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Annual Conference in Vienna | October 15-17, 2025

IES Abroad is celebrating it's 75th Anniversary this year! To celebrate, we're taking our Annual Conference internationally for the first time ever! We're excited to welcome you back to where it all started in 1950 in Vienna, Austria. 

Our Conference features a program designed to optimize learning, networking, and professional development opportunities. This will be an Annual Conference to remember and you won't want to miss it! Don't forget to save the date! 

  • Dates: October 15-17, 2025
  • Annual Conference Hotel: Hilton Vienna Park Hotel. Book your hotel room now!
  • Welcome Dinner:  MAK – Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna
  • Film Festival: Das MuTH
  • DiscoverIES: Enjoy Vienna Cultural Tours by Vienna Faculty Members 

Expanding Access to Our Annual Conference

This year, we’re excited to offer travel stipends and grants to support attendance at the Conference. The same way we believe in providing meaningful intercultural experiences for our students, we want our valued partners and colleagues in International Education to have the opportunity to attend a once-in-a-lifetime Conference experience. See more details below:

Please note that travel grants and stipends can be combined for the same institution, but not the same individual. Learn more.

Annual Conference Registration remains FREE for Consortium Members as a benefit of membership. Non-Consortium registration cost is $600 (Early Bird) and $700 (General).

Apply for a Travel Grant

 

Book Your Hotel Now!

Join us at our Annual Conference hotel block at the Hilton Vienna Park HotelBook your room for €279/night, inclusive of breakfast and VAT.

Book Your Hotel 

Hotel Block Room
Vienna Landscape
Hilton Hotel Vienna
 

 

 

Topic Submissions and Presentation Proposals

We invite you to submit topics and presentation proposals at this year's Conference! A form will be available shortly. Stay tuned for more details.

Submit Your Ideas

 

Conference Registration 

Registration will open in late April! If you have any questions, please reach out to our Annual Conference team. 

Contact the Annual Conference Team 

Key Dates to Know 

  • January: You can book your hotel at our Conference block!
  • Mid-February: Submit your topics and presentation proposals.
  • Late April: Conference registration opens!
  • Mid-September: Last chance to book your hotel and register before it closes.
  • October 15-17: Welcome to Vienna!

 

Program Planning Committee

We are thankful for our dedicated Program Planning Committee as they shape the Annual Conference each year. Their expertise and thoughtful curation of topics and speakers ensure that our Conference remains engaging, relevant, and impactful.

Meet the Program Planning Committee

Benefits of Attending the Annual Conference

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Experience one of Europe's Most Intriguing Capitals
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Attend Dinner at MAK – Museum of Applied Arts
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Learn from Thought Leaders in the Field
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Attend our Study Abroad Film Festival
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Enjoy Vienna Cultural Tours by Vienna Faculty Members
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Experience the Hilton Vienna Park Hotel
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Hear From Critically Acclaimed Plenary Speakers
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Meet Center Directors, Staff, and Partners