AECT International Convention
Las Vegas, Nevada: October 20-24, 2025
Planet Hollywood
3667 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV
3667 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV
Leading the global study and application of new technologies for learning
The Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT) represents and engages a wide variety of educational professionals, including instructional designers, PK-12 teachers, higher education faculty, education administrators, and industry training leaders, who seek to provide leadership and advise policymakers on enriching and sustaining teaching and learning. The annual AECT International Convention is the premier international forum for the exchange and dissemination of scholarship and practice on the design of instruction and systematic approaches to learning.
The 2025 conference marks our next hundred years as an organization. As we continue to address critical issues within our field and in our larger societies, we call upon the field to consider sharing their scholarship, practice, and stories related to the use of technology and the creation of inclusive, equitable, and ethical learning environments, including examples of technoethics or restorative justice in practical contexts.
The 2025 conference marks our next hundred years as an organization. As we continue to address critical issues within our field and in our larger societies, we call upon the field to consider sharing their scholarship, practice, and stories related to the use of technology and the creation of inclusive, equitable, and ethical learning environments, including examples of technoethics or restorative justice in practical contexts.
Chris Miller, Ph.D.
MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY
AECT President Elect and Convention Co-Planner
John H. Curry, Ph.D.
IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY
Convention Co-Planner
Lauren Bagdy, Ph.D.
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Convention Co-Planner
AECT International Convention
Theme: Refocus: The Future in Educational Technology
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 20-24, 2025
The conference supports ongoing efforts of continuous improvement by bringing together a diverse array of expertise from around the world to share practical technology solutions, high-quality research, hands-on workshops, and demonstrations of innovative approaches to instructional design, performance improvement, and educational uses of technology.
The theme for the 2025 AECT convention is “Refocus: The Future in Educational Technology.”
Technology continually changes just as AECT has continually changed over its century as a premier professional organization in the field. As researchers and practitioners, it is important that time is taken to re-focus on the future. Some of the topics of the field have included:
At this year’s convention, we want to facilitate a conversation that moves past topics to unpack the problems in the field that can be addressed through research and practice. And, what problems should AECT focus on for the future as a strategic direction?
We invite high-quality presentations from a wide diversity of disciplines whose expertise can be orchestrated to positively address topics and issues in the field. While we continue to prioritize empirical and theoretical scholarship, we also specifically encourage and invite practitioner-oriented presentations focused on using evidence-based practices on topics and issues in the field.
Key Dates & Deadlines
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 20-24, 2025
The conference supports ongoing efforts of continuous improvement by bringing together a diverse array of expertise from around the world to share practical technology solutions, high-quality research, hands-on workshops, and demonstrations of innovative approaches to instructional design, performance improvement, and educational uses of technology.
The theme for the 2025 AECT convention is “Refocus: The Future in Educational Technology.”
Technology continually changes just as AECT has continually changed over its century as a premier professional organization in the field. As researchers and practitioners, it is important that time is taken to re-focus on the future. Some of the topics of the field have included:
- Strengthening the connections between the academic and the practitioner
- Integrating technology with pedagogy
- Determining the impact of cutting-edge technologies on the field
- Enhancing professional development and training
- Examining the role of data in learning, training, and performance
- Addressing the challenges to effective learning environments
- Creating accessible learning for all
At this year’s convention, we want to facilitate a conversation that moves past topics to unpack the problems in the field that can be addressed through research and practice. And, what problems should AECT focus on for the future as a strategic direction?
We invite high-quality presentations from a wide diversity of disciplines whose expertise can be orchestrated to positively address topics and issues in the field. While we continue to prioritize empirical and theoretical scholarship, we also specifically encourage and invite practitioner-oriented presentations focused on using evidence-based practices on topics and issues in the field.
Key Dates & Deadlines
- December 2, 2024 – Call for proposals is released
- January 6, 2025- Proposal system opens for submissions
- February 17, 2025 – Proposals due by 11:59 P.M. US Pacific Time (note: there will not be a deadline extension)
- March 1, 2025 – Proposals assigned to reviewers
- May 5, 2025 – Proposal reviews due by 11:59 P.M. US Pacific Time
- May 16, 2025 – Notify authors of submission decision
- May 2025– Accepted presenters confirm intent to present
- August 2025 – Full convention schedule available
- October 20-24, 2025 – Las Vegas Convention activities
Corporate and Institutional Participation
AECT welcomes corporate and institutional partnerships. Opportunities include keynote sponsorship, university reception participation, vendor showcases, and more. Thank you for your interest in partnering with and supporting AECT!
For questions about sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected].
Keynote Speakers
To Be Announced
Registration Rates
Regular & International Members
AECT Loyalty Program Rate
Early Bird (ends July 31): $490
Regular (ends September 30): $580
Late (starts October 1): $715
Standard Rate
Early Bird (ends July 31): $545
Regular (ends September 30): $645
Late (starts October 1): $795
Early Bird (ends July 31): $490
Regular (ends September 30): $580
Late (starts October 1): $715
Standard Rate
Early Bird (ends July 31): $545
Regular (ends September 30): $645
Late (starts October 1): $795
Student or Retired Members
AECT Loyalty Program Rate
Early Bird (ends July 31): $325
Regular (ends September 30): $425
Late (starts October 1): $580
Standard Rate
Early Bird (ends July 31): $360
Regular (ends September 30): $475
Late (starts October 1): $645
Early Bird (ends July 31): $325
Regular (ends September 30): $425
Late (starts October 1): $580
Standard Rate
Early Bird (ends July 31): $360
Regular (ends September 30): $475
Late (starts October 1): $645
Non-Members (Convention + Membership Bundle)
AECT Loyalty Program Rate
Early Bird (ends July 310: $715
Regular (ends September 30): $805
Late (starts October1): $940
Standard Rate
Early Bird (ends July 31): $770
Regular (ends September 30): $870
Late (starts October1): $1020
Early Bird (ends July 310: $715
Regular (ends September 30): $805
Late (starts October1): $940
Standard Rate
Early Bird (ends July 31): $770
Regular (ends September 30): $870
Late (starts October1): $1020
The AECT Loyalty Program
5 Easy Steps For Joining the AECT Loyalty Program
Step 1:
Book your hotel room reservation at Planet Hollywood through the AECT Block.
Step 2:
Review the Terms & Conditions, then submit your Loyalty Program Request via the Form.
Step 3:
Allow up to 1 business day for review; an email will be sent when the discount is available to you.
Step 4:
Complete your convention registration at the discounted Loyalty Program rate.
Step 5:
Enjoy your convenient stay at Planet Hollywood for the convention!
Hotel Information
We have room blocks reserved at Planet Hollywood from
October 18–25, 2025, starting at $155/night.
Book your reservations by Wednesday, September 17.
October 18–25, 2025, starting at $155/night.
Book your reservations by Wednesday, September 17.
Planet Hollywood
3667 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV
3667 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV
For members/guests that prefer to phone in their reservations, they may call the Reservation Center at
1-800-CAESARS (223-7277) to secure a reservation. Please state AECT Annual Conference when calling.
Callers may also use the code "SMAEC5" to identify the group.
1-800-CAESARS (223-7277) to secure a reservation. Please state AECT Annual Conference when calling.
Callers may also use the code "SMAEC5" to identify the group.
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Join the Community
AECT membership has many benefits that will advance your career, including access to our award-winning journals and member rates for our convention. Most importantly, you'll become part of the AECT community, which is dedicated to teaching and learning. Learn more in our membership brochure.
For questions about AECT membership, please email [email protected].
Leading the global study and application of new technologies for learning