Registration is now open for the Association for International Agriculture and Rural Development (AIARD) Annual Conference! This year's event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol from Monday, June 16th to Tuesday, June 17th.

Now, more than ever, it is crucial for us to come together—convening, conversing, and collaborating—to shape the future of our work in global development.

Following a three-year hiatus during the pandemic, our 2025 conference promises to deliver valuable insights, networking opportunities, and collective action planning around the future of AIARD’s mission for global agricultural development and hunger alleviation.

Event Details:
Theme: “Global Agricultural and Rural Development: A Priority for U.S. Prosperity, Security, and Strength”
📅 Dates: Monday, June 16th - Tuesday, June 17th
📍Location: Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

Registration

Conference registration: $60 (includes annual AIARD membership at no additional cost)

Activities

Monday, June 16th: Open Conference and Lunch
  • One-day gathering open to all friends and members of AIARD
  • Opportunities to network, share resources, and learn from invited speakers representing key donors, implementers, thought leaders, and scientists
  • Engagement with the 2025 Future Leaders Fellows (details coming soon)
  • Awards lunch
  • Celebration of AIARD’s 60th birthday, reflecting on the organization’s history and planning for its future
Tuesday, June 17th: Business Meeting and Future Leader Forum Career Panel Discussion
  • Morning meeting of AIARD members
  • Planning for engaging member services in the 2025-2026 year
  • Future Leader Forum Career Panel Discussion

Conference Hotel

For your convenience, we have arranged special rates at the conference hotel, The Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol.
Use code AIARD2025 for a conference rate of $240/night.

Future Leaders Forum

Learn more about the Future Leaders Forum, a competitive fellowship for current undergraduate and graduate students to share their work and better prepare to engage in global agriculture.