AACAP Annual Meeting 2027
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Dates
- October 25–30, 2027 Confirmed
- Location
- New York Hilton Midtown and Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, New York, United States
- Expected attendance
- About 4,000
- Therapy area
- Psychiatry
About the meeting
The AACAP Annual Meeting is the world's largest gathering for child and adolescent psychiatrists and others interested in children's mental health, promoting the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research.
Description from the official AACAP website. Abstracts are published in Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Key dates for AACAP 2027
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract submission deadline | February 11, 2027 | Estimated |
| Late-breaking abstract deadline | June 3, 2027 | Estimated |
| Meeting | October 25–30, 2027 | Confirmed |
Planning ahead: AACAP's abstract deadline usually falls about 8 months before the meeting. For the 2026 meeting it was February 12, 2026 (256 days ahead).
AACAP 2027
- Length
- Title of no more than 20 words. Abstract length depends on the session type. 2026 rules
- Who can submit
- Anyone. A presenter may be listed on at most 5 submissions, with no more than 2 posters. Submissions from students and trainees must be reviewed by a senior mentor first. 2026 rules
- Membership required
- No 2026 rules
- Previously presented work
- Authors are expected to conform to accepted ethical standards of not submitting original research findings in multiple conferences or journals. Information that has already been presented or accepted for publication should not be submitted. 2026 rules
AACAP hasn't published its 2027 guidelines yet. Until it does, items marked 2026 rules show the 2026 requirements. Summarized from AACAP's guidelines, checked October 22, 2026. The official guidelines always take precedence.
Common questions
When is the AACAP 2027 abstract deadline?
The abstract submission deadline is February 11, 2027 (estimated), and late-breaking abstracts are due June 3, 2027 (estimated).
When and where is AACAP 2027?
AACAP 2027 takes place October 25–30, 2027 at New York Hilton Midtown and Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel in New York, United States. The dates are confirmed.
How many people attend AACAP?
About 4,000 people are expected at AACAP 2027.
Past editions
| Year | Meeting dates | City | Abstract deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 26–31, 2026 | Atlanta | February 12, 2026 |
| 2025 | October 20–25, 2025 | Chicago, IL | Not recorded |
| 2024 | October 14–19, 2024 | Seattle | Not recorded |
| 2023 | October 23–28, 2023 | New York, NY | Not recorded |
Last updated October 22, 2026. Source: Orbytel Group conference database. Dates marked estimated or not yet announced are our projections, not the organizer's.