2027 FAIE Annual Conference

We are excited to announce that the FAIE Annual Conference will be held at Santa Fe College, in Gainesville. Mark your calendars for February 4 and 5, 2027, and start getting your ideas ready for the proposal!

The Santa Fe College Blount Center is located in Downtown Gainesville, 530 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601.

Santa Fe College Blount Hall photographed on June 1, 2022 in Gainesville, FL. (Photo by Matt Stamey/Santa Fe College)

The 2026 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:

  • Student/Scholar Advising
  • Education Abroad
  • Admissions
  • TESOL/English Language Programs
  • Community Programming
  • K-12
  • Topics of Shared Interest


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.