Getting to know IFSA – A New Term
This July, IFSA is hosting a series of four online sessions aimed at helping members better understand how the organization works, what principles guide it, and how to take a more active role within the network. A new term is starting in September 2025 which means thousands of IFSA members will get the change to apply to become an official within IFSA on the international stage.
From the values behind our Code of Conduct to the thinking behind our updated internal guidelines, this series is an invitation to learn, ask questions, and connect. Two of the sessions will be open roundtables, offering a space to talk informally about board roles and what it’s like to be an IFSA official.
These sessions are open to all members—whether you’re just getting to know IFSA or considering running for a leadership position.
Schedule:
IFSA and its Code of Conduct (12:00 UTC) Sunday, 6th July 2025
New to IFSA or still not sure what IFSA international does? Want to understand what guides the way we work together?
This first session will introduce IFSA as a global network—how it’s structured, how decisions are made, and what it means to be part of it. We’ll also talk about the Code of Conduct: why it exists and how it helps create a respectful, inclusive environment across our activities.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7WJg3YuvTe-Xq_ueikdWeg
IFSA and its new Guidelines (13:00 UTC) Tuesday, 8th July 2025
How should IFSA function as an organization in today’s world?
This session looks beyond internal structure to the values that shape how we work together. IFSA’s newly revised internal guidelines aim to reflect who we are and where we’re heading—addressing questions like: What does it mean to be a non-political organization in political times? Or how do we approach conscious travel and environmental responsibility as an international organisation?
We’ll walk through some of the updates and open the floor to hear your thoughts. This isn’t just about presenting rules, it’s about discussing the principles behind them. Your feedback helps us shape IFSA’s working culture together.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_Pa6l5giSsisXfXi_UrbNA
Officials Roundtable Q&A
Ever thought about taking on a bigger role in IFSA—but not sure where to start?
This is your chance to hear directly from current and the current IFSA Board members and Heads of Commissions about what it’s really like to be part our amazing global organisation. We’ll talk openly about the challenges, the learning moments, and the impact this kind of work can have—not just on IFSA, but on you.
Interested in being elected as a Board member and steering a global organisation towards greatness or taking on the role heading your own commission building your skills in project management? We are here to guide you and show you what its like on the inside.
Come with questions, ideas, or just curiosity. IFSA needs the members to join the next term’s board and officials – could that be you?
We have two options available depending on where in the world you are based.
Friday, July 18 – Officials Roundtable Q&A (20:00 UTC)
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NsZLPtjrSSy5yc3O0RiqTw
Saturday, July 19 – Officials Roundtable Q&A (14:00 UTC)
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HU5eN5p2Q5e06QYXbMpg5A
