2026 Rocky Mountain Regional Conference

Facing the Future Together: Pathways for Lasting Connections

Dates: Friday, March 13 – Sunday, March 15, 2026

Location: Arizona State University Downtown Campus - University Center 

411 N Central Ave #400, Phoenix, AZ 85004

In an era marked by rapid change and shifting social landscapes, experiential educators are positioned to help individuals and communities build connections to the land, each other, and to themselves. Facing the Future Together: Pathways for Lasting Connections invites us to explore how play, outdoor experiences, and relationship-centered practices can strengthen the bonds that make life meaningful. 

This year’s Rocky Mountain AEE Regional Conference challenges us to consider: 

• How do we cultivate authentic connection across cultures, ages, abilities, and identities? 

• How can outdoor and experiential environments become spaces for healing, collaboration, and creativity? 

• What pathways help us navigate an uncertain future while honoring past wisdom and present needs? 

Join us March 13-15 in Phoenix, Arizona, for a weekend of learning, connecting, and memory making! Arriving early? Join us for pre-conference events occurring Wednesday, March 11 - Friday, March 13, 2026.

Continuing Education Units

(CEUs) towards Social Work / Counseling, and recognized by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health, will be provided through some workshops and conference events. More details will be shared once the final workshops have been selected. For specific questions regarding CEUs, please reach out to Zoe Reep at zreep@asu.edu

Full Conference Program

Check out the Full Conference Program linked here! This online program will be updated regularly as workshops are selected and other conference events, speakers, and details are finalized!

Pre-Conference Events

Add on one of these amazing pre-conferences experiences along with your full conference registration!

• Leave No Trace - Level 1 Training (two days 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wednesday, March 11 & Thursday, March 12)
  
  

• TAPG Certification (8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Friday, March 13)
  
  

• South Mountain Group Hike (10 am, Friday, March 13)

Sign up for these events while completing your conference registration. 

Lodging

Take advantage of discounts offered to ASU visitors for local hotels and other transportation needs you may have during the conference by using this link - Travel Information for ASU Campus Visitors | Arizona State University

COMING SOON! Looking for a roommate or travel buddy? Stay tuned for information on a RMR Conference Slack channel to begin making connections!

Registration Rates

EXTENDED! *Early Bird Registration rates end on February 17 2026

One-Day Rates (Cost per attendee)

• Early Bird One-Day - Saturday, March 14 $75

• Early Bird One-Day - Sunday, March 15 $75

• Regular One-Day - Saturday, March 14 $100

• Regular One-Day - Sunday, March 15 $100

Full Conference Rates (Cost per attendee)

Early Bird Registration Options: EXTENDED! *Early Bird Registration rates end on February 17 2026

• Early Bird Member $100

• Early Bird Non-Member $150

• Early Bird Student $50

• Early Bird Presenter Member $50

• Early Bird Presenter Non-member $50

Regular Registration Options:

• Member $150

• Non-Member $200

• Student $100

• Presenter Member $50

• Presenter Non-member $50
  
  

SWAG STATION: Make sure to BYOT (t-shirt or tote) to the screen printing station to customize your own gear with the 2026 regional conference logo! Station will be set up throughout the conference weekend, so stop by, say hello, and make yourself some merch!