#2026APPAM
Fifty States, Fifty Systems:
State Policy Variations and Impacts
November 5 - 7 | Marriott Copley Place | Boston, Mass.
The US federalist system of government assigns substantial authority to states to create and implement policies. At this time, as the federal government's role is shrinking, the role of state policy is even more important. Ideally, states make laws based on the unique needs and conditions of their state; however, throughout history and continuing today, state policies vary considerably in their reach and generosity, and not always in ways consistent with the economic, environmental, or social needs of states, but rather in the ideology of state leaders. Measuring state-level variation and its impact on well-being is more important now than ever, and policy scholars bear responsibility for it.
| Submissions Open |
February 2026 |
| Sponsorship Opportunities Open |
April 2026 |
| Submissions Close |
April 22, 2026 |
| Registration Opens |
Late July 2026 |
| Accept/Reject Notifications Sent |
Late July 2026 |
| Participant Registration Deadline |
September 2026 |
Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, November 5
| 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Registration |
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
First-Timer Session |
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Thursday, November 6
| 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 7
| 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 – 9:00 pm |
Affiliate Receptions |
Saturday, November 8
| 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
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Questions about the 2026 Annual Fall Research Conference? Please reach out to [email protected].