PRE-CONFERENCE

Save the Date: PGSG Pre Conference

Call for abstracts

2027 New York Preconference

Dates

  • Sunday, February 7: Paper sessions at the New York Hilton Midtown and dinner at Urban Hawker food hall

Location

  • Sessions New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019
  • Dinner: Urban Hawker, 135 W 50th St, New York, NY 10020

Funding Sponsors

  • Political Geography journal 
  • Political Geography Specialty Group (AAG)
  • Association of American Geographers 

Events  

  • February 7
    • Paper Sessions: throughout the day
    • Lunch: small groups (self-pay)
    • Dinner: Urban Hawker (self-pay)

Deadlines and Registration

  • Abstract Submission (presenters only): Dec. 1, 2026
    • Complete all sections of this form, including paper title and 250-word abstract.
    • Abstract acceptance notifications will be distributed at the beginning of January
  • Registration (non-presenters): January 21, 2027
    • Complete ‘All Attendees’ sections of this form. 

Costs and Payment

  • Costs
    • Paper Sessions on Sunday, February 7
      • Tenure-Track and Permanent Faculty: $25 
      • Students, Contingent Faculty, and Members of the Public: free 
  • Payment
    • We will use electronic payment via the AAG’s central infrastructure. Payments will be accepted via credit card or PayPal. 
    • Submit your payment via the AAG’s Political Geography Specialty Group site here.
      • Click “Donate.” 
      • Ensure that “Political Geography Specialty Group” is listed under “Fund.”
      • Please write “Preconference” in the “In Honor/Memory Of” section.
      • Include your full name and contact information. 
      • You will receive a receipt via email. 
    • Please maintain a printed or digital copy of your receipt (or screenshot). You will be asked to confirm your payment at event check-in.

Lodging and Transport

  • We recommend using the same lodging that you will use for the main AAG conference! New York City has a comprehensive network of public transit. 

Funding Opportunities

  • Graduate students are encouraged to apply for a $225 PGSG Student Travel Grant to attend the preconference. Deadline: Nov. 15, 2026. We expect to award 7-10 grants. Preference is given to individuals presenting a paper at the preconference.
  • The PGSG will fund a $300 Morrill Engagement Travel Award to support the attendance of an individual who has used their political geographic work to affect change. Deadline: Nov. 15, 2025.

Questions? Updates will be posted to the PGSG website. Please direct any questions to the Preconference Co-Organizers as follows:

Past Preconferences