Annual Conference & Expo

Join Us at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs!

Conference Dates: December 3-5, 2025

Location: The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO

The 2025 Annual Conference & Expo will spark innovation, foster well-being, and empower educational leaders. Programming will align with the following conference strands:

Storytelling: Leveraging innovation and AI to communicate impact effectively
Well-Being: Strategies to support the well-being of educators, students, and leaders
Governance/ESA Board: Best practices in leadership, governance, and board development
Educational Excellence: Approaches to accountability, continuous improvement, and program effectiveness

See You in Colorado!

Step into the future of education leadership at AESA’s premier national gathering! Connect with visionary ESA leaders, ignite innovation, and shape the next chapter of public education.

Registration Details

Registration fees include full access to all sessions and the Expo, plus meals and events including the Wednesday Welcome Reception, Thursday breakfast, lunch, and Member Reception, and Friday's Networking Breakfast.

AESA Members: $990 standard rate ($890 early bird through 10/17/25)
Non-Members: $1,320 standard rate ($1,220 early bird through 10/17/25)

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made in writing before November 1 will be refunded in full, less a $100 per person processing fee. Cancellations received on or after November 1 through November 15 will be refunded at 50%. NO REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER November 15. Cancellations may be emailed to afiene@aesa.us.

Want to Showcase at the Expo?

AESA welcomes Member Exhibitors, Business Partners, and Sponsors to highlight their work during the Expo!

Vendors: Exhibit booth purchase is required to attend. Each booth includes two complimentary conference registrations—a great way to connect, collaborate, and shine.

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General Session Keynotes

Ben Rudrud

Ben Rudrud is a nationally recognized, award-winning keynote speaker who has spoken to over 500,000 students, educators, school board members and business professionals. Ben's topics focus on the subjects of positive relationships, inspiration and motivation, everyone's special purpose, believing in yourself, and understanding what it means to have a Power of One. Ben tells personal stories filled with practical advice and humor using an animated delivery. He captivates audiences with his messages and leaves people inspired and uplifted with hope!

Kim Bearden

Kim Bearden is the co-founder, executive director, and language arts teacher at the renowned Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, where over 115,000 educators have visited her classroom to learn innovative strategies for student engagement and school culture. With 39 years in education, Kim has served in roles ranging from teacher to principal and has earned numerous national honors, including induction into the National Teachers Hall of Fame and awards from Disney, the Milken Foundation, and Mercedes-Benz. She is also a bestselling author of Crash Course, Talk to Me, and Fight Song.

Global Panel of Worldwide Partners

AESA is embracing global engagement with confirmed international partners from China, Hungary, Portugal, and Singapore, and an invitation extended to colleagues in South Korea. This growing network reflects AESA’s commitment to global partnerships that enrich education and broaden perspectives. Join international leaders, hosted by Jason Hiruo, Chief Global Officer on AESA Global, as they explore the power of cross-cultural collaboration and the importance of global competence in today’s world.

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