Join us for this compelling meeting in San Francisco, California, with high-profile sessions, as well as many opportunities for networking and learning about the region. This is THE geography conference you don’t want to miss.
This summer we invite you to organize and get involved in organizing sessions, workshops, field trips, special events, and activities.
Visit this space for continued updates on registration, schedules, deadlines and special events coming this summer!
Registration Fees
| ENDS SEPT. 4 |
ENDS JAN. 29 |
THROUGH MARCH 21 | |||
| SAN FRANCISCO REGISTRATION (includes virtual access) | |||||
| Member | $505 | $586 | $633 | ||
| Member: Student, Developing Regions, Under/Un-employed, Retired, K-12, MSI | $202 | $222 | $242 | ||
| Non-Member | $888 | $1,117 | $1,527 | ||
| Family/Guest | $197 | $228 | $260 | ||
| VIRTUAL REGISTRATION | |||||
| Member | $260 | $304 | $367 | ||
| Member: Student, Developing Regions, Under/Un-employed, Retired, K-12, MSI | $101 | $121 | $141 | ||
| Non-Member | $527 | $665 | $824 | ||
| Family/Guest | $59 | $59 | $59 | ||
| Please note that virtual registration is non-refundable. | |||||
Media inquiries: Please contact us to obtain your press pass.
AAG will waive annual meeting registration for you if you are a member of an Indigenous tribe or nation with ancestral ties to the land defined by the state boundaries of California. Please email us at [email protected].
AAG annual meetings operate on a break-even pricing model (i.e., fees cover the cost of participation and inflation). For more information, visit our FAQ page.
View our Cancellation Policy
Deadlines and Submissions
The AAG accepts all submitted abstracts and organized sessions for presentation. The registration fee must be paid prior to abstract submission. You may only submit one abstract for presentation and be a panelist in one panel session. If you opt not to submit an abstract, you may be a panelist twice. There is no limit on how many sessions you may organize.
- October 30: Abstract submission deadline
- December 4: Session organizing deadline
- January 8: Program released
- January 29: Abstract/Session editing and
presentation conversion deadlines - February 19: Program finalized
Schedule and Program
SESSION SCHEDULE
The following session time slots are 80 minutes long with 20-minute breaks. This schedule is subject to change.
Tuesday, March 17 – Saturday, March 21
- 8:30 AM – 9:50 AM Sessions
- 10:10 AM – 11:30 AM Sessions
- 11:40 AM – 12:40 PM Lunch Break
- 12:50 PM – 2:10 PM Sessions
- 2:30 PM – 3:50 PM Sessions
- 4:10 PM – 5:30 PM Sessions
Careers & Professional Development Center
Featuring nearly 60 panels and workshops focused on career preparation, mentoring, and professional development for geographers, this is the central hub for students, job seekers, and other meeting attendees to network and learn from professional geographers and develop strategies for finding employment in geography-related occupations.
More information coming later this summer!
Special Events
Each year, special events, timely plenaries, and interesting sessions are held during the annual meeting.
More information coming later this summer!
World Geography Bowl
Don’t miss this exciting annual quiz bowl tournament featuring teams of graduate and undergraduate geography students representing each of the AAG’s regional divisions. The tournament is fully staffed by volunteers, who write and edit questions and help run the proceedings as judges, scorekeepers and moderators.
Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved in the upcoming annual meeting beyond presenting research or participating in a session. Become a sponsor, exhibitor or advertiser, work as a conference assistant to offset your registration fee, involve a non-geographer, serve as a career mentor, or pursue one of the many other opportunities to bolster your participation.
- Sponsorship, exhibitor and advertising opportunities
- Booth Reservation Procedure (coming soon!)
- Plan a workshop
- Plan a field visit
- Join the conversation on social media using #AAG2026
Accessibility and Inclusion
The AAG works to create an Annual Meeting that is accessible to all. This includes reasonable accommodations as specified by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). AAG and its conference venues ensure mobility access within all session and conference rooms. An accessibility request question is available during the registration process and can also be sent to [email protected].
