AECT International Convention
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
Call for Proposals
Theme: Grand Challenges Facing the Field
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 20-24, 2025
You are invited to attend and present at the 2025 AECT International Convention in Las Vegas, NV (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 “Grand Challenges Facing the Field”
As AECT progresses into its second century as a premier professional organization, it is important that we identify the grand challenges facing the field that AECT can address. These grand challenges will help identify the focus of AECT for the future to help create lasting impact. Some of these grand challenges include:
We invite high-quality presentations from a wide diversity of disciplines whose expertise can be orchestrated to positively address the grand challenges of 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 addressing the grand challenges.
All submissions exemplifying the theme will be considered for designation as a Presidential Session that could be selected for a possible AECT project. Division planners will recommend accepted presentations to the convention co-planners for consideration, and selected presentations will include this designation when notifying submitters of acceptance.
Key Dates & Deadlines
For more information visit: https://www.aect.org/events/convention/proposals
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 20-24, 2025
You are invited to attend and present at the 2025 AECT International Convention in Las Vegas, NV (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 “Grand Challenges Facing the Field”
As AECT progresses into its second century as a premier professional organization, it is important that we identify the grand challenges facing the field that AECT can address. These grand challenges will help identify the focus of AECT for the future to help create lasting impact. Some of these grand challenges include:
- 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
We invite high-quality presentations from a wide diversity of disciplines whose expertise can be orchestrated to positively address the grand challenges of 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 addressing the grand challenges.
All submissions exemplifying the theme will be considered for designation as a Presidential Session that could be selected for a possible AECT project. Division planners will recommend accepted presentations to the convention co-planners for consideration, and selected presentations will include this designation when notifying submitters of acceptance.
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 (Pending final approval) –Las Vegas Convention activities
For more information visit: https://www.aect.org/events/convention/proposals
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!
Thank you to our 2024 sponsors!
Thank you to our University sponsors!
Boise State University, Florida State University, Indiana University, Purdue University, San Jose State University, University of Georgia,
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, University of Missouri, and Utah State University
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, University of Missouri, and Utah State University
For questions about sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected].
Keynote Speakers
To Be Announced
Hotel Information
Planet Hollywood
3667 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV
3667 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV
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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