2025 Conference Agenda

Prepare for 3 Days of Place-Based Fellowship, Learning, and Fun!


The agenda for the 2025 National PBE Conference is shaping up to be full of incredible stories, insights, research, and resources from across the field of place-based education! With 120+ confirmed presenters, representing
30 states and 4 countries, there’s sure to be something for everyone. From workshops, to traditional talks, to outdoor experiences, to 10-minute Story Spots, this conference is all about gathering the community dedicated to the power of our connections to place and supporting every attendee in their own PBE journey! Our diverse presenter community includes classroom teachers of all grades and subjects, city council members, authors, school and district administrators, community/state/national organizations and agencies, scholars and researchers, extension educators, and individuals within a wide range of other positions and areas of expertise! Take a look below to get a sense of the overall conference agenda, as well as a first-look at some of the featured presentations!

Wednesday, November 12

Breakfast on your own.

8 am–6 pm
Conference Registration Open
EMU Student Center, 2nd Floor

9 am–4:30 pm
PBE Immersion Experiences (Half-Day and Full-Day)

4–6 pm
Exhibitor Set Up
EMU Student Center, 2nd Floor

7:00–9:00 pm
Conference Connections Welcome Reception
Location to be confirmed

Thursday, November 13

Breakfast on your own.

7:30 am—6 pm
Conference Registration Open
EMU Student Center, 2nd Floor

9–10 am
Welcome and Opening Session

10:20 am–12:10 pm
Concurrent Sessions/Workshops

12:10–1:10 pm
Lunch 

1:30–4:25 pm
Concurrent Sessions/Workshops 

6–9:30 pm
The Place-Based Celebration!
Happy Hour, Dinner, Awards, Performance from our Keynote Artist
EMU Student Center Grand Ballroom & Auditorium

Friday, November 14

Breakfast on your own.

7:30–11 am
Conference Registration Open
EMU Student Center, 2nd Floor

9–10 am
Welcome and Keynote
EMU Student Center, Grand Ballroom

10:20 am–12:10 pm
Concurrent Sessions/Workshops

12:10–1:10 pm
Lunch
EMU Student Center, Grand Ballroom

1:15–3:15 pm 
Concurrent Sessions

3:15–4 pm
Wrap Up Session – details to come
EMU Student Center, Grand Ballroom

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