2026 AIEA Annual Conference
Leading the Way: Navigating Volatility and New Realities in International Education
Conference Plenaries
The AIEA 2026 Annual Conference featured two thought-provoking plenaries that brought leaders from across international education together to explore collaboration, leadership, and the future of our field.
Opening Plenary
The Power of We: How Diverse Stakeholders Drive International Education Forward
Moderated by: Amir Reza, Ph.D., Babson College
Featuring:
• Patrick Vogt, Academic Programs International (API)
• LaNitra M. Berger, George Mason University
• Mark Lenhart, CET Academic Programs
This opening plenary panel set the tone for the conference with a candid, forward-looking discussion on the urgent need for cross-sector collaboration. Panelists examined how moving beyond silos and toward a shared vision can strengthen leadership, innovation, and impact across international education.
Sponsored by Terra Dotta
Afternoon Plenary Panel
Leading the Way in Volatile Times
Moderated by: Karin Fischer, The Chronicle of Higher Education
Featuring:
• Chris Glass, Boston College
• Lynn Pasquerella, American Association of Colleges and Universities
• Ben Webb, QS Quacquarelli Symonds
As international education leaders navigate a period defined by geopolitical uncertainty, demographic shifts, technological disruption, and evolving public expectations, the question is no longer whether the landscape is changing – but how leaders will respond with clarity, courage, and purpose. This closing plenary brings together global thinkers, data leaders, and senior practitioners to move beyond diagnosis and toward direction.
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