Our Largest Annual Professional Development Opportunity
AESS IS ACTIVELY ACCEPTING SITE HOST APPLICATIONS FOR EVENTS 2027 AND BEYOND
We invite those interested to review the proposal guidelines and submit a proposal today.
Our annual conference brings an interdisciplinary approach to environmental issues in an academic setting. We take a collegial approach where ideas are shared in small, informal sessions that are panel, paper, and presentation based and include roundtable discussions at meals. Students, professors, and government and industry professionals alike participate in lively and interactive sessions that cover topics across the conference theme. Our conference also provides the opportunity to learn about tools, resources, and the host city through exhibitions and field trips.
AESS SITE HOSTS
For years where AESS holds online meetings, we invite site hosts to plan regional (or hyper-local) meet-ups. The would entail arranging meeting space for any in-person viewing parties, e.g. keynote and awards/business meeting Plus, local hosts would provide information and recommendations for a group dinner, lodging, sightseeing and outings. Submit your interest for more information by completing this form.
AESS is actively seeking sites for the 2027 conference. To assist with planning or programming, reach out to AESS via email. You can expect an in-person conference June 2027.
The 18th Annual AESS Conference will be held in June 2026 as a virtual-only event. You can expect the call for papers during Dec 2025-Jan 2026. To assist with planning or programming, reach out to AESS via email.
aessconference.org for event details.
The 17th Annual AESS Conference was held in person in St. Paul, MN June 23-25. View or print program.
aessconference.org for details.
The 11th Annual AESS Conference was held June 26-29, 2019 at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. View the event program for details.
The 10th Annual AESS Conference
June 20-23, 2018 at American University in Washington, DC
Theme: Inclusion and Legitimacy
Conference app (online program)
The 9th Annual AESS Conference
June 21-24, 2017 at the University of Arizona in Tucson
Theme: Environment, Wellness and Communities
8th Annual AESS Conference
June 8-11, 2016 in Washington, DC at American University
Theme: Science, Empathy, Collaboration and Sustainability.
7th Annual AESS Conference
June 24-27, 2015 in San Diego, CA at University of California, San Diego
Theme: Confronting Frontiers, Borders, and Boundaries
6th Annual AESS Conference
June 11-14, 2014 in New York, NY at Pace University
Theme: Welcome to the Anthropocene
5th Annual AESS Conference
June 19-22, 2013 in Pittsburgh, PA at Duquesne University
Theme: Linking Rural and Urban Societies and Ecologies
4th Annual AESS Conference
June 21-24, 2012 in Santa Clara, CA at Santa Clara University
Theme: Preparing for our Environmental Future
3rd Annual AESS Conference
June 23-26, 2011 in Burlington, VT at the University of Vermont
Theme: Confronting Complexity
2nd Annual AESS Conference
June 17-20, 2010 in Portland, OR at Lewis and Clark University
Theme: Many Shades of Green
1st Annual AESS Conference
October 8-11, 2009 in Madison, WI
Theme: Environment: The Interdisciplinary Challenge
