AIRC 17th Annual Conference

Join us at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis from December 3-6, 2025 for AIRC's 17th Annual Conference.

The 2025 conference theme, “Collaboration for Success: Strengthening Global Networks”, underscores the power of cooperation to enhance global student mobility and the imperative for those in the IEM field to continually collaborate, innovate and adapt to ensure their relevance and success in attracting and serving international students.

Conference Prices (USD) 

Early Bird Rates End October 10, 2025

AIRC Applicant Agency Phase 2

• Early Bird - $700.00
• Regular - $775.00

AIRC Certified Agency 

• Early Bird - $700.00
• Regular - $775.00

AIRC Individual Member 

• Early Bird - $775.00
• Regular - $850.00

AIRC Institutional Member

• Early Bird - $775.00
• Regular - $850.00

AIRC Service Provider Member

• Early Bird - $775.00
• Regular - $850.00

Non-Member Institution 

• Early Bird - $1,100.00
• Regular - $1,175.00

Non-Member Sponsor 

• Early Bird - $1,100.00
• Regular - $1,1750.00

Who is Eligible to Attend

Representatives of AIRC Member Organizations, including:

• Accredited Institutions
• AIRC Certified Agencies
• Service Provider Affiliates
• Global Institutional Members
• Individual Members
• AIRC Approved Stage 2 Applicants for Certification
• AIRC Strategic Partner organizations

Representatives of Organizations that are not Members of AIRC are eligible if they are:

• Representatives of accredited US higher education or secondary school institutions Representatives of non-US educational institutions that are recognized by an accreditation authority in the home country
• Representatives of non-profit or governmental organizations that support international education

Other Organizations

• Representatives from companies and for-profit organizations in a category other than those listed above must become an AIRC 2025 Annual Conference sponsor in order to present at and attend the AIRC Conference. Contact Staff@airc-education.org for more information.

Hotel

The Conference hotel is the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.  Book your hotel room here.  Discounted room rate ends November 8, 2025. 

Travel

The Atlanta Marriott Marquis is located near the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.  We encourage attendees to book travel early to take advantage of airfare savings. If you are traveling from overseas and require a visa letter, please download this document.

Don’t forget to check out the weather and learn more about visiting Atlanta before you depart!

Sponsorship Opportunities

If your institution or organization is interested in gaining visibility among conference attendees, consider adding an exhibit table or sponsorship item while registering for the event. View the exhibitor and sponsorship brochure here.

Attendee Networking

Starting in November, AIRC will share a weekly list of conference attendees on the conference website. We encourage participants to begin their networking before they arrive in Atlanta, which can easily be done through the conference mobile app. Be sure to check the conference website frequently as updates are made over the next several months.

Submit a Nomination for the AIRC 2025 Annual Awards

AIRC invites community members to nominate their colleagues, an institution, or an agency to receive one of this year's AIRC Awards. Presented at the 2025 AIRC Annual Conference, the awards recognize both individuals and organizations for their outstanding contribution to the field of international enrollment management. Take this opportunity to acknowledge your AIRC peers or consider submitting a self-nomination. Award nominations are due by September 1, 2025. 

Submit your nominations here.

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, 2025. From November 4, 2025 to November 28, 2025, a 50% refund may be granted at the discretion of AIRC.  Please note, refunds are not guaranteed.  After December 1, 2025, 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, 2025.  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, 2025.  A registration transfer can only be made one time to a member within the same organization.