2024 Annual Conference & Expo

Join us in New Orleans, Louisiana for the NAFSA 2024 Annual Conference & Expo held May 28–31. Be a part of the most diverse, comprehensive, and exciting international education conference and exposition. Learn, network, and connect with peers and experts dedicated to "Resilience. Renewal. Community."

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.

Early-bird registration opens on February 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (EST).
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:

  • nearly 200 learning sessions
  • admission to plenaries and spotlight presenter programs
  • networking events, open meetings, and engagement activities
  • access to the NAFSA International Education Expo featuring 300+ exhibitors
  • Symposium on Leadership
  • Africa Forum
  • Latin America and Caribbean Forum
  • entry to the Opening and Closing Celebrations
Full Conference Registration Fees

Member Type

Early-Bird
(February 28-April 17)

Regular
(April 18-May 25) 

On-Site
(May 26-May 31)
Daily Rate*
(Per Day Rate)

Member

$799

$949

$1049

$475

Nonmember

$1099

$1249

$1349

$625

Student /
Retired Member

$475

$625

$675

$313

* Daily Rate will only provide registrants with access to programming within a single calendar day.  Only one Daily Rate pass may be purchased per person.

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 and Retired Professional members save $624 on conference registration.

BECOME A NAFSA MEMBER TODAY

NAFSA 2024 Hotels

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.

NAFSA 2024 hotels reservations will open on February 28, 2024. Additional information is forthcoming.

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).

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).

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.

Registration by Mail 

To register by mail only, complete the NAFSA 2024 Registration Form (Coming soon)and return it with your check to the address printed on the form. 

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.–5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 28

7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 31

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 1

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Friday, June 2

8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m

On-Site Payment Information

As we welcome our participants to our in-person event in Washington, DC, please be advised NAFSA bookstore and registration will be cashless again this year.  Payment can be made with VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discovery, institutional and personal checks.

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.