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AHAC 2026

We are excited to announce that AHAC 2026 will be held this June 3-5th at Iowa State University. Our theme this year will be “To the Moon!” We are also planning on two workshops for June 1st and 2nd; more details will be posted soon. Please note the following upcoming dates for papers and registration.

Upcoming Dates

Paper Abstracts Due: April 3rd, 2026, April 17th, 2026

Notification of Acceptance: April 22nd, 2026

Draft Papers Due: May 8th, 2026

Early Bird Registration Ends: May 18th, 2026

Final Papers Due: May 27th, 2026

Save the date for the AHAC 2026, Academic High Altitude Ballooning Conference, June 3-5, 2026 at Iowa State University. Features a hot air balloon and logos of the Stratopsheric Ballooning Association and the conference.

Attendee Information

Schedule

Below is the current schedule for AHAC 2026. If any changes are made, they will automatically get updated here.

Room Locations

The conference will take place in the Alliant Energy Lee Liu Auditorium, located in Howe Hall. We will have some meals and a networking session in the Howe Hall Atrium. The map below is provided to help you find the rooms in the building.

Parking

Parking on campus is restricted. If you requested a parking pass, we will have that ready for you on Wednesday. Make sure your parking pass is on display. Attendees can park in any General Staff lot (Gold colored on the map). Lot 9 would be the closest to Howe Hall. Lot 10 can be used if Lot 9 is full.