Florida International University
Biscayne Bay Campus, North Miami
Submit a Proposal
Proposal Submissions are now open!
The Florida Association of International Educators (FAIE) is excited to announce a call for proposals for our annual conference being held February 5-6, 2026 at Florida International University’s beautiful Biscayne Bay campus. The 2026 conference theme is “International Heat: Igniting Global Vision in the Magic City.”
International Educators across the state are invited to share their insights, ideas, and opportunities by submitting a session proposal for inclusion at the conference. Presenting at the annual conference offers the opportunity for professional development, sharing innovative ideas, and generating relationships with like-minded colleagues from diverse institutions.
- Study Abroad
- Mergers and acquisitions: shifting partnership models
- Innovative program models for increased accessibility
- Sustainability in study abroad program design
- Consortium models: benefits and challenges
- Innovative marketing and recruitment for study abroad
- Supporting international students seeking to study abroad
- Research and Special Interest Topics in International Education
- Mental health for students participating in study abroad programs
- Advancements in research for International Education
- International Student and Scholar Support Services
- Change of Status | Where our role ends and where students should seek external legal counsel
- When to deny international students | I-20 delays, visa processing challenges and setting international students up for success
- Best practices in international student and scholar support services
- English Language Programs
- Recruitment, Retention, and Support for English Language Learners in Today’s Climate
- Navigating Policy Changes and Advocating for ELPs
- Promoting Inclusion and Equity in an ELP Programming
- The Impact of AI on Language Learning
- Gamification in English Language Teaching and Learning
- Task and Project Based Learning in the Digital Age
- Fostering Global Citizenship through ELT
- Teacher Development and Well-being in a Changing Landscape
Submission Deadline EXTENDED: October 3 October 10, 2025
Need an idea or a co-presenter? You can submit an idea in search of a co-presenter via this form
This year, FAIE will offer a discounted conference registration rate of $220 for all accepted presenters!
Grants & Awards
FAIE Annual Conference Grants
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 3, 2025. If you have any questions, contact the FAIE Awards and Grants Coordinator, Sara Brake, at sbrake@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 December 3, 2025. If you have any questions, contact the FAIE Awards and Grants Coordinator, Sara Brake, at sbrake@uwf.edu.
For more details about the nomination criteria or to submit a nomination, click the button below.
Registration
2026 Annual Conference Registration
Registration opens October 31, 2025
| Early Bird Conference Registration Friday Main Conference – register 10/31 thru 12/12 | $250 |
| Regular Conference Registration Friday Main Conference – register 12/13 thru 1/28 | $300 |
| Pre-Conference Workshops (NAFSA CEP) Thursday workshops are a SEPARATE registration and is not included in the conference registration | Full Day Sessions – $380 Half Day Session – $225 |
| Discounted Registration for FIU students/faculty/staff and students at Florida schools Must have a special registration code to access – email florida.faie@gmail.com for help | $220 |
Pre-Conference Workshops
2026 Pre-Conference Workshops
Pre-conference workshops will be held on Thursday, February 5, and require an additional registration separate from the main conference. This year, we will offer 3 full-day workshops and 1 half-day workshop.
We encourage you to register by the December 12th early bird deadline! We will make decisions to run or cancel the workshops based on early bird registrations. We will notify all registrants by December 19th if there is any change to our scheduled workshops.
Full-day Workshops
Workshops will run from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Registration costs $380 and includes NAFSA training materials, breakfast, lunch, and snacks/coffee throughout the day.
- F-1 Student Advising for Beginners
- F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate
- J-1 Advising: Intermediate
Half-day Workshop
Workshops will run from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. Registration costs $225 and includes NAFSA training materials, lunch, and snacks/coffee throughout the day.
- Risk Assessment and Crisis Management in Education Abroad Programming (half-day workshop)
All workshops are led by qualified trainers and follow the NAFSA CEP curriculum. Workshop descriptions can be found on the NAFSA Core Education Program website.
Hotel & Travel
Hotels
Hotels listed below have a discounted FAIE room block available. All are about 15 minutes drive to reach FIU BBC.
Residence Inn Miami Aventura Mall
- Rooms are $229 per night, available February 4-9
- FAIE rate includes breakfast and complimentary parking
- Book by January 14 at this special link
Courtyard by Marriott Miami Aventura Mall
- Rooms are $199 per night, available February 4-7
- FAIE rate includes complimentary parking
- Book by January 14 at this special link
Hilton Miami Aventura
- Rooms are $249 per night, available February 4-7
- FAIE rate includes discounted parking ($20 per night)
- Book by January 7 at this special link
Conference Schedule
Tentative Conference Schedule
The FAIE Annual Conference features two days of activities for international educators. This schedule is preliminary and subject to change.
Thursday, February 5th
7:30 am – 5:00 pm Pre-conference Workshops
*pre-registration required*, location FIU Wolfe University Center
4:00-5:30 pm FIU “Points of Pride”
Location: TBA
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Annual State Conference Opening Event
Sponsored by TBA
Location: Roz and Cal Kovens Conference Center
Heavy hors d’oeuvres & open bar provided
Friday, February 6th
Location: FIU Wolfe University Center
8:00 am Check-In & Breakfast
Sponsored by TBA
8:30 am – 10:00 am Opening & Keynote Speaker
11:10 – 11:30 Morning Coffee Break
Sponsored by TBA
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch & FAIE Business Meeting
Featuring FIU Coffee Guild
Sponsored by TBA
3:00 pm – 3:20 pm Afternoon Coffee Break
Sponsored by TBA
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Conference Closing Ceremony
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm “Final Cheers” Happy Hour
Sponsored by TBA
Location: Chaplin School Bistro
Light hors d’oeuvres & cash bar provided
Exhibit/Sponsor
Thank you to all of our exhibitors and sponsors for the 2026 Annual Conference!
Please visit our Sponsors page to learn more about the amazing people supporting FAIE this year!
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.
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.
Please visit our Sponsors page for more about our FAIE 2026 Conference sponsors.
