35th ISANA Conference 2026
The 35th ISANA Conference will take place on 8–9 September 2026 at the iconic Metropolis Events in Melbourne, Australia.
To access conference information, registrations, sponsorship opportunities, call for abstracts, program updates, and event announcements, please visit the official conference website:
The conference website will serve as the central hub for all conference communications and updates throughout 2026.
About the Conference
The ISANA Conference brings together professionals, educators, researchers, student services practitioners, government representatives, and industry leaders committed to advancing international education, student wellbeing, inclusion, engagement, and global learning experiences.
The 2026 conference will feature:
- Keynote presentations
- Concurrent sessions and panels
- Professional development opportunities
- Networking events
- Industry exhibitions
- Research presentations
- Emerging trends and sector insights
Sponsorship Opportunities
A range of sponsorship packages is now available for organisations seeking to engage with leaders and decision-makers across the international education sector.
As a conference supporter, sponsors and exhibitors will have opportunities to:
- Connect with sector leaders and decision-makers
- Showcase products, services, and innovations
- Build relationships with education providers and industry stakeholders
- Increase brand visibility across the sector
- Support professional development and student-focused initiatives
- Engage with delegates from Australia and around the world
Sponsorship opportunities are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
For sponsorship details, exhibition enquiries, and partnership discussions, visit: www.isanaconference.com
Who Should Attend?
The conference is designed for professionals working across:
- International education
- Student wellbeing and support services
- Academic advising
- Careers and employability
- Learning support and language services
- Mediation and conflict resolution
- Chaplaincy and multi-faith support
- Exchange and study abroad programs
- Accommodation and student engagement
- Government and policy
- International partnerships and recruitment
- Research and innovation in international education
Attendees include:
- Academics and academic advisors
- International student advisors and counsellors
- Careers advisors
- Student support professionals
- Government and embassy representatives
- Education agents and recruitment specialists
- Researchers and policy professionals
- Students, teachers, and industry partners
Conference Enquiries
For conference-related enquiries, please contact Conference Convenors:
- Khim Gautam, vicepresident@isana.org.au
- Eve Ollerenshaw vpplanning_development@isana.org.au