ASOR Annual Meeting attendees in Boston and online will be treated to a full academic program with more than 125 sessions and 600 presentations. The academic program and business schedule can be found on the Annual Meeting Schedules page. Registered meeting attendees also have access to the Online Schedule in the ASOR Online Portal. This is where you will find paper abstracts and virtual participants will find Zoom links (posted during conference days) to attend the sessions and workshops online.

ASOR is pleased to announce the 2024 Annual Meeting Mobile App (powered by Guidebook). All registered attendees should download the mobile app to follow along with the program, create personal schedules, connect with other attendees, and stay informed of the latest Annual Meeting updates. Instructions for downloading the mobile app are posted in the ASOR Online Portal under the 2024 ASOR Annual Meeting / Schedule.

Boston Highlights

Free admission to the Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum of Fine Arts is offering free general admission to ASOR Annual Meeting attendees from November 20–25, 2024. Show your ASOR name badge at the admissions desk for free entrance. For information on opening hours, planning your trip, and special exhibits (additional fee may apply), please visit the MFA website.

There are a number of special events taking place during the Annual Meeting for those who are coming to Boston. Some of these events require registered attendees to sign-up in advance.

Wednesday, November 20

3:00pm EST
The Museum is your Classroom  (Harvard Art Museums) 
This is a free workshop for registered ASOR Annual Meeting attendees. Space is limited and interested participants need to complete an interest form in advance. Learn more and sign-up here.

7:00pm EST
ASOR Annual Meeting Plenary Address (Hilton Boston Park Plaza, Grand Ballroom A)
Dr. Fikri Kulakoğlu (Professor of Archaeology at Ankara University, director of the Kültepe excavations) will present, “Transition from Early Bronze Age to Middle Bronze Age at Kültepe: Architecture, Figurines and Seals” Also available online for virtual attendees. Learn more here.

8:30pm EST
Welcome Reception (Hilton Boston Park Plaza, Grand Ballroom B)
Following the Plenary Address, ASOR Annual Meeting attendees are invited to network, socialize, and enjoy light refreshments as we get ready for three full days of sessions, workshops, posters, and fun.

Thursday, November 21

12:55pm EST
ASOR Roundtable Discussions (The Square, Lobby Level)
There are a number of discussion topics being offered during this brown-bag lunchtime event. Read about the Roundtables being offered in Boston and sign-up in advance here.

8:00pm EST
W. F. Albright Institute for Archaeological Research Reception (Ballroom A, Mezzanine Level)

Friday, November 22

12:55pm EST
ASOR Members’ Meeting, Sharon Herbert, Presiding (Georgian Room, Mezzanine Level)
Bring your lunch and come for an update on the business of ASOR and the 2024 Honors & Awards.

6:30pm EST
Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute (CAARI) Reception (Boylston Room, Mezzanine Level)

8:00pm EST  
Early Career Scholars’ Reception (Off the Common, Lobby Level)
This event is for registered ASOR attendees who are Early Career Scholars. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited and ECS members must sign-up in advance here.

Saturday, November 23

10:20-10:40am EST
ASOR Raffle Drawing (Mezzanine Level)
A fun event to highlight ASOR Exhibitors during the morning coffee break on the last day of the meeting. Join us in the Exhibit Hall (Mezzanine Level) near the registration tables to see if your raffle ticket is a winner.

12:45-2:00pm EST
ASOR Poster Session (Statler Room, Mezzanine Level)
Visit the ASOR Poster Hall throughout the Annual Meeting to see all of the research projects being presented, and come to the Poster Session on Saturday to talk with the presenters and ask questions.

7:15-8:15pm or 8:30-9:30pm EST
Private Reception for ASOR Attendees at the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East
After the Annual Meeting ends, head over to the HMANE museum to enjoy a beverage and explore the galleries. Advanced sign-up is required as space is limited. Learn more and sign-up here.