CONFERENCE

Conference
Dr. Talal Al-Balushi, Cultural Attache, Embassy of Oman
Neil G. Ruiz, PhD from the Pew Research Center
The Ambassador of Malaysia
Rajika Bhandari, Formerly Vice President of the Institute of International Education, and a noted author and consultant
Our Conference Includes

Presentations by the key attaches at foreign embassies and an opportunity to meet the personnel responsible for student sponsorship and exchange programs.
5 networking breaks where you can meet colleagues working on similar issues and discover new opportunities to collaborate and connect.
Continental breakfast and lunch on both days of the conference. Meals and the Conference Reception are often at embassies, offering a unique and undeniably authentic local flavor.
Access to all presentations offered at the conference in PDF form so that you can implement what you learned when you return to the office.
The Washington International Education Conference

Meet decision makers in the embassies of countries at the forefront of international student mobility.
The Washington International Education Conference (WIEC) is a two-day conference dedicated to professional development and building connections between higher education institutions and key figures in foreign embassies and sponsoring organizations. You will hear from embassies representing key international student markets and hear from key Federal government partners including the Department of Commerce, the Department of State, and the Department of Homeland Security. In addition, you will learn from highly regarded peers and research institutions that are committed to the study and implementation of international student recruitment, inter-university partnerships, and international student services.

You will leave WIEC with the newest information on student mobility trends and issues for your office to utilize, while also having the data and practical tips to more effectively manage your international student program.

Conference attendees include education and cultural attaches, government representatives, NGO staff, vendors, as well as stakeholders at all stages of the international student lifecycle from universities, colleges, high schools and language programs. WIEC offers unparalleled value and useful sessions for senior international officers, directors of international admissions, recruiters, and international student services officers.
Key Topics
1
Diversification of student sources in a competitive environment
2
Everything you need to know about changes in visa issuance and regulations
3
New programs bringing sponsored students to the United States
4
Accessing emerging or new growth markets

5
Insider approaches to the China and India markets

6
Technological innovations in student recruitment and retention
7
High level topics in the internationalization of the university campus
And much much more!
2024 Conference Agenda
Luncheons and the Gala Conference Reception

Previous Washington International Education Conferences have had informative sessions given by or at the following embassies and international organizations:

AMIDEAST
Colombia
Kuwait
Mexico
Saudi Arabia
Bahrain
England
India
Miller Mayer LLP
Spain
Barton Carlyle
France
Indonesia
Oman
Sweden
Brazil
Germany
Japan
Russian Federation
Turkey
China
Korea
Malaysia
SANNAM S4
U.A.E.
WIEC Conferences have included Presentations from Representatives of
AMIDEAST
Canadian Bureau for International Education
Embassy of Bahrain
Embassy of Brazil
Embassy of Colombia
Embassy of France
Embassy of Germany
Embassy of Great Britain
Embassy of India
Embassy of Indonesia
Embassy of Japan
Embassy of Kuwait

Embassy of Malaysia
Embassy of Oman
Embassy of Qatar
Embassy of Spain
Embassy of Sweden
Embassy of the Netherlands
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China
Embassy of the Russian Federation
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
Embassy of Turkey
Institute of International Education
International Research & Exchange Board
Johns Hopkins University
Korean Cultural Mission
Mexican Cultural Mission
Organization of American States
Pew Research Center
Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission
The Chronicle of Higher Education
The World Bank
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of State
United States Department of Commerce
Vietnam Education Foundation

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Contact Us

For additional information, please contact:
Washington International Education Council (WIEC)

Phone: (301) 641-8376
inquiries@washcouncil.org

Our Conference Includes

The Washington International Education Conference

Meet decision makers in the embassies of countries at the forefront of international student mobility.

Key Topics

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2

3

4

5

6

7

Luncheons and the Gala Conference Reception

Previous Washington International Education Conferences have had informative sessions given by or at the following embassies and international organizations:

WIEC Conferences have included Presentations from Representatives of

Contact Us

For additional information, please contact:Washington International Education Council (WIEC) Phone: (301) 641-8376inquiries@washcouncil.org

For additional information, please contact:
Washington International Education Council (WIEC)

Phone: (301) 641-8376
inquiries@washcouncil.org