About AERA
The American Educational Research Association (AERA), 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.
2026 AERA Annual Meeting
The 2026 Annual Meeting is in Los Angeles, California, April 8-12.
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.
Tied to the 2026 Annual Meeting theme “Unforgetting Histories and Imagining Futures” the AERA events, lectures and speakers, development courses and more provide rich and compelling content designed to engage attendees on key issues in education research, policy, and practice.