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Join Us in Las Vegas

Join 8,000 geographers, GIS specialists, and environmental scientists from around the world in Las Vegas for the very latest in research, policy, and applications in geography, sustainability, and GIScience during the annual conference of the Association of American Geographers, to be held March 22-27, 2009.

Register to Attend

Call for Papers

The AAG is now accepting abstracts for the 2009 Annual Meeting. Read the details and guidelines for submitting abstracts for more information.

• Register Online
• Submit an Abstract by October 16, 2008

Hotel Discount Rates, Reservations Available

This year's annual meeting will be headquartered in the Riviera Hotel. Reserve a room to stay close to the conference activities. Conference rates are available for anyone attending the meeting.

• Learn More
• Reserve Your Room Online

Plan to Participate

There are several ways you can participate in the annual meeting:

• Present a paper or poster. Abstracts are due October 16, 2008
• Organize a field trip or workshop
• Host a group event
• Showcase your products or services in the exhibition hall
• Recruit employees through the Jobs in Geography Center
• Work as a conference assistant

About the Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers attracts geographers and related professionals from around the world. Our meeting forum stimulates discussion about research, education, accomplishments, and developments in geography.

This year's program will feature:

• 4,000 presentations by leading scholars and researchers from more than 60 countries
  
  
• An international networking reception
  
  
• Exhibitions showcasing recent scholarly publications, advanced geographic technologies, and expanding employment opportunities
  
  
• Numerous field trips to explore the rich cultural and physical geography of Las Vegas and the surrounding region