Beginning Wednesday, July 1 at 8:30 a.m. Central Time, you will not be able to log in or create an account while we transition to our new student portal. Access is expected to be restored by the end of the day on Monday, July 6.

If you have started any forms in your MyIESabroad student portal, please complete and submit them by end of day Tuesday, June 30. Submitted forms will carry over automatically. Any forms that are started but not submitted by June 30 will not transfer—but don't worry, you'll still have access to the same forms in the new portal on July 6.

For more details, please review our student system upgrade information. Want a heads-up when the new portal is live? Fill out our interest form. Thank you for your patience during this transition. We're excited to welcome you into the new portal and continue supporting you every step of the way.

Annual Conference in Chicago | October 26-28, 2026

The 2026 IES Abroad Annual Conference will be held in Chicago at the Radisson Blue Aqua Hotel. 

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! 

Conference registration is now open. Register here.
 

  • Dates: October 26-28, 2026 (Please note: This year's conference will take place Monday–Wednesday, rather than the traditional Wednesday-Friday schedule).
  • Annual Conference Hotel Block: Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel.

Conference Registration 

Annual Conference Registration remains FREE for Consortium Members (Associate and Full Members) as a benefit of membership. Non-Consortium registration cost is $750. 

Registration for the Annual Conference is now open. 

Register Here

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Annual Conference team at annualconference@iesabroad.org


What's Included in Your Registration

  • Pre-Conference Workshop focused on student well-being and risk management abroad (Advance registration is required)
  • Welcome Dinner at an iconic Chicago venue, Smith & Wollensky 
  • Experience Chicago through a DiscoverIES Architectural River Cruise (Space is limited and advance registration is required)
  • A ticket to the 12th Annual Study Abroad Film Festival at the Chicago History Museum on Tuesday, October 27th
  • Hear from Critically-acclaimed Plenary Speaker, Dr. Aditi Nerurkar
  • Dozens of sessions with thought leaders discussing key topics in the field

Travel Grants to support Conference Attendance

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. 

Ten travel grants of up to $750 will be available to education abroad professionals. 

MAK Museum Dinner
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Annual Conference Guests
Annual Conference Expo