The NAFSA 2009 Annual Conference & Expo will be a blockbuster event in the City of Angels, and you will leave with a better understanding of your role in directing, producing and acting on the stage of global engagement.

This year's theme, Fostering Global Engagement through International Education, focuses all of the Conference offerings:

• Inspirational Speakers
• Real-world best practices from top experts
• Practical information from over 400 international exhibitors, comprised of universities, associations and related service providers
• A wide variety of networking opportunities to catch up with colleagues and friends and make new contacts in the industry

Los Angeles, the City of Angels, has much to offer its visitors as you will see as you peruse the information provided on this site.

As the entertainment capital of the world, LA is home to more than a dozen motion-picture studios, 10 major television studios and many recording studios. The city's diverse culture lends itself to world-class museums, restaurants, the performing arts and architecture. Take some time to explore the many different districts, neighborhoods and beach communities in and around the city as well as one of the first to experience reborn, remarkable downtown Los Angeles with the addition of the new L.A. Live entertainment campus, a one of a kind entertainment campus, home to genuine world-class sports and entertainment destination where one can experience some of life’s best moments.

For more information, visit www.nafsa.org/annual_conference