FAQ


The 107th Annual Meeting will be held 10 - 14 January 2027 in Denver, Colorado at the Colorado Convention Center.


The 107th Annual Meeting theme is "PEOPLE: People Educated On Planet Live Empowered."

All live sessions, exhibits, and events will take place in Mountain Standard Time (MST).

Attendees/presenters can request participation certificates from the Meetings Dept. Send an email to [email protected] after the meeting concludes.


The abstract submission portal will open in June. The fee is $125 per abstract, refundable only if the abstract is NOT accepted.. Accepted authors will be notified in mid-October. Please note that the $125 abstract submission fee is separate from the registration fee. All presenters must register for the 107th Annual Meeting.

The deadline to submit an abstract is 11 August.
THIS DEADLINE IS FIRM. IT WILL NOT BE EXTENDED.

Abstracts can be withdrawn using Presenter’s Corner. Please note withdrawn papers will still be accessible on the conference online program and authors will still be able to upload supplementary materials such as extended abstracts, PDFs of presentations and/or poster images as well as links to other websites. Abstracts should be withdrawn if the presenting author is unable to present or identify a replacement presenting author.

Your User Portal provides a list of entries/submissions such as topics or abstracts you have submitted OR on which you are the presenting author.

No, the $125 abstract submission fee is separate from the registration fee. Please note, all presenters must register for the 107th Annual Meeting.


Presenters who submitted an abstract to the 107th Annual Meeting will speak during a live session or present a poster. Information regarding presentation types can be found here.

Format preferences are considered, but not guaranteed. Program chairs reserve the right to schedule abstracts as either oral or poster presentations based on program needs.


Program chairs are responsible for the content, abstract review process and scheduling of the Conference/Symposia programs. They work closely with AMS staff to plan a successful program, attend live sessions, reach out to the lead planner(s) with questions or concerns, and alert AMS Meetings Department about any changes to the agenda.

Session chairs are responsible for the flow of sessions and speakers. Specific responsibilities are included below.  

  • Arrive to the session before live session begins.
  • Make welcoming remarks/housekeeping notes to begin the session and introduce each speaker in the session.
  • Moderate Q&A and ask own questions if there are no attendee questions.
  • Keep session running on time. Enlist your volunteer to help with this process.

Session chairs can fulfill this role either in-person or virtually. Please note each session is required to have at least one in-person session chair.

Moderators are responsible for the flow of Panel Discussions. Specific responsibilities are included below.

  • Arrive to the session room before the live session begins.
  • Make Q&A and ask your own question if there are no attendee questions.
  • Keep the panel running on time. Enlist your volunteer to help with this process.


Presenter’s Corner can be used to update select abstract information, upload presentation files and/or supplementary information, or withdraw an abstract.

To access Presenter's Corner, please log into your User Portal using your AMS credentials.

 

  • 18 December 2026 - deadline to confirm presentation location
  • 5 January 2027 - virtual poster presentations are made during the Virtual Poster Slam
  • 10 - 14 January 2027 - presentations are made during the 107th Annual Meeting
  • 18 February 2027 - supplementary information upload deadline.


Additional information can be found here.

 

  • Yes, oral sessions will be recorded. Session recordings will be available within 72 hours of conclusion and can be accessed in the online program and mobile app. Session recordings will be available exclusively to registered participants for three months after the meeting then made available to the community. 


To view the Zoom sessions during the meeting and to access recorded content, you must Sign In to the online program or mobile app with your email address and registration confirmation number. If you have any difficulty doing this, please email [email protected]. To join a session, click on the "Join Now" button which will automatically display beginning 20 minutes before the start of a session.  We recommend all attendees join the virtual meeting five minutes before the scheduled start time.

If you have a question, please type it into the Zoom Chat. The Session Chair will ask your question aloud to the speaker during the Q&A/Discussion time. If time runs out and your question is not addressed, please ask the speaker directly through the asynchronous Q&A in the Online Program.

Yes, please visit our Financial Assistance  page for further information.

Click on Technical Support in the left-hand navigation panel in the online program or mobile app for assistance.  A phone number is listed there for urgent support. If you need remote technical assistance during the session, please send a Zoom chat to the Confex Technical Support Representative or Student Assistant. 

Need to report unprofessional or disrespectful conduct? Text AMS at (617) 606-4369 or Email [email protected] .  If you witness or experience behavior that constitutes an immediate and serious threat, please call 911.  

