| Learn the latest in research and applications in geography, sustainability, and GIScience. Meet and network with geographers, environmental scientists, and GIS specialists. Join AAG in Tampa April 8-12, 2014. |
| The AAG Annual Meeting is an interdisciplinary forum open to anyone with an interest in geography and related disciplines. All scholars, researchers, and students are welcome to present. |
| View the Preliminary Program Online A searchable preliminary program with an agenda of sessions, plenary speakers, and specialty group meetings has been posted to the AAG Annual Meeting website. The program can be browsed by presenter, keyword, title, or specialty group. Attendees and participants may also view sessions by day using the calendar of events. View program. |
Plan Your Trip The meeting will take place at the Tampa Convention Center. Discounted sleeping rooms will be offered at the following hotels starting at $199 per night from April 8 to April 12: - Tampa Marriott Waterside
- Embassy Suites
- Hilton Tampa Downtown
- Westin Tampa Harbour Island
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|  | | | Eric Sheppard on Thinking Geographically AAG Past President Eric Sheppard will deliver his address, "Thinking Geographically: Globalizing Capitalism, and Beyond," on Thursday, April 10, 2014, at the AAG Annual Meeting in Tampa, Fla. "In the spirit of strengthening our intellectual foundations and clarifying our contributions to shaping Earth I advocate for thinking geographically, as a way of being in the world that all can join, rather than policing the boundaries of a discipline called Geography," he writes. AAG Newsletter » |
| Doreen Massey to Receive AAG Presidential Achievement Award
Following the AAG Past President's Address on April 10, Doreen Massey will be presented with the 2013 Presidential Achievement Award. Earlier that day, Massey will participate in a session on the Kilburn Manifesto, "Environment and Planning A Forum: After Neoliberalism? The Kilburn Manifesto." She has interests in the theorization of space and place and in demonstrating the importance to both everyday life and wider politics of how we conceptualize both space and place. |
| Registration Discount Ends March 15 The advance registration discount expires on March 15 and on-site registration rates will go into effect. Don't your chance to save. Register now » |
| Update Your Hotel Reservations Demand for rooms at the official AAG Annual Meeting hotels has increased in recent weeks. To avoid a room shortage, please update your hotel reservations to free up any rooms and nights you will not need. Your friends and colleagues will greatly appreciate it. Hotel Information » |
| Join an AAG Field Trip in Florida Augment your experience at the AAG Annual Meeting with a field trip led by geographers and other experts. Explore the rich physical and cultural geography that Tampa Bay and Florida have to offer with trips to the Hillsborough River, Homosassa Springs, Weedon Island Preserve, and much more. Field trips are also an excellent way to meet and exchange ideas with colleagues and friends. AAG Annual Meeting » |
| Help Celebrate This Year's Honorees at the AAG Awards Luncheon Advance registration is still open and there is still time to join your friends and colleagues at the AAG Awards Luncheon. Honorees will receive their awards and commendations during the special luncheon on April 12. Notable awards to be presented include the AAG Honors, Enhancing Diversity Awards, Specialty Group Awards, 50 Year Members, and many more. Individual seats are only $55, or purchase a table for ten guests for $495. AAG Annual Meeting » |
| About the Meeting The five-day conference is expected to host more than 7,000 geographers from around the world and feature over 4,000 presentations, posters, workshops, and field trips by leading scholars and researchers. The program will also feature: - Latest Research - Presentations and posters by leading scholars and researchers
- Exhibit Hall - Booths and exhibits showcasing recent publications and new geographic technologies
- Career and Networking Opportunities - An international networking reception, a Jobs & Careers Center highlighting the latest employment opportunities for geographers, and career development sessions
- Special Events - World Geography Bowl, Awards Luncheon, and other attendee-organized events
- Workshops - Training sessions and workshops to help further your professional or academic career
- Field Trips - Attendees can explore the rich physical and cultural geography of Florida by signing up for informative field trips led by geographers or other scholarly experts
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