Learn more
Planning your trip and getting around
Accommodations
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
333 O’Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
+1 415-771-1400
$259/night – one king bed
$259/night – two double beds
$289/night – deluxe one king bed
$289/night – deluxe two double beds
$314/night – skyline view one king bed
$314/night – skyline view two double beds
Special room rates expire February 16, 2026
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
+1 833-312-9290
$245/night – deluxe one king bed
$245/night – deluxe two queen beds
Special room rates expire February 23, 2026
Justify Your Trip
Requesting funding from your university, company, or organization to attend the Annual Meeting? The AAG provides language below for all prospective attendees to use to help with the funding request process.
- Become part of an international community of geographers. Join thousands of
geographers and related professionals from 60+ countries who attend the Annual Meeting. - Present your research. Showcase your work at any stage for constructive feedback and advice with a paper or poster presentation.
- Collaborate and connect. Engage with other scholars in the field, explore potential
collaborations, and make lifelong connections with important figures in the discipline. - Broaden your horizons. Discover the many facets of geography by meeting new people and attending sessions on unfamiliar topics.
- Never stop learning. Earn continuing education credit for your professional licenses or accreditation by participating in workshops, presenting your research, and attending sessions.
- Network to get work. Attend career mentoring sessions, visit our Jobs & Careers Center, and participate in professional development workshops. The Exhibit Hall also features dozens of organizations from academia, government, and the private sector that are looking to hire talented geographers.
- Stay up-to-date. Keep an eye on current technologies and best practices in your facet of the discipline at technical workshops, the Exhibit Hall, and cutting-edge session presentations.
- Explore! The AAG Annual Meeting changes locations each year, allowing attendees to explore and discover new places in addition to all the conference has to offer.
Travel to the United States
Invitation Letter
The AAG provides a formal invitation letter to help with the visa submission process. The general visa form letter will allow you to fill out your contact information, then save or print a copy for your records.
If you have already registered and would like your abstract and/or session title included in your invitation letter, please use the custom visa form.
Download a general visa letter Download a custom visa letter
Visa Information
Visa requirements often change and vary by country, so be sure to visit the U.S. State Department website for the latest information when planning your trip. If you need a visa, be sure to apply early. We recommend applying three to four months before your date of travel to allow sufficient time to process your application.
Travelers entering the United States under the Visa Waiver Program need a valid ESTA approval. The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is an online application process used to determine the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program and ESTA.
Additional tips and information about visa requirements are available from The National Academies International Visitors Office.
Resources for Travelers
AAG would like to share information intended to help you prepare for your trip to and from the U.S. Here are some tips for travelers visiting San Francisco.
U.S. Border Patrol and Customs information on the search of electronic devices at the border.
Electronic Frontier Foundation information on digital privacy at the U.S. border, with a long version and short version of guidance for travelers.
Information on international travelers’ rights and responsibilities in the U.S. from CLEAR, the free legal assistance program at the City University of New York.
For LGBT2QIA+ travelers, in particular gender-nonconforming and trans travelers, resources on flying to and in the U.S. (scroll down) from Advocates 4 Trans Equality.
Although AAG has sought the best information we could to help participants arrive safely and enjoy their stay, our sharing of these resources in good faith does not constitute an endorsement.
AAG Event Policies
We strive to create a professional and safe environment for all during AAG events. As part of this effort, we require all attendees to read our policies, so that they can agree to the questions during the registration process.
Review our policies
COVID-19 Information
AAG’s first priority is the health and safety of Annual Meeting attendees and partners. Our goal is to hold a safe event, recognizing it is not possible to remove all risks, in particular concerning COVID-19.
In keeping with local and state guidelines and policies, AAG will not require attendees to show proof of vaccination or wear masks during Annual Meeting events. We recommend that attendees receive all available vaccinations and boosters in advance of the meeting, and wear masks when participating in indoor activities. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available to attendees throughout the meeting spaces.
AAG will follow CDC public health recommendations, and federal, state, and local regulations applicable at the time of the AAG Annual Meeting. AAG will put policies and measures in place to provide a safe environment for all attendees, and AAG may change, update, or add to these requirements at any time as it deems prudent to best protect the health and safety of attendees and others.