APA Annual Meeting 2027
American Psychiatric Association
- Dates
- May 1–5, 2027 Confirmed
- Location
- New York City, United States
- Expected attendance
- About 15,000
- Therapy or topic area
- Psychiatry
About the Meeting
APA’s Annual Meeting is the premier psychiatry event of the year — a multi-day program of scientific sessions, plenaries, courses and posters bringing together psychiatrists and mental health professionals. The 2027 Annual Meeting is scheduled for May 1–5, 2027 in New York City. (See APA site for meeting program and submission details.)
Based on the official APA website.
Key Dates for APA 2027
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract submission deadline | September 10, 2026 | Passed |
| Late-breaking abstract deadline | January 8, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Meeting | May 1–5, 2027 | Confirmed |
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- Length
- General session abstract up to 3,000 characters including spaces. Title up to 150 characters and each educational objective up to 200 characters. 2027
- Who can submit
- Clinical trial submissions need phase II-IV data presented by the principal investigator, who may not be an employee of the sponsor. General sessions need one chair and up to four presenters. 2027
- Membership required
- No 2027
Summarized from APA's guidelines, checked October 23, 2026. The official guidelines always take precedence.
Common Questions
When is the APA 2027 abstract deadline?
The abstract submission deadline was September 10, 2026, and late-breaking abstracts are due January 8, 2027. Both dates are confirmed.
When and where is APA 2027?
APA 2027 takes place May 1–5, 2027 in New York City, United States. The dates are confirmed.
How many people attend APA?
About 15,000 people are expected at APA 2027.
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Past Editions
| Year | Meeting dates | City | Abstract deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 16–20, 2026 | San Francisco | January 8, 2026 |
| 2025 | May 17–21, 2025 | Los Angeles | September 12, 2024 |
| 2024 | May 4–8, 2024 | New York | Not recorded |
| 2023 | May 20–24, 2023 | San Francisco | Not recorded |
Last updated November 12, 2026. Source: Orbytel Group conference database. Dates marked estimated are our projections, not the organizer's.
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