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For a list of events related to biblical scholarship, see our online calendar.

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BEFORE YOU REGISTER, YOU WILL NEED:

  • SBL ID number and contact information
  • Emergency Contact information (Name, relation, email, phone)
  • Arrival and departure dates for hotel accommodation
  • Credit card to register and guarantee your hotel reservation
  • Contact information for an invitation letter for a Visa, if required

To register by fax or mail:
Member Registration (PDF)
Non-Member, Dual Member, or Affiliate Registration (PDF)

Online Registration as an SBL Member or Dual SBL/AAR Member
You are currently not logged in. If you are a member of SBL, you can receive valuable discounts on your registration. Please login by entering your SBL member number in the box to the left and clicking Login.
If you do not know your SBL member number, please click here.
Online Registration as an Affiliate of a Partner Organization
If you are a member of a qualifying affiliate organization, you can receive valuable registration discounts. Register as an Affiliate
 
Online Registration as a Non-Member
If you are not a member of SBL, please register as a Non-Member.
In most cases, however, it is less expensive to join the SBL and register at the Member Rate than it is to pay the Non-Member Rate. Please visit the Join Now page if you wish to become a member of the SBL, so that you may register at the discounted member rate.
 


 REGISTRATION FEES

SBL membership must be current to receive the Member Rate. Please note that the date on which your registration form is received determines the rate you are charged. Dates are noted in parentheses.

 
Member Student
Member
Non-Member Affiliate/RSO Spouse/Partner
Super Saver
(Open- April 15)
$150 $80 $325 $175 $100
Early Bird
(April 16- June 15)
$175 $100 $350 $200 $130
Advance
(June 16- Sept 15)
$200 $120 $375 $225 $160
Regular
(Sept 16- Nov 15
$250 $140 $425 $275 $220
Onsite
(Nov 16- Nov 20
$275 $160 $450 $300 $250

*Spouse/Partner Rate applicable only if member and spouse/partner register at the same time.


REGISTER BY FAX OR MAIL
You can also register by FAX or mail. Download the SBL Registration Form or the Dual, Affiliate, or Non-Member Registration Form.

 

HOUSING
 
During the registration process, you will have the option to book a room at one of our conference hotels. Please click here for more information on the locations and costs of these hotels.

SCHEDULE
 
 

November 16

Friday

November 17

Saturday

November 18

Sunday

November 19

Monday

November 20

Tuesday

Early Morning  

early morning sessions

(breakfasts, committee meetings etc,)

early morning sessions

(breakfasts, committee meetings etc,)

early morning sessions

(breakfasts, committee meetings etc,)

early morning sessions

(breakfasts, committee meetings etc,)

9:00am-11:30am Registration opens at 10:00am morning sessions morning sessions morning sessions morning sessions
1:00pm-3:30pm   afternoon sessions afternoon sessions afternoon sessions Exhibit Hall closes at noon
4:00pm-6:30pm   evening sessions evening sessions evening sessions  
Evening Employment Center
orientation
SBL Presidential Address plenary sessions and receptions plenary sessions and receptions  
All Day SBL committee meetings, pre-meeting workshops, affiliate sessions

regular program sessions

Registration open

Exhibit Hall open

Employment Center open

regular program sessions

Registration open

Exhibit Hall open

Employment Center open

regular program sessions

Registration open

Exhibit Hall open

Employment Center open

 



Sessions

McCormick Place Convention Center
2301 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
2233 S. Martin Luther King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616

Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605

Palmer House Hilton
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603

Exhibit Hall

McCormick Place Convention Center
2301 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616

Employment Center

McCormick Place Convention Center
2301 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616

 
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