2026 HAPS Virtual Conference

Join us for our third HAPS Virtual Conference

October 10-18, 2026

The HAPS Virtual Conference Committee is excited to host a nine-day virtual conference:

Registration is Open!

The event will be held in Canvas (a learning management system) where you’ll have streamlined access to all activities. We are especially excited to use a flipped format with our keynote speakers and workshops, which means you can watch recorded content on your own time, and then join synchronous (and moderated) Zoom discussions with your HAPSy colleagues.

Participate in this Virtual Conference and join us for:
● Three keynote talks hosted by amazing professionals in the field
● Panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence
● Flipped workshops
● Virtual posters (a great opportunity for faculty and student presenters!)
● Opportunities to engage with and learn more about the many HAPS Committees
● Social activities for making connections and building community
● Games and prizes! (It’s true!)

Move & Groove Fun “Run” — $10

Looking for a fun way to get moving? Join us for the Move & Groove Fun “Run” for just $10!

Here’s how it works:

1. No Medals
This is all about moving, grooving, and having fun—no medals!

2. Submit a Photo
Complete your “run” and submit a photo to show you did it.

3. Enter the Drawing
Once you submit your photo, you’ll be entered into a drawing for HAPS swag.

4. Complete It by the Closing Session
Be sure to complete your “run” and submit your photo by the closing session to be eligible for the raffle.

Register Now!

Poster/Workshop Submission

Proposals deadline has passed. Maybe next year!?

About the HAPS Virtual Poster
About the HAPS Virtual Workshops

Policies

Registration Refunds

Until the end of the Early Bird registration period for the conference, a withdrawing registrant will receive a full refund minus a handling fee (15% of the registration fee). From the beginning of the late registration period up to 5 business days before the conference begins, a withdrawing registrant will receive a partial refund minus a handling fee (25% of the registration fee). No refunds will be made later than 5 days before the conference begins. Refund of fees requires an emailed request to info@hapsconnect.org no later than 5 business days before the start of the conference. Refund requests received prior to the conference may not be processed until after the conference.

Communicable Disease

Any public space where other people are present holds an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. By attending this event, I agree to voluntarily assume all risk related to exposure and agree to not hold HAPS or any of their affiliates including partners, sponsors, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, volunteers, or sponsored venues liable for illness.  I agree to not attend any HAPS event if I feel ill or had recent exposure to a COVID-19 case. HAPS will review all relevant information provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and keep attendees and exhibitors informed on any change in policies via email and on this webpage.

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