Announcing the AIEA 2027 Thematic Forums

Announcing the AIEA 2027 Thematic Forums Announcing the AIEA 2027 Thematic Forums Oct 9, 2026 | AIEA News We’re pleased to announce five outstanding new AIEA Thematic Forums that will bring international education leaders together for focused, collaborative conversations on some of the most pressing questions facing our field. From navigating geopolitical risk to demonstrating the value of global learning and building more strategic partnerships, the 2027 Forums will explore how leaders can turn today’s challenges into opportunities for innovation, impact, and meaningful change. Beyond “Health & Safety:” Navigating Risk in Strategic Internationalization Emory University, January 21-22, 2027 Exploring how SIOs can move beyond traditional health and safety frameworks to approach risk strategically – and use risk management to expand opportunity. Global Leadership in Practice: Positioning U.S. Education Abroad as a Leadership Accelerator Presented by: Lee lacocca Institute for Global Leadership, Lehigh University. In partnership with AIEA, AIFS Abroad, IIE. February 28-March 2, 2027 Examining how education abroad can strengthen leadership development, career readiness, and global workforce skills. Enhancing Global-Local Internationalization: A Framework for Connecting Curriculum, Campus, and Community Immersive Learning in Houston – Where Global is Local University of Houston, April 1-2, 2027 Exploring how institutions can expand global learning beyond mobility by connecting curriculum, campus, and the communities around them. International Experience as a Workforce Readiness Imperative: Scaling Global Learning for Equity, Impact, and Career Outcomes American University, April 26-27, 2027 Considering how institutions can make global learning a more equitable and scalable part of preparing all students for a globally connected workforce. Measuring and Maximising Global Partnerships: Data, Systems and Strategic Decision-Making Location. Queen’s University Belfast, November 3-4, 2027 Exploring how institutions can use data and intentional strategy to assess partnership impact, strengthen portfolios, and make smarter decisions across the partnership lifecycle. We’re grateful to everyone who put forward outstanding proposals this year. We look forward to learning, exchanging ideas, and shaping what’s next together. AIEA Thematic Forums 2027 Stay tuned for more information about each Forum and how to register to participate. Learn More