Press Center

Registration and Housing
Members of the media can register to attend the 2025 AERA Annual Meeting, April 23-27 in Denver by filling out this form. Registration is complimentary for credentialed journalists. Press registration is also available to communications professionals at education institutions and organizations who help disseminate news about education research. Once registration is confirmed, AERA will send a confirmation email. That message will include a web link and access code for reporters who want to reserve housing in AERA’s press room block. 

Press Policy
Please review the 2025 AERA Annual Meeting Press Policy.

About the Annual Meeting
The AERA Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of scholars in the field of education research. It is a showcase for ground-breaking, innovative studies in a diverse array of areas—from early education through higher education, from digital learning to second language literacy. It is where to encounter ideas and data that will shape tomorrow's education practices and policies, and where to connect with leading thinkers from the U.S. and around the world.

When and Where
The 2025 Annual Meeting will be held April 23-27 in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. The headquarter hotels are the Hyatt Regency CCC, Hilton Denver City Center, and Grand Hyatt.

2025 Annual Meeting Theme
The theme for 2025 is “Research, Remedy, and Repair: Toward Just Education Renewal.”

Press Contacts

• AERA Communications Director, Tony Pals, tpals@aera.net
• AERA Communications Associate, Marla Koenigsknecht, mkoenigsknecht@aera.net

Press Badges and Press Room
The Press Room is in in the Colorado Convention Center. Reporters must pick up badges on site at the Information Desk near Registration.

Press Room Hours of Operation (All Times Mountain)

• Wednesday, April 23: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. MT
• Thursday, April 24, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. MT
• Friday, April 25, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. MT
• Saturday, April 26: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. MT
• Sunday, April 27: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. MT

Social Media
The hashtag for the 2025 Annual Meeting is #AERA2025. Please follow AERA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

About AERA
AERA is the largest national professional organization devoted to the scientific study of education. Founded in 1916, AERA advances knowledge about education, encourages scholarly inquiry related to education, and promotes the use of research to improve education and serve the public good.