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The information below answers some of our most frequently asked questions.

GENERAL INFORMATION

2026 MEMBERSHIP

  • Join UAA today to receive the discounted conference registration price. New memberships will be good through December 31, 2026.
  • Institutional Memberships offer a discounted registration for 1 person only. The discount is usually applied to the registration of the designated representative, but can be transferred to another person if requested. The discounted registration does not apply to all people who work at that institution.
  • 2026 APNHR/EURA/ENHR/ISA members: Request a discounted registration (form available 10/16/25).

CONFERENCE SERVICES

  • Accessibility Services
    • View services provided at every conference.
    • Submit a request for an accommodation by 3/1/26.
  • Childcare at the conference
    • Please contact the hotel concierge for childcare recommendations.
    • UAA does not provide childcare due to the limitations of our liability insurance.
  • Accompanying persons 
    • Conference Sessions – People who want to attend sessions must register for the conference.
    • Networking Receptions – A limited number of guest tickets are available for purchase by registered attendees.

PUBLICATION OF CONFERENCE PAPERS

Conference proceedings are not published. Instead, we invite all interested presenters to submit manuscripts to the Urban Affairs Association-sponsored peer-reviewed publications: Journal of Urban Affairs or Journal of Race, Ethnicity and the City.

SORRY. . . HAVE TO WITHDRAW

  • Withdraw and/or Request Refund: See withdrawal/refund section at the bottom the conference home page.
  • Change presenter: Contact us (provide presentation title and name of non-presenting, registered co-author)
  • Cancel hotel reservation: Follow instructions in your hotel reservation confirmation email on how to cancel your reservation.