Attending
The meeting will be held at the Outrigger Kona hotel. A discounted block of rooms will be available for registered attendees. Stay tuned for details!
Schedule of the Week
Tuesday, October 13
Keck Observatory Workshop (Full Day)
Wednesday, October 14 – Friday, October 16
General Technical Session
Saturday, October 17
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park (Full Day)
Hotel Accommodations and Meeting Location
Outrigger Kona
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
$229/night, plus applicable taxes and fees
Questions? Please contact registration@seismosoc.org
Registration
The registration fees are listed below and include breakfast, lunch, breaks and receptions. Please note, this meeting will be limited in its attendance, so register as soon as possible.
Registration Rates:
| Membership Level | Early-bird Registration* | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Member | $870 | $970 |
| Early-Career Member/Emeritus Member/Low-Middle Income Country Member | $660 | $760 |
| Student Member | $595 | $695 |
| Non-member | $1,040 | $1,140 |
| Non-member Student | $640 | $740 |
*Early-bird pricing ends on 31 July 2026
-Companion Ticket (Includes access to evening receptions): $160
-Workshop rate:
- DAS Workshop at Keck Observatory Headquarters: $120
-Field Seminar rate:
- Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Field Seminar: $160
Registration will open soon.
Apply for Childcare Reimbursement
Applications open June 2026.
SSA’s Childcare Program will provide financial support to parents who successfully register in advance of the meeting.
SSA will reimburse documented expenses up to $12/hour per child for up to 10 hours per day on 13 October through 17 October 2026.
To qualify for the daycare program, all applications must be submitted by 23 September 2026. Applicants will be informed of approval on an ongoing basis.
The program’s policies:
- Children must be under the age of 16.
- Reimbursement will be made after the meeting in 17 November 2026, based on documentation (receipts) supplied by daycare provider.
Childcare Options
You may use any childcare provider in the Kona area or your own childcare provider.
SSA has identified one community referral that provides childcare services in Kona. Visit Malihini Keiki Care for more information. You are strongly encouraged to book your childcare as soon as possible.
Request a Visa Letter of Support
SSA recommends international participants apply for visas as early as possible before the Optical Seismology: The Next Era in Seismic Sensing Meeting. Please remember to contact your consulate to determine the wait time for an interview.
Refund Policy
Registration cancellations received by 14 August 2026 will have a $50 USD processing fee deducted from the refund. No refunds will be issued for cancelled registrations after 14 August 2026. Abstract fees are not refundable.
Dates and Deadlines
- Registration Opens: Spring 2026
- Abstracts Open: 1 April 2026
- Abstracts Due: 1 June 2026
- Fall Meeting: 13-16 October 2026
- Hotel Registration Opens: Spring 2026
Contacts
- Abstract Submissions: abstracts@seismosoc.org
- Registration: registration@seismosoc.org
- Sponsorship Opportunities: exhibits@seismosoc.org