AAPT National Meetings

Members receive special pricing on registration and workshop fees at all AAPT national meetings.  This is a unique opportunity to take part in a variety of events that are based on physics education and the principles that AAPT represents. Enjoy a variety of sessions and activities including internationally known physics speakers, committee meetings, awards, workshops on various facets of physics teaching, presentations, poster sessions, and most of all, over 1,000 physics teachers. AAPT also hosts a broad range of physics equipment suppliers, resources, and booksellers in our large exhibit hall.

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Upcoming Meetings

• 2023 Winter Meeting, January 14 - 17 (Hilton Portland Downtown, Portland, Oregon)
• 2023 Summer Meeting, July 15 -19 (SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento, California)
• 2024 Winter Meeting, January 6-9, (Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana)
• 2024 Summer Meeting, July 6 -10 (The Westin Boston Waterfront, Boston, Massachusetts)

Previous Meetings

• 2022 Summer Meeting, July 9 - 13 (Amway Grand Plaza Hotel/Convention Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan)
• 2022 Virtual Winter Meeting, January 6-9
• 2021 Virtual Summer Meeting, July 31-August 4
• 2021 Virtual Winter Meeting, January 9-12
• 2020 Summer Virtual Meeting
• 2020 Winter Meeting, January 18-21 (Caribe Royale Hotel, Orlando, Florida)
• 2019 Summer Meeting, July 20-24 (Utah Valley Convention Center, Provo, Utah)
• 2019 Winter Meeting, January 12-15 (Westin Galleria Houston, Houston,Texas)
• 2018 Summer Meeting, July 28-August 1 (Renaissance WDC Downtown, Washington DC)=

Meeting Archives 

• Past Meeting Highlights and Program Guides
• Abstracts Archive of Past Meetings
• Podcasts & Recordings

How to get involved in AAPT National Meetings

• How to Organize a Session or Workshop
• Suggest Plenary Speakers
• How to Host a National Meeting -  check-list for Universities and other potential hosts

Information for Area Chairs and Session/Workshop Organizers

• Area Committee Chairs Handbook
• 2021 Area Chairs Key Deadline Dates

Guidelines for Speakers, Poster and Demo Show Presenters

• Speaker Guidelines
• Poster Presentation Guidelines
• Demo Show Guidelines

Abstract Submissions

• Call for Papers
• Abstract Preparation and Submission Guidelines
• Abstract Submission(s)

Information for Sponsors, Advertisers, and Exhibitors

Promote excellence in physics education through Corporate Partnerships - If you are seeking ways to increase your corporate visibility and impact the future of science education, there is no better or convenient opportunity than a sponsorship at an AAPT meeting. Please click here for more information. 

Supervisor Letter of Support

Click here to download this document as a template to complete your own letter to your supervisor requesting support to attend AAPT's Physics Education Meetings.