Here is some helpful information to plan your APS Convention experience.
Convention Basics
The Convention will take place in San Francisco, CA, USA on May 23-26, 2024 at the San Francisco Hilton Union Square hotel.
The Convention will take place in San Francisco, CA, USA on May 23-26, 2024 at the San Francisco Hilton Union Square hotel.
The Convention will take place at the San Francisco Hilton Union Square hotel. Here is the link to reserve your room at the APS discounted rate.
The Convention will take place at the San Francisco Hilton Union Square hotel. Here is the link to reserve your room at the APS discounted rate.
APS is committed to science being conducted, discussed, presented, and published in ways that promote the lively and productive exchange of ideas. To demonstrate this commitment, APS expects all attendees to conduct themselves professionally and, out of respect for others and for the spirit of our gathering, refrain from actions or speech that could be construed as harassing or personally disparaging. View the complete APS Code of Conduct and instructions on how to report conduct violations here.
APS is committed to science being conducted, discussed, presented, and published in ways that promote the lively and productive exchange of ideas. To demonstrate this commitment, APS expects all attendees to conduct themselves professionally and, out of respect for others and for the spirit of our gathering, refrain from actions or speech that could be construed as harassing or personally disparaging. View the complete APS Code of Conduct and instructions on how to report conduct violations here.
Health and Safety Protocols
The health and safety of convention attendees is our top priority. At this time, APS is not planning to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from attendees at the 2024 Annual Convention. We will continue to monitor and adjust our plans and attendee requirements according to recommendations by experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, and local health officials, including vaccine requirements, mask mandates, and social distancing. We will update the website with additional information on COVID-19 safety recommendations as we draw closer to the Convention.
APS reserves the right to make any changes to the health and safety policies at our Conventions. All registered attendees will be informed of any changes to these policies.
The health and safety of convention attendees is our top priority. At this time, APS is not planning to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from attendees at the 2024 Annual Convention. We will continue to monitor and adjust our plans and attendee requirements according to recommendations by experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, and local health officials, including vaccine requirements, mask mandates, and social distancing. We will update the website with additional information on COVID-19 safety recommendations as we draw closer to the Convention.
APS reserves the right to make any changes to the health and safety policies at our Conventions. All registered attendees will be informed of any changes to these policies.
Call for Submissions
The Call for Submissions is APS’s on-line portal for submitting research to be presented at the APS Annual Convention. Submission types include posters, flash talks and symposia. All submissions will be presented in-person.
See the Call for Submission page for more information.
The Call for Submissions is APS’s on-line portal for submitting research to be presented at the APS Annual Convention. Submission types include posters, flash talks and symposia. All submissions will be presented in-person.
See the Call for Submission page for more information.
Please visit our Call for submissions page for more information.
Submission Timeline:
- Submissions Open: Wednesday, November 8, 2023
- Submission Deadline: Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 5:00 PM ET (9:00 PM UTC)
- Review Notifications: February 2024
- Schedule Notifications: March 2024
Please visit our Call for submissions page for more information.
Submission Timeline:
- Submissions Open: Wednesday, November 8, 2023
- Submission Deadline: Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 5:00 PM ET (9:00 PM UTC)
- Review Notifications: February 2024
- Schedule Notifications: March 2024
No, APS only accepts submissions via the online Call for Submissions.
No, APS only accepts submissions via the online Call for Submissions.
APS Membership is not required to submit, present, and author a submission or attend the APS Annual Convention. However, being a member of APS offers you a significant discount on convention registration and directly benefits you and your career. To become a member and take advantage of membership benefits please visit our Membership page.
APS Membership is not required to submit, present, and author a submission or attend the APS Annual Convention. However, being a member of APS offers you a significant discount on convention registration and directly benefits you and your career. To become a member and take advantage of membership benefits please visit our Membership page.
Symposia are 80-minute sessions, inclusive of discussion and Q&A among presenters and the audience.
Posters are scheduled within 50-minute poster sessions. Poster presenters may set up their poster before the session begins during the posted setup times. If your poster proposal is accepted, the scheduling notice you receive will include the time for both the poster session and setup.
Flash talks presenters will present their research in a five-minute talk with slides.
