We will convene the 2026 AAA Annual meeting with the theme “on the verge,” an intentionally capacious theme that speaks to this moment and its many problems—the climate crisis and its tipping points, encroaching authoritarianism, the transmutations of racial biopolitics, the fate of neoliberalism, the development and spread of artificial intelligence, teetering institutions, to name a few—while also provoking reflection on what is left behind and what is up ahead. “On the verge” draws attention to both endings and beginnings, while inhabiting the space in between.
The American Anthropological Association was founded in 1902 and is the largest scholarly and professional organization of Anthropologists. Every year we bring together a wide audience of anthropologists and enthusiasts to advance the field of anthropology, share cutting edge work and new discoveries, network and find mentoring and career opportunities. The Annual Meeting offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn, catch up with friends, and meet new people.
