November 13 - 15, 2025 | Hyatt Regency | Grand Hyatt | Seattle, WA
The 47th Annual Fall Research Conference, titled Forging Collaborations for Transformative and Resilient Policy Solutions, will take place in Seattle, Washington from November 13-15, 2025. Please stay tuned for updates and opportunities to get involved!
Forging Collaborations for Transformative and Resilient Policy Solutions:
Partnerships are critical for designing, implementing, and evaluating public policy, ensuring decisions are well-informed, inclusive, and adaptable. Involving diverse perspectives—from policymakers, researchers, businesses, and citizens—helps create efficient, fair policies that address complex societal challenges and build trust in public services.
The 2025 APPAM Fall Research Conference will explore how collaborative evidence generation and evaluation can refine policies, address unintended consequences, and improve coordination across all levels of government for transformative, resilient solutions.
Submissions Open |
February 12 |
Submissions Close |
April 23, 11:59 PT |
Program Committee Review |
Mid-April - Mid-July |
APPAM Communities Submissions Open |
May 1 |
Innovation Day Applications Close |
June 6 |
APPAM Communities Submissions Close |
June 26 |
Accept/Reject Notices & Program Live |
July 23 |
Registration & Room Block Open |
July 23 |
Travel Grants Applications Close |
July 31 |
Travel Grants Notices |
Mid-August |
Late Breaking Roundtable Submissions Open |
August 20 |
Participation Confirmation Deadline |
September 9 |
| Late Breaking Roundtable Submissions Close |
September 24 |
| Student Ambassador Applications Close |
September 30 |
| Innovation Day |
November 12 |
| #2025APPAM Conference |
November 13-15 |
Registration is open. Click here to learn more.
APPAM is committed to making the Fall Conference accessible to all. To help reduce financial barriers and support broader participation, we’re proud to offer a variety of funding opportunities for attendees.
Please review each grant's unique criteria before completing the form. You may apply for more than one grant, but based on your application and demand, you will only receive one.
Please click here for more information about eligibility and how to apply.
Sponsorships are available for a variety of items, events, and advertising opportunities! Please see our Sponsorship Opportunities to learn more.
Thank you to our current Sponsors!
Wednesday, November 12
| 4:00 om – 7:00 pm |
Registration |
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
First-Timer Session |
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Thursday, November 13
| 6:45 am – 7:45 am |
Wellness Session: Fun Run/Walk *RSVP required |
| 7:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Registration |
| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Exhibit Hall & Headshot Lounge |
| 8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
Concurrent Sessions & Communities Gatherings |
| 10:15 am - 11:45 am |
PhD Program Directors Meeting |
| 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
Membership & Awards Lunch *RSVP required |
| 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm |
Presidential Address & Awards |
| 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm |
Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Meet-Up *Invite only |
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Affiliate Receptions |
Friday, November 14
| 7:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Registration |
| 7:00 am – 7:30 am |
Wellness Session: HIIT *RSVP required |
| 7:30 am – 8:30 am |
Institutional Representatives Meeting *Invite only |
| 8:00 am – 9:45 am |
Exhibit Hall Refreshments |
| 8:00 am – 6:30 pm |
Exhibit Hall & Headshot Lounge |
| 8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
Concurrent Sessions & Community Gatherings |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Luncheon *Invite only |
| 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
Career & PhD Program Fair *RSVP required |
| 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Undergraduate & Master's Student Seminar |
| 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm |
Poster Reception |
| 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm |
Student Mixer |
| 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
Speed Mentoring hosted by APPAM *Invite only |
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
Affiliate Receptions |
Saturday, November 15
| 7:00 am – 7:30 am |
Wellness Session: Yoga *RSVP required |
| 8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
Registration |
| 8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
Exhibit Hall & Headshot Lounge |
| 8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
Concurrent Sessions & Community Gatherings |
| 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
Poster Luncheon |
Participation in APPAM’s Fall Conference is dictated by adherence to the APPAM Code of Conduct. All attendees are given the opportunity to read the code and agree to abide by it as a condition for registration. The full code can be found here.
Questions about the 2025 Annual Fall Research Conference? Please reach out to [email protected].