Symposia are 80-minute sessions, inclusive of discussion and Q&A among presenters and the audience.
Posters are scheduled within 50-minute poster sessions. Poster presenters may set up their poster before the session begins during the posted setup times. If your poster proposal is accepted, the scheduling notice you receive will include the time for both the poster session and setup.
Flash talks presenters will present their research in a five-minute talk with slides.
The Call for Submissions page provides further details on the Call for Submissions process and proposal requirements.
The Call for Submissions page provides further details on the Call for Submissions process and proposal requirements.
Registration and Financial Assistance
Please see the APS 2024 Registration page for rates and additional information on Convention registration.
Please note that APS strongly encourages online payment for registration via credit card or ACH. However, we recognize that in some cases you may need to pay via check or wire transfer, which are also accepted. Registration payments must be received in advance of the conference. Please note that APS will not accept cash payments either at the convention or in advance. Please see the registration page for further registration details and instructions.
Please see the APS 2024 Registration page for rates and additional information on Convention registration.
Please note that APS strongly encourages online payment for registration via credit card or ACH. However, we recognize that in some cases you may need to pay via check or wire transfer, which are also accepted. Registration payments must be received in advance of the conference. Please note that APS will not accept cash payments either at the convention or in advance. Please see the registration page for further registration details and instructions.
The registration rates are available on the APS 2024 Registration page. Please check the registration page for more information and to register.
The registration rates are available on the APS 2024 Registration page. Please check the registration page for more information and to register.
On-site registration is available; however, please note that APS does not accept cash payments on-site. On-site payments are accepted via credit card only. Register by April 10, 2024 and save with early-bird rates. Registration rates will increase on April 11, 2024.
On-site registration is available; however, please note that APS does not accept cash payments on-site. On-site payments are accepted via credit card only. Register by April 10, 2024 and save with early-bird rates. Registration rates will increase on April 11, 2024.
All speakers, session chairpersons, participants, and poster presenters at the APS Annual Convention must pay a registration fee – which is discounted for APS Members. You do not have to register to have your submission accepted. You may register once you receive notification and still be eligible for the early-bird registration rates if you register before April 10, 2024.
Please note that the 2024 APS Annual Convention is a fully in-person convention, and you will need to register and attend in-person to present your research.
All speakers, session chairpersons, participants, and poster presenters at the APS Annual Convention must pay a registration fee – which is discounted for APS Members. You do not have to register to have your submission accepted. You may register once you receive notification and still be eligible for the early-bird registration rates if you register before April 10, 2024.
Please note that the 2024 APS Annual Convention is a fully in-person convention, and you will need to register and attend in-person to present your research.
To request a letter of invitation for visa purposes, you must be registered for the Convention with no outstanding balance. Please email [email protected] to request a letter.
To request a letter of invitation for visa purposes, you must be registered for the Convention with no outstanding balance. Please email [email protected] to request a letter.
APS is pleased to offer financial assistance programs to defray costs for APS Members and Student Affiliates presenting their research at the 2024 APS Annual Convention.
Poster awards – Apply for these awards as you submit your poster for APS Annual Convention. Information about each award can be found on the Poster Awards Page.
Family Care Assistance – The Family Care Assistance Program defrays family care costs for APS Members and Student Affiliates who are presenting their research at the 2024 APS Annual Convention. These costs can include childcare, elder care, etc. Learn more and apply.
Student Travel Assistance –The APS Student Travel Assistance program defrays travel costs for APS Student Affiliates who are presenting their research at the APS Annual Convention. Travel Assistance recipients are required to volunteer for 1 six-hour shift onsite at the Convention. Learn more and apply.
APS is pleased to offer financial assistance programs to defray costs for APS Members and Student Affiliates presenting their research at the 2024 APS Annual Convention.
Poster awards – Apply for these awards as you submit your poster for APS Annual Convention. Information about each award can be found on the Poster Awards Page.
Family Care Assistance – The Family Care Assistance Program defrays family care costs for APS Members and Student Affiliates who are presenting their research at the 2024 APS Annual Convention. These costs can include childcare, elder care, etc. Learn more and apply.
