Association for Educational Communications and TechnologyEstablished 1923
AECT International Convention is a edtech & innovation conference held at Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, United States. The next edition runs November 3–7, 2026. Established in 1923, the event welcomes around 1,000 visitors and 30 exhibitors each year.
A convention for instructional design, educational technology, and performance improvement scholars and practitioners, AECT bridges research and practice in learning design and technology.
Next event
November 3–7, 2026
Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, United States
1.0k
Last 2 years
30
Companies
1923
103 years
North
United States
From $365 (member early bird) to $595 (non-member on-site); student $185
Online registration via AECT; member and student rates. Pre-convention sessions require separate registration. Badges required.
AECT International Convention takes place November 3–7, 2026.
AECT International Convention is held at Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, United States.
Registration fees: From $365 (member early bird) to $595 (non-member on-site); student $185.
Online registration via AECT; member and student rates. Pre-convention sessions require separate registration. Badges required. Register at the official page: https://www.aect.org/convention/registration
AECT International Convention is organized by Association for Educational Communications and Technology. The event was established in 1923 and attracts around 1,000 visitors and 30 exhibitors.
June 28 – July 1, 2026
Orlando, United States
17,500 avg visitors · 500 exhibitors
March 13–16, 2027
Austin, United States
10,000 avg visitors · 160 exhibitors
January 26–29, 2027
Orlando, United States
9,000 avg visitors · 350 exhibitors
Event details for AECT International Convention are curated and indicative — always confirm dates, fees and entry requirements on the official site, www.aect.org/convention.