
2025 Fall Conference Registration & Travel Information
Attendee Type |
Early (7/23-8/27) |
Regular (8/28-11/5) |
Onsite (11/11-11/15) |
APPAM Professional Member |
$420 |
$560 |
$650 |
APPAM Retired Member |
$185 |
$210 |
$285 |
APPAM Student Member* |
$130 |
$150 |
$230 |
Non-Member |
$615 |
$750 |
$840 |
*Student rates are for student members only.
Cancellations/refunds must be requested by 10/16/2025 and will incur a $100 fee.
Registration discounts are available for government employees but you must have a valid government (.gov) email. Please email [email protected], from your government email to receive a 15% discount on Early and Regular registration rates. Discounts will not be offered for onsite registration. Only individuals with valid .gov email addresses are eligible for this discount.
Discount codes are not stackable (one valid code per registrant) - please use the higher or preferred discount code before checkout.


Hyatt Regency Seattle
808 Howell Street
Seattle, WA 98101
206.973.1234
Most sessions, all special events and the APPAM room block will be at the Hyatt Regency Seattle. The APPAM Room Rate is $269 a night. Please note that the hotel will charge a non-refundable deposit of one night's stay when the reservation is booked. The room rate will be available until Monday, October 20th or until the block is filled, whichever comes first.
There will be some sessions at the Grand Hyatt Seattle as well though there is not an APPAM room block there.

There is also a small government rate room block at the Hyatt Regency Seattle. A valid government ID must be shown at check-in to receive the government rate. To book a room in the government room block, click here.
Parking at the Hyatt Regency Seattle
Self-parking is available at the Hyatt Regency Seattle at a cost of $48/day for hotel guests and $53/day for non-hotel guests (overnight parking for guests only). Please contact the hotel directly for oversized vehicle parking options. There are several nearby parking garages that may offer more competitive rates for those driving to the conference venue each day.
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Airport Information and Airfare Discounts
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is located just 15 miles from the Hyatt Regency Seattle, making it easily accessible for conference attendees. The airport is well-connected to downtown Seattle via Link Light Rail, providing a convenient and affordable option for travel.
Ride Share Services
For those preferring a more direct route, Uber and Lyft are both available at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Simply follow the signs to the designated rideshare pickup areas.
Alaska Air Lines
Discount Code: ECMO350 (Note: It's an O, not a zero for the ECMO)
Discount Off: Range 5%-10%
Please click here to book your flights.
Delta Air Lines
Discount Code: NY3UK
Valid Travel Dates: 11/8-11/20
Discount Off: Range 5%-10%
Please click here to book your flights.
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for Association for Public Policy and Management. You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code. NY3UK
*Please note there is no service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via Delta's reservation 800 number.
Southwest
Valid Travel Dates: 11/7-11/19
Discount Off: Range 5%-10%
Please click here to book your flights. Please note the discount is built into the link.
United Airlines
Discount Code: ZR3R865746
Discount Off: Range 5%-10%
Please click here to book your flights.
Navigating Seattle
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Dependent Care Grants
APPAM is pleased to once again offer registered attendees the opportunity to apply for dependent care grants. Grants, of up to $400, are available for attendees of the APPAM Fall Research Conference who have child or dependent care obligations. Grant funds are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first served basis with preference given to APPAM members who are full-time students and/or have received their terminal degree in the last 10 years.
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Lactation Lounge
As in prior years, a Lactation Lounge will be available onsite at the conference to accommodate the needs of caregivers and their infants. The room can be accessed by conference registrants on a first come, first served basis for times. Caregivers simply need to come to the registration desk when they need the room to obtain the key. Power and refrigerator will be available in the room.
Gender Neutral/Family Restrooms
There will be a gender neutral restroom available to conference registrants please visit the registration desk to obtain a key to use the rooms.