The World’s Largest Gathering of Explorers once upon New York City each April!

Founded around our inaugural meeting in 1904, the weekend is not to be missed.

Members from around the world come together over ECAD weekend for three days of talks, parties, fancy dinners, grant presentations, flag returns, member meetings, cocktail parties, and above all making amazing connections with fellow explorers.

If you are able plan to come Thursday night to Sunday night to catch all the festivities at the Clubhouse. The ECAD 2025 Gala theme is Paradise Found Protecting Precious Places.

All events are free for members except the Gala Saturday night which requires tickets, purchased in advance. Tickets sell out.

Each year evolves slightly but generally follows the same schedule, here is a link to the 2024 schedule.

When it is published you will find the 2025 schedule here.