{"id":1143,"date":"2026-07-15T11:49:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T18:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chapter.ser.org\/southwest\/?page_id=1143"},"modified":"2026-07-20T13:01:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T20:01:52","slug":"2026-annual-conference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chapter.ser.org\/southwest\/conference\/2026-annual-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Annual Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"website-header-boxed__image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.fourwaves.com\/static\/media\/headers\/80540e84-8fd6-47b9-b20e-8b2a3914566b\/6f545038-8b17-4a4f-b89f-b6f65ed9a20c.png?w=2000&amp;fit=max&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"\" data-test-id=\"header-image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s annual conference will be held November 12-14 at the College of Southern Nevada in Henderson, Nevada. We look forward to seeing you there!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/event.fourwaves.com\/80540e84-8fd6-47b9-b20e-8b2a3914566b\/registration\">Registration<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/event.fourwaves.com\/80540e84-8fd6-47b9-b20e-8b2a3914566b\/submission\">Call for Abstracts<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Students &amp; Conservation Corps<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>SER SW is committed to creating a supportive conference environment for students and conservation corps members to attend, present work, and connect with the regional restoration community!<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE<\/strong><br><br><strong>Conference Rate:<\/strong> We have a special discounted rate of $225 for students.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Registration Waivers: <\/strong>Waivers are available on a rolling basis until we run out of slots. To be eligible, you must submit an abstract for a poster or oral presentation.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc-C7kvp73jV1HNBqhdy6BXDF2sNYXgDn3An1C9pDojmNC9Fw\/viewform\">Apply here after submitting an abstract!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poster Contest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students and Conservation Corps members who submit poster presentations are automatically entered into a contest. Awards will be presented at lunch on Friday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lodging Options<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are traveling to Henderson, you will find many lodging options. We will be negotiating rates with area hotels and adding booking information here as it becomes available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hampton Inn &amp; Suites Las Vegas &#8211; Henderson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have a room block at this hotel Nov 10 &#8211; 14. The rate you will see in the link is the average rate, but when you check out you will see the correct rates based on your nights of stay. Tues &#8211; Thurs is $132 nightly; Friday is $192.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Book now to ensure your spot! 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