PIN Summit

Postsecondary International Network Leadership Summit

September 12-18, 2026, Ireland

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PROGRAM WILL BEGIN Sept 12 & ENDS Sept 18 – Depart USA Sept 11, and return to USA Sept 18

The Institute of Study Abroad Ireland has successfully developed long-term partnerships with many higher education institutions, and have provided online education about Ireland available to the world. ISAI partners with PIN in September 2026 for a professional development opportunity for senior administrators interested in international education and lessons learned from significant higher education and cultural transformations of the past and present.

The objectives of the program are:

  • Strengthen higher education enthusiasm and option for internationalization, including online courses and study travel

  • Equip senior administrators with insights and strategies from Ireland’s transformation from Institutes of Technology to Technological Universities, including governance, leadership and partnerships

  • Creating collaborative partnerships with other institutions with shared best practices among PIN members

  • Addressing challenges of internationalizing college curriculum

This program will be very active with a combination of workshops, classroom, field trips and seminars at multiple locations, primarily Dublin City, County Donegal and site visits to Technological Universities.  The itinerary is subject to change, as the focus will be adapted to suit the required outcomes of the PIN attendees. 

PROGRAM WILL BEGIN Sept 12 & ENDS Sept 18 –
Depart USA Sept 11, and return to USA Sept 18

 

SPACES LIMITED – PRIORITY GIVEN TO PIN MEMBERS – REGISTER BEFORE JULY 15, 2026

Faculty Testimonials

Being able to experience a sampling of what students will see, hear, taste & feel was invaluable. Getting off the beaten path is a strength of ISAI. Niamh & John's presentations provided easy to understand context & insight into the places, stories & history of Ireland. The pace was steady but always enjoyable & well thought out. Having free time in several spots allowed me to think about the landscape & bigger picture connections I could make for students.
Eden WelkerSenior Adjunct Faculty, AIMS Community College
The program's focus on the needs of community colleges of the US in internationalizing education and drawing students out into the world is exactly what our group was looking for. ISAI is uniquely positioned to work with community colleges and make Ireland absolutely relevant to any course of study. Whether you are prepared for it or not, ISAI will make you fall in love with Ireland suddenly and completely.
Laura GonzalezProfessor, Anthropology/International Education Coordinator, San Diego Miramar College
This was the best professional development experience I've ever had! For me the high points included: - Community building with other community college educators passionate about international education. The group was great and we got along well. I have kept in touch with multiple people from the group. - The academic focus/leadership of Niamh. As educators, we love to hear about the history, culture, and how we can integrate these into our own practices and pedagogy. - The food and lodgings were great! I love that the program is not in Dublin but takes us out to other places where we are able to learn about more diverse views of Ireland.
Denica KellyInternational Student Programs, De Anza College
ISA provides a high-quality professional development/site visit experience for community colleges. The attention to the two-year student and their experiences and challenges elevates them above standard study abroad opportunities. Thoughtful and insightful care is provided to college representatives to mimic the experience of students' future trip--the historical, cultural, and experiential knowledge gained is remarkable and transformational. Kudos to Niamh and John and their team!
Steve TurnerDean, Guilford Technical Community College

This program is for senior leaders and administrators in higher education.

Summit Registration Fee – Free for PIN members (with $750 Membership Fee for 2026) / $950 Non-members
Registration Fee includes itinerary as prescribed. Included meals noted with *

Deposit to secure place – $200

Accommodation – 6 Nights
Single person from Saturday Sept. 12 – Thursday Sept. 17 inclusive.
2 Nights Dublin, 1 Night An Chúirt, 3 nights Campus – $1600 per person

Two person sharing twin/double room
2 nights Dublin, 1 night An Chúirt, 3 nights Campus – $1100 per person

Shared option – solo room Dublin & An Chuirt, private bedroom in shared 2 bed or 3 bed apartment $1300 Per Person

Shared option – twin/double room Dublin & An Chuirt, private bedroom in shared 2 bed or 3 bed apartment $950 per Person

Shared apartments with two or three bedrooms may suit friends travelling together.
Extra nights at either the beginning or the end of the trip may be added on – rates dependent on choices, please contact Maureen admin@isaireland.com

To secure your place on the program, please fill in our registration and pay your $200 deposit form here.

You are welcome to bring a spouse, partner or friend, at the non PIN-member rate of $950. The site visits will be of interest to everyone. This visit is not suitable for children.

Airfare is not included in the price of the program. When booking your travel, depart USA on September 11th, and return on September 18th. We recommend www.aerlingus.com for flights from the USA. 

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If you have any further questions

For any questions about trip signups and travel to Ireland, or for questions about Ireland and during the trip, please contact Niamh on info@isaireland.com

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