Verbal recognition during plenary 
• Reserved seating for select guests 
• Two nontransferable conference registrations 

NAFSA Awards Banquet - $25,000  

The luncheon honors the recipients of the annual NAFSA International Education Awards and the Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization. 

• Program featured in NAFSA social media post in advance of annual conference 
• Logo projected on screens during luncheon 
• Logo recognition on conference signage 
• Logo with link to your website on conference mobile app and website 
• Acknowledged during award presentation through a short, prerecorded, noncommercial video from sponsor 
• Opportunity to provide a branded gift to be placed at each guest’s seat during the luncheon 
• Complimentary table at the luncheon 
• One conference registration (nontransferable)
   

Featured Programs 

Spotlight Presenter Series - $30,000 

Occurring throughout the conference, these sessions feature invited experts discussing global topics impacting (and impacted by) international education. 

• Series featured in daily conference update with your logo to attendees 
• Series featured in NAFSA with your company logo in a social media post 
• Logo projected on screens during series 
• Logo recognition as a Premier sponsor on conference signage 
• Logo with link to your website on conference mobile app and website 
• Verbal recognition during each session 
• Opportunity for executive representative to deliver a brief, noncommercial message at each session (maximum of 3 minutes) 
• Two nontransferable conference registrations 

Latin America and Caribbean Forum - $25,000

This 2-hour NAFSA signature event features the latest thought leaders on engaging with partners in Latin America and the Caribbean and includes networking opportunities for participants through table moderated conversations. 

• Forum featured in one pre-meeting online post to all the NAFSA knowledge communities 
• Forum featured in daily conference update with your logo to attendees 
• Logo projected on screens during forum 
• Logo recognition as a Premier sponsor conference signage 
• Logo with link to your website on conference mobile app and website 
• Verbal recognition during celebration 
• Opportunity for executive representative to deliver a brief, noncommercial message (maximum of 3 minutes) 
• Two conference registrations (nontransferable) 

Branded Items 

Conference Commemorative Pin - $5,000  

Your company name will be engraved on the back of this specially designed, collectible conference memento and highlighted on the pin card. Additional benefits include: 

• Logo recognition as a Supporting sponsor on conference signage 
• Logo with link to your website on conference mobile app and website 

Community Centers 

Engage with NAFSA knowledge communities through sponsorship of one of our community centers, which host open meetings and dialogues throughout the week. This is a targeted opportunity to reach your key audience over the course of the conference in designated meet-up location. Sponsorship includes: 

• Display and distribution of promotional materials for your organization in the community center 
• Opportunity to deliver a noncommercial message before each of the open meetings in the community center 
• Logo recognition as Advocate sponsor on conference signage 
• Community center featured in NAFSA social media post with your logo during annual conference 
• Logo with link to your website on conference mobile app and website 
• One conference registration (nontransferable) 

Education Abroad Community Center – $12,000 

This community focuses on the needs of education abroad professionals and provides resources, professional learning tools, and informative dialogues that support study, internships, service learning, and research abroad. 

International Enrollment Community Center - $12,000 

This community addresses the needs of professionals working in admissions, recruitment, enrollment management, marketing, credential evaluation, intensive English programs, and more. 

Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Community Center - $12,000 

This community focuses on curriculum internationalization, research that informs practice, and intercultural communication. It serves faculty, administrators, graduate students/postdocs, researchers, intercultural trainers, cross-cultural counselors, and other professionals in international education. 

Digital Advertisements 

Mobile App Push Notification - $5,000

Promote your session, exhibit booth or activity on our mobile app with a message sent to all participants on the day and time you select. Messages are limited to one per day. Additional benefits include: 

• Logo recognition as a Supporting sponsor on conference signage 
• Logo with link to your website on conference mobile app and website 

Daily Conference Emails - $30,000

These daily email updates share important information and program highlights with all conference registrants (est. 10,000). Sent out Tuesday – Friday with your logo in the header. 

• Company name/Logo recognition in the header.  
• Ad in the body of the email with a clickable link 
• Logo recognition as a Premier sponsor on general conference signage. 
• Logo with link to your website on conference mobile app and website 
• Two nontransferable conference registrations 

Places  

Conference Information Center - $10,000 

Centrally located in a high-traffic area, the conference information center is open Sunday through mid-day Friday for maximum visibility. As sponsor your logo will be included on signage at the center and you can leave promotional material in the space. Additional benefits include: 

• Logo recognition as an Advocate Sponsor conference signage 
• Center featured in NAFSA social media post with your logo during annual conference 
• Logo with link to your website on conference mobile app and website 
• One conference registration (nontransferable) 

Headshot Lounge - $25,000 

Located in the Expo Hall, this space will provide attendees with the opportunity to take a professional headshot.   

• Logo recognition as a Premier sponsor on conference signage 
• Logo with link to your website on conference mobile app and website 
• Two nontransferable conference registrations 

Networking Lounge - $20,000

• Logo recognition as a Champion sponsor on conference signage 
• Logo with link to your website on conference mobile app and website 
• One nontransferable conference registration

Small Lounge - $7,500 

• Logo recognition as an Advocate sponsor on conference signage 
• Logo with link to your website on conference mobile app and website