#2025APPAM Fall Conference Registration & Travel Information

Registration Information

*Student rates are for student members only.

Cancellations/refunds must be requested by 10/16/2025 and will incur a $100 fee.​

Payments are due no later than 11/3/2025. 

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.

Online registration is now closed. Questions? Please email [email protected].

Attendee Type Early (7/23-8/27) Regular (8/28-11/5) Onsite (11/11-11/15)
APPAM Professional Member $420 $560
APPAM Retired Member $185 $210 $285
APPAM Student Member* $130 $150 $230
Non-Member $615 $750 $840

Hotel Information

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.

Please note: The APPAM Hotel Room block is now closed. Attendees who do not reserve with the APPAM room block are expected to secure their own lodging at the market rate. Below are several options within walking distance of the conference.

Hyatt at Olive 8
WorldMark Seattle – The Camlin
Hotel Theodore
Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Convention Center

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.

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
We can’t wait to see you in Seattle. Start planning your trip today. Learn more about the sites and sounds that await you.

Walking Directions

Most of the conference sessions, registration & badge pickup, exhibit hall, and special events will be held at the Hyatt Regency Seattle. There will be 10 sessions per timeslot, as well as auxiliary meetings, select special events, & affiliate receptions, hosted daily at the Grand Hyatt Seattle. It’s a short 0.1 mile walk between the properties – see addresses & instructions below:

Hyatt Regency Seattle: 808 Howell St, Seattle, WA 98101

Grand Hyatt Seattle: 721 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101

Hyatt Regency to Grand Hyatt – Google Map Walking Directions

  • Exit the front entrance of Hyatt Regency onto Howell Street & turn right onto Howell Street towards 8th Avenue
  • Crossover Olive Way & turn left onto 8th Avenue
  • Turn right onto Pine Street & the Grand Hyatt is on your left. APPAM events are taking place on the lobby level.

Grand Hyatt to Hyatt Regency – Google Map Walking Directions

  • Exit the front entrance of Grand Hyatt onto Pine Street & turn right on Pine Street
  • Turn left onto 8th Avenue
  • Crossover Olive Way & turn right onto Howell Street
  • Enter the main entrance of the Hyatt Regency Seattle on Howell Street. Take elevators or escalators up to APPAM event floors 5-7.

Hyatt Regency to Grand Hyatt Map:

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Grand Hyatt to Hyatt Regency Map:

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Family Resources

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. The application is now closed.

Lactation Lounge

As in prior years, a Lactation Lounge will be available at the Hyatt Regency Seattle 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 at the Hyatt Regency Seattle for conference registrants please visit the registration desk to obtain a key to use the rooms.