2026 AJAS Conference Registration and Lodging

 
 

Registration For AJAS 2026 is Open

We can't wait to see you at the 2026 National Association of Academies of Science (NAAS) and American Junior Academy of Science (AJAS) Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on February 11-14th! Registration costs $475 opening on September 1st and closing on November 24th. 

We invite all academies to sponsor and send student delegates (AJAS Official Delegates, AJAS Fellows Alumni, and Student Observers) and adults. This includes inviting students who have presented at previous NAAS-AJAS/AAAS conferences and who have continued conducting research.

Registration Check-List
Let's make sure you're ready to register by checking off everything below!
  • Read our Registration FAQ section below
  • Download the AJAS app 
  • Review Arrival and Travel Information below
    • Plan to arrive in Phoenix, Arizona, by early afternoon on Feb. 11, 2026 (Wed) Conference registration will be held mid-day on Feb. 11, 2026, Conference events start shortly thereafter. Plan to depart Phoenix, AZ starting on the morning of Feb 15, 2026. A late Saturday evening departure (flights departing after 6:15 pm) is also possible, but plan to stay a minimum of 3 hotel nights Phoenix. 
  • Review and book lodging, details below
  • Enter key dates on your calendar, detailed below
  • Ensure that your AJAS Delegate(s) under 18 are accompanied by an adult chaperone assigned by the sponsoring academy
    • Official chaperones are responsible for the safety, welfare, and conduct of their students at all times during the conference events. Adults can chaperone more than one student
  • Prepare to list your poster details before filling out the registration form
    • All AJAS Official Delegates must present a poster at the 2026 annual conference detailing their original research to receive an AJAS Fellowship
    • AJAS Official Delegates must also upload their abstract title and text to AAAS to be featured in their program.
  • AJAS Delegates, be prepared to provide the names and email addresses of your adult chaperone and your state/regional science academy director
  • Prepare your payment method before registering, if you are not paying for yourself, coordinate with the person sponsoring your attendance.
    • Payment is due at the time of registration
  • If you are a State/Regional Academy, ensure your 2025 NAAS membership dues are paid
    • State and regional academies of science must have their 2025 NAAS membership dues paid prior to registering students and adults for the NAAS/AJAS Annual Conference.
  • And finally, complete the 2026 AJAS Annual Conference Registration Form before November 24th 

Key Dates:
Registration OpenSeptember 1st, 2025
Last Day to RegisterNovember 24th, 2025
Hotel Reservation DeadlineNovember 24th, 2025*
*While rooms last
AAAS ConferenceFebruary 13th-14th, 2026
NAAS- AJAS Conference February 12th-14th, 2026
Cancellation DeadlineJanuary 2nd, 2026*
* Possible partial refund until this date, no refund after 

Registration FAQ

  • Do I have to to register for both the AAAS Annual Meeting and the AJAS Conference. Do I need to do that again this year?
    • You only need to fill out one registration form for the AJAS Conference this year and our admin team will make sure you're registered for the AAAS Annual Meeting as well. 
    • When registering, you will need to upload your abstract to both AAAS and AJAS, more information on that in the following question
  • Why do I have to submit my abstract information twice when registering?
    • You must submit your research information to AAAS to be featured in their program. If you do not submit your research information to AAAS, you may still present your research during the AJAS poster session, but you will not be featured in the AAAS program. You will have to provide your research information twice (once to AAAS and once to AJAS in this event registration form) so that we can cross-check the information provided between the two organizations.
  • AAAS, NAAS, AJAS... what do all these acronyms mean?
    • NAAS stands for the National Association of Academies of Science. NAAS runs AJAS, the honor society that leads the conference you are registering for. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) hosts a different conference at the same time at the convention center. AJAS works with them to provide you access to both conferences. 
  • How much does registration cost? When and how do I pay?
    • Every attendee will need to pay $475 online at the time of registration.
  • What is included with my registration?
  • What is my Attendee Type?
    • AJAS Official Delegates are students who are presenting research at the 2026 AJAS Annual Conference. This includes past AJAS Fellows who wish to attend the 2026 conference to present new research. 
      Student Observers are students, such as siblings or others as designated by the sponsoring academies, who are not delegates and do not present research.
      Adults are teachers, official chaperones, NAAS board members, affiliated academy members, and parents/adult families.
      AJAS Fellows Alumni are Official Delegates from previous years who are not presenting research at the 2026 Annual Conference.
  • My chaperone changed! How do I update the contact information for my chaperone after I have completed my registration?
  • How do I cancel my AJAS registration?
  • If I am not the person paying for my registration, how do I make sure my registration is paid?
    • All payments are due at the time of registration. Please make arrangements with the person who is paying for your registration ahead of time.
  • What if my state doesn’t have an academy that sends students to the AJAS conference?
    • Every high school student in the United States should have a pathway to attend the NAAS/AJAS Annual Conference and receive a fellowship. If a student believes that they qualify to attend the NAAS/AJAS Annual Conference and receive a fellowship, but live in a state or region in which there is no possible path to be selected for this honor, then that student should contact the NAAS/AJAS directly at admin@academiesofscience.org.
More Questions? Feel free to email admin@academiesofscience.org for further clarification.
 
Register Now!
 

Book your Hotel today!


Be sure to book your room within the AAAS/AJAS room block at the Hyatt Regency in Phoenix, AZ to receive a discounted rate!
If our hotel block becomes filled, later registrants may be required to pay the hotel’s regular rates or search for alternative lodging. 
Note that hotel reservations and costs are the responsibility of the sponsoring academy and registering for the AJAS conference does not reserve or pay for your hotel room. 

Rooms at the Hyatt Regency cannot be booked through a third-party site such as Expedia, so be sure to follow the instructions below. 
 
How To Reserve Your Room:
  1. Visit the booking link 
    • The group code (G-AAAS/AJAS) should already be applied. 
    • If the group code is not already applied, follow these steps.
  2. Set the dates to Feb 11 - Feb 15 and click 'Find Rooms'. If you need different dates, please contact the Hyatt via phone. The dates outside of this window will not be eligible for the group discount and will need to be booked separately.
  3. Choose 'Select and Book' under the room option available.
  4. Confirm the details and click 'Book'.
  5. Enter contact and payment information and clilck 'Book My Stay' at the bottom of the page.
  6. Save the confirmation information.
Notes About Our Room Block: 
  • If you have trouble with the booking process, please refer to the AJAS 2026 Hotel Reservation Instructions guide.
  • Reservations can only be confirmed with a valid credit card. Registered hotel guests must be 21 years of age or older (unless traveling with a chaperone who is 21+ years of age). The hotel is not pet-friendly and is 100% nonsmoking.
  • The last day to book within our room block is Friday, December 1, 2025. After this date, the group rates are no longer available.
  • Cancellation: Cancellation/modification for a reservation must be received prior to January  2, 2026. If cancellation is received after this time/date, the guest will be billed for the total stay of their reservation as a penalty per room/night canceled.
  • If you have any questions about our room block, please contact The Hyatt Regency in Phoenix, AZ directly.