SBL Annual Meeting 2015
 
Annual Meetings 2015 
Hosted by AAR and SBL
Atlanta, GA

Event Description

Annual Meetings 2015 is the largest gathering of scholars interested in the study of religion in the world. Each meeting showcases the latest in related research, fosters collegial contacts, and focuses on issues of the profession. One of the world's largest exhibits of books and digital resources for biblical studies is on display at the congress. At this meeting, scholars benefit from sessions on religion, philosophy, ethics, and diverse religious traditions.

Event Location

The Annual Meetings 2015 Book Exhibits and Registration will be located at the Hyatt Regency. All sessions and activities sessions will be held at the Hyatt Regency, Marriott Marquis, Hilton Downtown, Sheraton Downtown and Westin Peachtree. The Hyatt Regency, Marriott Marquis and Hilton Bayfront are connected with an indoor connector.


Registration and Exhibit Hours
 Registration
 Exhibit Hall
 Friday, November 20
 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
 Not Open
 Saturday, November 21
 8:00 AM-5:30 PM
 8:30 AM-5:30 PM
 Sunday, November 22
 8:00 AM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-5:30 PM
 Monday, November 23
 8:00 AM-5:30 PM 8:30 AM-5:30 PM
 Tuesday, November 24 
 8:00 AM-10:00 AM 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
                                              Note: Exhibits will be held at the Hyatt Regency
                         A name badge is required to enter all sessions and the Exhibit Hall
Getting Around the Annual Meeting
Primary Meeting Location

AAR and SBL sessions will be held in three locations—the Hyatt Regency, the Marriott Marquis, and the Hilton Downtown. The Employment Center will be located in the Sheraton Downtown. Additional meetings and receptions will be held in the Sheraton Downtown and the Westin Peachtree Plaza.

The Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton are all connected via a wheelchair accessible Skybridge. The Skybridge connects the Hyatt (Lobby Level) to the Marriott (Atrium Level). The Marriott (Marquis Level) then connects with the Hilton  (Second Floor). At the Marriott, the Skybridges are on different levels; the Atrium Level is two floors up from the Marquis Level. The Skybridge from the Hyatt to the Marriott is 130 feet long, and the Marriot to Hilton is 158 feet long.

The most accessible way to get to the Westin is from the Hyatt .You’ll exit the front doors and travel south, crossing John Portman Blvd. and Andrew Young International Blvd. Once you have crossed Andrew Young, cross Peachtree St. and continue west to the accessible entrance just past the loading docks. (The street becomes quite hilly just beyond the accessible entrance.)

The most accessible way to get to the Sheraton  is from the Hilton. There is an accessible ramp on the first floor to the left (if standing inside, looking outside the main doors) by the gift store. Travel south on Courtland and cross Andrew Young. Once you have crossed the street, take a left on Andrew Young and look for the accessible entrance to the left of the UPS Store. (The main entrance, located on Courtland, is also accessible. However, it has a steeper ramp and sidewalk access is somewhat impeded by tree roots.)

In general, roads running north and south tend to be relatively level, but roads that are east and west often have steep hills. Attendees might want to plan their routes accordingly.