Event ovERVIEW


Join your colleagues at AIRC's 17th Annual Conference, held at the Omni Dallas Hotel in Dallas, Texas, from December 2-5, 2026. The AIRC Annual Conference brings together 400+ professionals to discuss best practices and strategies in international enrollment management. The 4-day conference features 35+ breakout sessions, engaging plenaries, community meet-ups, exhibit hall networking hours, and social activities.


Who Attends?


  • Four-Year Colleges and Universities
  • Community Colleges
  • Secondary Schools
  • Graduate Schools and Programs
  • English Language Programs
  • AIRC Certified Educational Agencies and Phase 1 Applicants
  • Service Providers
  • AIRC Sponsors and Strategic Partners


Top Reasons to Attend


  • Improve your international student recruitment strategies
  • Build stronger and more diverse global partnerships
  • Access exclusive in-person professional development opportunities
  • Ensure compliance with AIRC's Standards and best practices
  • Learn from top experts on the latest trends and insights in international enrollment management


Registration and sponsorship opportunities will open in May. Check back periodically for updates.

Event Policies


Attendee Cancellation Policy


Cancellation notices must be received in writing via email: memberservices@airc-education.org.  All refunds are granted at the discretion of AIRC.  No full refunds will be issued for requests received after November 3, 2026.  From November 4, 2026 to November 28, 2026, a 50% refund may be granted at the discretion of AIRC.  Please note, refunds are not guaranteed.  After December 1, 2026, no refunds will be made.  Pre-conference workshops are non-refundable.


Attendee Conference Registration Credit and Registration Transfer Policy


Conference registration credit requests must be received in writing via email: memberservices@airc-education.org by December 1, 2026. Conference registration credit is good for one calendar year. 


Registration transfer requests must be received in writing via email: memberservices@airc-education.org by November 3, 2026.  A registration transfer can only be made one time to a member within the same organization.