Fall 2026SWAAG Annual Meeting
Texas Tech to Host SWAAG 2026
Please join the Geography and the Environment Program at Texas Tech University as we host the 2026 Southwest Division of the American Association of Geographers (SWAAG). Located in northwest Texas on the Llano Estacado plateau, Lubbock is a mid-size city that has a vibrant art scene, a rich cultural history, and a small-town feel.
Date:
Wednesday September 30, 2026 to Saturday October 3, 2026
Additional Information
Conference Itinerary
September 30, 2026
Ice Breker Reception
October 1, 2026
Poster & Oral
Presentations
Luncheon
GeoBowl & Pizza Party
October 2, 2026
Poster & Oral Presentations
Closing Reception & Awards
First Friday Art Trail & Field Trip*
October 3, 2026
Regional Field Trips*
* Over the next few months, we’ll be planning our local tours such as:
- Hiking in the beautiful, rugged landscape of Palo Duro State Park, the second largest canyon in the U.S.
- Touring the urban landscape of the city, which was reshaped by a historic F5 tornado in 1970.
Hotel/Lodging
The Department has organized/reserved blocks of rooms at three hotels for conference
delegates who will attend SWAAG.
Hotels Reserved
- Overton Hotel & Conference Center
- Hyatt Place
- Staybridge Suites Lubbock
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College of Arts & Sciences
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Address
Texas Tech University, Box 41034, Lubbock, TX 79409-1034 -
Phone
806.742.3831 -
Email
arts-and-sciences@ttu.edu