University of South Florida
TAMPA, FL
Conference Schedule
Conference Schedule
The FAIE Annual Conference features two days of activities for international educators.
Thursday – PreConference Workshops
Pre-conference workshops will be held on Thursday, February 20, and require an additional registration separate from the main conference. Workshops will run from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Registration costs $350 and includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks/coffee throughout the day.
This year, we will offer the following workshops:
- F-1 Student Advising for Beginners
- F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate
- J-1 Advising for Beginners
- Education Abroad: Critical Skills for the Adviser
Workshop descriptions can be found on the NAFSA Core Education Program website. Please note that workshops are subject to cancellation based on enrollment. We encourage you to register by the January 10th early bird deadline! We will notify all registrants by January 14th if there is any change to our scheduled workshops.
Thursday/Friday – Main Conference
Main conference activities will begin on Thursday afternoon with a Featured Session or Campus Tour from the USF International Ed team (activity TBD), and an Opening Reception in the evening.
Friday 2/21 will be a full day of sessions, the FAIE general body meeting, and a post-conference happy hour.
A detailed schedule will be posted after proposals are selected. Stay tuned!
Registration
Register for the Conference
Registration is now open!
| Sorry, early-bird Registration has ended | |
| Regular Conference Registration Friday Main Conference – 1/17 thru 2/13 | $300 |
| Pre-Conference Workshops Thursday only, can purchased in addition to conference registration or separately | $350 |
| Discounted Registration for USF associates and students Must have a special registration code to access – email florida.faie@gmail.com for help | $200 |
Submit a Proposal
Session Proposal Submissions are Closed
We will notify submitters of their proposal status on or before December 13th. Thank you for your interest!
Submission Deadline: November 22, 2024
Hotel & Travel
Hotels
Conference Location
Embassy Suites USF
The main conference on Friday will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF. While no conference rates are available, you can find the standard and special rates available on the Embassy Suites website.
Nearby Hotels
Home2Suites USF
Located directly across the street from the conference hotel. Book a room for our FAIE conference rate of $159 per night. This rate is available until 2/8. Click here to book.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Tampa-USF
Located directly across the street from the conference hotel. Click here to view the hotel website.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham USF
Located directly across the street from the conference hotel. Click here to view the hotel website.
Getting to the Conference & Parking
Thursday: Pre-Conference Workshops
The F-1 Beginner Pre-conference workshop will be held in room 140 of the Patel Center on USF campus. You can download a map here.
Parking is available near the Patel Center in Lot 23T for $5 per day plus tax. There is the option to stop by the Campus Information Center (CIC) at the main entrance on Leroy Collins Blvd, use the ParkMobile app, or use a kiosk in the main lot by the building.
Thursday: Welcome Reception
The Welcome Reception on Thursday evening will be held at the Yeungling Draft Hous near USF. Enter the main brewery and follow directions to the Prohibition Room to join us!
Friday: Main Conference
The main conference on Friday will be held in the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens.
Parking is available but you must register your car by scanning the QR code posted in the parking lot. The cost is $6 per day. Enter the code ESHTE if you are paying with a tax-exempt card.
Exhibit/Sponsor
Become a sponsor or exhibitor for the 2025 Annual Conference!
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor, please review the packages available. When you are ready, you can register and complete your payment by clicking the button below. Click here to download the flyer as a pdf.
All sponsors will be recognized under their specific sponsor status on the FAIE Website. All sponsors and exhibitors will receive the attendee list after the conference concludes. For more information or questions, contact the FAIE development coordinator, Betty Jensen, at bjensen@fsu.edu.
Grants & Awards
Conference Grant
Need some help funding your trip to the FAIE Annual Conference? Apply for a grant to cover the cost of your conference registration!
Applications are due by December 16, 2024. If you have any questions, contact the FAIE Awards and Grants Coordinator, Randolph Scott, at rscott1@uwf.edu.
You Made a World of Difference Award
Do you know an outstanding international educator? Recognize their achievements by nominating them for the You Made a World of Difference Award! This award was first established in 2007 to honor an individual who has made a meaningful contribution to the field of international education.
The deadline to submit a nomination is January 3, 2025. If you have any questions, contact the FAIE Awards and Grants Coordinator, Randolph Scott, at rscott1@uwf.edu.
For more details about the nomination criteria or to submit a nomination, click the button below.
Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors
It is not possible to hold our annual conference without some extra help. We have some wonderful sponsors and exhibitors who support FAIE and international education through financial contributions and valuable services.
