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. Join higher education sustainability leaders, practitioners, students and partners on October 4-6 at the Hilton Inner Harbor Hotel in Baltimore, MD!
Register to attend, book your hotel, explore the schedule and prepare for three days of learning, connection and action!
What is included with registration:
- Access to all educational sessions (e.g., Learning Labs and Field Reports) and networking meetings held during regular conference hours (pre-conference programs like experiential learning opportunities and workshops require an additional fee).
- Access to keynote sessions
- Access to the Expo Hall
- Opening Night reception on Sunday, Oct. 4
- Vegetarian lunches and refreshment breaks on Monday, Oct. 5 and Tuesday, Oct. 6.
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.
Important Dates
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:
- Campus and community engagement
- Resilience and adaptation
- Curriculum innovation
- Governance and institutional strategy
- Facilities & Decarbonization
- 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.