Student Travel Assistance –The APS Student Travel Assistance program defrays travel costs for APS Student Affiliates who are presenting their research at the APS Annual Convention. Travel Assistance recipients are required to volunteer for 1 six-hour shift onsite at the Convention. Learn more and apply.
Program Schedule/Other Important Information
The APS Annual Convention formally kicks off with the Opening Keynote Address on the evening of May 23, 2024, followed by a Poster Session and Opening Reception. There are many pre-conference events on Thursday, including workshops and the APS-STP Teaching Institute. The APS program continues Friday and Saturday with full days of programming, including cross-cutting theme programs, invited symposia, talks, and addresses, symposia, poster sessions, flash talks, and plenary sessions. Saving the best for last, May 26, 2024, is Symposium Sunday, which also features workshops. Poster Sessions are distributed across all days of the Convention, starting on May 23 and finishing on May 26.
The APS Annual Convention formally kicks off with the Opening Keynote Address on the evening of May 23, 2024, followed by a Poster Session and Opening Reception. There are many pre-conference events on Thursday, including workshops and the APS-STP Teaching Institute. The APS program continues Friday and Saturday with full days of programming, including cross-cutting theme programs, invited symposia, talks, and addresses, symposia, poster sessions, flash talks, and plenary sessions. Saving the best for last, May 26, 2024, is Symposium Sunday, which also features workshops. Poster Sessions are distributed across all days of the Convention, starting on May 23 and finishing on May 26.
APS Annual Convention attendees will have numerous opportunities to network with colleagues from around the globe and enjoy the energy, fun, and spontaneity that only a live event offers. Some of these opportunities include coffee breaks, receptions, and various networking events centered around targeted subject areas.
There will also be many student events, where participants can meet fellow student scientists, converse with leaders in the field, and get guidance on the next steps of a career in psychological science.
APS Annual Convention attendees will have numerous opportunities to network with colleagues from around the globe and enjoy the energy, fun, and spontaneity that only a live event offers. Some of these opportunities include coffee breaks, receptions, and various networking events centered around targeted subject areas.
There will also be many student events, where participants can meet fellow student scientists, converse with leaders in the field, and get guidance on the next steps of a career in psychological science.
APS has developed robust digital offerings, including webinars, news podcasts, and Convention sessions, which can be accessed on the Webinars and Virtual Events page.
APS has developed robust digital offerings, including webinars, news podcasts, and Convention sessions, which can be accessed on the Webinars and Virtual Events page.
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After the Convention, an online form will be available to registered attendees by accessing your APS member profile.
After the Convention, an online form will be available to registered attendees by accessing your APS member profile.
Symposium, flash talk, and poster presenters will be emailed a link to a Certificate of Participation after the Convention is over. Presenters must have attended the Convention and paid in full to receive a Certificate of Participation. Please check your spam folders if you did not receive this email.
Symposium, flash talk, and poster presenters will be emailed a link to a Certificate of Participation after the Convention is over. Presenters must have attended the Convention and paid in full to receive a Certificate of Participation. Please check your spam folders if you did not receive this email.
APS is committed to ensuring that the Convention is fully accessible to all persons. If you have a specific accessibility requirement that is not addressed below, please contact the APS Meetings Department by email at [email protected] or by phone at +1 202.293.9300. Every attempt will be made to accommodate your request. APS offers the following accommodations to attendees:
- Financial Assistance Programs
- Nursing Mothers Room
- American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters
- Elevator Access
- Free Registration for any Companion, Caregiver, or Personal Assistant
- Microphones
Please see our Accessibility page for more information.
APS is committed to ensuring that the Convention is fully accessible to all persons. If you have a specific accessibility requirement that is not addressed below, please contact the APS Meetings Department by email at [email protected] or by phone at +1 202.293.9300. Every attempt will be made to accommodate your request. APS offers the following accommodations to attendees:
- Financial Assistance Programs
- Nursing Mothers Room
- American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters
- Elevator Access
- Free Registration for any Companion, Caregiver, or Personal Assistant
- Microphones
Please see our Accessibility page for more information.
Please visit the exhibitor page or contact APS Exhibits and Advertising Sales Manager for information about exhibiting.
Please visit the exhibitor page or contact APS Exhibits and Advertising Sales Manager for information about exhibiting.
