Link to the official program: HBA 2026 Official Meeting Program  

Link to the ConfTool program: HBA 2026 Conftool Program

MEETING CONTACTS

Program: Vice President and Program Chair, Amanda Veile: hbameets@purdue.edu

Registration: Treasurer EA Quinn: equinn@wustl.edu

REGISTRATION

Please using the following link to register for the 2026 annual meeting:

2026 Human Biology Association Annual Meeting in Denver, CO

If you are attending any or all sessions by Zoom, register here AFTER you register for the meeting: 

Register for the Zoom Meeting

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!

We encourage all members to register IN ADVANCE for the HBA meeting. Once you have registered, within 24 hours you will access to the AABA meeting application, including emergency contacts, schedules, location of the therapy dogs, and the hotel wifi password. 

Please download the app here after March 12: 

AABA 2026

HOTEL NAME AND LOCATION

Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
1550 Court Place
Denver, Colorado 80202 USA
Main Phone: (303) 893-3333

GETTING TO THE HOTEL

The hotel does not provide an airport shuttle service.

Air Travel

Denver International Airport (DEN) – the closest airport

Distance from hotel: Approximately 25 miles (30–40 minutes by car, depending on traffic)

Transportation Options from DEN to the Hotel

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft):
Estimated fare ranges from $45–$65, depending on time and demand.

Taxi:
Estimated fare to downtown Denver is $60–$75.

Public Transportation – RTD A Line Train:
The A Line commuter rail runs directly from DEN to Union Station.

• Travel time: Approximately 37 minutes
• Cost: Approximately $10.50 one way
  From Union Station, take a short rideshare (5–10 minutes) or local transit to the hotel.

HOTEL PARKING

On-site parking is available:

• Valet Parking: Approximately $64 per day
• Self-Parking: Approximately $54 per day

Parking rates are subject to change; please confirm directly with the hotel prior to arrival.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Morning and afternoon coffee breaks will be provided Wednesday through Friday in the meeting room (Wednesday morning is in poster room). The Opening Reception will take place on Wednesday evening and will feature a cash bar along with light snacks (not a sit down meal). Additional food and drinks will be available at the Student  Reception on Thursday night. 

THERAPY DOGS
Need a break? Come hang out with our friendly therapy dogs! Stop by Plaza Court 6 on Thursday, March 19 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM to relax, recharge, and enjoy some tail-wagging company. It’s the perfect way to add a little joy to your conference day.

CHILDCARE AT THE 2026 DENVER MEETING

As in years past, HBA is dedicated to providing free childcare for meeting attendees. Childcare is open to any registered participant for the HBA 2026 Denver program. You do not need to be presenting in order to use this service.

Childcare at the 2026 meeting in Denver will take the form of "Camp AABA -- An adventure for kids." Childcare will be FREE again this year and will be available during the following hours in Directors Row H at the Sheraton Denver:

• Wednesday, March 18 from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
• Thursday, March 19 from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Friday, March 20 from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Saturday, March 21 from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Taming Toddlers will continue to be the childcare service for the AABA meeting. They have provided superior child daycare services for our meeting for years. Be assured that your child will be cared for in a fun, active and caring environment while you are in your sessions.
• To register, fill out this FORM. If you have an question send an email to:Tamingtoddlersllc@gmail.com.  Brittany will respond within 48 hours with confirmation. Registration by March 1st is required to participate. 

PODIUM AND POSTER PRESENTATION INSTRUCTIONS

 All presentation guidelines may be found here: HBA Presentation Guidelines for In-Person and Virtual Presenters

All presenters, including in-person attendees, are required to upload a digital version of their poster and be available online during the designated Virtual Poster Session.

The Virtual Poster Session is Live! You may access the Virtual Poster Session here:

Virtual Poster Session

INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS

The HBA recognizes that many scholars will be traveling internationally to attend the 2026 HBA Annual Meeting and will need to acquire a visa to do so. We are happy to provide invitation letters detailing your intent to attend our event. Simply download the Letter of Invitation, fill in the relevant details, and print the document for your travels. 

For international attendees, in order to visit the United States, you may need to obtain a visa. We encourage you to contact your local Consulate or the Consular Section of your local United States Embassy if you need a visa and to determine the approximate time for the visa application process to be completed.

The United States Department of State–Bureau of Consular Services maintains a website that provides information on the visa application process: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en.html.

The National Academies Board on International Scientific Organizations (BISO) operates the International Visitors Office, and they maintain a useful website with information about the visa issuance process: https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/international-visitors-office.

This Letter of Invitation is to be used for the purpose of securing a visa and traveling to attend the HBA 2026 Annual Meeting. Attendees' registration, travel, lodging, and any other expenses incurred to attend this meeting will not be covered or waived by the HBA unless the participant has a travel award from the HBA. 

We look forward to seeing you in Denver, CO!