The APS Annual Convention is an international psychological science conference featuring invited and submitted content from all areas of the field.  Registration gives full access to the Convention, including plenary sessions, the APS Awards Ceremony, symposia, addresses, talks, flash talks, posters, educational sessions, coffee breaks, and receptions, unless otherwise noted. Name badges and Convention materials will be issued on-site at the registration desk.   

Registration Rates

*All rates in US Dollar (USD).

*The Teaching Institute Session and workshop sessions are open to Convention attendees, and can be added to your convention registration for an additional fee.  

Registration Discounts

Early-Bird Discount  
Register before April 10, 2025, and save with early-bird rates. Regular registration rates are available April 11 – May 1, 2025. Registration rates increase after May 1, 2025. 

APS Member Discount  
Current APS membership is required to be eligible for member rates. You can join or renew your membership while you register for the Convention.  

Reduced Rates for APS Members in Developing Countries  
Reduced Convention registration rates are available to all APS members living in countries defined as low and lower-middle income by the World Bank. These rates are automatically applied during the Convention registration process. If you are not already an APS member, reduced membership dues rates are available to scientists in countries defined as low and lower-middle income. These are automatically applied during the membership join process. See the APS Membership page for more information. 

Groups Attending Convention  
APS will offer discounted registration rates for groups of 10 or more people. Please contact [email protected] for information on group discounts. 

General Information

Convention Dates & Location  
May 22-25, 2025 
Washington Hilton hotel 
1919 Connecticut Avenue NW  
Washington, D.C. 20009, USA  

Pre-Conference Teaching Institute 
The pre-conference Teaching Institute features talks from leading experts in the research and application of empirical approaches to teaching psychological science and a poster session. The pre-conference Teaching Institute begins on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, and continues all day Thursday, May 22, 2025. The Teaching Institute is open to Convention attendees and can be added to Convention registration as a session for an additional fee.   

Code of Conduct  
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 Convention 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 reasonably be construed as harassing or personally disparaging. Please see full APS Code of Conduct for Conventions & Events here. 

ADA Accessibility/Accommodations  
APS is committed to ensuring that the Convention is fully accessible to all persons. If you have a specific accessibility requirement, please contact the APS Meetings Department by email at [email protected] or +1 202.293.9300 before March 31st, 2025. Every attempt will be made to accommodate your request.

Guest Policy  
APS offers one (1) guest registration for non-psychological scientists who may wish to accompany you at the APS Annual Convention. Anyone presenting at the Convention is ineligible to register as a guest. All presenters must register and pay the full registration fee. If you’d like to have a guest accompany you at the Convention, please add a guest registration for $199 when registering online or visit the Registration Desk on-site and pay the $199 guest fee. Guest registration provides full access to the Convention, including plenary sessions, symposia, flash talks, posters, and educational sessions (unless otherwise noted), and all coffee breaks and receptions. For guests attending Convention to only view a single submission presentation during its scheduled timeslot, please see the Registration Desk for a temporary pass to a single session; no fee is required. 

Cancellations & Refund Requests   
All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing by May 7, 2025. No refunds will be issued after May 7, 2025. A refund of the Convention fee, minus a 35% cancellation processing fee, will be given for cancellations received by May 7, 2025. Submit all cancellation requests to the APS Meetings Department via email at [email protected]. Please allow 10-14 business days for refund processing. 

Registration substitutions are accepted prior to Convention up until the regular registration deadline of May 1, 2025. The individual submitting the substitution request is responsible for all financial obligations (any balance due) associated with that substitution. Access to the Convention is limited to the registered individual. Sharing your Convention credentials or Convention content is prohibited. Submit all substitution requests to the APS Meetings Department via email at [email protected].