2026 AIS Educators Conference Overview

The 2026 Accounting Information Systems Educator Association conference will be held June 16, 17, 18 2026 at the SpringHill Suites in the heart of downtown Denver on the edge of the Metro State University of Denver (1190 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO, 80204).

Registration Now Open! Register Here

New Hotel Block added nearby – see below

Tuesday, June 16:

  • 9AM-11AM Keynote Speaker: Nick Machol Founder & CEO, Unburdn AI and Chair of the Daniels College of Business Executive Advisory Board
    • AI From the Front Lines: Insights from Someone Working at the Intersection of Business and Education
  • 12PM-1PM Lunch
  • 1PM – 4PM Conference Sessions
  • 4PM-530PM KPMG AI Tools Demonstration

Wednesday, June 17:

  • 9AM-12PM Faculty Conference Sessions
  • 12PM-1PM Lunch
  • 1PM-5PM Faculty Conference Sessions
  • 6PM-8PM Social Event at Rheinhaus Bocce Ball (included in Conference Fee)

Thursday, June 18:

  • 9AM-10AM Faculty Panel
  • 10AM-12PM Faculty Conference Sessions
  • 12PM-130PM Lunch and Awards

Conference Pricing and Registration

  • Early Bird Registration (Available through May 16): $625
  • Regular Conference Registration (After May 16): $675
  • Current PhD Students: $400

Other Pricing Considerations

  • Free hotel breakfast each day for SpringHill Hotel Guests
  • Lunch included each day of the conference
  • Thursday evening social event with dinner included
  • No rental car needed! Use public transit to get near the hotel, or use Uber/Lyft/cab

Hotel Information

Hotel Room Block: Spring Hill Suites block is now full.

New Hotel Room Block at The Curtis Hotel: There is a fun boutique hotel that is .5 miles away (easy, flat, safe, 10 minute walk) from the conference hotel. It is called The Curtis. The rate is $179 per night (breakfast not included).  Room block $179 price is guaranteed for 2 nights (just the nature of a courtesy hold).  The 3rd night you would need to book separately but they will provide us a contact who will combine your reservation so that you do not need to move rooms.  This group rate is only available to June 1, 2026.  Reach out to suzette.loving@du.edu with any questions.

    Curtis Room Block Reservation Link

    Distance between the Curtis and SpringHill Suites Conference Location