126th Annual Meeting
Chicago
January 5–8, 2012
Theme: Communities and Networks
- Registration
- Hotels
- Transportation
- Program of the 126th Annual Meeting
- Supplement to the 126th Annual Meeting
- Job Center
- Exhibits
- Chicago
- Free Wi-Fi
- Listen to the audio recording of the 126th Plenary Session: How to Write a History of Information:
A Session in Honor of Peter Burke
General Info
The 126th annual meeting of the Association will be held January 5–8, 2012, in Chicago at the Chicago Marriott Downtown, the Sheraton Chicago, and the Westin Chicago River North. With 257 sessions, the program for this meeting is one of the largest ever assembled by the Program Committee. It is the AHA's 19th annual meeting in Chicago, the first having been held in 1893. Many of the profession's most distinguished members will be present to deliver papers and more than 1,500 scholars will participate. In addition, more than four dozen specialized affiliated societies will meet in conjunction with the AHA. See also the General Info section of the annual meeting Program.
Registration
AHA members and nonmember users of the AHA website, log in below to register for the annual meeting.
When registering, you also have the option to sign up for workshops, meals, and tours.
You may also register for the annual meeting by completing this registration form PDF and mailing it to Convention Data Services.
Log in to Register for the Annual Meeting
If you do not have a user account, create one here (or consider joining the AHA).
Forgot your password? Recover it here.
For registration questions: call the AHA Registration & Information line at 508-743-0510, or e-mail aha@xpressreg.net.
Registration Rates
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Hotel Information and Rates
The AHA's housing service has closed with the cut-off date of December 22.
Two hotels will continue to take reservations. Other hotels are sold out.
- Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
- Westin Chicago River North
Both hotels will extend the AHA's meeting rates of $109 single, $129 double, $20 for each additional person (for the Westin, until December 29, 2011).
After you have registered for the meeting, you will receive contact information and instructions as part of the online process and also in a preregistration e-mail confirmation.
- More information
- Map of the area
- Hotel floorplans
- Shuttle Service
- Reservation Details (early departure fee, cutoff date, changes & cancellations)
All rooms are subject to city and state taxes, currently 15.4 percent. These rates will be honored three days before and after the official meeting dates of January 5-8, 2011, based upon availability of the hotel at the time the reservation is made. Reservations should be made by December 16, 2011, 5 p.m. CST.
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Coat Check
The annual meeting headquarters and co-headquarters hotels will offer free coat checks for attendees. The Sheraton coat check will be available on the lobby level on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the meeting. The Marriott's coat check will be located on the 7th floor, near the Job Center, and will be available Thursday through Sunday of the meeting.
Transportation to Chicago
Association Travel Concepts (ATC) is the official travel agency for the annual meeting. ATC has negotiated discounts with American Airlines, United Airlines, Amtrak, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, and Hertz Rent-a-Car to bring attendees special air, rail, and car rental rates that are lower than those available to the public. To take advantage of these rates and benefits, use ATC's website, e-mail reservations@atcmeetings.com, or call 800-458-9383. ATC is available for reservations from 8:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday.
By Plane
By contacting ATC, attendees traveling on American Airlines (800-433-1790; Fare code 1112BK) will save up to 5 percent. Some restrictions may apply and service fees will vary. Travelers on United Airlines (800-521-4041; Fare code 510CK) will receive up to 15 percent off tickets purchased more than 30 days prior to the meeting. Discounts will apply for travel several days before and after the AHA’s meeting dates of January 5 through 8 for service into O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW). The discount fare code cannot be used on either airline’s web site.
By Train
Amtrak offers a 10 percent discount off the best available fare to Chicago between January 2 and January 11, 2012. To book, call Amtrak at 800-872-7245 and refer to Convention Fare Code X57H-932. Please note that this discount cannot be booked via Amtrak’s web site—travelers must call Amtrak or their travel agent directly and mention the fare code. The offer is not valid on Auto Train but is valid with Sleepers, Business Class, or First Class seats with payment of the full applicable accommodation charges. Fare is valid on Amtrak Regional, all departures seven days a week, except for holiday blackouts.
By Car
Attendees can also arrange to rent a car through Enterprise Rent-a-Car (800-593-0505; Fare code 32H7476) and Hertz Rent-a-Car (800-654-2240; Fare code CV#031C0017).
Last Updated: February 28, 2012 10:59 AM
