APA Annual Meeting 2027 (180th Annual Meeting)

Format

in-person

Abstract deadline

September 10, 2026

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Who this conference is for

The field's flagship meeting: unmatched breadth, networking, and subspecialty coverage. Best for those who want the full landscape of American psychiatry in one place — at the cost of scale and crowds.

At a glance

Primary audience

Psychiatrists — Psychiatrists at every career stage; large resident/fellow presence; international attendance

Orientation

Clinical & research mix

Industry funding

Heavy industry presence — Largest industry exhibit hall in psychiatry; industry-supported symposia clearly separated from scientific program

Typical attendance

~12,000

APA Annual Meeting: past & future editions

Held every May, Saturday through Wednesday (5 days), rotating among large convention cities — San Francisco, New York, Chicago, New Orleans, Los Angeles.

Host cities and dates are announced several years in advance. Registration typically opens in early November of the prior year (the 2027 meeting opens November 4, 2026).

Full APA Annual Meeting history & future dates →