The HAQAST Public Meeting in Madison, Wisconsin will be held May 13-14, 2026 in-person and virtually.
The Health and Air Quality Applied Sciences Team (HAQAST) works to connect NASA satellite data and products with public and private sector organizations for air quality, environmental health, and emissions applications. Our team of 14 PIs and 70+ total collaborating investigators has grown to support and serve hundreds of organizations across the U.S. and around the world. Our public meetings are opportunities to grow these two-way dialogues in which stakeholders share their research needs and priorities, and scientists share their resources, insights, and new discoveries.
For the first time, HAQAST will collaborate with the Outrider Foundation Science Media Forum to connect leading journalists with NASA capabilities. This crossover event will occur on May 14th, the second day of the public HAQAST meeting.
Room Blocks
Two room blocks are available. Blocks are available until April 12th or if blocks fill earlier.
1. Hyatt Place Madison/Downtown (333 W Washington, Madison, WI 53703, USA). Rooms available from $138/night (plus taxes and fees). Use this booking link or call 1-888-492-8847.
2. Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown (770 Regent Street, Madison, WI 53715). Rooms are available from $138 / night (plus taxes and fees). Use this booking link or call the hotel directly at 608-251-9588 and reference the HAQAST room block (code 913). There is a 24-hour cancellation policy. [Note — you may need to adjust the dates to see the rooms available].
Venue
This event will be held at the University of Wisconsin Madison Pyle Center (702 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706).
NASA Participants
For NASA participants: Forecasting/tracking this meeting is not required; do not enter this meeting into NCTS (NASA Conference Tracking System). This is a formal operational meeting with attendance by active project participants including PIs, CoIs, grad students and post docs, as well as invited speakers and community members.
Agenda
HAQAST Madison agenda
Transportation and Restaurants
For a list of transportation and restaurant recommendations, please view our map.
Live parking availability information can be viewed here:
Q: Will NASA be providing funding for stakeholder travel?
A: Funds are expected to be available to support stakeholder (non-academic) participants. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. International travel is not eligible for support. Apply here.
Q: Are there opportunities for me or my organization to present?
A: Speaking spots and poster presentation spots are limited. We do have options for pre-recorded virtual flash talks for both in-person and online attendees. Please register and indicate your interest in speaking or presenting a poster on the registration form.
Q: How long is the meeting?
A: The meeting will be a full day on May 13th with a poster session in the evening, and a half day on May 14th.
Q: When will an agenda be available?
A: Since we generate the agenda and speakers from the registration list, a final agenda typically isn’t available until a few weeks before the conference. A draft agenda with times and panel topics listed is available above.
Q: I am a NASA participant, do I need to enter this meeting into the NCTS?
Forecasting/tracking this meeting is not required; do not enter this meeting into NCTS (NASA Conference Tracking System). This is a formal operational meeting with attendance by active project participants including PIs, CoIs, grad students and post docs, as well as invited speakers and community members.
Q: I have other questions or accommodations requests.
A: Please reach out to Jenny Bratburd, HAQAST Outreach Manager.