Rate for current PAS/MAC Regular and Joint Members.

For retired PAS/MAC members.

Rate for student PAC/MAC members. You must be a student member of either organization. Conference staff will check student member status.

Rate for non-PAS or MAC members.

Rate for students not members of either organization. You can join either organization and get free conference registration.

Rate for Tribal Members.

Intended for persons who are not taking part in the conference but who will be present for some functions (e.g. Early Bird, Receptions, Tours), or for people who will only be at their vendor table.

Rate for non-professional members of the Iowa Archeological Society.

All registrants will receive access to the conference app and a digital version of the program. Select this if you also would like a paper copy.

Short sleeve with annual meeting logo, select your size below.

Short sleeve with annual meeting logo, select your size below.

"Adams 6 Panel Washed Pigment Dyed Hat" with conference logo.

Wednesday (10/29), ~9am to 4pm. Includes bus and admissions, lunch on your own at Meskwaki Casino buffet.

PICK ONE: Join your colleagues from 6-8 pm at one of two local venues: Big Grove Brewery’s Hopcorn Room (up to 150 persons) or the Reunion Bar (up to 200). Big Grove is approximately one mile south from the Graduate Hotel (an easy walk), while the Reunion is just one block west of the hotel on the Iowa City Ped Mall.   

PICK ONE: Join your colleagues from 6-8 pm at one of two local venues: Big Grove Brewery’s Hopcorn Room (up to 150 persons) or the Reunion Bar (up to 200). Big Grove is approximately one mile south from the Graduate Hotel (an easy walk), while the Reunion is just one block west of the hotel on the Iowa City Ped Mall.   

Dinner is buffet-style with wine and sourdough bread rolls at each table. Buffet includes garden salad, green beans, garlic whipped potatoes, chicken marsala/hanger steak/stuffed acorn squash, and dessert. There will be a cash bar as part of the banquet.

Saturday from ~8am to 5pm, includes transportation, box lunch, and beverages. Pre-registration required.

STUDENTS ONLY PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

"All You Want to Know About Drone Use in Archaeology" (see conference website for more details, limited to the first 70 students to register, lunch will be provided).

Navigating NAGPRA: Archaeologists' Roles in Stewardship and Return

This workshop provides an introduction to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and its implications for archaeology. Many people still have very basic questions regarding how archaeologists engage with NAGPRA on a day-to-day basis, particularly surrounding the updated regulations that went into effect in 2024.   We hope to demystify the process using real world examples and case studies to highlight how these regulations play out in the field, and to emphasize the positive impact working with Tribal Nations can have on our own work. This NAGPRA workshop welcomes participants at all career stages, from students and early professionals to seasoned practitioners. Due to the nature of the workshop, space is limited to 25 people.

Intentional Programming for Effective Outreach
When it comes to engaging the public, archaeologists don't know what they don't know -- until they realize it after the fact! In this 2-hour interactive workshop, you'll learn the basics of planning and implementing public outreach events to help increase your impact and effectiveness. Guided by the recently published A Practitioner's Guide to Public Archaeology: Intentional Programming for Effective Outreach (2024), this practicum will cover audiences, goals and outcomes, accessibility, logistics, and assessment. Many of these fundamentals can also be applied to interpretive media. As the 30+ contributors to this book can attest, archaeologists are not taught this stuff in school, and rarely learn it formally on the job! Whether you're a student, new to public outreach, or a seasoned professional you will learn something new. All registrants will be provided with a discount code to purchase the book (optional). 

Date and time TBD
Cost: free, limited to the first 25 to register