Irish Association for International Education Conference 2026
Mary Immaculate College hosted the Irish Association for International Education Conference 2026 at MIC Limerick from Wednesday 10 to Friday 12 June 2026. The theme of the conference was 'Resilience in International Education: Navigating a Changing World'.
About IAIE 2026
As Ireland’s higher education sector enters a period of dynamic change, shaped by both national developments and evolving global contexts, the IAIE 2026 conference arrives at a particularly significant moment. Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the EU and the renewed Education in Ireland strategy provide a timely backdrop for reflecting on the sector’s international ambitions.
At the same time, growing momentum around transnational education, increased demand for initiatives such as Universities of Sanctuary, and the expanding development of the European Universities Alliances Initiative are opening new pathways for collaboration, inclusion, and impact. While institutions are also navigating changing financial and geopolitical realities, these shifts create valuable opportunities to reimagine how universities advance their research, teaching, and societal missions.
This year’s conference will focus on strengthening resilience in international education and harnessing change as a catalyst for innovation and partnership.
Conference Subthemes
- Enhancing the Student and Staff Experience & Internationalisation at Home
- Innovations in Transnational Education
- Equity, Inclusion & Global Responsibility in Internationalisation (Including displaced students and sustainability)
Date & Location
- When: 10 - 12 June, 2026
- Where: MIC Limerick
The IAIE Conference is closed for registrations.
