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Doubletree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport, 2020 American Blvd. E. Bloomington, MN 55425

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April 16-18, 2025

Join AuSM in April, 2025 at the Doubletree Hilton Minneapolis Airport Hotel for the 30th Annual Minnesota Autism Conference!

The 30th Annual Minnesota Autism Conference will be held April 16-18, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport Hotel. Join us for this landmark gathering to access the latest insights and resources on autism in one place. This year’s conference will feature inspiring keynote speakers and informative breakout sessions designed for autistics, family members, educators, and professionals alike.

Early bird registration is now open! Additional information will be available on this page as it is confirmed, including keynote speakers, breakout presenters and schedule, CEUs, accessibility information, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn from expert speakers, explore the AuSM Shop, and connect with key autism exhibitors.

 

2025 Pricing: Standard Ticket: $499 Virtual Only: $149 Discounts: $100 off if you qualify for one discount category, $200 off if you qualify for two discount categories. Early Bird Autistic Volunteer AuSM Member Early Bird ends 12/31/24. Presenters attend for free on the day they present but may register for the full conference at the single discount rate.

Interested in volunteering? Email kulrick@ausm.org for additional information!

Please note: the virtual rate is not eligible for discounts.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

AUTISTICS

The conference presents a great opportunity to meet your peers, learn more about services that can improve your life, trade strategies with other self-advocates, and even help expand people’s conceptions of what autism can look like. You’ll learn from autistic presenters, find resources and services, and connect with your community.

EDUCATORS

The Minnesota Autism Conference is a great place for educators to stay up to date on the latest best practices and research for autism. Connect with other educators and learn practical strategies that will help you with everything from behaviors to classroom management. You’ll receive a Certificate of Attendance for CE credits.

FAMILY MEMBERS

The Minnesota autism conference presents opportunities to connect with other caregivers, meet adults on the spectrum, find new resources, and get revitalized! You’ll come away with new strategies, new resources, and a community of people who understand.

PROFESSIONALS

Autism professionals of all kinds come the Minnesota Autism Conference to learn new strategies, research, and ideas. You can earn CE credits, connect with colleagues, and gain practical skills.

Paying for Conference With Waivers

Many attendees of the Minnesota Autism Conference use waiver funding to help pay for the event. If you have a waiver, check with your case worker to see if it will apply to your registration cost. To help make it easier, we’ve created a document with sample waiver goals and how to connect them to the conference.

View the Waiver Resource

The Venue

The 2025 Minnesota Autism Conference is held at the Hilton Doubletree Minneapolis Airport, 2020 American Blvd. E. Bloomington, MN 55425. Your registration includes lunch on April 17 and 18, as well as complimentary coffee and tea all three days.

To book a hotel room at a reduced rate of $159 per night, click below or call (952)-851-4758, and ask for the AuSM Conference block of rooms.

Book a Hotel Room

Sponsorship

You can become a part of this amazing event as a sponsor! 400+ caregivers, parents, educators, individuals with autism, professionals, and more participate. Throughout the event, there are more than 25 educational sessions presented by experts, including three keynote speakers. Participants come eager for resources; exhibits are open and busy throughout this three-day event.

Become a Sponsor

Sponsor Benefits Include

Conference Registrations

Exhibit Booth

Description in Program

2025 Sponsors

Bronze

Printing Sponsor

Cancellation Policy

Notification of cancellation: If an event or class is cancelled or postponed, AuSM will attempt to notify you via phone, using the phone number provided with your registration. We also will post notice of cancellations and postponements on www.ausm.org.

Cancellation by registrant: Refunds less a $25 processing fee will be given for cancellations received in writing to info@ausm.org ten business days prior to the start of the event or class. Following this date, no refunds will be given. Requests for transfer of registration to another individual will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Cancellation by program organizer: AuSM reserves the right to cancel an event or class due to low registrations or other circumstances that make the event or class non-viable. If AuSM cancels an event or class, registrants will be offered a full refund. If the event or class is postponed, registrants will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer registration to the same event or class at the new, future date.