AERC community and research
About AERC

Advancing Adult Education Research

The Adult Education Research Conference (AERC) is an annual North American conference that provides a forum for adult education researchers to share experiences and results with students, researchers, and practitioners worldwide.

It’s also a collegial retreat where lively debate about the future of adult education research is encouraged.

Purpose

The purpose of the AERC is to:

  • promote the improvement of research and evaluation in adult education
  • foster professional collaboration among those who promote, conduct, or apply research findings in the field