The American Educational Research Association's yearly meeting for education researchers, faculty, graduate students and policy staff. The 2026 meeting in Los Angeles drew more than 15,000 attendees.
Our advice: book private rooms by February 17, 2027.
Going to AERA 2027 Annual Meeting? We'll email you once, before our book-by date, with the best group picks for that week.
155 Wellington St W · steps from Union Station
Steak and seafood chophouse built for corporate hosting, with a private dining room and full buyouts.
Bisha Hotel, Blue Jays Way · Entertainment District · about 8 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Modern Japanese with Korean flavours from chef Akira Back, on the second floor of the Bisha Hotel. A polished room close to the convention centre.
King St W at Metro Hall · about 6 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Aburi sushi and modern Japanese from the team behind Miku. Set gozen and sushi lunches keep a working lunch moving.
The Ritz-Carlton, 181 Wellington St W · about 4 min walk from Metro Toronto Convention Centre
The Ritz-Carlton's Italian restaurant, a Forbes Four-Star pick, a few minutes from the convention centre. Breakfast is served every morning.
Base of the CN Tower
Brewery tour in the historic John Street Roundhouse, a short walk from the convention centre. Its event halls host group dinners and receptions.
Riley's Fish & Steak (155 Wellington St W): Private room up to 40; full buyouts available. Akira Back (Bisha Hotel, Blue Jays Way): Private dining room for 22; the restaurant seats 114.
Steam Whistle Roundhouse: Brewery tour in the historic John Street Roundhouse, a short walk from the convention centre. Its event halls host group dinners and receptions.
AERA 2027 Annual Meeting runs Apr 14–18, 2027 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North and South Buildings) and nearby headquarters hotels, 255 Front St W, Toronto. Book private rooms by February 17, 2027, about 8 weeks before the show, because rooms near the venue fill up during show week.
Yes. The Off the Clock trip planner builds a day-by-day agenda for AERA 2027 Annual Meeting with dinners, activities, shows and your own flights and meetings, and you can share it with your group or print it.