Since 1970, the Southern Demographic Association has hosted an annual meeting each fall, usually in October. The SDA meeting provides a friendly venue for people to present academic and applied demographic research, to discuss and learn about population issues, and to meet others with common interests.

2021 Annual Meeting

The Southern Demographic Association's board of directors determined that, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is best not to hold a face-to-face annual meeting in October 2021. This decision was made to keep everyone healthy, to consider broader economic considerations, and to allow for an annual meeting that can appropriately honor and celebrate the 50th anniversary of our organization.


Upcoming Events

    • 15 Oct 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • 17 Oct 2025
    • 2:30 PM
    • Hilton Lexington Downtown, 369 West Vine St, Lexington, KY
    Register

    The 2025 SDA annual meeting will take place from Wednesday, October 15 to Friday, October 17 at the Hilton Lexington Downtown, 369 West Vine St, Lexington, Kentucky.

    About Hotel Registration at Conference Rates

    Conference Hotel: Hilton Lexington Downtown, Lexington, KY

    Cutoff date for booking at the discounted conference rate is September 14, 2025:

    • The SDA conference hotel rate is $189 per night. To book at this rate, click this link and follow the directions.

    • Federal government workers: Contact Joseph Lariscy (jlariscy@tamu.edu), the local arrangements liaison for the conference, to arrange for hotel registration at lower rates for government rates for Federal Government Employees.
    Luncheon Plenary Sessions

    When you register, you are able to select one luncheon plenaries to attend  (or both, for an additional $50).

    Thursday, October 16th

    Wendy Manning, Bowling Green State University

    Friday, October 17th

    Mark Hayward, University of Texas at Austin

Copyright © 2023 Southern Demographic Association.

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software