Texas Tech University and the Department of Geosciences are proud to host the 2026 Southwest Division of the American Association of Geographers (SWAAG). We're excited for you to join us in Lubbock, TX from September 30-October 3, 2026 for the 2026 SWAAG Annual Meeting!
Conference Registration Rates
American Association of Geographers (AAG) members receive discounted registration rates. If you're not an AAG member and want to become one, join AAG here.
Early Bird Rates (Through 09/08/2026)
- AAG Member - $160
- Student AAG Member - $75
- Non-member - $210
Standard Registration Rates (09/09/2026 through 09/25/2026)
- AAG Member - $210
- Student AAG Member - $110
- Non-member - $260
Late Registration Rates (09/26/2026 and after)
- AAG Member - $225
- Student AAG Member - $125
- Non-member - $275
Conference Table Sponsorship (through 09/08/26)
Graduate programs and departments can reserve a promotional table during the conference for $250. This option is available through 09/08/26 and includes one non-student conference registration (e.g. full member).
Conference Registration includes:
- Wednesday ice-breaker party
- Heavy hors d’oeuvres, complimentary drink in the Rotunda and Courtyard of Holden Hall.
- Thursday Keynote Speaker Luncheon
- Thursday evening Pizza Party and GeoBowl
- Friday afternoon closing reception and prize-giving
- To be hosted in the heart of Lubbock’s Art District and a jumping off point for the First Friday Art Trail
- Heavy hors d’oeuvres, complimentary drink
Conference Registration Add-ons
The following local tours have been arranged for attendees to add to their conference registration:
- Lubbock Regeneration & Tornado Memorial - $5
- Caprock Canyon – Geomorphology and Geology – includes packed lunch - $30
- Canyon Lakes – Lubbock’s natural water-quality improvement system and a former State Park - $5
- Wineries of West Texas - $15
