Harper College

Annual International Education Summit

17th Annual International Education Summit

Beyond Borders, Beyond Buzzwords: Results that Resonate in Global Education

Date: Friday, April 10, 2026

Tentative Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Harper College, Wojcik Conference Center

Harper College is proud to host the 17th Annual International Education Summit, featuring special programming in collaboration with ICISP.

This year’s theme, “Beyond Borders, Beyond Buzzwords: Results that Resonate in Global Education,” challenges us to move past rhetoric and highlight practices that truly make a difference. We’re looking for proposals that showcase measurable outcomes, authentic student impact, expanded access, and sustainable global engagement.

Theme tracks for this year’s Summit include Study Abroad, International Students & Scholars, Technology, International Enrollment, and Internationalization at Home. Submit a proposal to share your strategies, research, and success stories, then join your colleagues committed to advancing meaningful global learning.

Schedule at Glance

April 9 - Thursday

Executive Board Meetings are open to all, but highly encourage to those interested in becoming more active in the organization

5pm - 7:30pm

ICISP Executive Board Meeting

7:30pm - 9pm

 ICISP 40th Anniversary Reception

April 10 - Friday

8:30am - 9am

Breakfast and Network

9am - 10am

ICISP Updates: Who We Are and What We Offer You and Your Students

10am - 11am

Breakout Session 1

11am - 12pm

Breakout Session 2

12pm - 1:30pm

Lunch and Keynote Event

1:30pm - 3pm

Roundatable

Plan Your Trip

Map

Harper College
1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067

Harper College is located at the intersection of Algonquin Road (Route 62) and Roselle Road in Palatine, Illinois. The Wojcik Conference Center can most easily be accessed through the Roselle entrance. The closest parking lots  are Lot 14 and Lot 13, located directly in front of the Wojcik Conference Center. Parking is free and no permit is required for event guests. Accessible parking spaces are available near the main entrance.

 

Partner Hotels (make sure to request for the Harper rate):

Holiday Inn: 1998 N Roselle, Schaumburg IL

$132 + tax, with breakfast included

Wingate, by Wyndham: 50 Remington Rd, Schaumburg, IL

$79 + tax, with breakfast included

Last Updated: 2/18/26