AISA Conference 2026

Bookings are now open for the annual AISA conference. AISA is a professional sub-group and practitioner network of UKCISA for those working in international student advice. Find out more and get in touch to join AISA as a part of your UKCISA membership. 

The annual AISA conference 2026 will take place at International Students’ House in London on Thursday 19 November 10.00am - 4pm. The price is just £95pp which includes coffee and lunch.  

Programme:

10.00: Arrival and refreshments

10.30 - 11.15: UKCISA update on policy work

11.15 - 11.30: Refreshment break

11.30 - 13.00: Operational update from UKVI. A member of UKVI’s Operations Team will provide an update, followed by a Q and A. Those registered to attend can submit their questions in advance on this Padlet which we will ask UKVI to prioritise on the day. Please ensure your questions are relevant to international student advice work.  Include your full name and institution name.

13.00 - 14.30: Marketplace peer learning, extended networking and lunch. Find out about good practice, and chat to peers from other institutions in an informal setting. Submit a Marketplace proposal to host a stall to share an area of good practice. If accepted, you will be able to come to the full conference for a discounted price (just £50!).  

14.30 - 16.00: Coping with change. Ash Charlton (ACE Training), will deliver an  interactive workshop about coping with change; survival strategies for keeping up your morale and motivation as well as dealing with the stress and uncertainty of change. 

16.00: Optional networking the Thirsty Scholar at ISH (drinks not included)