AEE Southeast Region

various southeast conference workshops

The 2025 Southeast Regional Conference

February 14 & 15 | Elon university | Elon, NC

Critical Connections: Cultivating Community Resilience

CALL FOR PROPOSALS!

This year, we are excited to offer presentations that align with our conference theme Critical Connections: Cultivating Community Resilience.

In order to formally submit your conference proposal, please complete and submit this form by January 24th, 2025. Once submitted, your proposal will be considered for 2025 Southeast Regional Conference and you will be notified of the status of your proposal. If your workshop is selected, you will be notified and eligible to register for the conference at the discounted presenter rate.

New presenters are welcomed and encouraged to submit workshops to test out with a supportive audience. Workshop mentorship is available if requested.

Lastly, should you have any questions in this process, please feel free to reach out to Deidra Goodwin at deidra@dgoodwinexperiential.com. We appreciate your investment in making this year’s conference great.

Registration Pricing

AEESE is excited to again offer a sliding scale registration for folks to choose the level they can contribute at. For reference, we have provided amounts below to consider based on the cost per person of the conference:

$30 Student/volunteer/presenter AEE member *minimum

$70 Student/volunteer/presenter non-member ($50 for one day)
$80 Professional AEE member
$120 or more Professional non-member

Food & Lodging

Food is included in registration pricing.

Lodging is NOT included. Elon University does have a free camping option, so please indicate if you plan to camp during registration.

Daily Schedule

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FRIDAY 2/14

10:00-11:25AM Opening & Playnote

11:30-11:45AM Spark Talks

12:00-1:00PM Lunch (provided)

1:15-2:45PM 90 Minute Workshop Block

3:00-3:30PM 30 Minute Workshop Block

3:45-5:15PM 90 Minute Workshop Block

6:00-7:00PM Dinner (provided)

7:00-8:00PM Music and Social

SATURDAY 2/15

9:00-9:30AM Welcome & Re-Group

9:45-10:15AM 30 Minute Workshop Block

10:30-11:50AM Keynote & Breakout Discussions

12:00-1:00PM Lunch (provided)

1:15-2:45PM 90 Minute Workshop Block

3:00-3:45PM Restshops

4:00-5:00PM 60 Minute Workshop Block

5:15-6:00PM Closing

Keynote Speaker: Bryn Lottig

Bryn Bryn Lottig is the author of international best-seller No Child Left Inside. In addition to holding a Masters degree, she has honed her expertise in Adventure-Based Experiential Education over twenty years of using adventure as a medium to develop social and emotional skills in learners of all ages.

Her passion lies in crafting and leading programs that translate outdoor experiences into lifelong learning, whether in schools or through professional development. She believes in empowering individuals to embrace challenges as a catalyst for growth and discovery. She lives with her husband and their two children in Northern Wisconsin. To learn more about her work or purchase her book, visit brynlottig.com.

The Southeast Region includes the following states:

Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

To contact us, email southeastAEE@gmail.com or send us a Facebook message!