Registration
Registration for the 2026 AABS Conference at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois is now open!
Conference registration rates are listed below for AABS members and non-members. We encourage you to become an AABS member and receive all the benefits of membership including access to the Journal of Baltic Studies, newsletter, and membership news.
The conference registration covers all conference events, including an opening reception, a closing dinner, and a graduate student luncheon for students.
$50 – Student Registration AABS Member
$110 – Regular Registration AABS Member
$90 – Student Registration Non-AABS Member
$200 – Regular Registration Non-AABS Member
These are early bird rates valid for January and February only. In March there will be an increase of additional $10 for each category.
Accommodations
Check in as early as: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Check out by: Sunday, May 31, 2026
We have negotiated a discounted block of rooms at the following C-U hotels:
Check in as early as: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Check out by: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Rate: $179/night
Use this booking link to reserve a room, or call 217-819-5000. When booking over the phone, you must mention the block code to receive the discount. Block Code: LHB26. Guest Password: G7mW*
The rate is only available until April 27, 2026.
Rate: $129/night
Use this link to reserve a room, or call 217-600-5129. When booking over the phone, you must mention the block code to receive the discount. Block Code: 909.
The rate is only available until April 27, 2026.
University Housing
- Double occupancy suites at Newman Hall
Double occupancy, shared bathroom: $36/per person per night. One meal per day is required (breakfast – $10, lunch – $12.25, dinner – $14.75)
- Two- and three-bedroom suites at Presby Hall
A shared three-bedroom suite, with two bathrooms: $45/per person per night
