Registration - 2026 JASNA AGM: Jane Austen's Bath Novels: Northanger Abbey and Persuasion

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In some (but not all) years, in-person AGM registration sells out quite quickly. We anticipate having enough registration space to meet demand this year, but it is still advisable to register promptly to have the best chance of getting into the activities you prefer. If you are unavailable on the day registration opens, you may give your information to another individual who may register on your behalf. They will not need your JASNA membership number, and no payment is required upon registration (check the box that payment will be made by a check to be sent in by mail).

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Registration fees
Inclusions with each registration type
How to register
AGM policies, including the cancellation and refund policy

The chart below shows what is included in each registration type.

JASNA’s AGM planners consistently strive to control costs and to provide the best value to AGM attendees in the quality and number of conference sessions and in the meals, included activities, and other benefits registrants receive. To learn how the registration fee is set, why registration includes some things and excludes others, how food service works, and how AGM hotels are selected, please read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Sponsorships and donations help JASNA offset the rapidly rising costs of essential services, keeping registration fees as low as possible.

When it's time to register, please have the following ready:

A unique email address at which you can receive email
Your Breakout Session selections
Your Banquet meal selection
A list of the optional Tours, Workshops, and Dining Events you wish to take part in
Your personal information, including emergency contact
Your method of payment: credit card or check
A plan for registering your Companion, if you plan to bring one. Please see "Registering More Than One Person," below, for important details.

You will also want to review the policies that will be in effect during the AGM, including the refund and cancellation policy below and JASNA’s Community Guidelines. For information on AGM eligibility and attendance policies, please see the AGM FAQ. You do not need your JASNA membership number to register, though you will need to be a member in good standing to attend the AGM.

When registration is open, click the REGISTER button at the top of on this page to be transferred to the registration page. Again, do not click the button early, as that is likely to interfere with the link to the active site at the correct time.

The registration system collects data on several pages. If you have your information ready in advance, you should be able to complete the process in about five minutes. When complete, you will receive an email confirming that you've successfully submitted your registration.

If you have difficulties while registering, please email jasnaagm@gmail.com or click the "Contact Us" button at the bottom of this page to send a message. We will assist you as quickly as possible. Unless you’re unable to proceed, do not stop registering, as the system will time out after 20 minutes of inactivity and you will risk places becoming sold out. We can help you make adjustments or complete payment later. (Choose "pay by check" if you encounter difficulties with credit card processing; we can help you switch to a credit card later.)

SYSTEM ISSUES AND UPDATES: If registration spaces sell out or an issue arises with the system, we will place a banner at the top of this page and post details at the AGM Update Center.

HAVING SOMEONE ELSE REGISTER FOR YOU: If you will not be available when registration opens, it is fine to have someone else (family member, friend, etc.) register for you. They will not need your JASNA member number and will not need to make a payment; just have them choose "pay by check." You can change your method of payment or any of your selections later; the important thing is to claim your registration spot in a timely manner. If you are unable to use the online registration system due to disability and cannot find someone to help you, send us a message by clicking the "Contact Us" button at the bottom of this page. A JASNA volunteer will process your registration after the initial rush of activity on June 20.

REGISTERING MORE THAN ONE PERSON: Each registration, whether Attendee or Companion, must be done separately. For this reason, if you plan to attend with another person and want to get into the same sessions, both of you should register individually, at the same time, for the best chances of success. Companions do not need to wait for the Attendee they are accompanying to register first.

To start a second registration, after you complete your first registration and payment, scroll to the top of the last page in the registration system and click the “Log Out” link in the blue bar at top, then click "Register" to start the second registration.

Each person, whether Attendee or Companion, must register with a unique email address. If you share an email account with another AGM registrant, you can use a work email or that of a trusted relative to get registered, or try adding a plus sign and the number 1 (+1) before the @ sign in your account, for example "accountname+1@gmail.com". (This works for Gmail and Outlook, but may not work for all email systems.) When you have completed your registration, email jasnaagm@gmail.com from your preferred address and we will help you sort it out. If you need help and we will assist you as soon as possible.

COMPLETING THE PROCESS: When you have successfully submitted your registration, you will receive an email with a record of your selections and payment. These emails often go to junk mail, spam, or promotional mail folders. Please check all these places. Please make a note of the email address you used to register; all registration updates will go to that address. If you don't find your confirmation, contact jasnaagm@gmail.com, but please understand that we may not be able to reply for the first hour or two of registration activity.

CONFIRMATION: Your registration will be PENDING until your payment is received and your JASNA membership is verified. At that point your status will be changed to CONFIRMED. If you have not received a confirmation email within 21 days, please contact us at jasnaagm@gmail.com.

