The AASHE 2026 Conference & Expo is an event not to be missed. Don’t take it from us — take it from past attendees sharing reflections with Roya Ojarood on AASHE’s 20th Anniversary.

Sometimes, the takeaway from a conference isn’t a major concept or a big fancy quote. Sometimes, it can be a sense that, for a while, you were somewhere that felt aligned with the kind of work you want to do and the kind of person you’re trying to become.