Registration Information

Registration for the APPAM Fall Research Conference is required regardless of the role (presenter, fellow, etc). Registration includes sessions, coffee breaks, Membership & Awards Lunch, Presidential Address & Awards, Poster Reception & Luncheon, APPAM-sponsored special events, the Exhibit Hall, and Career & PhD Fair.

Attendee Type	Early (7/22-8/25)	Regular (8/26-10/8)	Late (10/9-10/27)	Onsite (11/4-11/7)
APPAM Professional Member	$435	$575	$615	$650
APPAM Retired Member	$190	$215	$255	$295
APPAM Student Member	$135	$155	$195	$235
Non-Member	$635	$775	$815	$865

Student rates are for student members only.
Cancellations/refunds must be requested by 10/9/2026 and will incur a $100 fee. Cancellation and refund requests after 10/9/2026 will not be granted.
Payments are due no later than 10/9/2026.
Government employees are eligible for a 15% discount on Early and Regular registration rates. To receive the discount, email [email protected] from your valid .gov email address. Discounts are not available for onsite registration, and only individuals with .gov email addresses are eligible.
Discount codes are not stackable (one valid code per registrant).

Hotel Information

Boston Marriott Copley Place
110 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 02116
+1 617-236-5800

THE ROOM BLOCK IS NOW CLOSED & ADDITIONAL ROOMS WILL NOT BE ADDED.

If you plan to attend the conference and still need a hotel room, you may use aRes Travel for citywide hotel availability at non-conference rates. The stated rates are generally better than what you can find on your own, but we caution you to check the hotel’s location relative to the APPAM host hotel (the Boston Marriott Copley Place) and review the reservation policies before booking.

Please note that aRes Travel is a third-party travel planner. Rates, deposits, and cancellation policies may vary and are the guest’s responsibility, and APPAM cannot help you resolve any issues. Questions on hotel policies or payments made on aRes website should be directed to the aRes Reservation Center or to the hotel directly at [email protected] or 1-800-559-3186

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Stay at the Boston Marriott Copley Place and enjoy the convenience of being in the heart of Boston’s vibrant Back Bay, with direct indoor access to Copley Place and the Prudential Center’s shops and restaurants. On-site amenities include multiple dining options, a Starbucks, a 24-hour fitness center, indoor pool, business center, and room service, making it easy to relax, recharge, and make the most of your conference experience.

All sessions and the APPAM room block will be at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. The APPAM Room Rate is $284 a night. The room rate will be available until Monday, October 12 or until the block is filled, whichever comes first. Please note that the hotel will charge a non-refundable deposit of one night’s stay when the reservation is booked.

Special events will take place at the Sheraton Boston Hotel, however there is no room block avaliable at that hotel.

Travel Information

Air Travel

Boston Logan International Airport is five miles from the Boston Marriott Copley Place. The hotel does not offer a shuttle service, but ride-share options are plentiful and can be found by following the airport signage.

We are pleased to offer special airline discounts for this year’s conference attendees. If your preferred airline is not listed, it means that airline does not currently provide a conference discount program available to us. Please do not contact us to request discounts for your preferred airline.

Delta Air Lines
Discount Code: NY4WQ
Valid Travel Dates: 11/2-11/10
Discount Off: Range 5%-10%
Please click here to book your flights.

Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for the 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: NY4WQ
*Please note there is no service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via Delta’s reservation 800 number.

Southwest
Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer 2026 Fall Research Conference attendees discounted fares. To utilize the discount, book via SWABIZ® using this link. Discount valid for travel 11/2/2026 to 11/10/2026.

United Airlines
Discount Code: ZSQF197583
Valid Travel Dates: 11/2-11/10
Discount Off: Range 5%-10%
Please click here to book your flights.

Parking

The hotel has a flat-rate $75-a-day parking fee, but there is also parking nearby at the Copley Place Mall and Prudential Center.

Amtrak

Boston is a major Amtrak hub for the Northeast Corridor. The Acela and Northeast Regional stop directly at Back Bay Station.

Public Transportation

Ride Sharing/Taxis

Uber and Lyft both operate throughout Boston. Logan’s Ride App Pickup area provides designated locations for app-based ride services, with clear overhead and ground signage directing passengers to Ride App, Uber, and Lyft pick-up points from each terminal.

Taxis are available at designated taxi stands on the Arrivals level of Terminals A, B, C, and E.

Logan Express
The Logan Express is a convenient, direct bus service that runs from all airport terminals to Dartmouth Street, behind the hotel. It is often considered the best balance of cost and convenience, with free service from the airport to Back Bay.

Bikesharing
Bluebikes, Boston’s public bike-sharing system, offers a convenient alternative to traditional public transportation.

Pedicab
Try something a little different! Boston Pedicab offers both on-demand and pre-scheduled rides and tours at flexible pricing.

Bus/Subway (MBTA)
The Marriott Copley Place is easily accessible via Boston’s public transportation system, the MBTA (also known as “the T”). The Prudential Station on the Green Line E Branch is accessible indoors via the skybridge through the Prudential Center complex. Several MBTA bus routes also serve the area.

Questions about the 2026 Annual Fall Research Conference? Please reach out to [email protected].

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