Theme: Celebrating 40 Years of PBD: Advancing Global Knowledge and Learning
June 1 and 2, 2026
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Phi Beta Delta (PBD) Honor Society for International Scholars along with Mu Chapter at UNC Charlotte is pleased to host the 40th Anniversary PBD Conference. Here are the details:
Who: All internationally minded folks are invited to attend! We welcome those who are interested in becoming members of PBD. Also, we extend a special welcome to PBD members across all chapters—faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and especially undergraduate and graduate students—to share research, practices, and innovations that advance global knowledge and learning.
What: Celebrating 40 Years of PBD: Advancing Global Knowledge and Learning
When: Monday, June 1, and Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Where: Cone Center, UNC Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina
Hotels: Hilton University - Special Conference rate $149 (+tax) (Link coming soon)
Sonesta Charlotte University - Special Conference rate $99 (+tax) (Link coming soon)
Please visit the Call for Proposals page for details to submit your proposal. Proposals are due by 11:59pm, Saturday, March 28.
| Conference Registration | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student | Individual | Lifetime Membership and Conference Fee | Deadline | |
| Early Bird (Existing Members) | $75 | $250 | $525* | April 11, 2026 |
| Regular | $125 | $375 | Only available for existing members during Early-Bird time frame | May 25, 2026 |
Note: The PBD Lifetime Membership doesn't include the annual chapter dues that individual chapters collect. This special promotion closes on the Early-Bird Deadline. Note: You need to be a current member to take advantage of this special price. For newly inducted members, this registration fee doesn't include a PBD Medal or PBD Induction Certificate.