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About EDU-CON 2025

The AAITE Annual Conference is the place where professional translators and interpreters in education gather to share their expertise, and promote language access in education. All proposals are selected through a peer-review process. Consideration is given to content addressing best practices, lessons learned, case studies, actionable ideas addressing today's challenges, and leadership solutions. For a summary of key conference information, please see below:

 

EDU-CON 2025 Schedule-At-A-Glance

May 2, 2025 - Conference Day 1:

Pre-Conference Skill Development Sessions (morning)
Main Conference Sessions (afternoon)
Reception (evening)


May 3, 2025 - Conference Day 2:

Main Conference Sessions (all day)

 

For the full conference schedule, session descriptions, and speaker bios, check out the links below:

Edu-Con 2025 Full Schedule
Session Descriptions
Speaker Bios

EDU-CON 2025 Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities

To learn more about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, visit our Sponsorship Page

 

 Registration Fees

 
Rates Member Non-Member Bundle & Save
Registration & New Associate Membership
Pre-Conference Skill Development Session*
Early Bird (Extended Until April 23)		 $75 $115  
Pre-Conference Skill Development Session*
Standard Registration (After April 23)		 $100 $150  
Main Conference Registration*
Early Bird (Extended Until April 23)
 $249 $339

$299 ($40 Savings)
Main Conference Registration*
Standard Registration (After April 23)
 $299 $389 $349 ($40 Savings)
 
*Registration for the Main Conference does not include registration for Pre-Conference Skills Development Sessions. All Registrations are final.

 

SKILL DEVELOPMENT SESSION REGISTRATION
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION
SCHOOL DISTRICT REGISTRATION
 

 Conference Venue Information

Long Beach Marriott
4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
Long Beach CA, 90815

Parking: Free

Hotel Accommodations

Long Beach Marriott

 

 4700 Airport Plaza Dr. Long Beach CA 90815
1 King - AAITE Special Rate: $199/Night + Tax
2 Queen - AAITE Special Rate: $199/Night +Tax
Parking: Free

Booking Link: 

AAITE Special Group Rate

Reservations must be received before 4/14/2025 to receive the Group Rate

 

Travel and Transportation Information

Closest Airports to Venues

1. Long Beach Airport (LGB) - Approx. 1 mile (5 minutes)
Transportation Options:
• Taxi/Rideshare (Uber/Lyft): Approx. $10–$15.
• Hotel Shuttle: The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from Long Beach
Airport, making it the most convenient option for travelers arriving at LGB.


2. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) - Approx. 22 miles (30–40 minutes)
Transportation Options:
• Taxi/Rideshare: Approx. $50–$70.
• Airport Shuttle Services: Shared ride services like SuperShuttle cost $30–$50.
• Public Transit: Take the LAX FlyAway bus to downtown Los Angeles and transfer to
Metro services toward Long Beach (this option may take 1.5–2 hours).


3. John Wayne Airport (SNA) - Approx. 23 miles (30–40 minutes)
Transportation Options:
• Taxi/Rideshare: Approx. $50–$70.
• Shuttle Services: Similar to LAX, shared ride options cost $30–$50.
Public Transit: OCTA buses or Metrolink trains connect to Long Beach, but this option may
take 1.5–2 hours.

 

Other Long Beach Attractions

Please consult the Visit Long Beach website for more information:

Visitlongbeach.com

 Transportation fees and costs are estimated and subject to change. Please note that AAITE does not have control over these charges.

 Additional Information

Attire

For the conference sessions, most attendees typically choose "business casual". During the Networking reception, cocktail attire is appropriate as a chance to dress up.

ADA Accommodations

To make arrangements for any disability-related accommodations, please notify AAITE at least two weeks before the event date by writing to [email protected]. Additionally, kindly inform the hotel you book about any necessary accommodations.

Dietary Restrictions

If you have any specific dietary requirements, you can inform us after your registration for the conference by emailing [email protected]. AAITE will take that into consideration for the meals offered at the conference. 

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