OpenApply Admissions Conference - Portland

We are thrilled to welcome you to our first OpenApply Admissions Conference in the Americas! The event will be held at our Americas headquarters in Portland, Oregon on June 9 & 10, 2023.

The conference theme is ‘Bridging the Gap between Inquiry and Enrollment’, and there will be an emphasis on exploring the challenges, solutions, and strategies around marketing and recruiting prospective students.

Navigating the complex landscape of admissions requires consideration of critical milestones, from discovery and inquiry, to application and enrollment. The goal is for these milestones to interconnect seamlessly and allow families to smoothly complete their admissions journey. This journey is fuelled by a deep understanding of how to proactively communicate with and nurture prospective families, as well as best-practice use of the right tools for the task at hand.

Why Should You Join Us?

Since 2013, OpenApply has been working to fill the professional development gap in the admissions world in preparation for these increasing challenges. We are proud to have welcomed over 1000 participants from 600 international schools to our global conferences over the past decade!

Our 2023 conference will focus on Bridging the Gap between Inquiry and Enrollment, by

• Focusing on recruitment to meet your enrollment goals
• Clearly defining and plotting your admissions roadmap
• Empowering alignment between your Admissions & Marketing functions
• Communicating your school ethos to attract passionate students with a shared vision

Join us in Portland to network with leading admissions professionals, share best practices, and learn proven strategies to help your school meet and surpass the above objectives.

Have a Story to Share?

Do you have a success story, a new practice, or an area of expertise you’d like to share? This is your opportunity to showcase and share your work with others!

Submit Your Proposal Here

Proposals will be accepted until April 3, 2023.

We are seeking sessions that align with the following topics:

• Admissions & Marketing Alignment
• Creating & Communicating School Culture
• Mapping your Admissions Process
• Forecasting & Managing Enrollment
• Effective Recruitment

Speakers will receive:

• Free ticket to the conference and networking events
• An extra ticket for your colleague
• Certificate of Contribution

Conference Schedule

Each day will run from 8:30am-4:00pm.

Full schedule will be announced in mid-April.

Registration Fee

• Early bird registration through May 1: $299 USD/person
• Registration after May 1: $349 USD/person

Area Hotels

The following hotels are located one block away from the event venue:

• Hotel Rose
• AC Hotel by Marriott

*The registration fee includes food and beverages during the conference and happy hour. Participants are responsible for their own airfares and accommodation.

Want to Know What Happened at our Previous Conferences?

Check out what our previous participants say in this VIDEO and recaps from London, Kuala Lumpur, Milan, and more!

Please contact events@faria.org if you have any queries or require assistance.