ASA 118th Annual Meeting: The Educative Power of Sociology

The Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association provides the opportunity for professionals involved in the scientific study of society to share knowledge and new directions in research and practice. The 2023 Annual Meeting will be held in Philadelphia, August 17-21, 2023. Nearly 600 programmatic sessions are convened that provide a scholarly outlet for more than 3,000 research papers.

This year’s theme is “The Educative Power of Sociology.” However, sessions will cover a wide range of topics. A searchable preliminary program in PDF format is available on our website.

The Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association provides the opportunity for professionals involved in the scientific study of society to share knowledge and new directions in research and practice. The 2023 Annual Meeting will be held in Philadelphia, August 17-21, 2023. Nearly 600 programmatic sessions are convened that provide a scholarly outlet for more than 3,000 research papers.

This year’s theme is “The Educative Power of Sociology.” However, sessions will cover a wide range of topics. A searchable preliminary program in PDF format is available on our website.

Eligibility

Complimentary press registration to ASA’s Annual Meeting is provided to qualified reporters who are employees of or freelancers on assignment to locally, nationally, or internationally-recognized print, broadcast, or online media outlets with a demonstrated history of reporting on relevant issues. We encourage reporters to register by August 4, 2023.

As part of the registration, journalists will be asked to provide contact information and information about the media outlet for which the individual is covering the Annual Meeting. Journalists will also be required to indicate in writing that they have read and agree to the conditions of press coverage for the Annual Meeting. ASA reserves the right to refuse press registration to any individual.

In order for us to register journalists as press attending the 2023 Annual Meeting, journalists will need to submit this form with their credentials. Acceptable credentials include an official press badge, a business card from a news media outlet, or an original copy of a masthead with the journalist’s name on it. Freelance journalists should provide a letter of assignment from a media organization or, if they intend to submit articles to media outlets for consideration after the meeting, clips of previous stories that have been published or aired on topics germane to sociology or the ASA.

Covid-19 Protocol

All Annual Meeting attendees will be required to follow any COVID 19-related protocols mandated by local authorities at the time of the meeting. ASA strongly recommends that attendees receive COVID 19 vaccination in advance of participation and use masks while we are together in Philadelphia. As you navigate the meeting space, please do your best to help protect all of our colleagues. ASA may choose to enact stricter protocols should they be warranted by public health circumstances closer to the meeting time.

Badge Collection

Once you arrive at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, proceed to the Exhibitor Check In counter in the ASA registration area. A member of the Communications team will provide you with your badge. For questions related to badge collection onsite, call Senior Communications Associate Kirsten Hilgeford at (202) 247-9854 or Web Specialist Janene Martin at (202) 247-9859.

Conditions

Press access is open to sessions that are open to meeting registrants except for business meetings.

Audio and video recording of meeting sessions and events by the press is not permitted. Still photography is permitted with advance permission of the association.

If you have questions during the meeting, email communications@asanet.org, or contact Communications Director Preeti Vasishtha at (202) 247-9872 or Senior Communications Associate Kirsten Hilgeford at (202) 247-9854 or Web Specialist Janene Martin at (202) 247-9859.

Liability Waiver

By registering for the Annual Meeting, I freely and voluntarily agree and acknowledge that I am undertaking participation in ASA events and activities as my own free and intentional act and I am fully aware that possible physical injury, exposure or infection with COVID-19 (or its variants) might occur to me as a result of my actions or those of other attendees or participants including the Venue’s employees and ASA’s officers, directors, employees, or agents. I do hereby assume responsibility for my own well-being. I also agree not to allow any other individual to participate in my place. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the CDC, senior citizens and individuals with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. I hereby release, for myself, my heirs,  and  personal representatives, and do forever discharge, indemnify and hold harmless ASA, its directors, officers, staff, agents, members, and representatives,  from any and all claims, liabilities, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of, in connection with, or relating to my attending or participating in the Annual Meeting including, without limitation, any illness, damages, or injury resulting from my travel to and from, and attendance at, the Annual Meeting, participation in events related to the Annual Meeting, exposure to an infectious disease (including COVID-19) or the manner in which the Annual Meeting or its related events and activities are conducted (collectively, “Claims”). I understand and agree that this Waiver includes any Claims based on the actions, errors, omissions, or negligence of ASA, its directors, officers, staff, agents, members, and representatives. 

I further agree to abide by all laws, rules, regulations, and standards in effect during the meeting, including any safety requirements imposed by the Event Venue and ASA that may be deemed necessary to protect public health and safety (collectively, “Guidance”). I understand that the Guidance may continue to evolve over time. By registering, I attest that I have read this waiver, understand that I am waiving important rights, and agree to abide by its requirements.