  • AMS is committed to healthy, safe and inclusive meetings for all attendees.
  • Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated at any meeting or event associated with the meeting.
  • All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds. Be inclusive and respectful.
  • The recording or transmissions of any education sessions, presentations, demos, videos, or content in any format is strictly prohibited.
  • Participants should not copy or take screenshots of Q&A or any chat room activity that takes place in the virtual space.
  • Participants must adhere to any Health and Safety Policy put forth for any AMS sponsored meeting and/or event.
  • This statement is meant to cover all meeting-associated events, including those sponsored by organizations other than AMS but held in relation to AMS events. This includes the scientific program, short courses, and exhibitions, as well as receptions, town hall meetings, and other informal or formal gatherings associated with AMS. Similarly, participants shall adhere to this code of conduct in online spaces related to the meeting and meeting-associated events, including Facebook, Twitter, and other online venues.
  • Those who violate the standards of professional and respectful conduct may be asked to leave the meeting immediately and without refund, may not be considered for service on AMS boards and committees, and may be subject to additional legal action.
  • Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination includes offensive comments and actions related to age, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion; sexual images in public spaces; deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; inappropriate physical contact; and unwelcome sexual attention.

Please reach out to the AMS Meetings Department at [email protected] and leave a phone number where you can be reached.

If you are unable to attend in person, please plan to participate in the robust virtual options we are offering during this fully hybrid meeting. All technical sessions’ Zooms can be accessed directly in the online program and mobile app.

Yes. Accessibility is a core priority for the 107th AMS Annual Meeting. The meeting is designed to be inclusive and ADA-compliant, with accommodations available for mobility, vision, hearing, dietary, and other accessibility needs. Attendees may request accommodations through the meeting registration system (by 5 January), and AMS staff will follow up to ensure requests are understood and supported. The venue offers accessible session rooms, seating, restrooms, quiet and break spaces, captioning for virtual and hybrid content, and onsite accessibility support to help all attendees fully participate.

Click here to explore how AMS supports accessibility throughout the meeting

  • If you believe you will need additional services during the 107th Annual Meeting, please contact the AMS at [email protected] with your request.

Session rooms include podium microphones, head table microphones, and aisle microphones. Step stools are available at the Information Desk, and session chairs are instructed to support accessible Q&A practices, such as repeating audience questions.

Some session rooms may not have ramp access to the stage. Presenters who anticipate accessibility challenges related to staging should email [email protected] with their presentation details (date, time, room) by 5 January.

It is the Society’s sincere desire to comply fully with both the letter and the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. For questions about accessibility, such as real-time captioning [communication access real-time translation (CART)], special printing needs, or reserved seating, please contact AMS staff by email ([email protected]) or by phone (857-930-7492). Four-week advance notice is recommended to ensure seamless action.  Special housing needs should be requested when hotel reservations are made. AMS wants to ensure that each attendee's stay at the 107th Annual Meeting is a pleasant and productive one.

Important Dates for the 107th Annual Meeting can be found here.

Hotel rates will be release in Mid-Late August

We have negotiated special rates at a number of hotels in Denver. View our Travel page for more information on transportation and hotels.

Attendees are encouraged to book their reservations at AMS-contracted hotels to help the Society avoid penalties for not filling its hotel block. This will help slow the rate of growth in registration fees. All guaranteed reservations are for the date of arrival only. Attendees who fail to notify the hotel that they are arriving on a different day may lose their room. Reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis

To ensure you are able to make a reservation at the AMS rate, we recommend you book as soon as possible. Those unable to find rooms using the provided booking links should contact AMS Meetings ([email protected]).

Please note attendees are responsible for making their own reservations. There are a limited number of rooms available at these discounted rates.


Registration rates for the 107th Annual Meeting will be posted in September, and registration will open in mid-October 2026.

Please view the registration page for more details.

We are excited to have you join us for the 107th Annual Meeting! This is a great opportunity for you to enhance both your personal and professional growth as a member of the weather, water, and climate community. We encourage you to visit our Attend pages to plan your week as both an Attendee and Presenter.

No, AMS Membership is not required in order to attend the 107th Annual Meeting. Please note, members do receive a registration discount.

Membership is needed to attend the 26th Student Conference.

Additional Membership information can be found here.