2025 AIN Global Conference - Official Webpage 

The Applied Improvisation Network's next in-person conference is this happening this summer! Come along and join us in Safety Harbor, Florida, USA! 

Our conference will have workshops, presentations, amazing keynotes, delicious meals together, games, and so much more. Plan to be there a few days early if you want to join in on the pre-conference sessions, also known as, Learning Journeys. 

 

 

Conference Details:

Conference Dates: Thursday, July 31st - Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
Learning Journey Dates: Wednesday, July 30th and Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Location: Safety Harbor, Florida, USA
Official Venue + Hotel: Safety Harbor Resort and Spa on Tampa Bay

 

Conference Links:

Registration now open!
Requests for Proposals (host/facilitate a workshop, AINx Talk, or Learning Journey)
Scholarship Application Form (now open!)
Official Venue + Hotel Accommodations
Frequently Asked Questions Page
Safety in Safety Harbor

 

Conference Program

Each year, the AIN Global Conference has a stacked week of presentations, workshops, sessions, and so much more. Our conference program will be released once we confirm accepted proposals for workshops, Learning Journeys, and AINx Talks. We will be launching our Request for Proposals form very soon. Stay tuned for an email announcement and posts on our social media.

 

 

Keynote Speaker Andrew Tarvin

Get ready to laugh and learn! We're stoked to have Andrew Tarvin, humor strategist and AIN Notable Figure, as one of our keynote speakers. Andrew knows that humor isn't just fun and games—it's a superpower for connection, creativity, and problem-solving. Prepare to be entertained, enlightened, and inspired to bring in some joy!

Andrew Tarvin is the CEO of Humor That Works, a leadership development company that teaches professionals how to use humor to achieve better business results. He has partnered with top organizations--including Microsoft, NASA, and the FBI--to solve human challenges with humor solutions.

A best-selling author, Andrew has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Inc, and Dry Bar Comedy. He was named a ‘Visionary Under 40’ by the P&G Alumni Network and his talk on the skill of humor is one of the Top 50 Most Viewed TEDx talks on YouTube, with more than 15 million views (only half of which were from his mother). He loves chocolate and singing the Hokey Pokey with his 3 year old daughter (because that's what it's all about).

Andrew Tarvin has been featured in more than 50 publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and FastCompany. He has appeared on affiliates for ABC, CBS, and FOX, and has been the guest on more than 40 podcasts. His TEDx talk has been viewed over 15 million times and is the most watched talk on humor.

 

Conference Registration + Prices

Thanks to the generous support of our AIN members, a portion of the early bird registration fee for this year's conference is being underwritten. This means your investment goes further, allowing us to offer a broader range of programs and resources. We invite you to join us and benefit from this incredible opportunity!

Click here to register!

 

Member Conference Cost for all four days (in US currency)

Members receive $50 off the registration cost!

Early-bird Price - $675 (until May 1st, 2025)
Regular Price - $775 (May 2nd - July 1st, 2025)
Last-minute Price - $875 (July 2nd - July 31st, 2025)

(If you do not see your membership discount, click here to renew and save today. If you have any questions about your membership, please email us.)

 

Non-Member Conference Cost (in US currency)

Early-bird Price - $725 (until May 1st, 2025)
Regular Price - $825 (May 2nd - July 1st, 2025)
Last-minute Price - $925 (July 1st - July 31st, 2025)

 

Guest Cost

For conference attendees who want to bring a guest with them to meals and performances, we have a ticket available for them! Guests can be your partner, your sibling, a friend, whoever you'd like to join you for our conference meals and conference performances. Guests cannot attend workshops or AINx Talks, if your guest would like to attend those, please register them as an attendee. 

Guest Price - $400

Click here to register for the 2025 Conference!

 Click here to read our cancellation policies.

 

Requests for Proposals

We are delighted by your interest in participating in the conference. Our goal is to put together a program to make the 2025 AIN Global Conference unforgettable! Submit a request to facilitate and host a workshop, AINx Talk, or Learning Journey!

Accepting from now until Wednesday, April 30th, 2025.

Click here to submit your proposal!
Click here to read the form as a PDF.

 

2025 Scholarship Awards

The Applied Improvisation Network (AIN) is committed to increasing the accessibility of this conference to people from underserved and under-represented communities by providing award scholarships to as many deserving people as possible who live, work, or attend school near the host city of Tampa/Clearwater/St Petersburg and surrounding counties.

We invite you to apply for an award scholarship, allowing you to participate in this enriching experience. If you live, work, or attend school in the area and are passionate about applied improvisation, we encourage you to submit your application. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with a thriving community and expand your skills.

Accepting from now until Friday, May 2nd, 2025.

Click here to apply for the 2025 Scholarship!

 


(Last Updated: Thursday, February 27th, 2025 at 9pm eastern)

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