AASCU Presidential Delegation to NAFSA 2026
AASCU will convene a high-level delegation of presidents and chancellors to participate in NAFSA 2026, advancing global partnerships and elevating the leadership of U.S. regional public universities in international education.
Submit letter of interest.
Advance global impact by participating in AASCU’s curated program at NAFSA 2026.
AASCU will lead a high-level presidential delegation to the NAFSA 2026 Presidents, Vice Chancellors, and Rectors’ Summit during the world’s largest international education conference.
Through curated executive programming, targeted global networking, and direct engagement with international presidents and chancellors from over 50 countries, the AASCU delegation will cultivate strategic international partnerships and support institutional enrollment goals.
The Summit takes place during NAFSA’s 2026 annual conference of international educators from over 100 countries, offering additional opportunities to advance institutional internationalization priorities.
As an additional benefit to participating presidents and chancellors bringing an institutional delegation to the broader NAFSA conference, AASCU will offer tailored, concierge-style support to strategically design a customized NAFSA agenda.
Who should attend:
- Presidents and chancellors of AASCU member institutions
Benefits of participation:
- Engage in high-level, one-on-one dialogue with global presidents, vice chancellors, and rectors, leading to strategic partnerships and international student enrollments
- Receive tailored, concierge-style support from AASCU to strategically design a customized NAFSA agenda aligned with your campus goals
- Participate in forward-looking discussions on global trends influencing enrollment, partnerships, research, and workforce development
- Showcase the distinctive mission and strengths of regional public universities through an AASCU-hosted leadership panel discussion
preliminary schedule at a glance
- Delegation orientation and briefing
- Optional welcome dinner
- VIP plenary participation
- Closed internal presidents’ session
- Curated one-on-one meetings
- Thematic networking dinners
- Leadership café discussions
- External-facing AASCU leadership session
- Curated partner meetings
- Private AASCU presidential reception
- Strategic roundtable and closing reflections
- Final curated partner meetings
Join AASCU’s presidential delegation to NAFSA 2026.
This form is an expression of interest only and does not constitute formal registration. Submitting this form will allow AASCU to coordinate delegation planning, curated meetings, and engagement with NAFSA. Additional details regarding registration, rates, and logistics will be shared with interested participants.
NAFSA 2026 Registration information
Presidents receive a 25% discounted registration rate when registering alongside colleagues from their institution.
- Early Bird: Feb. 3–April 1
- Regular: April 2– May 23
AASCU will collect expressions of interest beginning January 2026 and coordinate delegation registration and participation with NAFSA.
NAFSA 2026 registration.NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to international education and exchange. It serves as a global hub for advancing international engagement in higher education through thought leadership, professional development, policy guidance, and convenings that bring together leaders and practitioners from around the world.
Presidential Summit participation includes:
- Exclusive programming for presidents, vice-chancellors, and rectors
- VIP access to plenary sessions and keynote speakers
- Curated one-on-one meetings with global university leaders and partners
- Participation in internal and external AASCU-led leadership sessions
- Access to the full NAFSA conference and International Education Expo
- Invitation to a private AASCU presidential reception
- Special conference registration rate for presidents who bring a senior campus team member
Presidents and chancellors of AASCU member institutions.
Presidents and chancellors will be invited to VIP-level activities, including curated meetings, leadership sessions, and a special AASCU reception. A three-day engagement is being designed with flexibility and presidential priorities in mind.
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