The FAIE Annual Conference features two days of activities for international educators.
Thursday, February 4th
7:30 am – 5:00 pm Pre-conference Workshops
*pre-registration required*
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Annual State Conference Opening Event
Friday, February 5th
8:00 am Check-In & On-Site Registration Opens
Opening & Keynote Speaker
11:10 – 11:30 Morning Coffee Break
Sponsored by Alliant Insurance Services
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch & FAIE Business Meeting
Sponsored by International Student Insurance
3:00 pm – 3:20 pm Afternoon Coffee Break
Sponsored by FAIE
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Networking Happy Hour
Sponsored by Fragomen
The 2027 FAIE Conference will have multiple blocks of concurrent breakout sessions. The session committee invites you to submit a proposal and highly encourages collaboration among schools. Some suggested topics of particular interest are:
- International Student/Scholar Services / Immigration Compliance
- Education Abroad
- Admissions
- TESOL/English Language Programs
- Global Learning/Curriculum Internationalization
- K-12
- Topics of Shared Interest
Submission Deadline: Extended to Sunday, October 11!
This year, FAIE will offer a discounted conference registration rate of $220 for all accepted presenters!
Registration for the 2027 Annual Conference will open November 2, 2026.
| Pre-Conference Workshops Thursday only, can purchased in addition to conference registration or separately | TBD |
| Early-bird Registration from November 2 to December 4, 2026 | $250 |
| Regular Conference Registration from December 5, 2026 to January 27, 2027 | $300 |
| Discounted Registration for Santa Fe College associates and students Must have a special registration code to access – email florida.faie@gmail.com for help | $150 |
Lodging
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Located 10 minutes walking from the Santa Fe Blount Center.
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
212 SE 1st St
Gainesville, FL 32601
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
Located 10 minutes walking from the Santa Fe Blount Center.
Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown
101 SE 1st Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Ctr
Located 15 minutes walking from the Santa Fe Blount Center.
Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Ctr by IHG
1250 W University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
Gainesville Lodge
Located directly across the street from the Santa Fe Blount Center.
The Gainesville Lodge
413 W University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
Details coming soon.
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 4, 2026. If you have any questions, contact us at florida.faie@gmail.com.
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 4, 2026. If you have any questions, contact us at florida.faie@gmail.com.
For more details about the nomination criteria or to submit a nomination, click the button below.