The 2012 CIEE Annual Conference will take place on November 14-17, 2012, in Shanghai, China. This year’s theme is "Global Perspectives: Developing Strategic Initiatives, Educating for a World Economy." The early-bird registration deadline is August 15. 

The conference will explore the impact of a rapidly changing global economy on the field of study abroad and how educators and professionals can give students the tools necessary to flourish in it. Participants will discuss: 

• How can we prepare students poised to enter an economy undergoing historic change? 
• What kinds of opportunities are there in international studies for professional education? 
• Can study abroad meet growing student demands for practical experience? 
• Can any student afford not to pursue international education in a globally and economically interdependent world? 

For more information and to register, please visit: www.ciee.org/conference.