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Annual Meeting News
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Digital posters are available on Fourwaves, the Annual Meeting conference platform, through January. View and comment asynchronously with your colleagues.
Four timely articles from JAF: A Global Quarterly are free to access through the end of this month.
The virtual portion of the 2025 Annual Meeting takes place Wednesday, November 12 through Friday, November 14 on the conference platform.
The 2026 AFS Annual Meeting will be held in Asheville, NC, October 27–31. In the following year, AFS will hold a joint meeting with the Oral History Association in Chicago, IL, November 3–6, 2027.
A PDF version of the 2025 annual meeting program, including detailed program information for the Atlanta and Virtual program days, is now available on the AFS website.
Folklorist Rachel Hopkin wins the first place award in the Radio Outstanding Feature category of the Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists Pro Chapter's 2025 Awards for her podcast episode.
AFS developed the following guidelines for conference presenters to follow in order to make their work more accessible to all.
Looking for the most efficient way to get to the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown? Whether you're driving or flying, here are some tips for a smooth start to the Annual Meeting.
AFS annual meeting attendees are welcome to join the Oral History Association (OHA) keynote on Friday, October 17, 7:00–9:00pm ET. The event is free but registration is required.