New York, NY, United States — August 06, 2026 — The convergence of global challenges, particularly the climate crisis, will be a central focus as the American Sociological Association (ASA) prepares to convene its Annual Meeting in New York, NY, United States, from August 7-11, 2026. This five-day event is structured to explore the multifaceted dimensions of the climate crisis, including its social, economic, political, and cultural impacts. The 2026 meeting aims to foster discussions on just transitions towards a sustainable future.
Thematic Focus and Broader Implications
The 2026 Annual Meeting, organized by The American Sociological Association, is centered on the theme "Sociology and the Climate Crisis: Global Challenges, Just Transitions." This theme underscores the critical role of sociological inquiry in understanding and addressing one of the most pressing issues of the current era. The event is positioned as a forum for presenting research and engaging in intellectual discourse among sociologists, researchers, academics, and students.
Program Structure and Recognition
The program for the 2026 ASA Annual Meeting will feature a Presidential Address delivered by President Cecilia Menjívar. Attendees can anticipate various named lectures, including the Du Bois Lecture, the Jessie Bernard Lecture, and the Sorokin Lecture. Recognition will also be given through several awards: the Cox-Johnson-Frazier Award, the Distinguished Scholarly Book Award, the Dissertation Award, the W.E.B. Du Bois Career of Distinguished Scholarship Award, the Public Understanding of Sociology Award, the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award, the Mentoring Award, and the Award for the Promotion of Human Welfare.
Participation Logistics and Financials
The 2026 ASA Annual Meeting will take place at the New York Hilton Midtown. Registration for attendees opened in April 2026. For organizations interested in exhibiting or advertising, the first round of exhibit space assignments had a deadline of February 14, 2026. The final deadline for exhibit space applications and advertising in the program book was June 1, 2026.
Exhibit space for a 10' x 10' booth is priced at $1,800 for non-profit organizations and $2,200 for for-profit organizations in 2026. Additional fees apply for corner booths, at $200, and for premium placement, also $200 in 2026. Advertising rates for the 2026 Program Book include Full Page (Black & White) for $1,000, Half Page (Black & White) for $700, and Quarter Page (Black & White) for $500.
Further details regarding the program and participation can be found on the official website: https://www.asanet.org/2026-annual-meeting/