The Annual Meetings 2021, hosted by AAR & SBL, brings together professors and students, authors and publishers, religious leaders and interested laypersons, to its venue each year. Co-hosted by the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, the Annual Meetings focuses on the fields of biblical scholarship and research, religious studies, and theology.
Attendees of the In-Person Event in San Antonio will have access to more than 800 academic sessions and workshops, both in person as well as any that are presented virtually. In addition, attendees will have access to the Book Exhibit Hall which features one of the world’s largest collections of books and digital resources for biblical study, as well as a vibrant networking space where attendees can present ideas to publishers, browse the latest publications, and connect with colleagues. For answers to more frequently asked questions about attending the In-Person Event in San Antonio, please go to the In-Person frequently asked questions tab listed above on this website.
Participants in the Virtual Only Sessions will have access to the new Virtual component of the Annual Meetings 2021. Session will be recorded as participant permission allows. Recorded sessions will be available on-demand throughout the Annual Meetings 2021 dates through January 31, 2022 to registered attendees. For answers to more frequently asked questions please go to the Virtual Sessions frequently asked questions tab listed above on this website.
All registrations will have access to any pre-recorded presentations and recorded sessions, which will be available through the mobile app and online planner.
The program book for the 2021 Annual Meetings is now available online and can be found here. We urge you to download the Annual Meetings Mobile App once it is made available as many changes have happened since the program book was printed.
Virtual Only Sessions that will be offered by AAR can be found here and SBL can be found here.
Annual Meetings 2021, hosted by AAR & SBL
San Antonio, TX
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
November 20-23, 2021
Registration & Member Services
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
900 East Market Street
San Antonio, TX
Located outside of Exhibit Hall 1
Sessions & Workshops
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center & surrounding hotel properties
Book Exhibits location
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
900 East Market Street
San Antonio, TX
Exhibit Hall 1
Employment Center location
Hyatt Regency San Antonio
123 Losoya St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
Registration Hours:
| Friday, November 19 | 11:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Saturday, November 20 | 8:00 am – 5:30 pm |
| Sunday, November 21 | 8:00 am – 5:30 pm |
| Monday, November 22 | 8:00 am – 5:30 pm |
| Tuesday, November 23 | 8:00 am – 10:00 am |
Program Unit Sessions:
Saturday, November 20 | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm |
Sunday, November 21 | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm |
Monday, November 22 | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm |
Tuesday, November 23 | 8:30 am – 12:00 pm |
Exhibit Hours:
Saturday, November 20 | 8:30 am – 5:30 pm |
Sunday, November 21 | 8:30 am – 5:30 pm |
Monday, November 22 | 8:30 am – 5:30 pm |
Tuesday, November 23 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
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