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 or topic area
Psychiatry

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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.

Based on the official AACAP website. Abstracts are published in Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

Key Dates for AACAP 2027

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Abstract submission deadline February 11, 2027 Estimated
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Late-breaking abstract deadline June 3, 2027 Estimated
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MeetingOctober 25–30, 2027Confirmed
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Planning ahead: AACAP's abstract deadline usually falls about 8 months (256 days) before the meeting.

Submitting an Abstract to 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.

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Past Editions

YearMeeting datesCityAbstract deadline
2026October 26–31, 2026AtlantaFebruary 12, 2026
2025October 20–25, 2025ChicagoNot recorded
2024October 14–19, 2024SeattleNot recorded
2023October 23–28, 2023New YorkNot recorded

Last updated November 12, 2026. Source: Orbytel Group conference database. Dates marked estimated are our projections, not the organizer's.

AACAP Abstracts Are Due in 91 Days

The deadline is February 11, 2027 (estimated). Watch AACAP and we'll email you before it, whenever its dates change, and when the 2028 deadline is announced.

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