Welcome to Austin! the live music capital of the world, home to the Austin City Limits and South-by-
Southwest music festivals, Willie Nelson, Lance Armstrong, and the Whole Foods flagship store. Come tour
the quirky South Congress and Second Street shopping districts and visit the largest urban bat colony in
the U.S. Our conference convenes at the Omni Downtown Austin, a few blocks from the bar and music venues
of Sixth Street and the Lady Bird Johnson Hike & Bike trail rimming Lake Travis. Join us in celebrating
the 20th anniversary of the AAAS with great food, vibrant music, and the latest conversations about Asian
American studies! Click here for Events, Austin Hotels & Attractions, Convention Information, Guides and More!