The AASHE Conference & Expo is the largest stage to share successful case studies, initiatives, projects, research, policies, and transformative actions advancing sustainability in higher education and surrounding communities. AASHE offers many resources and programs throughout the year, but none are more visible than the annual Conference & Expo. It is where year-round initiatives culminate, bringing together leaders, practitioners, and partners to deepen collaboration, expand impact, and strengthen the community. The annual gathering amplifies that work by creating space for connection, practical solutions, and collective action.
Together, we are strengthening the higher education sector to serve as a foundation for a thriving, equitable, and ecologically healthy world. Through sustained engagement and collective leadership, higher education can help shape a just, resilient, and sustainable future.
Who attends?
AASHE Conference & Expo convenes a diverse group of campus representatives including faculty, students, sustainability officers, staff and administrators together with business, nonprofit, government, community leaders and members.
What to Expect
Networking & Community Building
The conference includes both structured and informal networking opportunities designed to foster:
- Cross-disciplinary exchange
- Regional collaboration
- Long-term partnerships
Participants consistently mention community-building as one of the most valuable aspects of the event.
Content
The program features impactful keynotes, educational sessions, workshops, and interactive discussions focused on:
- Climate action and decarbonization
- Resilience and adaptation
- Curriculum innovation
- Campus and community engagement
- Governance and institutional strategy
- Student leadership
- and more!
Expo Hall
The Expo connects institutional representatives with business partners offering products and services tailored to higher education sustainability. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for businesses, higher education institutions and non-profits to reach sustainability practitioners and demonstrate how their products or services can lead the way to a sustainable future.
Host Institutions
Each year, AASHE partners with host institutions that demonstrate leadership in sustainability practice and innovation. Attendees have opportunities to learn directly from campus initiatives and regional efforts.
Hosting the conference highlights local sustainability achievements while strengthening national and global collaboration.
