Florida International Leadership Conference (FILC)
FAU Internal Application For FILC 2026 is now open!
Click here to submit application (Deadline: 1/18/2026)
About:
FILC is an annual student conference organized by the Florida Association of International Educators (FAIE). Over the last few years, the conference has attracted over 180 international students and U.S. study or service abroad students across Florida. With the support of the FAIE, the conference provides a unique leadership training experience and networking opportunity for this group of student leaders. To learn more about the FILC, please visit https://faie.org/2026-filc/
Goals of FILC:
- To enhance leadership skills.
- To promote friendships and networks among international and study-abroad students.
- To acknowledge and reward student leaders who work to promote international understanding on campus.
- To challenge students to see themselves as global leaders.
- To recognize the different styles of leadership across cultures.
The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) selects ten students to represent FAU at the FILC each year. FILC 2026 will be held from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29, 2026 , at Camp Geneva, Fruitland Park, Florida.
By attending FILC, students have a unique opportunity to enhance your leadership skills, build friendships and networking, share educational experiences, and promote global education. If you want to challenge yourself as a global leader, do not miss out on this great opportunity!
FILC 2026 internal applicaiton is now open. Click
here
to submit your application by the deadline: January 18, 2026.
Students' Experience from FILC 2025
"FILC pushed me out of my comfort zone, helped me grow as a leader, and gave me the chance to connect with passionate students from across Florida, making every moment meaningful. I’d highly recommend this conference to any student looking to build confidence, make lifelong friends, and discover their leadership potential. You won’t just attend FILC — you’ll grow through it!" - Sravya Modali, student who attended FILC 2025.
"FILC 2025 was a weekend of learning, connecting, discovering and sharpening my leadership skills and competencies. Meeting great minds from all over Florida gave me the opportunity to connect with students of similar interests as well as to learn about other fields that I did not know much about. I benefited so much from this conference and would gladly attend again. I therefore encourage every international student to purpose to attend. Here you will belong, you will increase your value and most of all you will connect!" - Christine Njeru, student who attended FILC 2025.
"FILC is the perfect place to grow, overcome fears, and step out of your comfort zone. And most importantly, I made so many wonderful friends and unforgettable memories during those three days. The best part is that I’m still friends with many of them we still hang out, support each other, and share laughs. Who knew a three-day journey could create bonds that last a lifetime. I’m deeply thankful to CGE and ISS for giving me the opportunity to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience," - Sabira Khatoon Pathan, student who attended FILC 2025.