2026 Annual Meeting

Registration for AIRI 2026 is open!

View the Program at a Glance here. 

AIRI 2026 Annual Meeting
September 20-22, 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, UT

Contact Molly Shevlin, [email protected], or Morgan Denault, [email protected], with any questions. 

REGISTRATION

Take advantage of our early bird rate and save! All registrations are subject to applicable processing fees, which will be reflected in the final total.

Registration Rates 
  • Early Bird Member (Deadline July 17, 2026): $695 
  • Regular Rate Member (July 18- September 4, 2026): $795 
  • Non Member: $895 
  • Member Guest for Evening Event & Opening Reception: $50

Register for AIRI 2026 here!

CONFERENCE HOTEL

Hotel Room Block — Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
We have secured a room block at the Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City at a rate of $239 per night (plus tax). Book by August 26, 2026, to access the conference rate.
Click here to book your room.

What’s New and Noteworthy for 2026

Sunday Morning Pre-Conference Workshops (New!)
A pilot program with educational, track-specific learning sessions on Sunday morning—included in your registration.

A Night at the Clark Planetarium Monday Evening
Join us Monday evening for a fun, interactive reception in one of Salt Lake City’s most engaging venues.

Cross-Track Collaboration
Sessions developed collaboratively across tracks, broadening perspectives, reducing overlap, and highlighting shared challenges across IRIs. 

Enhanced Industry Insights
Explore how peer institutions are integrating AI, automation, and analytics into operations, compliance, communications, fundraising, and more—along with key updates on NIH policies and federal changes shaping the research landscape.

Expanded Topical Coverage
Sessions will also explore: growing and diversifying fundraising portfolios; strengthening cross‑departmental partnerships; workforce longevity and future‑of‑talent planning; risk mitigation, KPIs, and data‑driven decision‑making; AI governance and practical institutional policies; federal sponsored disclosure requirements; science communication that resonates with funders and the public; lessons learned from IRIs across the country; and more.

Please note, more program details including confirmed speakers and session descriptions, will be available after July 1.

Primary Conference Tracks

  • Communications / Development
  • Human Resources (HR) / Legal
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Finance / Procurement
  • Operations / Sponsored Projects
  • Special Topics or Vendor Sessions

Types of Sessions

  • Pre-Conference Workshops: Educational, topic‑specific learning opportunities
  • General Sessions: Business meeting, Washington update, keynote presentations
  • Focus Groups: Interactive discussion forums; no formal presentations
  • Breakout Sessions: Track‑based presentations or panels with Q&A, including cross‑track collaborations

Register for AIRI 2026

For general questions, email [email protected].
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