American Association of Physicists in Medicine - AAPM 2026
Event Date
July 19–22, 2026
Location
Vancouver, Canada
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe AAPM | COMP Annual Meeting & Exhibition is a leading medical physics event that brings together medical physicists, researchers, dosimetrists, educators, and industry partners from across North America and beyond. For 2026, the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) joins with the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP) for a joint scientific meeting held in Vancouver, British Columbia. The program features interactive scientific sessions, case-based discussions, and expert panels spanning imaging, therapy, radiological sciences, and professional development, all supported by a technical exhibition showcasing the latest innovations in medical physics.
The meeting is designed for professionals across clinical practice, research, academia, and industry. Attendees can engage directly with equipment and service providers, attend sessions led by experts, and earn continuing education credits toward certification and licensure.
Whether you are guiding institutional strategy, developing new technologies, or building your career, the meeting offers a forum to learn, connect, and lead within the evolving field of medical physics. It combines high-quality scientific content with strong networking, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities that extend well beyond the event itself.
Show Highlights
Key features of the 2026 joint AAPM | COMP Annual Meeting & Exhibition include:
- Scientific and educational sessions covering imaging, therapy, radiological sciences, and professional development
- Interactive formats including case-based discussions and expert panels
- Technical Exhibit Hall where attendees evaluate emerging technologies and connect with equipment and service providers
- Continuing Education credits toward certification and licensure, with on-demand recordings posted within roughly 24 hours and available for up to one year
- Signature events such as the Opening Party and the Awards & Honors Ceremony
- Student and trainee events plus an Annual Meeting Art Show
Note: ABR Review Courses will not be offered at the 2026 meeting; refreshed course content is being planned for the 2027 meeting in Columbus, OH.
Registration
Registration and hotel reservations open March 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET through the official AAPM registration system; you will be prompted to log in to or create a free AAPM account.
Registration categories:
- In-Person with On-Demand Access — admission to scientific and educational sessions, Exhibit Hall access, meals/breaks, Opening Party, Awards & Honors Ceremony, on-demand recordings, and Continuing Education credits
- On-Demand Access Only — on-demand recordings and CE credits
- Guest — Exhibit Hall access only (for non-professional guests accompanying a registered attendee)
Sample rates (USD): Member Full is $840 early bird / $1,125 regular; Non-Member Regular is $1,680 early bird / $2,250 regular; Non-Member Student is $285; Exhibit Hall Only is $100; Guests 19+ are $75 (younger guests free). Members save significantly, and discounted LMIC (Low- and Lower-Middle-Income Country) rates are available for eligible participants.
Key deadlines:
- Early Bird registration deadline: June 22, 2026 (rates increase after May 28)
- Refund deadline (written notice): June 22, 2026
- Check payment deadline: July 10, 2026
On-site registration is in the Second Floor Foyer of the Vancouver Convention Centre West; all attendees must pick up badges at the registration desk on arrival.
History
The event is organized by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), which advances medicine through excellence in the science, education, and professional practice of medical physics. The 2026 edition is a joint scientific meeting held together with the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP). Based on AAPM's own reference to the 69th Annual Meeting taking place in Columbus, OH, in 2027, the 2026 Vancouver meeting represents the association's 68th Annual Meeting. COMP and AAPM acknowledge that the 2026 meeting is held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 AAPM Annual Meeting?
The 2026 joint AAPM | COMP Annual Meeting & Exhibition takes place July 19–22, 2026, at the Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Who should attend the meeting?
The event is intended for medical physicists, researchers, dosimetrists, educators, and industry partners working in clinical practice, research, academia, and industry, spanning imaging, therapy, and radiological sciences.
How do I register and what does it cost?
Registration opens March 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET through the official AAPM system and requires a free AAPM account. Rates vary by category; for example, Member Full is $840 USD early bird and $1,125 USD regular, while Exhibit Hall Only access is $100 USD. The early bird deadline is June 22, 2026.
What is included in registration?
In-Person with On-Demand Access includes scientific and educational sessions, Exhibit Hall access, meals and breaks, the Opening Party, the Awards & Honors Ceremony, Continuing Education credits, and on-demand recordings available for up to one year.
Where should I stay and how do I book a hotel?
AAPM offers a block of official downtown Vancouver hotels near the Convention Centre, booked through the registration system with negotiated group rates. Reservations open March 3, 2026, and the housing reservation deadline is July 10, 2026.
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