The American Academy of Religion (AAR) and the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) welcome affiliated organizations to meet and host functions in conjunction with the 2025 AAR & SBL Annual Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts. All meetings offered during the Annual Meeting are considered Other Events and must be submitted online for approval. Examples of Other Events include, but are not limited to:

✓ Alumni reunions

✓ Board/foundation meetings

✓ Social events (receptions, dinners, breakfasts, etc.)

✓ Book launches and reviews

✓ Films

✓ Interviews

Except for AAR RSOs and SBL Affiliates, AAR and SBL do not permit Other Event sessions of a programmatic nature (i.e., scholarly panel or paper presentations) to occur during regular session times (Saturday–Monday, 9:00 am–11:30 am and 1:00 pm–6:30 pm, and Tuesday 9:00 am–11:30 am) without special permission. This policy is to prevent thematic conflicts with AAR and SBL sessions.

How do Other Events Work?

For a list of schedules, deadlines, and fees please go here:  Other Events Fees & Deadlines

To Submit your Other Event Request, please go to this link. Registration for Other Events

For any questions related to Other Events please contact otherevents@annual-meetings.org