May 25-29
Edinburgh, Scotland
EdMedia Social Events
Scotch Whisky Experience Tours
Monday 5:30-7:30 PM or Friday 3:30 PM
- Gold Tour: – Join us for “Origins, The Art of Whisky Making, Maturation” – an immersive whisky journey. This one-of-a-kind tour and tasting will make you a Scotch whisky expert in one evening! Package includes:
- Fully guided tour experience
- Sensory journey through Scotland
- Introduction to the art of blending
- A dram of single malt or blended Scotch whisky – you choose! (soft drink option).
- Viewing of one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky
- Gift of crystal whisky tasting glass (adults and concessions only)
- Audio guide available in 21 languages
- After the tour, this package continues with an introductory tasting tray of 4 contrasting regional single malts. Become a member of our Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society, and with the help of our experienced guides, you’ll be able to compare the regions to find your perfect dram.
- Must be 21+ to attend.
- $30 USD/person
- Taste of Scotland Tour — A Scottish blend of whisky and cuisine. After a Gold Tour (see above), you’ll be seated in our award-winning Amber Restaurant to enjoy our renowned Taste of Scotland tasting menu, featuring 3 courses comprising seven dishes, with dessert matched with a dram.
- $80 USD/person
See https://www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk/ for more information.
Newcomer Welcome
Tuesday, May 26 • 8:30 AM
If this is your first EdMedia, this event will get you acquainted and connected in a fun and interactive way.
Emerging Scholars Lunch
Tuesday, May 26 • Details Coming Soon!
Welcome Party
Tuesday, May 26 • Details Coming Soon!
Special Interest Group (SIG) Meetings

Join colleagues for a Special Interest Group meeting. All attendees welcome to join a SIG (or both!) For more information and SIG descriptions, please visit aace.org/conf/edmeda/sigs.
Rooms listed in AcademicExperts schedule
- Wednesday, 12:45 PM – SIG Meeting: Emerging Tech. for Learning & Teaching
- Thursday, 12:45 PM – SIG Meeting: Learning Design
Poster Demonstrations & Innovators Playground
Wednesday, May 27 • 4:15-5:15 PM
This informal and popular venue for exchanging ideas maximizes exposure for your research and allows you a creative way to display your work. Attendees will flow through our poster displays and chat with presenters. Cash bar and snacks provided!
Emerging Scholars P.U.B.C.R.A.W.L.
Pursue Unknown Boundaries and Create Really Awesome Wonderful Leaders (Pub C.R.A.W.L.)
Wednesday, May 27, 5:30 PM
Have you considered what it would take to become a leader with EdMedia? Take this opportunity to mingle and learn from veteran leaders who would like to help mentor the next generation of leadership. This experience will give you the opportunity to P.U.B while learning about the next steps it would take to C.R.A.W.L. We will depart from the university after Posters.- Led by Emerging Scholars Chairs Ottavia Trevisan and Sarah Prestridge.
Evening at Edinburgh Castle
Thursday, May 28 7:00-11:00 PM
Edinburgh Castle has stood at the very heart of Scotland’s history for centuries and is home to the Honours of Scotland – Britain’s oldest crown jewels. Now, for one exclusive evening, this breathtaking fortress on Castle Rock opens its gates exclusively just for EdMedia attendees and guests.
What to expect:
- A true Scottish welcome: a piper will greet you at the drawbridge and pipe you into the castle
- The dramatic sight of flambeaux (flaming torches) lighting the entire castle especially for your arrival
- A sparkling Prosecco reception with delicious canapés and dining options
- A private guided tour of the castle grounds and the Crown Jewels
- The enchanting sound of a live Clarsach (Scottish harp) player providing beautiful background music throughout the evening
- A selection of excellent food, accompanied by half a bottle of house wine per guest
This intimate evening promises inspiring surroundings, warm Scottish hospitality, and the perfect atmosphere to connect with colleagues and clients in a truly special setting.
$75 USD/person
Closing Toast & Invitation to EdMedia 2027
Join us as we raise a toast to the conference week and invite you to our next gathering.
