
Join Us in Pittsburgh —Or Tune in Virtually!
Now in its 52nd year, the CAEL Annual Conference is a unique opportunity to learn from educators, employers, and community leaders focused on aligning learning and work so that adults achieve continuous economic advancement. It is an exciting hybrid experience designed to accommodate both in-person and virtual participation. You'll have a unique opportunity to meet the best minds in adult learning, both inside and outside of postsecondary education.
The CAEL Annual Conference will be held in Pittsburgh at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown. The CAEL Conference is widely known as the leading place to connect and network with experts from postsecondary education and training providers, workforce and economic development leaders, industry groups, and more.


1000+ ATTENDEES
The CAEL Conference brings together more than 900 diverse stakeholders—including educators, employers, and workforce leaders—creating a high-impact environment for networking and collaborative problem-solving.

250+ SPEAKERS
With a lineup of over 250 expert speakers, the CAEL Conference offers an unparalleled depth of insight and diverse perspectives from across the adult learning and workforce development landscape.

200+ SESSIONS
Our program features more than 200 sessions across seven specialized learning tracks—ranging from AI in CPL to workforce integration—designed to provide actionable insights into CAEL’s key priorities of innovation, policy, and adult learner engagement.
Countdown to the Conference
- Days85
- Hours23
- Minutes44
- Seconds47

WHEN
Virtual: November 3-6
In-Person: November 4-6

PLANNER
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