2025 Annual Conference | Austin, TX
JW Marriott Austin
September 16-20, 2025
AC25 Schedule
Pre-Conference Institutes: September 16 & 17
Pre-Conference Workshops: September 17
Opening Reception: September 17
General Conference: September 18 & 19
Saturday Programming: September 20
Early Bird Registration is Now Open!
Experience the Energy. Expand Your Impact. Embrace Change.
Early Bird Member Rate
Now – July 11
Base Member Rate
Begins July 12
$100 off each registration as part of a group. Example: Register five additional people, get $500 off.
Keynote Speakers

Mike Flanagan, CEO
Hear from our new CEO, who previously served as CEO with the Mastery Transcript Consortium and at the School and Student Services (SSS) within NAIS. Mike will discuss how his career journey is helping to shape his vision for our new organization.

Dr. David Yeager, Author & Psychology Professor, The University of Texas at Austin
Drawing from his bestselling book, "10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People," acclaimed developmental psychologist David Yeager will share strategies for helping young people develop a growth mindset and become independent, accomplished adults.

Dr. Bertice Berry, Sociologist, Author, Educator
Internationally renowned sociologist Bertice Berry will deliver an inspiring blend of humor, storytelling, and wisdom, encouraging audiences to embrace personal growth, resilience, and the power of purpose-driven living.
Pre-Conference Add-Ons

Institutes
Tuesday, September 16 &
Wednesday, September 17
Workshops
Wednesday, September 17, 1–5 p.m.

Saturday Programming
7 a.m. | Run/Walk
8 a.m. | Breakfast
8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Coaching Corner (1:1)
9 a.m.–Noon | Connection Hub (10 minute speed dating sessions with vendors, members offering expertise and product staff from EMA and ERB
Noon | Box Lunch
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