A logo for the 83rd Annual Plains Anthropological Conference, featuring stylized feathers and a plant in the foreground against a white background, with the conference details below.
Plains Anthropological Society

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Plains Anthropological Society

About this event

PAC83 2026 Registration

141 N 9th St

Lincoln, NE 68508, USA


Regular Member Registration
$165
Available until Oct 2

Early bird rate for current PAS Individual and Joint Members. You must be a current PAS member to receive this rate. Early bird rate ends 11:55pm, October 2.

Non-Member Registration (Including Students)
$260
Available until Oct 2

Early bird rate for non-PAS members. You can join the organization (https://plainsanthropologicalsociety.org/join-renew-2026) to receive a discounted registration rate. Early bird rate ends 11:55pm, October 2.

Student Member Registration (presenter)
Free

Rate for student PAS members who are presenting a paper or poster at the conference. You must be a student member of the organization to present. Conference staff will check student member status.

Student Member Registration (non-presenter)
$50
Available until Oct 2

Early bird rate for student PAS members who are NOT presenting a paper or poster at the conference. You must be a student member of the PAS to receive this rate. Conference staff will check student member status. Early bird rate ends 11:55pm, October 2.

Tribal Member Registration
Free

Rate for Tribal Members.

Attendee Guest/Vendor Only
$80

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

Printed Paper Program
$6

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.

T-Shirt (short sleeve)
$25

BELLA+CANVAS Unisex short sleeve shirt; Blue triblend color with conference logo, select your size below.


** Complete order by September 29 to ensure delivery by the conference.

T-shirt (short sleeve, sizes XXL+)
$27

BELLA+CANVAS Unisex short sleeve shirt; Blue triblend color with conference logo, select your size below.


** Complete order by September 29 to ensure delivery by the conference.

T-shirt (long sleeve)
$30

BELLA+CANVAS Unisex long sleeve shirt; Blue triblend color with conference logo, select your size below.


** Complete order by September 29 to ensure delivery by the conference.

T-shirt (long sleeve, sizes XXL+)
$32

BELLA+CANVAS Unisex long sleeve shirt; Blue triblend color with conference logo, select your size below.


** Complete order by September 29 to ensure delivery by the conference.

Ball Cap
$30

Richardson 112 5 Panel snapback Trucker Cap; Royal blue and white with conference logo. One size fits most.


** Complete order by September 29 to ensure delivery by the conference.

Sticker
$4

3" round, matte, removable sticker with conference logo


** Complete order by September 29 to ensure delivery by the conference.

Can koozie, 12 oz standard
$8

Neoprene beverage insulator. Electric blue with navy stitching, with conference logo. Fits standard 12 oz cans.


** Complete order by September 29 to ensure delivery by the conference.

Can koozie, 12 oz slim
$8

Neoprene beverage insulator. Electric blue with navy stitching, with conference logo. Fits tall, slim 12 oz cans.


** Complete order by September 29 to ensure delivery by the conference.

Tour: Omaha area
$50

DISCLAIMER: This tour requires background clearance to enter the grounds of Offutt Air Force Base. Conference organizers will contact registrants prior to October 6 to obtain information to submit for the background check. Registrants who do not pass the background check will be refunded their tour registration amount.


Wednesday (10/21), ~8am to 5:45pm. Includes transportation, admissions, and lunch.


See conference website for more details.

Tour: Genoa area
$50

Wednesday (10/21), ~8am to 4:30pm. Includes transportation and lunch.


See conference website for more details.

Tour: Southeast Nebraska
$50

Saturday (10/21), ~8am to 5:45pm. Includes transportation, admissions, and lunch.


See conference website for more details.

Wed. Workshop: Archeological Geophysics (8:00 am-4:00 pm)
Free

Whether you are a student or a professional archaeologist in the academic, government, or private sector, having a basic understanding of ground-based geophysical techniques is increasingly important. This one-day workshop hosted by staff from the Midwest Archeological Center and Nebraska State Historical Society is meant to provide an introductory level, hands-on experience for PAS members who have limited or no previous experience.


The workshop will highlight the use of different techniques such as magnetometry, ground-penetrating radar, earth resistance, conductivity, and magnetic susceptibility; the suitability of different instrument types; equipment and project costs; and data processing and interpretation.


There is no cost for the workshop. Registration will be capped at 20 participants. If capacity is reached, we will start a waitlist and notify you if a spot becomes available.


See conference website for more details.

Wednesday Early Bird Reception (6:30-9:30 pm)
Free

The Graduate, Scarlet Ballroom (lower level).

Beer, wine, and appetizers provided, with a cash bar.


No cost. Please register for adequate food and drink quantity.

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