Education We Need for the World We Want
NAAEE’s Annual Conference and Research Symposium is one of the largest professional environmental education gatherings worldwide.
Engage with more than 1,000 professionals from 50 countries, all working to advance environmental literacy and civic engagement. Attendees hail from the public, nonprofit, and private sectors, as well as the global education community (early childhood through university), in turn influencing millions of people each year.
Each year, our conference focuses on a timely and critical theme shaping the future of environmental education. With more than 300 engaging sessions and keynotes, we explore how education can inspire action, build environmental stewardship, and create healthier, more resilient communities.
Why Attend?
At the NAAEE Conference and Research Symposium, you’ll:
- Gain insights from innovative keynote speakers
- Participate in engaging workshops and thought-provoking sessions
- Connect with a far-reaching network of educators and changemakers
- Explore cutting-edge research and resources
Whether you’re an educator, nonprofit leader, or student, this conference provides actionable takeaways to build a more sustainable, just, and environmentally literate future!
Where Do We Meet?
To reduce the carbon footprint associated with travel and to make our conference and research symposium accessible to more people, NAAEE alternates between in-person and virtual gatherings.
- NAAEE 2026: Portland, Oregon, October 6–9, 2026 (Hilton Portland Downtown)
- NAAEE 2027: Virtual, dates to be announced