Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to our FAQ page! We have an index of frequently asked questions about our 2025 AIN Global Conference. Take a look!

Please read the following information below and if you have questions, please email us directly at [email protected]. 

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Question Index:

What are the conference dates?

How can I present at the conference?

What are Learning Journeys?

When do the Learning Journeys take place?

Why Florida?

How will AIN keep us safe while we're in Florida?

Where can I stay? Are there recommended hotels for conference attendees?

Q: What are the conference dates?

A: Our Official Conference dates are Thursday, July 31st - Sunday, August 3rd, 2025.

Q: How can I present at the conference?

A: We will have a call for proposals soon after the new year! The RFP form will be the way to submit an offer to present at the conference. We will be looking for workshops, AINx Talks topics, and Learning Journeys. Stay tuned for an email announcing the RFP launch!

Q: What are Learning Journeys?

A: Learning Journeys are workshops that take place before the main conference. They offer in-depth topics with experienced facilitators and often have a direct connection with the conference city or region. Over the years, the Learning Journeys have become increasingly significant, with 60%+ of conference participants also booking Learning Journeys.

Q: When do the Learning Journeys take place?

A: Pre-conference Learning Journey dates will be announced later, they usually are on the Wednesday and Thursday of the week of the conference. Stay tuned for an announcement via email when Learning Journey registration opens!

Q: Why Florida?

A: AIN believes that its important to host our conference in the region we are going to. This will be the first time we will have an AIN Conference in the Southern region of North America. We believe our shared efforts can help transform the larger global community for equity and justice. Our organizational commitment (found on our Diversity and Inclusion page) supports our decision to have the conference in the state of Florida. 

Our Organizational Commitment
“AIN seeks to save the world by spreading the joy of improvisation in diverse communities for positive change with deep global impact.” – Barbara Tint, AIN Past-President (2019 Stony Brook Conference). We believe there is endless possibility in our diversity and an invaluable opportunity to stretch and grow across our differences. This shared commitment to cultivating an inclusive organization calls upon us to generate a collective sense of belonging for all who share in AIN’s vision. Working together, inclusively, we can co-create lasting change and impact all around the world.

Q: How will AIN keep us safe while we're in Florida?

A: The city of Safety Harbor (located in Pinnellas County, FL) is an extremely progressive area, including LGBTQ+ "safe haven" ordinances. AIN is committed to ensuring our conference attendees and Members feel safe at our conferences. 

Click here to learn more about the safety in Safety Harbor.

Q: Where can I stay? Are there recommended hotels for conference attendees?

A: We are excited to say this year our conference is connected with an amazing hotel! That means we will have a booking code for you to use and we will all be under one roof for the conference days. Your stay and play, all in one! Stay tuned for the upcoming conference registration launch, where you can choose to include lodging with us, or not.

This year, we will be staying at a Wyndham hotel. Wyndham affirms commitment to sustainability and momentum in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

(Last Updated: Friday, December 20th, 2024 at 5pm eastern)