2026 Exhibitor and Sponsor Registration

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The 2026 Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference in STEM will be held in Atlanta, Georgia on March 19th – 21st, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta (265 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30303). The conference begins with the opening plenary session at 6:00 PM on Thursday, March 19, and concludes at 9:00 PM on Saturday, March 21. 

Exhibitor registration opened on Monday, August 18th at 2:00pm EST . The deadline has been extended to 11:59pm EST on January 16th, 2026.  Click here to register! 

For the ERN Conference exhibit hall we are seeking:

  • Graduate school exhibitors with information about summer undergraduate research opportunities, graduate school programs and fellowships;
  • STEM employers, including government, business, and academic sectors;
  • Professional societies who offer travel grants for professional society meetings, as well as other STEM career and graduate school preparation opportunities for students; and
  • Organizations that offer STEM international research and education activities

Click here to view our exhibitor infographic.

Exhibitor Registration Fees

The conference registration fee is $500 per person. The registration fee covers all meals indicated on the conference agenda.

The exhibition table fee is $1,100. This fee includes one (1) six foot table, two (2) chairs, on-site signage, as well as exhibitor descriptions and information printed in the Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference in STEM program book.

The TOTAL fee for one (1) exhibitor table + plus one (1) representative seated at that table is $1,600.

Exhibit Hours:

  • Thursday, March 19th, 2026  |  8:00pm – 10:00pm
  • Friday, March 20th, 2026 | 1:30pm – 4:00pm
  • Saturday, March 21st, 2026 |  9:00am – 12:30pm

Sponsorship Information 

ERN offers four sponsorship levels, each combining organizational visibility with direct support for student participation and engagement: 

  • Platinum Sponsor ($25,000) – Premier visibility across the conference, speaking opportunities, and support for student travel, research, and engagement initiatives 
  • Gold Sponsor ($15,000) – High-visibility branding, plenary recognition, and support for student access and community engagement activities 
  • Silver Sponsor ($10,000) – Conference-wide recognition, exhibitor presence, and support for student travel and working group engagement 
  • Bronze Sponsor ($5,000) – Entry-level visibility with exhibitor presence and direct support for student participation 

In addition, a limited number of a la carte sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations interested in supporting specific conference events or student-focused activities.

Click here to view full sponsorship details and benefits. 

Hotel Information

The 2026 Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference in STEM will be held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.  The hotel is located at 265 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30303. Click here for the hotel reservation link. Hotel reservations for the conference are available on a first come, first served basis. The deadline to book the hotel room reservation is February 27, 2026.

Offline Payment Information

Payment by Check or Purchase Order
If paying by check, please make ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO:  AAAS

Mailing address for ALL CHECKS and PURCHASE ORDERS:

AAAS
Attn: Deneen Brown
Education and Human Resources Programs
1200 New York Avenue, NW
Room #707
Washington, DC 20005

***A COMPLETE list of registrants, along with confirmation numbers, should be included with ALL CHECKS and PURCHASE ORDERS.***