Connecting Continents, Shaping Education Abroad

Join us in Lisbon, Portugal, in October 2026 for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Conference—where education abroad professionals from across the globe come together to explore mobility, migration, and meaningful global engagement in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. 

In 2026, the EMEA Conference will again be held in conjunction with The Forum’s Careers, Internships & Global Learning (CIGL) Conference. 

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Hosted by FLAD at the Universidade de Lisboa

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We are honored to be hosted by FLAD, the Luso-American Development Foundation, at the Universidade de Lisboa, for the EMEA Conference 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. As FLAD celebrates 40 years of fostering cooperation between Portugal and the United States, we’re proud to join them in their mission to advance transatlantic collaboration in education, science, culture, and beyond. Thank you to FLAD and the Universidade de Lisboa for welcoming the global education abroad community to Portugal, hosting the conference at the well-known Reitoria da Universidade de Lisboa, and for your enduring commitment to building bridges across borders.

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Call for Proposals, Registration, and Hotel & Travel Information Coming Soon!

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Interested in joining the planning committee for the 2026 EMEA Conference? The application deadline is July 25, 2025.