Abstracts and creative ideas are sought for papers, posters, symposia, workshops, and panel discussions to be presented at the 97th Annual TAS Meeting. TAS encourages presentations by avocational, student, academic, and professional archeologists on any topic of archeological interest. We look forward to your contributions to this meeting.

Symposia Abstracts Deadline is August 1, 2026

General Session Paper and Poster Abstracts Deadline is August 15, 2026

Submit all abstracts as email attachments. Abstracts must include:  Paper/Symposium/Poster (indicate one); Title; Author(s) and Affiliation(s); and Abstract for each symposium and presentation (150 words maximum).

Email Christopher Goodmaster and Jimmy Barrera, TAS 97th Annual Meeting Program Co-Chairs:    am-programs@txarch.org

All presenters must be TAS members and be registered for the Annual Meeting

SYMPOSIA

• May pertain to any archeological topic, region, major project, and/or period
• Organized as paper or poster presentations
• Paper symposia are allotted two hours per five presenters, with a five-presenter minimum
• Paper symposia organizers may specify the order of papers and their length
• Poster symposia are allotted at least four hours per symposium, with no minimum poster limit

• May pertain to any archeological topic, region, major project, and/or period
• General poster sessions will be allotted at least four hours per session
• Posters will be wall-mounted, so no easels or rigid backing materials are necessary
• Appropriate mounting adhesives will be provided at the venue

• Other presentation formats such as panel discussions, demonstrations, and workshops may be submitted for approval 
• Proposals and abstracts for other presentation formats must be submitted by August 1, 2026

Meeting rooms will be equipped with projectors and laptop computers; additional audiovisual needs may be accommodated given prior notice. Contact the Program Co-Chairs with questions about submission dates, formats, and/or equipment. 

Christopher Goodmaster and Jimmy Barrera, TAS 97th Annual Meeting Program Co-Chairs

am-programs@txarch.org