Registering and Attending AOM 2026
Why Attend?
The AOM Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of management and organization scholars in the world – the premier event for connecting, sharing research, and advancing the field. Engage with academics, students, and practitioners from around the globe as you explore new ideas and tackle today’s most pressing challenges.
No matter where you are in your career journey—from student or early-career scholar to established professional—you belong at the Annual Meeting.

Annual Meeting Registration
Early Registration Rate—Deadline Extended! Register by 5 May to secure the best rate and access preferred housing options, while maximizing the program, connections, and career opportunities available at AOM 2026.
Below you’ll find key details on rates, what’s included with your badge, and resources to help you prepare.
Annual Meeting Registration Rates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Type | Early 4 Mar-5 May | Regular 6 May-30 June | Late 1 July-4 Aug | On-Demand |
| Academic Executive | $549 USD | $649 USD | $749 USD | $199 USD |
| Student Emeritus | $275 USD | $325 USD | $375 USD | $99 USD |
To register and attend the Annual Meeting, you must have an active AOM membership valid through 31 August 2026. Your membership type determines your registration rate. Learn more about membership here. | ||||
“For student members…the AOM meeting offers a supportive environment where you can present your research, receive constructive feedback, and refine your skills.”
Kaifeng Jiang, Peking University, Member since 2008
What’s Included with Registration
We offer two registration options to support different ways of participating in the Annual Meeting. Whether joining in person or accessing content on demand, each option provides a range of benefits designed to support your experience.
In-Person Registration Includes:
- Program access, planning, and networking tools: Browse the full conference schedule, build a personalized agenda using program tools, connect with attendees through mobile app chat, and stay informed with event details.
- Research content and session resources: Access session materials and handouts, upload presentation materials (for presenters), view pre-recorded presentations, rate sessions, and explore best papers and proceedings selected by program committees.
- Full onsite conference experience: Attend 3,000+ in-person sessions across 26 disciplines, including PDWs, symposia, workshops, and interactive poster sessions, with opportunities to engage directly with presenters.
- Networking and community experience: Participate in global networking opportunities, including the Opening Reception, Exhibit Hall preview, dedicated networking spaces, refreshment breaks, and social events throughout the conference.
- Exhibit and career opportunities: Visit the Exhibit Hall to connect with publishers, partners, and sponsors, and participate in Career Fair programming, including coaching sessions and interviews.
- Onsite access and attendee services: Receive your official printed conference badge and onsite materials, and request verification letters for institutional or professional purposes.
On-Demand Registration Includes:
- All digital benefits included with In‑Person registration, such as program access, planning tools, mobile app features, session materials, pre‑recorded presentations, session ratings, and access to best papers and proceedings.
Please note: On‑Demand registration does not include live‑streamed sessions or real-time video access to onsite presentations.
On‑Demand participation is an official Annual Meeting program format, and your engagement remains an integral part of the global AOM community and the 2026 program and archive!
For a comparison of benefits by registration type, please refer to the chart below.
Registration Benefits Comparison | |||
| Benefits | Non-Registered Attendees | On-Demand Registered Attendees | In-Person Registered Attendees |
| View Program | X | X | X |
| Use Mobile App Chat | X | X | |
| Use Program Tools & Scheduling | X | X | |
| Upload Session Materials | X | X | X |
| Access Session Materials | X | X | |
| Access Pre-Recorded Presentations | X | X | |
| Rate Sessions | X | X | |
| View Best Papers & Proceedings | X | X | |
| Request Verification Letters | X | X | |
| Attend 3,000+ Sessions | X | ||
| Attend Interactive Poster Sessions | X | ||
| Attend Exhibit Hall | X | ||
| Attend Career Fair | X | ||
| Receive Printed Bag & Swag | X | ||