Each organization listed below sponsors an annual conference. For dates and details visit the website.

AERA (American Educational Research Association) is an important touchstone for anyone interested in educational research.

ASTD (American Society for Training and Development) focuses on the practical application of ID in corporate and business training environments.

ISPI (International Society for Performance Improvement) has a similar focus on corporate training.

AECT (Association for Educational Communications and Technology) is the major organization for academics in education and instructional technology.

AACE (Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education) sponsors some useful conferences.

Universities/Colleges

http://www.aacc.nche.edu/
American Association of Community Colleges