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Exposition: May 26-29, 2015

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Network with International EducatorsReach Key Decision Makers I Explore Branding Opportunities

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EXHIBIT

THE GLOBAL NETWORKING EVENT OF THE YEAR!

The NAFSA 2015 Annual Conference & Expo promises to be its largest global international education event ever. More than 10,000 international educators are expected to attend from over 100 countries. We invite you and your team to participate and network at NAFSA 2015.

Build strategic partnerships, find new business, and raise your organization’s profile with the right people. Exhibitors

connect with a worldwide network of international education professionals at the NAFSA 2015 Expo.

NAFSA’s 67th Annual Conference & International Education Expo will provide you with opportunities to develop sustaining

partnerships for your organization.

Showcase your services to key decision makers in higher education from the United States and from more than 100

countries around the world. NAFSA 2015 attendees lead and impact the international education economy.

Offer breakthrough solutions and forge new partnerships among a fast-growing

group of professionals at the largest international education event in the world!

International educators serve nearly 3 million students and scholars worldwide

and provide assistance with everything needed to study, live, volunteer, work,

teach, and research abroad.

At the NAFSA annual conference, you will do more than exhibit. You will:

We are here to answer your questions and help you determine if the NAFSA Expo is the right fit for the audience you are trying to reach. Contact Joanne Kuriyan, exhibits director, at +1.202.737.3699, ext. 2541, or e-mail joannek@nafsa.org.

Did you know?

NAFSA members represent over 3,500 institutions worldwide.

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MEET WITH INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION LEADERSMake direct contact with the key influencers in purchasing decisions including: university presidents; chancellors;

provosts; deans; faculty; senior international officers; directors of international and education abroad offices

and programs; international student advisers, leaders of international organizations, government representatives,

administrators, admissions and recruitment officers; and researchers of internationalization.

Business happens at the NAFSA Conference. In a single location you can meet and connect with the right people from

around the world tasked with building strategic business partnerships. Leverage the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo to:

Improve your organization’s profile.

Build business opportunities with current and prospective partners.

Showcase current products, services, and programs.

Launch new products, services, and programs.

Establish your institution or organization.

NAFSA welcomes exhibitors who support our mission and offer products, programs, and services that advance

international education.

Products, Programs, and Services Featured at this High-Visibility Marketing Event Include:

or Regional System

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60%

Nearly half of the attendees are experienced and senior-level international education professionals averaging 10 or more years in the field.*

*Source: NAFSA Annual Conference Survey, 2014

QUALIFIED LEADS CONNECTED TO GLOBAL

64% of participants are based in the United States.*

94% of exhibitors say they will exhibit at the Expo again!*

Attendees spend 60%-plus of their conference time in the Expo Hall.*

94% 64%

Participants’ top responsibilities cover a broad spectrum of international higher education.

Non-U.S. participants by world region

*Source: NAFSA Annual Conference Survey, 2014

40% Europe

Africa 1%

Asia and Oceana 34%

South America 9%

North America and Caribbean 16%

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NAFSA’s Expo is Packed with Activity and Excitement!

NEW – Expo Soundstage located at the perimeter of the Expo Hall is the perfect way to expand your exhibitor visibility and to showcase your offering.

NEW – Private Meeting Rooms located in the exhibition hall for special meetings conveniently located near your exhibition space.

Expanded Expo Hours on Wednesday and Thursday until 5:00 p.m.

Dedicated Expo Hours

Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting

NAFSA Pavilion showcases the valuable resources NAFSA offers to the field of international education through membership,

NAFSA Professional Network member-leaders answer questions about the professions, practice resources, and NAFSA leadership opportunities in dedicated locations throughout the Expo Hall.

Complimentary WiFi offers attendees continuous Internet and e-mail access in the Expo Hall.

Poster Fairs drive traffic through the hall to the Work, Internship, and Volunteer Abroad Fair.

Refreshment Breaks and Express Lunch Concessions provide a great venue for networking.

With so much happening in the Expo Hall, attendees come back to the Expo Hall again and again.

To network. To connect. To learn. To engage. And to discover everything the Expo has to offer!

Exhibitors are Showcased at the Global International Education Event of the Year!

organization’s name, booth number, URL, and description.

including the exhibitor name, booth number, link to home page, and description.

Marketplace website.

FORMULA FOR SUCCESS

To reserve exhibit space, complete the contract to exhibit available at www.nafsa.org/ac15exhibiting and submit by January 9, 2015, with the 50% deposit. Organizations that submit contracts after January 9, 2015, are required to submit full payment with the contract and will be accommodated as long as space is available. For more information about the NAFSA Expo, contact Joanne Kuriyan, exhibits director, at +1.202.737.3699, ext. 2541, or e-mail joannek@nafsa.org.

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Booth Specifications

with organization name and booth number, and carpet.

based on total square footage of reserved space and the category of booths selected.

2015 Exhibitor Deadlines

January 9Exhibit Space Application & Contract and 50% deposit due. Initial reservations received after January 9 require full payment with contract

February 27 Requests and deposits for private meeting & events space due

February 27 Exhibit booth space full balance due

March 13

April 17 Early-bird individual conference registration cutoff

May 1 Complimentary exhibitor registration forms due

Exhibit Booth Rates

Booth Category (per 10 ft. x 10 ft.) Global Partner** Standard

Premium* $6,050 $7,600

Corner $5,050 $6,350

Aisle $4,050 $5,070

Shared Booth / Subletting Fee N/A $900

peninsula booths only. All hanging signs must be approved by show management. For details, see Exhibit Space Application & Contract.

