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Milestone Moments
A few turning points that shaped the conference experience over time.
Explore the Archives
Each year includes links to schedules, presentations, photos, and recordings where available.
Most recent conference: AASHE 2025
•Minneapolis, Minnesota
•October 22–24, 2025
Highlights: This was one of the highest rated conferences to date. Key highlights included the additions of a student track, six pre-conference activities, and the presentation of a Climate Change Quilt.
Swap placeholders with 3 photos (keynote, networking, awards).
AASHE 2023
•Boston, Massachusetts
•October 29–31, 2023
2020–2022 (Virtual conferences renamed to Global Conference on Sustainability In Higher Education; #GCSHE)
AASHE 2022
Theme: The Urgency of Now
•Virtual
•October 18, 26 & November 3, 2022
AASHE 2021
Theme: The Future Is…
•Virtual
•October 12-14, 2021
AASHE 2020
Theme: Mobilizing for a Just Transition
•Virtual
•October 20-22, 2020
AASHE 2019
Theme: Co-Creating a Sustainable Economy
•Spokane, Washington
•October 29–31, 2023
AASHE 2018
Theme: Global Goals: Rising to the Challenge
•Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
•October 2-5, 2018
AASHE 2017
Theme: Stronger in Solidarity
•San Antonio, Texas
•October 15-18, 2017
AASHE 2016
Theme: Beyond the Campus
•Baltimore, Maryland
•October 9-12, 2016
AASHE 2015
Theme: Transforming Sustainability Education
•Minneapolis, Minnesota
•October 25-28, 2015
AASHE 2014
Theme: Innovation for Sustainable Economies & Communities
•Portland, Oregon
•October 26-29, 2014
AASHE 2013
Theme: Resiliency & Adaptation
•Nashville, Tennessee
•October 6-9, 2013
AASHE 2012
Theme: Investing in the Future
•Los Angeles, California
•October 14-17, 2012
AASHE 2011
Theme: Creating Sustainable Campuses & Communities
•Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
•October 9-12, 2011
2006–2010
Some early years may not have archived media available.
AASHE 2010
Theme: Initiatives to Catalyze a Just and Sustainable World
•Denver, Colorado
•October 10-12, 2010
AASHE 2009
Theme: Greening of the Campus VIII: Embracing Change
•Indianapolis, Indiana
•September 20-23, 2009
AASHE 2008
Theme: Working Together for Sustainability – On Campus and Beyond
•Raleigh, North Carolina
•November 9-12, 2008
AASHE 2012
Theme: Investing in the Future
•Los Angeles, California
•October 14-17, 2012
AASHE 2006
Theme: The Role of Higher Education in Creating a Sustainable World
•Tempe, Arizona
•October 4-6, 2006