Annual Conference

Annual Conference Registration Now Open!

You are all champions in your work and your agencies. To continue that good work, we also know you need to stay ahead of the curve!

As AESA’s premiere annual event, we bring you thought leaders from around the country and ESA professionals who are experts in their education field. We focus on how ESAs are tackling today’s tough issues and what you can expect to come next.

This year's conference promises to deliver attendees engaging content on critical issues:

Leadership Matters
AI & Innovation
Collaborative/Collective Impact
Student Engagement
ESA Board Member Governance

Registration Details

Included with your registration, receive full access to keynote speakers, general sessions, breakout sessions, receptions, exhibit hall and the following meals: Wednesday Welcome Reception; Thursday Breakfast, Lunch, Member Reception; and Friday Breakfast.

AESA Members: $890 (includes $100 early bird discount through 10/18/24)
Non-Members: $1,220 (includes $100 early bird discount through 10/18/24)
Exhibitors receive 2 complimentary conference registrations with the purchase of an exhibit hall booth

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made in writing before November 1 will be refunded in full, less a $100 per person processing fee. Cancellations received on or after November 1 through November 15 will be refunded at 50%. NO REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER November 15. Cancellations may be emailed to afiene@aesa.us.

Break Out Proposals

Thank you to all that submitted breakout sessions for the 2024 Annual Conference!

Notifications will be sent out by the end of May. We couldn’t hold this conference without your great ideas!

Breakout Session Proposal Guidelines

2024 Strands (Tracks):

Leadership Matters
AI & Innovation
Collaborative/Collective Impact
Student Engagement
ESA Board Member Governance

Key Components of a Successful Breakout Session:

To be considered as a speaker, please be prepared to submit the following via our online portal:

 Relevance to the chosen strand.
Clarity of session description.
Degree of interaction for participants.
Usefulness of information and ideas for participants.
Indicators of success of the practice/program presented.

New Application Process

We are using a new application process this year.  Applications are being collected using our conference mobile app, Whova.  A few things to note:

The person submitting the proposal (primary presenter) must log in to their Whova account (or create one if they don't already have one) to access the application form.
There is a slight change in terminology in the form. Strands are referred to as "Tracks," and the session description field is titled "Summary."
The system only allows one (1) submission per Whova account.  If you'd like to submit multiple proposals, have a co-presenter or someone on your leadership team submit the application.
Once your proposal is submitted, you cannot edit it.  We strongly encourage you to save your proposal as a draft and make sure the information is correct before you submit it.

Selection Process

Our review committee will evaluate all submissions based on relevance, originality, and potential impact. Accepted speakers will be notified by May 15, 2024.

We look forward to receiving your proposals and welcoming you as a speaker at the 2024 AESA Annual Conference! For questions or inquiries, don't hesitate to contact AESA Chief of Staff Ann Fiene at afiene@aesa.us.

Why Attend? Hear What Past Attendees Say . . .

"I loved how every presenter was so generous about sharing resources in Google Drive (slides, docs, etc). This was my 7th or 8th AESA conference and I came away with more useful resources than any other year's conference."

"My first time was terrific! I loved the attention to detail for the best conference experience!"

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Annual Conference