2026 Travel Information

Preparing for the Meeting:

  1. Explore the Call for Papers and review the Deadlines
    • Special Sessions due by Friday, September 11, 2026.
    • All Paper/Poster Submissions due by Friday, September 11, 2026
  2. Submit your paper or abstract to the Annual Meeting
  3. Create a FREE AAG Account before you Register for the Conference — Registration – AAG (you must be a SEDAAG member to register for the conference).
  4. Register for the Conference – Registration Link – coming soon!

  • Registration Rates

    • Member Early Registration Rates with guaranteed ticket for Banquet (Through October 15)
      • Students $75
      • Faculty/Professional $175
    • Non-Member Early Registration Rates with guaranteed ticket for Banquet  (Through October 15)
      • Students $110
      • Faculty/Professional $250  
      • Spouse/companion $110 (includes full access to conference events and banquet)
    •  Member Late Registration Rates (DOES NOT guarantee ticket for Banquet) (October 16-Nov. 20)
      • Students:  $85
      • Faculty/Professional $200
    • Non-Member Late Registration Rates (DOES NOT guarantee ticket for Banquet) (October 16-Nov. 20)
      • Students $120
      • Faculty/Professional $250 
      • Spouse/companion $120 (includes full access to conference and banquet, but subject to availability)

Hotel Information: 

Please book your stay at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa, Alabama Downtown – https://group.embassysuites.com/l0p2rf

The 2026 SEDAAG Meeting will be held at the  Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa, Alabama Downtown
2401 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Please be advised that it is crucial for members to stay at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa, Alabama Downtown for our upcoming conference. If we do not meet our block room rate, SEDAAG will incur additional costs, potentially leading to higher registration fees in the future. To support our organization and maintain reasonable fees, your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

For those traveling to Tuscaloosa on Saturday, we encourage you to consider staying outside Tuscaloosa for that night and traveling into town on Sunday, due to the University of Alabama home football game on Saturday, November 21. Depending on the direction you are coming from, possible options include Birmingham and Hoover. Birmingham’s Downtown and Southside/Five Points South areas are approximately an hour drive from Tuscaloosa via I-20/59, with Hoover somewhat closer along I-459 (especially hotels at exits 10 and 13). Those approaching from other directions may want to consider communities along their route before reaching Tuscaloosa rather than trying to find a very expensive Saturday-night room in the city.

If you are bringing students, Birmingham also offers some incredible educational opportunities that could make a Saturday stay worthwhile, particularly sites related to civil rights history and the cultural, economic, historical, and physical geography of the city.

When booking for Sunday and Monday nights, be sure to change the dates of your stay! They are automatically set to November 21-23, 2026.

Last Day to Book: November 1, 2026