American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry - AAGP 2027 in San Diego, CA

American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry - AAGP 2027

April 16–19, 2027
San Diego, CA

Event Date

April 16–19, 2027

Location

San Diego, CA

About This Show

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The AAGP Annual Meeting is organized by the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) and is the premier gathering for professionals dedicated to advancing the mental health care of aging adults. The 2027 edition takes place in San Diego, California, under the theme "Connecting and Collaborating to Advance Geriatric Mental Health."

The meeting brings together a broad, interdisciplinary audience — geriatric and general psychiatrists, primary care physicians, geriatricians, advanced practice providers, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, researchers, educators, trainees, and healthcare leaders from across the continuum of care. It offers several days of innovative educational sessions, research presentations, and meaningful networking opportunities.

AAGP is the primary scientific meeting for the presentation of cutting-edge research and new clinical innovations related to late-life mental illness. Whether you work in a hospital, clinic, state mental health facility, skilled nursing or long-term care setting, or private practice, the meeting delivers relevant programming. General psychiatry residents and medical students with a special interest in the mental health treatment of older adults are especially encouraged to attend.

Show Highlights

  • Theme: "Connecting and Collaborating to Advance Geriatric Mental Health"
  • Educational programming including general sessions, clinical case presentations, Data Blitz, Power Symposia, and poster sessions
  • Scholars Program for medical students and residents (PGY 1–3) interested in geriatric psychiatry fellowship, offering mentorship, career development, and networking
  • Awards presented each year at the meeting
  • Industry Supported Symposia during dedicated meal periods
  • Exhibit Hall serving as the hub for networking, collaboration, and innovation, with dedicated exhibit hours, receptions, poster sessions, and refreshment breaks
  • Annual Meeting Planning Committee chaired by Ganesh Gopalakrishna, MD, with Vice Chair Mirnova Ceide, MD, MSc

Attendance

The AAGP Annual Meeting welcomes approximately 1,000 attendees each year, including clinicians, researchers, educators, and healthcare professionals with a shared commitment to advancing geriatric mental health.

Booth Pricing

Exhibit booths are 10' x 10' unless otherwise noted, and pricing includes two exhibitor badges and a company listing on the Annual Meeting website and mobile app (furniture, carpet, and electricity are additional):

  • Standard Booth: $3,150 (10' x 10' inline)
  • Premium Booth: $3,850 (10' x 10' inline, enhanced visibility)
  • Deluxe Booth: $4,725 (premium 10' x 10' corner booth)
  • Non-Profit Booth: $2,000 (standard 10' x 10' inline, for nonprofits/government agencies)
  • Table-Top: $1,500 (6-foot skirted table, nonprofit/government only)

Sponsorship and advertising options include an Industry Supported Symposium ($45,000), Lanyard Sponsor ($10,000), Bag Sponsor ($9,000), Photo Booth Sponsor ($7,500), Named Scholar ($2,500), Mobile App Banner Ads ($2,000), and Conference Handouts ($1,500). Additional exhibitor badges may be purchased for $50 each.

Registration

Attendees register through the AAGP Annual Meeting website; registration forms are made available on the AAGP site. Exhibitors are encouraged to register in advance, with badges picked up onsite — each 10' x 10' space or tabletop includes two Exhibitor Personnel badges for hall entry only.

Note that exhibiting companies do not receive conference registration as part of their exhibit fee; personnel who wish to attend the conference must register and pay the registration fee separately.

Key exhibitor deadlines:

  1. Applications and payment for priority booth assignment must be received by January 8, 2027.
  2. Space is assigned beginning January 2026; applications received after January 8, 2027 are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
  3. Abstract submission deadlines run from September 2026 (general sessions, cases, Data Blitz, Power Symposia, and posters) through January 11, 2027 for late-breaking posters.

History

AAGP holds its Annual Meeting each year in a different U.S. city. Recent and upcoming host cities include Arlington, Virginia (2026); Phoenix, Arizona (2025); Atlanta, Georgia (2024); New Orleans, Louisiana (2023); and Orlando, Florida (2022). The 2021 meeting was held virtually and the 2020 meeting was cancelled due to COVID-19. Earlier host cities include Atlanta (2019), Honolulu (2018), Dallas (2017), Washington, DC (2016 and 2012), New Orleans (2015), Orlando (2014), and Los Angeles (2013).

Future meetings are already scheduled for Orlando, Florida (2028), Seattle, Washington (2029), and Denver, Colorado (2030). The 2027 meeting in San Diego continues the organization's role as the primary scientific meeting for research and clinical innovation in late-life mental illness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the 2027 AAGP Annual Meeting?

The 2027 AAGP Annual Meeting takes place April 16–19, 2027, in San Diego, California. The conference hotel is the Sheraton San Diego Resort at 1380 Harbor Island Drive.

Who should attend the AAGP Annual Meeting?

The meeting is designed for an interdisciplinary audience, including geriatric and general psychiatrists, primary care physicians, geriatricians, advanced practice providers, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, researchers, educators, and trainees. Medical students and residents interested in the mental health treatment of older adults are especially encouraged to attend.

How many people attend the AAGP Annual Meeting?

The Annual Meeting welcomes approximately 1,000 attendees each year, all with a shared commitment to advancing geriatric mental health.

How much does it cost to exhibit, and how do I reserve a booth?

Booths are 10' x 10' and range from $3,150 for a Standard Booth to $4,725 for a Deluxe corner booth, with nonprofit options starting at $1,500 for a tabletop. Exhibitors reserve space through the AAGP prospectus form; applications and payment for priority assignment must be received by January 8, 2027.

How do I get to the venue from the airport?

The Sheraton San Diego Resort is only about half a mile from San Diego International Airport (SAN), roughly a 3–5 minute drive. The hotel provides a complimentary airport shuttle running daily approximately every 30–40 minutes, and rideshare and taxi services are also available.

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