Events
The Anthropology department hosts events throughout the year, including guest speakers. We use the KU calendar to publish events, and we frequently highlight our public events here.
Anthropology conferences and meetings
We want to help you grow in your education and career, and attending regional, national, and international conferences is a great way to learn and network. We've highlighted conferences and meetings that may be relevant. If you don't see a particular event listed, try searching online for that event.
Upcoming events
83rd Plains Anthropological Conference
- Lincoln, NE; October 21 - 24, 2026
Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) 86th Annual Meeting
- Norfolk, VA; March 23 - 27, 2027
American Association of Biological Anthropologists (AABA) 95th Annual Meeting
- Philadelphia, PA; March 31 - April 3, 2027
Society for American Archaeology (SAA) 91st Annual Meeting
- Indianapolis, IN; April 7 - April 11, 2027
Flint Hills Archaeological Conference, 48th Annual Meeting
- Location, dates pending.
Past events
Anthropological Plains Conference 82nd Annual Meeting
- Iowa City, IA; October 29 - Nov. 1, 2025
Midwest Archaeological Conference, Inc (MAC) meeting with the Anthropological Plains Conference Annual Meeting
- Iowa City, IA; October 29 - Nov. 1, 2025
American Anthropological Association (AAA) Annual Meeting
- New Orleans; Nov. 19-23, 2025