Registration is Open
New this year: virtual access options and discounted rates!

Member Registration

Non-Member Registration

AIEA Registration Fees

December 15, 2025 
​Early registration deadline
Take advantage of early pricing!

January 15, 2026 
​Regular registration deadline

February 5, 2026
Last day for online registration

Full Registration

Early Registration 
$999 Member 
$1300 Non-Member

Regular Registration
​$1050 Member 
$1350 Non-Member 

Late Registration 
$1100 Member 
$1400 Non-Member

On-Site Registration
​$1150 Member 
​$1450 Non-Member

​Virtual Access Pass New!
​$750  
​$375 Low/Mid Income Country Participants
Learn More →

Full conference registration includes two receptions, two lunches, one breakfast, and coffee breaks. 

One-Day Registration

​Early Registration 
$475 Member
$750 Non-Member 

Regular Registration 
$500 Member 
$775 Non-Member

Late Registration 
$525 Member 
$800 Non-Member 

On-Site Registration
​$575 Member 
​$850 Non-Member

One-day registration includes sessions, keynotes, meals, receptions, events, and exhibit hall access for one day only. 

Workshops

On-Site Workshops
$225 Member
$450 Non-Member

Virtual Workshops 
$125 Member 
$225 Non-Member

Workshop Offered at a Special Price 
Developing Proficiencies in the Domains of Professional Practice for Aspiring Senior International Leaders 
$25 For all attendees

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On-site workshops are four hours and take place on Monday, February 16.
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  All fees are in USD. 
  Students, Retirees, Delegations and Attendees residing in *Low-Mid Income Countries receive the member rate

All New: Virtual Access to AIEA 2026​

Virtual Access Pass New!

$750 
Low/Mid-Income Country Participants: $375 (50% discount) 

Created for international education leaders unable to travel due to distance, budget, or environmental considerations, the Virtual Access Pass is a flexible, sustainable alternative to in-person attendance that ensures you stay connected to the conversations shaping the future of our field. The pass includes virtual meetups before and after the conference, access to the conference mobile app, livestreaming of keynotes, sessions, select panels, and more.
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Networking & Community 

• Three pre-conference virtual meetups and one post-conference meetup for networking. 
• Conference mobile app access to message and connect with all participants. 
• Live networking chat breaks during the conference dates (February 16-19) 

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Workshops & Orientation 

• Access to two pre-conference virtual workshops (live only). 
• Newcomer orientation access. 

Conference Sessions 

• Livestreamed: Two keynotes and the awards reception. 
• Livestreamed breakout sessions: Choose from three concurrent rooms, with the ability to switch between rooms. 
• Recordings: Six months of access to all three livestreamed rooms (approx. 25–30 sessions) and both keynotes (30+ hours total).​

Virtual Access Add-on Package for In-Person Participants New!

$300
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In-person attendees can purchase a Virtual Access Add-on Package to supplement their conference experience. With this package, attendees can access recordings of keynotes, sessions, and select panels for up to six months after the conference, perfect for catching any sessions you might have missed, revisit key insights to deepen your learning, and share valuable takeaways with your team.

Virtual add-on package includes:  

• Six months of access to recordings (sessions + keynotes). 
• Post-event viewing to reinforce learning and share with teams. 

Discounted Rates
​The following discounted rates remain the same, regardless of the registration deadline.

Full Registration 

$475 *Low-Mid Income Country; Member 

$650 *Low-Mid Income Country; Non-Member

$850 Delegation members New!

$500 Students New! 
(Available by request. Please see details below)

$750 Retiree ​New! 
​(Available by request. Please see details below)

 One-Day Registration

$300 *Low-Mid Income Country; Member 

$475 *Low-Mid Income Country; Non-Member

$650 Delegation members New!

$300 Students New! 
(Available by request. Please see details below)

$500 Retiree New! 
​(Available by request. Please see details below)​

*Members who currently reside in countries which are defined as low-income economies or as lower-middle-income economies as defined by The World Bank Group

Student and Retiree Rates are available by request.

​Please submit your request via this form and allow up to 48 hours to receive the registration link. Do not complete a registration until you receive your registration link via email.

Student & Retiree Rate Request Form

​Learn more about joining as a delegation and the delegation member discount: AIEA International Delegations

Online Pre-Conference Workshops

Early Registration
$125 Member 
$225 Non-Member 

Regular Registration
$125 Member 
​$275 Non-Member 

Special Pricing for "Developing Proficiencies in the Domains of Professional Practice for Aspiring Senior International Leaders": $25 for all attendees

​Students, Retirees and Attendees residing in *Low-Mid Income Countries receive the member rate

Registration Information 

​Full registration includes the following:

• Nametag and access to the mobile app 
• Access to all conference events and exhibit hall
• At least three meals 
• At least two receptions
• Conference registration does not include pre-conference workshops, which have an additional fee 
  
  

One-day registration only includes access to the events for that day.
Please note that AIEA does not provide registration waivers for board members, government employees, students, etc. However, in an effort to make the conference more accessible, new discount categories have been developed, please review the options listed above.

Refund/Cancellation Policy

• Registration fees are refundable, less a $99 processing fee, up until January 21. No refund will be issued for cancellations starting January 22, 2026. All cancellations must be sent in writing via e-mail to the conference registrar. 
• Registrations are transferable (within the same membership category) until January 21 with a $99 administrative transfer fee. Starting January 22, 2026, transfers are not permitted. 
• AIEA is not responsible for problems beyond our control such as weather conditions, campus conditions, travel difficulties, visa problems, health issues, etc. No refunds will be given in these situations if occurring after January 21.
• Check payments or wire transfers must be received at the AIEA Secretariat by February 5, 2026. If payment has not been received by this date, the registration will be cancelled.

 Eligibility for Member Rates

• Please note that in order to be eligible for member Conference Registration pricing, your membership application must be both received and processed by the deadline for that price category.
• Please allow up to 2 business days for AIEA to process your membership application after your payment has been received.
• AIEA highly recommends paying via credit card during conference season to facilitate faster processing and increasing the chances of receiving registration discounts. 
• Payments via check or wire transfer may delay membership processing considerably, as AIEA can take up to 2 additional business days from receipt of payment to process memberships.
• Delegations of five or more participants from outside the U.S. may be eligible to register for the conference at the member rate. Learn more...

Note: Member conference registrations will be checked with current AIEA Member lists and discrepancies will be billed accordingly.

Letters of Invitation
AIEA will provide letters of invitation upon request to registrants only in the following circumstances:  

• Registration is paid in full. Non-member registrants requesting an invitation letter or new members must pay via wire transfer.
• Registrants must use an email address affiliated with an institute of higher education or a recognized organization related to international higher education. 
• Registrants that are not Senior International Officers or International Relations Officers, may be asked to provide a brief statement regarding how the strategic issues in international higher education discussed at the AIEA conference is relevant to their work. 
• AIEA will not send a letter of invitation to registrants after January 21, 2026

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