2025 HxA Conference
Join us in NYC June 23-25 to tackle the most urgent challenges facing higher education: defending academic freedom and open inquiry in a moment when the future of higher education is on the line.
In an era marked by unprecedented scrutiny of higher education, the stakes have never been higher. Our 2025 Conference theme, Truth, Power, and Responsibility, takes on new urgency as recent events highlight the fragility of academic freedom, the dangers of political overreach, and the weight of academic responsibility. It is imperative that we join together to defend the core values of higher education.
We’ve been witness to increasing debate on who is in charge of higher education, what gets taught in our classrooms, and what topics we research; we’ve seen renewed interest in bringing back core ideals of the university such as institutional neutrality while simultaneously seeing roll-backs of academic freedom; and we’ve grappled intimately with questions about ethical and professional responsibilities in our roles as faculty, students, and administrators in charting the future of the academy.
Our 2025 conference will convene scholars, educators, and academic leaders to explore how we can harness our collective influence to protect open inquiry and academic freedom in the face of myriad challenges in the academy today. We will also address the ethical responsibilities and duties that come with our academic roles, especially in a landscape where groupthink and polarization threaten to silence dissenting voices.
Across three days, our 500 expected attendees will experience dynamic programming from 100 speakers across presentations, panels, workshops, our signature Heterodox Conversations, and of course, our plenary panels featuring esteemed academics and university presidents. Join us at the conference where open minds meet. Abstract Submissions open September 16, 2024. Registration opens January 15, 2025.
See What’s in Store When You Attend the Conference Where Open Minds Meet
Our 2024 annual conference showcased the how viewpoint diversity and empowering communities can propel change in higher education. Be part of the movement to protect open inquiry in 2025.
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We will have discounted lodging available at the conference venue, the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, which will open this fall. Discounted lodging available at this link.
Registration for #HxA2025 will open January 15th. Register during the early-bird period before March 1 for the lowest rates. HxA members enjoy $100 discounted rates compared to non-members. Join today to lock in the lowest rate.
Abstract submissions are now closed. Decisions about submissions will be sent to submitters in December.
Our programming will include three main stage plenary events: two panel discussions and a signature Heterodox Conversation. Additional speakers will be added as they are confirmed.
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We introduced more dynamic pricing this year. The Adjunct, Lecturer, Post-Doc category includes all adjunct professors, lecturers and instructors, and academic post-docs. The Faculty and Professional category includes everyone else such as tenure-track faculty, staff and administrators, and non-higher ed professionals.
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Room blocks with discounted rates for attendees will open this fall.
Welcome to New York!
Registrants Receive Discounted Rates on lodging at the conference hotel, with rates starting at $309 per night. All programming will take place at: the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Interested in Sponsoring #HxA2025?
We have a range of sponsorship packages available for our annual conference. Reach out to HxA’s Development Specialist, Malik Peacock at peacock@heterodoxacademy.org to learn more.