FACTS AND FIGURES

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Expo Hall Hours:

Dedicated Expo Hall Hours!

No sessions scheduled during this time.

MORE TIME FOR BUSINESS

SPECIAL DRAWING for EXHIBITORS! Organizations that submit their 2015 Exhibit Space Application & Contract with 50% deposit by December 15, 2014, will be entered into a drawing to win four nights free hotel accommodations in Boston, Massachusetts, during the conference. The winner will be notified in February 2015. RESERVE NOW To reserve exhibit space, complete the contract available at www.nafsa.org/ac15exhibiting and submit it by January 9, 2015, with the 50% deposit. Booths are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and based on date that the contract and deposit are received. INFORMATION For more information about the NAFSA Expo, contact Joanne Kuriyan, exhibits director, at +1.202.737.3699, ext. 2541, or e-mail joannek@nafsa.org.

“Quite simply, NAFSA provides the best platform to engage potential clients and partners.”

Brandon Lee, CEO/Co-Founder

Terra Dotta NAFSA Global Associate

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Brand-Building Opportunities

Tote Bag Insert – $3,000*

Include your brochure or other materials in the registration tote bag. Book early. A limited number of inserts

will be accepted.

*Advertiser is responsible for all tote bag insert shipping and handling fees.

Convention Center Signage – contact for pricing

Catch conference attendees before the Expo opens with a digital signage package displaying your brand

in high-traffic areas throughout the convention center. Several options available.

Pre-plenary video – $7,500

education. Your video will air prior to all four of NAFSA’s plenary addresses and the video monitors of the conference bus

For more information about all of NAFSA’s sponsorship opportunities or to find out more about tote bag inserts, signage,

or plenary videos, contact Kyle Contrata, at +1.202.737.3699, ext. 2540, or e-mail oa@nafsa.org.

Private Meetings and Events

scheduled conference sessions and major conference features. Hotel meeting space is on a first-come, first-served basis

and will be released only to organizations that have made arrangements through the NAFSA office.

or e-mail tammaraf@nafsa.org.

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The NAFSA Global Partnership Program—The Best Way to Maximize Your Investment

your products and services first and generate higher return on investment. Receive discounts on exhibit space, advertising,

products and services.

ext. 2540, or e-mail gpp@nafsa.org.

Global Partner Sessions

Share your knowledge and expertise with conference attendees and help build and enhance international education

opportunities for students and scholars. Choose either a 60 or 75 minutes session. Each session accommodates up to 150

conference participants.

Expo Soundstage

Use the Expo Soundstage to demonstrate the benefits of your latest product or service to conference attendees without

leaving the expo hall. Thirty minutes long, these sessions are perfect for engaging approximately 200 attendees

in a single location.

ext. 2540.

STAND OUT AT NAFSA 2015

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Advertise in the Conference Publications

organization

and directs traffic to your exhibit booth.

2015 Display Ad Rates

Publication Full Page 1/2 pageInside

Front CoverInside

Back CoverOutside

Back Cover

$2,500 $1,700 $5,300 $5,300

Registration Brochure $2,500 $1,700 $5,300 $5,300

$2,500 N/A $5,300 $5,300

CONNECT WITH ATTENDEES

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Advertise in International Educator Magazine

International Educator IE

Educators and the leading publication in international education and exchange. The May/June 2015 issue is read by

thousands of nonmember attendees at the NAFSA conference through bonus distribution. Through its print and digital

editions, IE reaches more than 30,000 regular readers with each issue during the year, extending your reach further than

International Educator

ad and easel to display at their booth.

Discount pricing available for advertisement placements in more than one conference publication and/or International

Educator magazine. For more information, contact Scott Oser at scotto@nafsa.org.

Advertise on the NAFSA Mobile App and Conference Planner

Become a featured advertiser in NAFSA’s official online scheduling tool. Maximize visibility beyond your on-site presence

at the annual conference! As a featured advertiser, your organization’s advertisement will appear prominently on the site

and will be seen by attendees before, during, and after the event, from March 2015 through June 2015.

Use the software to aid in your marketing and communication efforts:

Get a Marketplace Listing

providers and on everything from insurance services to study abroad programs, can be found in the International

Education Marketplace.

Visit http://nafsainternationaleducationmarketplace.com. For more information, e-mail nafsa@multiview.com.

EXTEND YOUR REACH

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Advance Partnerships and Strategic Collaborations

This is why the world of international education comes to NAFSA. Will you be there?

The NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo is the one event you can’t afford to miss.

Disclaimers and Clarifications

or service is not consistent with NAFSA’s charitable and educational mission and/or is deemed to be contrary to the best interests of international education. Similarly, NAFSA reserves the right to reject a potential sponsor or Global

programs, products, or services.

Start planning now and get access in Boston!To reserve exhibit space, contact Joanne Kuriyan, exhibits director, at +1.202.737.3699, ext. 2541, or e-mail joannek@nafsa.org. To view 2014 conference exhibitors and sponsors, go to www.nafsa.org/ac14exhibitors or www.nafsa.org/ac14sponsors.

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