CHANGING YOUR REGISTRATION: You can return to the system, change your selections, and initiate a supplemental payment or refund. If you need assistance, email jasnaagm@gmail.com. (Change requests will be handled after the rush of initial registration opening.) Please be aware that JASNA incurs transaction fees for each change you make.

CANCELING YOUR REGISTRATION: See the refund policy below. Please be aware that tours are provided by independent companies and may have their own refund/change policies.

PAYMENT POLICY: All balances must be closed within 14 days to avoid cancellation. If you have special circumstances (e.g., an academic institution is paying your fees and needs more time), please email jasnaagm@gmail.com.

Credit card payments made through the online registration system will be processed in U.S. dollars only. Any conversion fees charged by a credit card company are the responsibility of the registrant. The registration system may store your card number to facilitate any changes or refunds you initiate, but JASNA will not have access to your card details.

TO PAY BY U.S. CHECK: Checks must be in U.S. funds and drawn on a U.S. bank. Make checks out to JASNA AGM and send to Holly Eckelbarger, 3750 N. Country Club Rd, Apt 45, Tucson AZ 85716.

REGISTRATION WAITLISTS: If you end up on a waitlist for the AGM, you still have a good chance to attend. Initially, we hold back a small "safety buffer" in case of system errors and a number of additional spaces until we ensure all the AGM speakers have registered, then release them about a week after registration begins. We also see cancellations throughout the summer: every year, dozens of people come off the waitlist to register for the conference.

If you're waitlisted, watch your email! When a registration space becomes available, you will have 48 hours in which to register, then the opportunity will pass to the next person on the list. Closer to the AGM, the 48-hour window may be reduced.

ACTIVITY-SPECIFIC WAITLISTS: The online system also keeps waitlists for optional tours, workshops, and special events that sell out. In 2026, several tours can be expanded if there are enough people waitlisted to fill a second or third vehicle. If you’re on an activity-specific waitlist, you will be notified if space becomes available. Please do put yourself on the waitlist for activities you are interested in attending and watch your email for an offer of an available space.

AGM REGISTRATION:

(a) If JASNA is forced to cancel the AGM completely or reduce capacity due to emergencies or government regulation, registrants will receive full refunds of registration and optional activities fees only, regardless of when the cancellation takes place. JASNA is not liable for any travel-related expenses registrants may incur.

(b) With regard to individual cancellations, all registration cancellations incur a fee after an initial grace period. The tables below summarize the refund policies. Please note that a separate cancellation policy applies to “Attendee Plus” registration and to the Livestream/Virtual Option due to the timetable of JASNA’s commitments to the technology contractor. Ticketed activities (tours, workshops, performances) may be canceled without a fee until September 30.

If in-person Attendee or Companion Registration is canceled . . .

Please bear in mind that JASNA is charged transaction fees for all changes and cancellations, and plan your activities carefully.

If JASNA or the provider cancels a tour, workshop, or activity...

Ticketed activities have headcount thresholds that must be met in order for the activity to take place. If a ticketed activity is canceled by JASNA or the provider, a full refund only for that activity will be given. If another session of the activity has space available, registrants for the cancelled session will be offered the opportunity to switch.

For special dining events and tours with meals...

Providers cannot guarantee that all dietary requirements can be met on optional activities, and discounts cannot be provided for those who are unable to partake of meals that are part of these optional activities. Read descriptions closely and ask questions if needed. For the meals included with AGM registration (banquet and brunch), every effort is made to accommodate special dietary requirements that are communicated in advance on the registration form.

PROGRAM CHANGES:

The planned AGM program and the scheduling of specific presentations and activities are as described on the AGM website. Adjustments may be necessitated by changes in speaker, tour provider, or facility availability beyond JASNA’s control. Where possible, JASNA will arrange for replacement speakers/activities if needed to provide a rewarding and enriching AGM experience. No refunds of registration fees outside of the cancellation policy provided above will be made solely on the basis of an individual’s decision not to participate due to changes in program or schedule.

The JASNA AGM is an event for JASNA members who register for the conference and their registered Companions. JASNA accepts registrations from as many JASNA members as the meeting facility will accommodate and offers a lower-cost alternative through the Livestream/Virtual AGM. Attending any part of the AGM or "visiting" the meeting space without registering is not permitted. JASNA's Community Guidelines state that "Entering any space for which you do not have the appropriate badge, ticket, or invitation, or which is closed for the day" will not be tolerated. Limited exceptions may be made for minor children or unregistered persons supporting a registrant who has a specific need. Please direct any inquiries to vpconf@jasna.org.