2026 Conference Registration

Online Registration will be available through November 2nd.
Onsite Registration will be available at the Oncenter Syracuse.
  • For current STANYS members: If your membership expires before November 10, 2026, you will need to renew your membership when registering for the conference.
  • For non-members: You will be given the option to join when you are registering for the conference.​
  • For pre-service teachers: Discount pricing is be available for students that are currently enrolled in a science education preparatory program. 
  • Please see the refund policy at the bottom of this page before registering.
  • Registration will include the choice of one subject-area breakfast and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Additional breakfasts will be available for purchase. No lunches will be provided during the conference. 
  • Special events, such as the Friday Night Event, Pre-Conference offerings, and the Fellows and Past Presidents Reception, will also be available for purchase during registration. 
  • Please reach out to the Registration Chair with any questions at [email protected]
To register for conference speacial events, please visit the Special Events page. ​

Early Bird Registration Pricing

Regular Registration
Current member
New member 
Full Conference
$375
$424
Full Conference - Retiree
$335
$360 (First join as a member)
Saturday Only
$315
$364
Sunday Only
$315
$364
Monday Only
$165
$214
*To register at the member rate, you need to provide the email address that STANYS uses to communicate with you.
**All rates will increase by $50 on October 5, 2026

Early Bird Registration

Full Registration Includes:
  • Breakfast on Saturday or Sunday
  • Dinner on Saturday and Sunday
  • Admission to Conference Workshops, Invited Speakers, and Keynote Addresses
  • Admission to Exhibit Hall Saturday and Sunday
  • Saturday night entertainment
*Additional meals and event options available for purchase--see registration form for details
Current Member
New Member
375
424
Before October 5th
Before October 5th
Full Conference
Full Conference + membership
​Current Retiree Member
New Retiree Member
335
360
Before October 5th
Must join before registering
Full Conference - Retiree
Join as Retiree Member

Saturday Only

Saturday Only Registration Includes:
  • Breakfast Saturday
  • Dinner on Saturday
  • Admission to Conference Workshops, Invited Speaker, and Keynote Address (Saturday Only)
  • Admission to Exhibit Hall Saturday
  • *Additional meals and event options available for purchase--see registration form for details
Current Member
New Member
315
364
Before October 5th
Before October 5th
Saturday Only
Saturday Only

Sunday Only

Sunday Only Registration Includes:
  • Breakfast Sunday
  • Dinner on Sunday
  • Admission to Conference Workshops, Invited Speaker, and Fellows Address (Sunday Only)
  • Admission to Exhibit Hall Sunday
*Additional meals and event options available for purchase--see registration form for details
Current Member
New Member
315
364
Before October 5th
Before October 5th
Sunday Only
Sunday Only

Monday Only

Monday Only Registration Includes:
  • Admission to Conference Workshops (Monday Only)
Current Member
New Member
165
214
Before October 5th
Before October 5th
Monday Only
Monday Only

Preservice Students 

Individual must be a STANYS member prior to registration. Rate does not include meals. Meals may be purchased for an additional cost.
Full Conference
One Day Only
70
50
Until November 2nd
Until November 2nd
 
 

Family: Full Conference

Family member(s) must be registered by and attend with a STANYS member.
Adult (12 and over)
Child under 12
325
220
Until November 2nd
Until November 2nd
 
 

STANYS CONFERENCE MARKETING POLICY

By entering an event or program (whether in-person or online) of the Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS), you are entering an area where photography, audio and video live-streaming and/or recording may occur.
Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed (including live-streamed), and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with STANYS and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.
By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of such media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.
You understand that all photography, filming (including live-streaming) and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the event premises.
REFUND POLICY
Conference Registration Refund Policy:
Conference Registration refunds will be handled in the following manner:
  • For a request made up to three weeks before the Conference (October 18, 2026), the full amount paid minus a $25 administrative fee will be refunded.
  • Requests for full refunds after October 18th will not be granted as we are responsible for all costs associated with your conference registration. Requests for partial refunds due to extenuating circumstances may be considered on a case-by-case basis. No partial refund will be given without a review of the specific details of the request.

​QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR REGISTRATION?
Requests must be sent to the Conference Registration Chair at [email protected].
Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS)