2027 NAAS/AJAS Conference Information
National Association of Academies of Science (NAAS)/American Junior Academy of Science (AJAS) Annual Conference
February 17–20, 2027
Chicago, Illinois
Registration Closes December 2, 2026.
The American Junior Academy of Science (AJAS) Annual Conference brings together outstanding high school researchers from across the United States to present their original STEM research, attend laboratory tours, connect with professional scientists, interact with their peers, and participate in the AAAS Annual Meeting.
Students who register, attend the conference, and present their original research at the AAAS Poster Session will receive an AJAS Fellowship. The AJAS is not a competition and there are no tests, scores, rankings, or grades.
Registration for all attendees (students and adults) is $500. All AJAS student delegates under 18 must be accompanied by a registered, paid, chaperone. One adult can chaperone multiple students. Individuals who do not register will not be able to enter the conference areas or events. AJAS Registration includes admission to most AAAS events.
Registration
Registration Closes December 2, 2026.
Registration Closes December 2, 2026.
Who Can Attend AJAS?
Students may attend if they are:
- Selected by their state or regional Academy of Science
- Approved as an AJAS At-Large Delegate
- NAAS Board of Directors
- State or Regional Academy leadership
- Chaperones
- Invited speakers
- Professional scientists
Hotel Information
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker, Chicago, IL 60601
(602) 252-1234
AAAS/AJAS Rate: $199 per night/standard room (plus 17.39% tax and 1.5% Chicago Tourism Improvement District transaction charge)
Book your room as soon as possible! The room block will likely sell out quickly. The rooms in the block are available at a first-come, first-served basis. Once sold out, attendees will have to find their own lodging arrangements at nearby hotels.