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The meeting will be held in Los Angeles April 8 through April 12. The 2026 AERA Annual Meeting theme—“Unforgetting Histories and Imagining Futures: Constructing a New Vision for Education Research”—"is an invitation to collectively reflect on how to leverage our disciplinary and methodological diversity in service of unforgetting histories." 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.
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. With more than 2,500 sessions to choose from, the 2026 Annual Meeting will provide a dynamic experience with opportunities to learn from prominent scholars, discover the latest research, engage in stimulating conversations, and foster professional relationships. The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is a national research society, strives to advance knowledge about education, to encourage scholarly inquiry related to education, and to promote the use of research to improve education and serve the public good. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect, engage, and build relationships with the expected 15,000 Annual Meeting
attendees—place-based and virtual combined—who are professionals in the field of education research.
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With more than 2,500 sessions to choose from, the 2026 Annual Meeting provides a dynamic experience with opportunities to learn from prominent scholars, discover the latest research, engage in stimulating conversations, and foster professional relationships. The complete details of program will be available soon.
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Frequent asked questions
Q. When and where will the 2026 Annual Meeting take place?
A. The meeting will be held in Los Angeles April 8 through April 12. Please note the meeting is returning to a 5-day meeting schedule. Like the 2025 Annual Meeting, it will start on Wednesday instead of Thursday, as it has in previous years. The primary site of the Annual Meeting in Los Angeles is the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Q. Where can I view the program?
A. The program will be available on the AERA website on January 16.
Q. When is the deadline for presenting authors to register?
A. Each paper must have one or more presenting authors, and all presenting authors must have registered for the Annual Meeting no later than March 6, 2026. If a presenting author did not register for the meeting by March 6, 2026, their name will be removed as a presenting author. If no presenting author registers, the paper will be removed from the program. Individuals who are not listed as presenting authors cannot present at the Annual Meeting.
Q. What are the onsite registration hours?
A. On-site registration hours are as follows:
- Tuesday, April 22, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm PT
- Wednesday, April 23, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm PT
- Thursday, April 24, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm PT
- Friday, April 25, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm PT
- Saturday, April 26, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm PT
- Sunday, April 27, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm PT
Q. Are there any special discounts for registration?
A. We strongly encourage attendees to join AERA through December 31, 2026, to be eligible for discounted registration for the Annual Meeting. AERA does not offer additional special rates such as discounts for presenting authors, invited speakers, chairs, discussants, teachers, or other educators and researchers.
Q. What is the registration and housing deadline for attendees participating in the meeting?
A. Registration and housing will remain open through the duration of the Annual Meeting.
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We offer affordable and convenient housing for most of the conferences, congress and meetings held worldwide. Whether you are looking for individual housing or group housing, we have best hotel list for you near the convention centre. Below are the types of hotels available for you as per the star rating.
5 STAR HOTEL
$350 - $300
Five-star hotels are considered as having the highest standard rating. These hotels offer multiple room options with luxurious and tasteful decorations and maximum comfort. Rooms in five-star hotels are considerably bigger than those in lower ranked hotels. Even the most basic rooms in a five-star hotel are spacious and allow guests to experience luxury.
4 STAR HOTEL
$300 - $250
A hotels with four-star rating shares similar amenities as a three-star hotel, but it includes an additional restaurant and bar option, concierge, and a swimming pool, among others. A large vary of facilities and superior design qualities square measure typically complemented by service standards that mirror the various and discerning needs of the guest.
3 STAR HOTEL
$250 - $200
Hotels with a three-star rating have several room options, such as Deluxe, Suite, or Premier. Rooms may also be given varying names depending on the hotel’s preference. There are also improvements in the availability of in-house amenities, such as a gymnasium, a full-service restaurant, as well as business facilities and a kiosk.
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Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States