2025 AEE International Conference

We believe in the power of Experiential Education, do you? 

You’re invited to join the Association for Experiential Education at the 53rd Annual International Experiential Education Conference taking place November 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA! 

• Main Conference Dates: Thursday Nov 6, Friday Nov 7, Saturday Nov 8
• Pre-Conference Dates: Tuesday, Nov 4, Wednesday, Nov 5
• Conference Venue: Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
• Call for proposals opening March 2025
• Registration will open in July 2025

With hundreds of educators, students, practitioners and researchers in attendance, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experts and innovators, develop lasting professional and personal connections, enrich your work or studies, and discover what's possible in the industry. The AEE Conferences include 80+ workshops, research sessions and panels, keynote events, social and networking sessions and more. 

Why visit Pittsburgh? 

Here are just a few of the many reasons:

 It’s an urban adventure – With 90 unique neighborhoods and breathtaking views from every angle, there are endless opportunities for outdoor adventure in Pittsburgh. One of the best ways to explore Pittsburgh is to take to the streets to experience its natural beauty, unique terrain and diverse offerings at every turn. Pittsburgh is incredibly walkable, and biking reigns supreme thanks to bike-accessible hotels and public transportation, an easy-to-use bikeshare system and a devoted community of cyclists. Plus, there is plenty of opportunity for watersports, including boating, kayaking and paddleboarding on Pittsburgh’s three rivers.

It feels like a home away from home – Pittsburgh is a vibrant, mid-sized city that has the feel of a small town coupled with the big-city amenities that travelers love. Pittsburgh offers a surprising and unexpected experience, with natural beauty, unique terrain and diverse offerings at every turn. And while Pittsburgh continues to push the envelope with major contributions in technology, education, medicine, robotics and beyond, the city’s history and blue-collar image makes it approachable and unpretentious – giving visitors the best of both worlds.

Arts & Culture – The vibrant arts and culture scene is alive and thriving in Pittsburgh. Throughout the city and the region, galleries and museums offer everything from cutting-edge to classic. The entertainment is endless, and the quality and variety superb.

Culinary Delights – Pittsburgh is a city built on innovation, and that certainly doesn’t stop with the food thanks to Pittsburgh’s chef-driven fare. New restaurants and concepts play a large role in Pittsburgh’s hot culinary renaissance. In fact, there are now more than 100 restaurants in the Downtown Pittsburgh area alone and many more throughout the city’s 90 unique and diverse neighborhoods.

Professional And Personal Development

Annually, AEE hosts an International Conference that brings attendees together who share the goals of promoting, defining, developing, and applying theories and practices of Experiential Education. AEE is proud to host these leading events for present and future experiential educators and practitioners from around the world.

• Connect with leaders and innovators in our industry - authors, researchers, professors, and organizational founders. 
• Enrich your work or studies with dozens of educational workshops and inspiring keynotes.
• Develop lasting personal and professional relationships.
• Boost your informed facilitation by learning how Experiential Education is taught, shared, and studied from practitioners from all over the world.
• Be exposed to all areas of Experiential Education and see the full scope of what is possible with a future in Experiential Education.
• Increase your professional network by collaborating with trainers in the many facets of facilitation and practice during our robust workshop offerings.
• Leave feeling refreshed and re-energized. Our conference programming will leave you with the momentum and inspiration to take on your next goal.

Many Voices, One Community 

Many disciplines and settings utilize the methodologies of Experiential Education such as environmental education, service learning, non-formal education, outdoor and adventure education, and more. Experiential Educators include an extensively broad range of professionals such as teachers, counselors, guides, students, professors, researchers and more. Our conference uniquely brings together this diverse community into one place to learn with and from many different perspectives. 

In The Words of Attendees: Testimonials

“I've been in higher education for 16 years. This was the best, most organized and friendliest professional conference I've ever attended. And I've been to many. Thank you, all, for a wonderful experience.” - Todd, 2023 Attendee

“Thanks, Association for Experiential Education,  for an excellent conference!  I met some great people, and the presentations were consistently of high quality with many take aways. I so enjoyed presenting as well!”   - Sue, 2023 Attendee

"I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity from AEE to spread my voice about the environment and how it’s affecting me and my community. Thank you for amplifying not only my voice but my peers. I’m looking forward to future AEE conferences." - Kaja, 2023 Attendee

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