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Register Now! Join Scholars for the 2026 APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Boston, MA | September 3-6, 2026
Register Now!
Join APSA in Boston! Register to attend the 122nd APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition, held in Boston, MA, from Wednesday, September 2 to Sunday, September 6, 2026, to explore the meeting theme, “Democracy under Threat: How to Understand, Protect, and Rebuild.”
The APSA Annual Meeting offers a wide range of opportunities to engage, learn, and collaborate with other political scientists and scholars in the profession!
Attendees 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, access vital career services, and explore the latest offerings in our Exhibit Hall. View housing
To remain on the program, participants must register by Monday, June 8, 2026.
‣ Annual Meeting Registration
In-Person Registration
✔ Access to all 2026 Annual Meeting live events in Boston
✔ Access to onsite Pre-Conference Short Courses (for an additional fee)
✔ Access to all APSA business meetings, receptions, and networking opportunities
✔ Access to the 2026 APSA Exhibition Hall
✔ Access to onsite APSA Career Services (Career Fair, eJobs, Interview Services)
✔ Explore and discover the city of Boston, MA
Virtual Registration
✔ Access to livestreams of the 2026 Annual Meeting plenaries, Breaking News panels, the Presidential Address, and a limited number of Annual Meeting panels
✔ Convenience of participating from your home – no travel or lodging expenses
‣ Registration Rates
| Type | Early Bird Registration Rate ends July 1 | Standard Registration Rate Starting July 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Member, High School Teacher Member, TIM Member, and Unemployed Member* | $143 | $200 |
| All Other Members* | $278 | $368 |
| Non-Member | $524 | $612 |
To remain on the program, participants must register by Monday, June 8, 2026.
Early-bird discounted registration ends July 1, 2026. To book your hotel reservations, click here. For questions regarding visas or other international travel requirements, please visit our international attendee page.
‣ On-Site Registration Hours and Information
Location & Hours: Registration will be located at the Hynes Convention Center and will be open at the following times:
- Wednesday, September 2: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday, September 3: 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, September 4: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, September 5: 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.
