2025 Conference Agenda
Prepare for 3 Days of Place-Based Fellowship, Learning, and Fun!
The 2025 Conference Agenda is full of incredible stories, insights, research, and resources from across the field of place-based education, with 115 confirmed presentations representing 36 states and 3 countries. From workshops, to traditional talks, to outdoor experiences and more, this conference is all about supporting every attendee in their own PBE journey! Our diverse presenter community includes classroom teachers of all grades and subjects, city council members, school/district administrators, nature center and extension education leaders, regional and national organizations, scholars and researchers, and so many others. A special thank you to each and every presenter!
Wed., 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
Eagle Crest Hotel, Garden Marquee
Thurs., November 13
Breakfast on your own.
7:30 am—6 pm
Conference Registration Open
EMU Student Center, 2nd Floor
9–10 am
Opening Session w/ Keynote Address
EMU Student Center, Grand Ballroom
10:15 am–12 pm
Concurrent Sessions/Workshops
12–1 pm
Lunch
1:15–4 pm
Concurrent Sessions/Workshops
4–5 pm
Exhibitor Hour
5–9 pm
The Place-Based Celebration!
Happy Hour, Dinner, Awards, Performance from keynote arist May Erlewine
EMU Student Center, Grand Ballroom
Fri., November 14
Breakfast on your own.
7:30–11 am
Conference Registration Open
EMU Student Center, 2nd Floor
9–10 am
Opening Session w/ Keynote Address
EMU Student Center, Grand Ballroom
10:15 am–12 pm
Concurrent Sessions/Workshops
12–1 pm
Lunch
EMU Student Center, Grand Ballroom
1:15–3:00 pm
Concurrent Sessions
3:15–4:15 pm
Wrap Up Session
EMU Student Center, Grand Ballroom