For more than 20 years, The Forum’s Conference has provided a space for dialogue exploring the pressing issues facing education abroad. The 2025 Forum Annual Conference will reflect on the history of education abroad, the current state of the field, and trends on the horizon.
IES Abroad looks forward to attending this year's Conference as a Diamond Sponsor. We also welcome you to stop by and meet the team at our tables (108 and 109).
Virtual Event
📅 When: February 26-27, 2025
📍 Where: Virtual
In-Person Event
📅 When: March 19–21, 2025
📍 Where: Toronto, Canada
Learn More About Forum
Virtual IES Abroad Sessions at Forum
- Thursday, February 27, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Community over Competition: Ensuring DEIB Thrives in Education Abroad
Global Education DEIB practitioners often come with a sense of community and collaboration. We center those of marginalized communities and the greater good of the field emphasizing inclusive practices in sharing new knowledge creation. This interactive talk show style demonstration aims to strengthen the field and foster a more equitable education abroad ecosystem for all, particularly those empowering underserved communities. Session closed to the media. This session will not be recorded.
Session Leader: Kory M. Saunders (Director of Inclusion Initiatives | AIFS Abroad)
Speakers: Noelle Baldwin (Director of Access & Strategic Partnerships | IES Abroad); Chris Thompson (Founder & Managing Director | Compear Global Education Network); Seth Weil (Partnership Director | CEA CAPA Education Abroad)
