On Tuesday and Wednesday of the AIEA Annual Conference, different PAC members will be available for confidential 1:1, 20-minute “sprint” mentoring sessions with SIOs. Prior to the conference, interested SIOs will be asked to complete a brief introductory intake form to determine the most fruitful use of the 1:1 session. The expected commitment from the PAC member and SIO is at least one follow-up conversation after the conference. Once the intake form is submitted, a subgroup of PAC members will match the SIO with the most appropriate PAC member, all confidentially, to ensure personalized mentor–mentee pairings that maximize relevance and impact.

Pictured above: Senior-level leadership and strategic dialogue took center stage at the 2026 Provost Track, led by AIEA’s Presidential Ambassadors Council. Through programs like this and the inaugural PAC-SIO Mentoring Program, the PAC is dedicated to creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue, exchanging perspectives, and strengthening connections among institutional leaders.

About the AIEA PAC

The AIEA PAC is composed of presidents, former presidents, and equivalent titles from across the globe who champion international education and global engagement. Established in 2022, the PAC meets throughout the year, and is dedicated to strengthening connections among top institutional leaders worldwide. We do so by focusing on mentorship, thought leadership, and advocacy.