NAFSA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo

Join us at the International Education Event of the Year! The IDP Connect team is excited to be attending, exhibiting, and presenting at the NAFSA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo.

NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world’s largest association dedicated to international education and exchange. Be a part of the most diverse and comprehensive global event attended by professionals from across the field. NAFSA 2022 will be a two-part experience presented in two formats: virtual on May 4 and 5 (with on-demand access), and in-person in Denver, Colorado, from May 31 to June 3, 2022.

The global international education community unites at NAFSA 2022 to discover the latest innovations, new strategies, and best practices. Establish and build upon your institutional partnerships as we come together to develop pathways for a sustainable international education future. Attend sessions developed by your peers from international education leaders and changemakers across the globe. Connect with fellow attendees and build a network essential to your professional success.

Stop by and visit IDP Connect at Booth P910 in the exhibit hall, attend one of our sessions, or contact us at us.info@idp-connect.com to schedule a meeting. We hope to see you there!

IDP Connect NAFSA Sessions

On the Rebound: International Student Demand for the United States  Wed, June 1 | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM

This poster explores data on international student demand for the United States and its recent upturn following several years of declining interest. Drawing on the world’s largest combined dataset on prospective international students, the presenters discuss how geopolitical events and policy decisions have impacted student behavior and perceptions.

Data During a Pandemic: What Was Learned About International Education Wed, June 1 | 1:00 PM-1:50 PM

Throughout the pandemic, the Institute of International Education (IIE) and IDP Connect conducted surveys of students and institutions, establishing data to support international educators. In this session, presenters discuss the key findings that emerged from the surveys, including international student perceptions and institutional perspectives.

Do It for the ‘Gram: Recruiting Students via Instagram Thurs, June 2 | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM

From Instagram stories, posts, and reels to collabs and Instagram Live, learn how to virtually engage students, generate student interest, and recruit on one of social media’s most-used platforms.

Adapting Strategic Plans in Times of Uncertainty Thurs, June 2 | 4:00 PM – 4:50 PM

This session focuses on the importance of having a multipronged approach to recruitment, including using data to create a tailored strategy, raising global brand awareness via digital marketing, and working with strategic partners and agencies as an extension of one’s admissions team.

Emerging Futures: Latest Data on International Student Attitudes and Motivations Fri, June 3 | 9:30 AM-10:20 AM

Emerging Futures is the new biannual research by IDP Connect, exploring the motivations and attitudes of international students as well as the key drivers of choice. The research covers attitudes toward immigration policy, price, study modes, and delivery methods—equipping institutions, governments, and sector bodies with actionable insights.