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I've already marked my calendar for next year. Already telling my colleagues to attend.
Past Conference
AERA Annual Meeting 2026
Attendee Recommendation
Based on 115 attendee recommendations · Includes sample data
95%
recommend
this conference
this conference
4.7 / 5
Important Dates
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Registration OpensJanuary 7, 2026
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Early Registration DeadlineFebruary 13, 2026
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ConferenceApril 8–12, 2026
About the Conference
Each year, the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting is the world's largest gathering of education researchers and a showcase for groundbreaking, innovative studies in an array of areas.
Conference Topics
Artificial Intelligence in Education
Assessment
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education
Educational Leadership
Educational Psychology
Educational Technology
Higher Education
International Education
K-12 Education
Learning Sciences
Literacy and Reading
Mathematics Education
Science Education
Special Education
STEM Education
Teacher Education
Organized By
American Educational Research Association
Verified Organization
The American Educational Research Association (AERA), founded in 1916, is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and evaluation and by promoting the…
View OrganizationVenue
Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, United States
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Attendee Reviews
115 attendees · 95% recommend this conference
Recommended
I had a good experience and would attend again. Networking time could have been longer but what we had was useful.
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I left feeling energized and full of new ideas. Networking opportunities were plentiful and the organizers made it easy to connect with peers. Already telling my colleagues to attend.
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A genuinely great event from start to finish. The variety of sessions meant there was always something worth attending. This one is a must attend for me now.
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This conference delivered on every level. Speakers were engaging and took time to answer questions. Can't wait for the next edition.
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I left feeling energized and full of new ideas. Speakers were engaging and took time to answer questions. I'll definitely be back next year.
Recommended
Overall a solid conference with a lot to offer. Registration and check in were easy and the staff were helpful.
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This conference delivered on every level. The keynotes were thought provoking and the breakout sessions gave me tools I could use right away. Highly recommend to anyone in this field.
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I've already marked my calendar for next year. The keynotes were thought provoking and the breakout sessions gave me tools I could use right away. I'll definitely be back next year.
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This conference is exactly what our field needs more of.