Events
Upcoming Events
18th Annual Conference
University of South Carolina Columbia
Columbia, SC
October 10-11, 2019
Past events
17th Annual Conference
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah
October 2018
16th Annual Conference
University of Minnesota
Carlson School of Management
Minneapolis, MN
October 11-13, 2017
15th Annual Conference
University of Washington
Foster School of Business
Seattle, WA
October 13 and 14, 2016
14th Annual Conference
Indiana University
Kelley School of Business
Bloomington, IN
October 12 and 13, 2015
13th Annual Conference
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Wisconsin School of Business
Madison, WI
October 6 and 7, 2014
Topics presented: study abroad and career development; success sessions: social media, diversity in business study abroad, orientations and pre-departure programs, and returned student programming; navigating relationships with campus study abroad offices; assessment; safety, crisis and risk management
12th Annual Conference
The University of Arizona
Eller College of Management
Tucson, AZ
October 10 and 11, 2013
Topics presented: 100% study abroad participation, Chinese summer schools, international graduate school, international internships, processing student experiences on short term-programs, benchmarking BisNet members, electronic collaboration
11th Annual Conference
University of Virginia
McIntire School of Commerce
Charlottesville, VA
October 8 and 9, 2012
Topics presented: Exchange consortium, international degree-seeking students studying abroad, international internships, in pursuit of 100% participation, and models and practices for short-term courses abroad.
10th Annual Conference
The Ohio State University
Fischer College of Business
Columbus, OH
October 3 and 4, 2011
Topics presented: Social media, effective marketing, customer relationship management systems, and connecting study abroad to career management.
Ninth Annual Conference
Washington University in St. Louis
Olin Business School
St. Louis, MO
October 7 and 8, 2010
Topics presented: Assessing Program Impact, Risk Management and Study Abroad, Using Study Abroad Providers, Best Practices and Know Your Partners
Eighth Annual Conference
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
October 29 and 30, 2009
Topics presented: Coordinating Multi-destinaton Programs, Recruiting Underrepresented Students, The Facilitating Post Study Abroad Experience, Know Your Partners, Best Practices
Conference Colloquia on Internationalizing Business Education
2009 NAFSA Convention
Los Angeles May 27, 2009
Keynote Speaker Elvin C. Lashbrooke, Jr., Interim Dean Eli Broad College of Business Michigan State University
Colloquium Presentations
Global Workforce Development: Are your students competitive?
Best Practices Roundtable Discussions
1) Junior Year Dilemma: Study Abroad versus On-Campus Recruiting
2) Encouraging Collaboration Across Schools and Departments, Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
3) Promoting Nontraditional Study Abroad Locations, Particularly Emerging Economies
4) Integrating Foreign Language and Business Curriculum
How Are Business Schools Leading the Way in Internationalization Efforts Across Campus?
Wisconsin School of Business University of Wisconsin-Madison
Fox School of Business Temple University
Fisher College of Business Ohio State University
BISNET Meeting, International Reception
Seventh Annual Conference
University of Pennsylvania
Wharton School of Business
Philadelphia, PA
October 16 and 17, 2008
Topics presented: Marketing to Millenials, Career Services for Study Abroad, Short Term Programs, Best Practices
Sixth Annual Conference
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
October 25 and 26, 2007
Topics presented: Funding Opportunities and Membership, Evaluation and Assessment Workshop, Best Practices, Submitting NAFSA Proposals, Know Your Partners
Fifth Annual Conference
University of Texas - Austin
October 19 and 20, 2006
Topics presented: Best Practices, BISNET Strategy and Organization, Handling the Bologna Accord with Partners, Exploring a BISNET International Competition, Know Your Partners
Fourth Annual Conference
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
September 29 and 30, 2005
Topics presented: Best Practices, Promoting Study Abroad, Running a Successful Case Competition, Short Course Study Abroad - Design and Planning, Know your Partners
Third Annual Conference
Ohio State University
September 30 and October 1, 2004
Topics presented: Best Practices, Maximizing Study Abroad through Culture and Language Learning Strategies, Credit Transfer and Grade Conversion, Summer Programs, Know Your Partners
Second Annual Conference
Indiana University - October 2 and 3, 2003
Topics presented: Best Practices, Impact of Study Abroad on Students' Career Plans, Assessment of Students Learning Abroad, Finding International Internships/Working with Career Centers, Know Your Partners
University of Wisconsin-Madison - October 2002
Meetings at NAFSA conference
Philadelphia, PA - May 2018
Los Angeles, CA - May 2017
Denver, CO - May 2016
Boston, MA - May 2015
San Diego, CA - May 2014
Saint Louis, MO - May 2013
Houston, Texas - May/June 2012
Vancouver, Canada - May/June 2011
Kansas City, MO - May/June 2010
Los Angeles, CA - May 2009
- Hosted afternoon on International Business Education
Washington, DC - May 2008
- Discussion with NAFSA leadership on International Business session
Minneapolis, MN - May/June 2007
- Successful Poster session "Partnerships Begin at Home"
Montreal, Canada - May/June 2006
Seattle, WA - May/June 2005
Baltimore, MD - May 2004
Salt Lake City, UT - May 2003
San Antonio, TX - May 2002
Founding Meeting and Reception