The FAIE Annual Conference features two days of activities for international educators.
Thursday, February 4th (tentative schedule)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Light Lunch & Conference Registration
2:00 pm – 2:55 pm Session Block 1
2:55 pm – 3:15 pm Coffee Break – Exhibitor Hall
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3:15 pm – 4:10 pm Session Block 2
4:15 pm – 5:00 pm Local Spotlight
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Annual State Conference Opening Event
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Friday, February 5th (tentative schedule)
7:45 am Check-In & On-Site Registration Opens
8:00 am – 8:30 am Breakfast
8:30 am – 9:45 am Opening & Keynote Speaker
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9:55 am – 10:50 am Session Block 3
10:50 am – 11:10 am Morning Coffee Break
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11:10 am -12:05 pm Session Block 4
12:10 pm – 12:40 pm FAIE Plenary & Awards
12:40 pm – 1:40 pm Lunch
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1:45 pm – 2:40 pm Session Block 5
2:40 pm – 3:00 pm Afternoon Coffee Break
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3:00 pm – 3:50 pm Session Block 6
4:15 pm – 5:30 pm Closing Ceremony & Final Cheers
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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: Proposals have now closed.
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.
| 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
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor, please review the packages available. For questions or additional information about becoming a sponsor, please contact our Development Coordinator, Olivia Gardner.
Visit the Sponsors page to learn more about the amazing people supporting FAIE this year!
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.