The APA's Annual Meeting covers the full breadth of psychiatric topics, with a focus on the most pressing issues facing your practice and patients as we look toward the future of psychiatry. Gain new skills and knowledge through in-depth training at the Annual Meeting.
Session Search
View the preliminary list of 400+ scientific sessions and courses available at the 2026 In-Person Only experience in San Francisco, and filter by title, topic, day or speaker.
To view the 100+ select sessions included in the Virtual-Only experience, filter by Track Alignment: Virtual Annual Meeting.
Session Tracks
Topical session tracks to help organize your In-Person Only experience – choose sessions from any track and go in-depth on topics.
Program Topics
With 400+ sessions and courses, the Annual Meeting covers the full range of psychiatry and mental health. More than 50 individual topics in psychiatry will be featured.
Paid Courses
Four-hour, clinically-focused content to equip you with practical skills to help you meet the challenges of daily practice. Available as a registration add-on for in-person only attendees.
Paid Master Courses
In-depth, eight-hour, clinically-focused content to equip you with practical skills to help you meet the challenges of daily practice. Attendance is limited. Master courses are designed to broaden and enhance your professional skills and knowledge in special areas, and include applicable publications from American Psychiatric Association Publishing. Available as a registration add-on for in-person only attendees.
Self-Assessment Activities
Earn continuing certification credit in conjunction with the meeting by completing the online Self Assessment activity or attending FOCUS Live sessions in-person in San Francisco.
MindGames
MindGames, APA's national residency team competition, is a fun way for residents to test their knowledge on patient care, medical knowledge, and psychiatric history while earning bragging rights for their program. Come watch our top three residency programs compete live in San Francisco in this Jeopardy-style event, or watch the competition via live-stream for the virtual-only experience.
MindGames Masters
A two-part, in-person educational experience that allows psychiatrists to assess their knowledge and learn more about five subspecialties in an engaging, fun, and competitive format. Available as a registration add-on for in-person only attendees, with the final, live competition live-streamed for the virtual-only experience.
The Mental Health Innovation Zone
The Mental Health Innovation Zone (MHIZ) in APA's showcase and catalyst for the advancement of technologies in psychiatry, is dedicated to answering the question “What’s next in mental health technology?” Available for in-person attendees only.
EduTours
EduTours at the in-person 2026 Annual Meeting are designed to provide a unique experience and to change the way in which attendees think about psychiatric research, treatment, and care delivery.
Community Psychiatry Hub
The Community Psychiatry Hub is a dedicated space designed to foster collaboration, learning, and innovation in community psychiatry. Over the course of 4.5 days, attendees can engage in interactive sessions, thought-provoking poster presentations, and valuable networking opportunities that highlight cutting-edge approaches in the field. More information coming soon.
Biological Psychiatry Hub
New for the 2026 Annual Meeting, biological psychiatry sessions will be co-located to create a more seamless learning experience and to underscore the central role this clinical content plays in advancing psychiatric practice. This focused approach makes it easier for attendees to engage deeply with cutting-edge science that bridges research and real-world care.
Featured Plenaries and Speakers
The 2026 Annual Meeting in San Francisco features four plenary sessions for attendees to hear from world-renowned authors, researchers, leaders, and mental health experts. A live-stream of all four plenaries will also be available for virtual-only attendees.
Learning Labs
Learning Labs are 90-minute highly interactive and engaging sessions that feature group activities and hands-on learning. In-person attendees will engage in a high-energy, hands-on experience built for psychiatrists and mental health professionals who want to practice new skills, not just hear about them.
Clinical Updates Track
More information coming soon.