Register Now to Attend the 2025 APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Vancouver, Canada!
Join scholars for the 121st APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition, held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, from Wednesday, September 10 to Sunday, September 14, 2025, to explore the meeting theme, “Reimagining Politics, Power, and Peoplehood in Crisis Times.”
The APSA Annual Meeting offers a wide range of opportunities to engage, learn, and collaborate with other political scientists and scholars in the profession! Scholars gain the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge political science scholarship, innovative pedagogy, and valuable professional development opportunities, connect with scholars, attend sessions and workshops, build meaningful research partnerships, vital career services, and explore the latest offerings in our Exhibit Hall. To remain on the program, participants must register by Monday, June 23, 2025. Early-bird discounted registration ends July 9, 2025. To book your hotel reservations, click here. For questions regarding visas or other travel requirements, please visit our travel resources page. We hope to see you in Vancouver!
‣ Registration Benefits
In-Person Registration Benefits
✔ Access to all 2025 Annual Meeting live events in Vancouver
✔ Access to onsite Pre-Conference Short Courses (for an additional fee)
✔ Access to all APSA business meetings, receptions, and networking opportunities
✔ Access to the 2025 APSA Exhibition Hall
✔ Access to onsite APSA Career Services (Career Fair, eJobs, Interview Services)
✔ Explore and discover the city of Vancouver, BC, Canada
Virtual Registration Benefits
✔ Access to over 280 Annual Meeting panels
✔ Access to livestreams of the 2025 Annual Meeting plenaries, Breaking News panels, and the Presidential Address
✔ Convenience of participating from your home – no travel or lodging expenses
‣ Virtual Participation Option
With the increased concerns regarding international travel, APSA has created a limited virtual participation option for select presenters at the Annual Meeting. Presenters approved for this format should select the virtual option when registering. Non-presenting attendees wishing to attend the meeting virtually are also welcome to select the virtual option when registering.
Please note that all panels will be held in an in-person format, with over 280 of these panels allowing for additional virtual attendance as well. Registering as a virtual attendee does not allow for virtual presentation unless previously approved by APSA.
‣ Registration Rates
| Type | Early Bird Registration Rate ends July 9 | Standard Registration Rate Starting July 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Member, High School Teacher Member, TIM Member, and Unemployed Member* | $139 | $194 |
| All Other Members* | $270 | $357 |
| Non-Member | $509 | $594 |
For questions regarding visas or other travel requirements, please view our Travel to Canada page.
‣ On-Site Registration Hours and Information
Location & Hours: Registration is located at the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) West Level 1 Foyer and will be open at the following times:
- Wednesday, September 10: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday, September 11: 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, September 12: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, September 13: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
‣ Registration Refund Policy
APSA has a no-refund policy for Annual Meeting registration and does not reimburse or cover costs associated with flights or travel. All registrations are non-transferable and cannot be credited toward future Annual Meetings in cases of cancellation or non-attendance.
‣ Carbon and Travel
APSA recognizes the effect travel has on climate change. As such, APSA has joined the National Forest Foundation‘s Sapling Program to plant trees across the 193-million-acre National Forest System. APSA has included a donation option as part of the Annual Meeting registration form where you can help offset the impact of your own travel. For more information, visit the Sustainability page.