AIRC Spring Symposium 2026

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Description

Theme: More Players, Higher Stakes: Competing for Students in a Global Education Market

Monday, May 25, 2026

Orlando, FL

Political and policy upheaval since 2024 in the traditional major destinations has upended global student mobility markets and enabled a growing number of countries to compete for international students. Join AIRC: The Association of International Enrollment Management for a one-day deep dive into these market changes. Are we really seeing a shift “from the big 4 to the big 14?” What will our new reality look like once the dust settles? And crucially, how can institutions, agencies, and service providers effectively respond, now and into the future? This practical, solutions-oriented session will help you generate knowledge, insights, and connections to navigate uncertainty and sustain international enrollment in an unstable world.

Learning Outcomes

Analyze the key political, economic, and demographic forces shaping global student mobility trends
Learn how prospective student perceptions of the US a study destination have shifted, and where the US’ strengths and weaknesses lie
Evaluate how recruitment agencies are diversifying their portfolios and assess the implications for US international enrollment management
Identify and compare the major and growing destination countries, institutions, and third party players competing for international students
Apply insights from global mobility trends to adapt your IEM strategies to the new reality
Explore trans-national education (TNE), online/hybrid learning, and other approaches as alternatives or supplements to traditional international enrollment
Glean scenarios from case studies related to international engagement to enhance recruitment strategies

Tentative Schedule

8:30 am - Registration and Breakfast

9:00 am - Welcome and Plenary

Breaks and Sessions to be added to schedule soon.

4:00 pm - Symposium Ends

Fees (coffee, lunch and materials included)

$250 USD - AIRC Members
$335 USD - Non-Members

Cancellation requests must be received in writing via email Staff @airc-education.org. No full refunds will be issued for requests received after May 1, 2026. From May 15, 2025 to May 26, 2025, no refunds will be made.