Find your rhythm at #EAIE2026

Heading to Glasgow this September? The EAIE Conference and Exhibition is your chance to connect, grow, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of international education. But with 240+ sessions and activities on offer, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. 

That's where your conference personality comes in. Are you a Learner, Networker, or Innovator? Take our quick quiz to discover which type of participant you are, then read on for tailored recommendations to help you get the most out of your time in Glasgow.

Conference personality: Learner

We recommend: Going deep 

If you’re a learner, #EAIE2026 is a chance to stretch your thinking and come home with fresh perspectives. You’re drawn to structured sessions where experts and peers share hard-won knowledge, and you love having something concrete to bring back to your team. Make the most of your time by diving into the programme’s breadth of topics from mobility and partnerships to leadership and social responsibility.

Sessions and activities to explore: Panel sessions, Poster sessions, Ignite© sessions, Workshops, Keynote addresses 

Conference personality: Networker

We recommend: Making it personal

Inspired by making new connections? Conferences come alive for you the moment you strike up a conversation with someone new. Glasgow is a city that knows how to welcome people, and #EAIE2026 is designed to help you build the kind of relationships that last well beyond the closing session. Whether you're reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting future collaborators for the first time, this is your moment to shine.

Where to focus your energy: Exhibition, Opening Reception, The EAIE Networking Event: Cosmic Connections, Extra activities 

Conference personality: Innovator

We recommend: Challenge the status quo

This year’s theme, The Rhythm of Revolution, was made for you. You come to the conference not just to absorb ideas but to ask the important questions around them, push them further, and find new ways to put them into practice. You’re energised by debate, cross-sector thinking, and the kind of bold conversations that only happen when sharp minds get in the same room.

Sessions worth your time: Campfire sessions, Ignite© sessions, Plenaries, Roundtable sessions, Campus Experiences 

Of course, most of us don’t fit neatly into one box, and that’s the point. With four full days and 240+ sessions at the Scottish Event Campus, #EAIE2026 is built for the full spectrum of how people learn, connect, and create. Don’t be surprised if you arrive as one type and leave as an entirely different one. See you in Glasgow!