The European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI) is organising its 21st Biennial Conference from 25 to 29 August 2025 at the University of Graz, Austria.

Preceding this, the Junior Researchers (JURE) 2025 pre-conference will occur on 23 and 24 August 2025.

Conference Theme: Realising Potentials through Education: Shaping the Minds and Brains for the Future

This theme aims to inspire interdisciplinary discussions on how education can unlock individual and societal potential, emphasising the transformative power of education in developing talents and strengths, irrespective of personal backgrounds.

Venue: Graz, Austria

Graz, Austria's second-largest city and capital of the Styria region, is renowned for its well-preserved medieval old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

Keynote Speakers

EARLI 2025 will host distinguished keynote speakers, such as:

• Åsa Mäkitalo (University of Gothenburg, SE): "Ways with wor(l)ds: Approaching the Dynamics of Knowing and Learning as Situated Practices"
• Eveline Gutzwiller-Helfenfinger (Schwyz University of Teacher Education, CH): "Education as Empowerment to Shape the Future: Promoting Learners’ Flourishing through Socio-moral Growth"
• Fernando Nuñez-Regueiro (Université Grenoble Alpes, FR): "Thinking Twice About Reciprocal Effects Between Dynamic Constructs in Learning and Instruction"
• Ivar Bråten (University of Oslo, NO): "Multiple Document Literacy: Past, Present, and Prospects"
• Katharina Scheiter (University of Potsdam, DE): "It’s a Matter of Quality! Boundary Conditions for Effective Technology-Enhanced Learning and Teaching"
• Kathryn Hirsh-Pasek (Temple University, US): "Active Playful Learning: Where the Science of Learning Meets Education"
• Kou Murayama (University of Tübingen, DE): "Intrinsic Rewards: A Key Idea for Motivation and Self-regulation"
• Mathias Benedek (University of Graz, AT): "On Creative Minds and Brains: Insights, Implications and Challenges for Education"
• Roger Azevedo (University of Central Florida, US): "Harnessing AI and Multimodal Data to Enhance Metacognitive Development: A New Era in Self-Regulated Learning with Advanced Learning Technologies"

Registration Details

Registrations will open on 1 February 2025, with an early bird deadline on 1 April 2025.

Membership in EARLI is required to attend the conference.

Conference fees include access to all sessions, coffee breaks, lunches, and the opening reception. Tickets for the conference dinner and afterparty can be purchased separately during registration.

Social Events

In line with EARLI tradition, the conference will feature various social events, including:

• Opening Reception: A festive start to the conference.
• Conference Dinner: An opportunity to savour local cuisine and culture at the Novapark Hotel.
• Afterparty: A lively gathering at the Helmut List Halle to conclude the week.

For more information, please visit the EARLI 2025 conference page.

Note: All information is subject to change. Please refer to the official conference website for the most current details.