APTA-CSM Combined Sections Meeting 2027
American Physical Therapy Association
- Dates
- February 4–6, 2027 Confirmed
- Location
- Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia., United States
- Expected attendance
- About 15,000
- Therapy or topic area
- Orthopedics, Internal Medicine / General Medicine / Emergency Medicine
About the meeting
The APTA Combined Sections Meeting is the largest and most dynamic professional development event for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, educators, researchers, students, and industry professionals — a multi-day meeting with educational sessions, posters, exhibits, and networking. (APTA CSM overview/welcome). ([csm.apta.org](https://csm.apta.org/about?utm_source=openai))
Based on the official APTA-CSM website.
Key dates for APTA-CSM 2027
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract submission opens | March 2, 2026 | Passed |
| Abstract submission deadline | July 15, 2026 | Passed |
| Abstract notification | October 15, 2026 | Passed |
| Meeting | February 4–6, 2027 | Confirmed |
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Submitting an abstract to APTA-CSM 2027
- Length
- 3,125 characters including spaces for the abstract text (not authors, institutions or references); titles up to 15 words. 2027
- Fee
- $50 per abstract, non-refundable, paid at submission. 2027
- Who can submit
- Up to two abstracts as presenting author, unlimited as secondary author. Each abstract to one academy/section only. 2027
- Membership required
- No 2027
- Previously presented work
- Work previously presented at a national level or published elsewhere is not accepted. 2027
Summarized from APTA-CSM's guidelines, checked November 5, 2026. The official guidelines always take precedence.
Common questions
When is the APTA-CSM 2027 abstract deadline?
The abstract submission deadline was July 15, 2026. The date was confirmed.
When and where is APTA-CSM 2027?
APTA-CSM 2027 takes place February 4–6, 2027 at Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia., United States. The dates are confirmed.
How many people attend APTA-CSM?
About 15,000 people are expected at APTA-CSM 2027.
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Past editions
| Year | Meeting dates | City | Abstract deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 12–14, 2026 | Anaheim | July 15, 2025 |
| 2025 | February 13–15, 2025 | Houston | July 16, 2024 |
| 2024 | February 15–17, 2024 | Boston | Not recorded |
| 2023 | February 22–25, 2023 | San Diego | Not recorded |
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Last updated November 6, 2026. Source: Orbytel Group conference database. Dates marked estimated are our projections, not the organizer's.
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