Travel and Visa Information
Annual Meeting Travel Information
The following information is provided to assist conference attendees with their travel arrangements for the Academy of Management’s (AOM) 2026 Annual Meeting. AOM is not affiliated with the organizations listed.
Each individual attending the conference is solely responsible for researching and fulfilling all entry requirements for the United States, the host country for 2026. Please note that AOM holds no influence over, nor assumes any responsibility for, the outcome of any visa application or entry authorization process with embassies or relevant agencies.
Advance travel planning and early visa application prior to registration is highly encouraged. For more information, please visit our Annual Meeting Policies page.
AOM will hold its 86th Annual Meeting in-person in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, from 31 July to 4 August 2026.
To assist with travel documentation, AOM has prepared an open invitation letter for registrants, available for download below. This letter includes all necessary details to support your visa application for entry into the United States. Please note that personal registrant details are not required for the application.
If you wish to include an Event Registration Letter, which contains your personal details, you can obtain it by logging into your AOM Member Profile, navigate to ‘My Events’ in the left-side panel, find the event name, and click the ‘Request Letter’ button. If your registration is confirmed, the letter will be emailed to you. For any issues accessing this, please contact [email protected].
If you wish to include a Participation Certificate, which contains your personal details and session information, you can access it in the Submission Center. If you’re on the Annual Meeting Program, you’ll be able to download it directly. For any issues accessing this, please contact [email protected].
For more information, please visit our Annual Meeting page and the AOM Support Center.
Helpful Travel Tips
- Your passport or travel document must be valid for at least six months beyond the duration of your stay and must have been issued within the past 10 years.
- Be prepared to explain your purpose of travel.
- Be prepared to provide proof of sufficient financial resources for the visit and a return ticket.
- As in previous years, AOM will not be providing meals (breakfast, lunch, or dinner), so attendees should plan to cover their own meal expenses. However, booking a hotel room within the AOM block includes breakfast, so be sure to take advantage of this benefit.