We're excited to highlight the #2026APPAM conference activities!
Please read carefully, as some require pre-registration or an additional cost.
APPAM members and conference attendees are invited to attend one of our 2026 APPAM Communities Gatherings. These get-togethers focus on shared interests or experiences, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, geographical location, methodology, innovative research topics, or research approaches. The one-hour gatherings below are open to all conference attendees.
Learn about the yearlong APPAM Communities here.
The APPAM Career & PhD Program Fair is back this fall! Student and job-seeker attendees are invited to this complimentary event, which hosts employers and PhD programs from around the world. The fair will take place on Friday, November 6 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM ET. Learn more about the Career & PhD Program Fair.
APPAM will host a Speed Mentoring Session to increase mentoring opportunities for students and young professionals. This is a separate event from the APPAM Mentoring program, and Mentees participating in the APPAM Mentor Program are not required to attend but are encouraged to participate!
Friday, November 6, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Refreshments Provided
Agenda:
5:45 pm - 6:05 pm: Check-in and informal networking
6:05 pm - 6:20 pm: Round 1
6:20 pm - 6:25 pm: Move to Round II
6:25 pm - 6:40 pm: Round II
6:40 pm - 6:45 pm: Move to Round III
6:45 pm - 7:00 pm: Round III
7:00 pm: Wrap-up
About the event:
Mentors will be assigned a topic for discussion, and three to four students will sit at a table with a mentor. Each round will last 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, a bell will ring, and students will move to their next topic of interest. There will be three rounds total.
Check-in will begin at 5:45 pm, giving participants an opportunity to enjoy refreshments and network. The program will begin at 6:00 pm.
How is this different from the APPAM Mentoring Program?
This one-day event will allow participants to gain insights, expand their networks, and navigate their careers in public policy and management in a fast-paced format. Students and Young Professional mentees do NOT need to be APPAM members to attend. Participation in the APPAM Mentor Program was only open to members.
Why should you participate in Speed Mentoring?
Mentors will engage with students and young professionals, helping them gain insights, expand their networks, and navigate their public policy and management careers.
Mentees will engage with mentors to gain insights, expand their networks, and navigate their careers in public policy and management.
Mentorship matters!
Wednesday, November 12
First Timers Session
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday, November 13
Wellness Session: Fun Run & Walk
6:45 am - 7:45 am
Membership & Awards Lunch
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Presidential Address
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Presidential Toast
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Equity & Inclusion Fellowship Meet-Up (Invite Only)
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Affiliate Receptions
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday, November 14
Wellness Session: HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)
7:00 am - 7:30 am
Exhibit Hall Refreshments
8:00 am - 9:45 am
Equity & Inclusion Fellows Luncheon
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Career & PhD Program Fair
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Student Seminar
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Poster Reception
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Speed Mentoring
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 15
Wellness Session: Yoga
7:00 am - 7:30 am
Poster Luncheon
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Questions? Email [email protected]