EducationUSA coordinates and participates in a variety of fairs, conferences, and events throughout the year.
U.S. higher education representatives are invited to visit the EducationUSA Fair Portal to create an account and to access details and register to exhibit at upcoming student recruitment fairs. Check out our events page for information on other events including the EducationUSA Forum, regional forums, international student fairs, and conferences. Information is also posted in the monthly HEI eNews (login to this website and click "subscriptions" in the left toolbar to opt in) and our Facebook page. Learn how you can host advisers on your campus in conjunction with trainings and conferences.
EducationUSA Forum
The U.S. Department of State’s EducationUSA network is pleased to announce that the 2024 EducationUSA Forum will be held in Washington, DC, July 30-August 1, 2024. The EducationUSA Forum provides opportunities for representatives of U.S. colleges and universities to engage with EducationUSA staff and explore strategies for reaching overseas student audiences and ensuring the success of international students on U.S. campuses. Registrants will attend panels and skills workshops on a diverse range of topics led by U.S. government officials, U.S. higher education professionals, and EducationUSA overseas staff. Visit the event registration site for more details.
EducationUSA Regional Forums
EducationUSA holds forums internationally that bring together advisers located in one world region and U.S. higher education institutions. U.S. higher education professionals are invited to register to attend, to propose presentations or specialized training sessions, to share best practices, and to network with advisers and REACs during these events. The 2024 EducationUSA East Asia and Pacific Regional Forum will take place in-person, in Denpasar, Indonesia from October 16-18, 2024. Visit the event registration site for more information.
EducationUSA International Student Fairs
EducationUSA runs international student fairs both in-person and online throughout the year. Over 40 fairs with potential for U.S. higher education participation take place each year. Many of these are part of larger multi-city fair circuits that decrease travel costs and maximize recruitment potential. We encourage you to browse upcoming international student recruitment fairs on the EducationUSA Fair Registration Portal.
International Conferences
EducationUSA representatives attend a variety of international higher education association conferences, such as APAIE, EAIE, CAIE, and IC3 to promote U.S. higher education.
U.S. Conferences
Anticipated 2024 EducationUSA Conference Participation:
Association/Conference | Date | Location |
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Feb. 23-26, 2024 | Hilton Head Island, SC | |
Apr. 7-10, 2024 | Columbus, OH | |
Apr. 24-27, 2024 | Louisville, KY | |
May 28-31, 2024 | New Orleans, LA | |
July 8-12, 2024 | Western University, Canada | |
Sep. 26-28, 2024 | Los Angeles, CA |
In addition, we are pleased to attend regional NAFSA conferences when possible. EducationUSA welcomes invitations and recommendations for participation in future conferences with organizations focused on higher education.