NAFSA Conference 2024

Join IDP at NAFSA's annual conference this May in New Orleans, Louisiana! International educators from all corners of the world will gather at NAFSA 2024 to discover the latest innovations, new strategies, and best practices. Establish and build upon your institutional partnerships as we unite to foster resilience, renewal, and community. Attend sessions developed by your peers from international education leaders and changemakers across the globe. Connect with fellow attendees and build a network essential to your professional success.

Visit us at booth P1315 or attend one of our sessions:

International Student Research - Emerging Futures 5

Wednesday, May 29 | 2:30pm - 3:20pm

This session will explore findings from IDP’s latest survey on the motivations and perceptions of international students, providing attendees with a robust understanding of current international student trends. Presenters will share actionable insights that institutions can use to inform admissions and recruitment strategies.  

Presenters:

Abbey Briggs - Partnerships Director, USA - IDP

Emma Sletteland - Marketing Manager, North America - IDP

Song Hoffman - Director of International Admissions - University of Delaware

Nelson Tome - Senior Partnerships Manager, Canada - IDP

Readiness for a U.S. National Strategy on International Education: Insights from a Cross-Sector Survey

Wednesday, May 29 | 4:30pm - 5:20pm

This session will address the growing need for, and challenges of implementing a coordinated, national strategy on international student enrollment. Speakers will examine the results of the US National Strategy Survey and engage in an expert panel discussion on the future of international student enrollment in the U.S.  

Presenters:

Elle Butler - Head of Marketing, North America - IDP

Clay Harmon - Executive Director - AIRC

Melanie Gottlieb - Executive Director - AACRAO

Jill Allen Murray - Deputy Executive Director, Public Policy - NAFSA

Recruiting International Students with Limited Resources

Thursday, May 30 | 1:00pm - 1:50pm

IEM leaders are continually called upon to deliver more with less. In this session, participants will learn methods of building an international recruitment strategy with limited resources. Speakers will emphasize the importance of adopting a multi-pronged approach incorporating digital marketing, data analytics, and partnerships. 

Presenters:

Laura Holmes - Head of Client Partnerships, USA - IDP

Marty Bennett - Director of Global Recruitment & Partnerships - University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Balaji Krishnan - Vice Provost, Office of International Affairs - University of Memphis