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
Registration is Open!
Experience the Energy. Expand Your Impact. Embrace Change.
Member Rate
Non–Member Rate
$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.
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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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Conference Hotel and Overflow Hotel are now Sold Out
The JW Marriott & The Austin Marriott are now sold out.
If you are registering for a pre-conference, there is availability at the conference hotel, but if you are booking for the general conference, please use A Room With A View.
Please contact A Room With A View for information about the official designated EMA overflow hotel(s).
They will secure the lowest available rates at the best available hotels within walking distance to The JW Marriott Hotel.
A Room With A View can be reached at
1-800-780-4343 (24/7)
1-817-733-8451 (International & Canada)
or online at reservations@aroomwithaview.net
Always include your arrival & departure dates.
This is a FREE service for all EMA attendees.
Should cancellations occur at either The JW Marriott Hotel or The Austin Marriott Hotel at the EMA group rate. A Room With A View will be contacting you to transfer back.