The 2026 NERA Conference will take place
Wednesday-Friday, October 14-16, 2026.
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Greetings NERA Members and Future Members,
This year, the theme for 2026 is “Keepin it REAL in the Age of AI”.
AI does not only mean Artificial Intelligence, it also means Anti-Intellectualism.
Join us this throughout the year as, we revisit a time reminiscent of Enlightenment combined with the Renaissance.
We will have webinar series, virtual socials, and of the course, the cultimation will be our annual conference in Trumbull, CT to celebrate the greatness of our NERA membership that continues to pursue excellence in educational research with integrity.