Upcoming Meetings
Updated June 29, 2020
The AAVSO 2020 Annual Meeting
AAVSO's 109th Annual Meeting, November 13, 14, & 15, 2020 will be a fully virtual event, with workshops on October 31, November 1, 6, 7, & 8.
A note to you all on the decision to shift to a virtual event has been written to you by AAVSO Director Stella Kafka on AAVSO's forum, if you would like to read it.
Our virtual meeting is planned to include:
- AAVSO Data Mining Workshop: November 1
- AAVSO Spectroscopy Workshop: October 31, November 6, 7, & 8
- AAVSO Board Meeting: Nov. 12
- 109th AAVSO Annual Meeting presentations: November 13, 14 & 15
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Save the Date:
110th AAVSO Annual Meeting in 2021: The Row Hotel, Somerville, Massachusetts
- November 3-4: AAVSO Spectroscopy Workshop (ASW2021)
- November 5: TBA Workshop, Opening Reception
- November 6-7: Annual Meeting
Past Meetings
Archive of Past Meetings
Group photos of AAVSO meetings
About AAVSO Meetings
The AAVSO usually organizes two meetings each year, one in the fall (usually late-October) and one in the spring (usually April or May). Meetings are held in different locations each year. This makes it more convenient for members and observers from different regions of the US (and abroad) to attend. Anyone interested in the AAVSO and its activities is invited and encouraged to participate in our meetings.
AAVSO meetings provide members, observers, and interested guests with an opportunity to present their own research on variable stars and related topics. At each meeting a professional astronomer involved in variable star-related research is invited to give a guest lecture on his or her area of expertise. Time is generally allotted for an open discussion period where those in attendace are welcome to exchange ideas about observing, new techniques, problems, solutions, or any other topic that may come up. The Director of the Organization will also give the Director's Report to report on the activities of the AAVSO. AAVSO meetings also provide an opportunity for members, observers, and other attendees to get to know each other and the AAVSO Headquarters staff.
If you wish to give a talk at an AAVSO meeting please read our Speakers Guide for some helpful tips.
Please note that all attendees at the meeting are expected to follow our Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy and Event Conduct Policy. Participation in the meeting is taken to signify your acknowledgment that you have read these guidelines/policies and your agreement to adhere to them.
The AAVSO strives to promote inclusion and diversity in our meetings. The following links can help us educate ourselves on issues of diversity and inclusion in conferences: