The University of Arizona Press
When: March 17-21, 2026
Where: Albuquerque, NM
Join us in Albuquerque for the 2026 Society for Applied Anthropology meeting. This year’s theme is “The Everyday Practice of Applied Anthropology.” Learn more about the conference at the SfAA website.
From the meeting organizers: “Time and again, anthropologists have raised their voices when the everyday practice of anthropology seems to be at a crossroads. Perceived internal contradictions led some scholars to call for the reinventing, recapturing, decolonizing, or even burning of anthropology. External forces and events—war, independence movements, global unrest, financial turmoil—have in turn generated a spate of works about the supposed crises facing anthropology. In this so-called post-truth moment, when opinions eclipse facts, and when fake news becomes policy, what role can and should anthropology play in bending the moral arc in a different direction? If anthropology now generates socially relevant research, what are those dynamics of the discipline that promote such action?”
About the SfAA Conference:
“The SfAA Annual Meeting provides an invaluable opportunity for scholars, practicing social scientists, and students from a variety of disciplines and organizations to discuss their work and brainstorm for the future. It is more than just a conference: it’s a rich place to trade ideas, methods, and practical solutions, as well as enter the lifeworld of other professionals. SfAA members come from a variety of disciplines — anthropology, sociology, economics, business, planning, medicine, nursing, law, and other related social/behavioral sciences. Make 2026 the year you’ll spend a few days presenting, learning, and networking in Albuquerque, NM, with the SfAA.”
