AAFCS Annual Conference

For decades, AAFCS has gathered professionals, pre-professionals, and emeritus members and non-members from around the world at its Annual Conferences. AAFCS is proud to be the only professional association representing members from both multiple FCS practice settings and content areas. The Annual Conference is an opportunity to advance the mission of AAFCS to elevate the profession by inspiring research, leadership, and service to empower individuals, families and communities.

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High quality professional development and networking opportunities for members and non-members is at the core of the Annual Conference. The conference objectives help provide a framework for the content to be addressed at and included in the 2025 Annual Conference

Objectives

The 2025 Annual Conference offers high-quality professional development and opportunities to: 

  • Address issues and challenges impacting individuals, families and communities.

  • Engage in critical dialogue and networking to build and strengthen relationships.

  • Showcase the high-quality research and scholarship of FCS students and professionals.

  • Explore emerging topics, technology, and advancements in the FCS field.

  • Promote lifelong learning and continuing education in FCS content areas.

  • Embrace a commitment to create inclusive environments, promote equitable practices and ensure access for all individuals within the organization

Tracks 

Through its educational sessions, AAFCS is on target to provide high quality professional development and networking opportunities in the following areas:   

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access.

  • Advocacy, Leadership and Collaboration.

  • Research and Scholarship.

  • Technology and Trends  

  • Support and Resources for Emerging Professionals

Room Reservation Request

Reserve a room at the 2025 Annual Conference! Groups and entities are invited to submit their requests to reserve meeting space. 

To host a meeting or event in conjunction with the 2025 Annual Conference, the reservation request form is due December 2

Reservation Request

Room Block

Kansas City Downtown Marriott
200 W 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105

Regular Room Block Rate: $199.00 
Student Room Block Rate: $149.25 (limited rooms!) 

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Exhibit at AAFCS in Kansas City!

The AAFCS offers multiple opportunities at the Annual Conference and year-round for you to amplify your impact and outreach to the Family and Consumer Sciences. Check out the Exhibitor Prospectus Here!

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