The 2026 Annual Meeting offers an array of learning and networking opportunities to attendees. Don't miss these limited, additional opportunities while in San Francisco, and upgrade your registration today!
Registration Add-Ons
Register today for the in-person Annual Meeting, and add the following opportunities to your registration under Steps Four and Five in the registration platform:
Paid Courses
Paid Courses are half-day, deep-dive learning experiences designed to actively involve attendees and provide informal exchange with renowned faculty.
Space is limited and reserving a spot requires a fee. Registration for paid courses is available as an add-on in the registration platform as you register for the in-person Annual Meeting. If you have already registered, visit the Registration Resource Center to add a Paid Course to your registration.
View paid course titles, descriptions, faculty and schedule below.
Paid Master Courses
Master Courses are full-day, in-depth, clinically focused content to equip you with practical skills to help you meet the challenges of daily practice in special areas.
Space is limited and reserving a spot requires a fee. Registration for paid master courses is available as an add-on in the registration platform as you register for the in-person Annual Meeting. If you have already registered, visit the Registration Resource Center to add a Paid Master Course to your registration.
View paid master course titles, descriptions, faculty and schedule below.
EduTours
Back for the by popular demand for the in-person Annual Meeting, attendees can register for offsite educational excursions and learning experiences. For 2026: the San Francisco Symphony where Blomstedt Conducts Mahler 9.
Registration for EduTours requires a fee and is available as an add-on in the registration platform when you register for the in-person Annual Meeting. If you have already registered, visit the Registration Resource Center to add the EduTour to your registration.
Go Gold with APA On Demand
Upgrade your in-person or virtual meeting registration to the Gold Registration Package to get access to 2026 APA Annual Meeting On Demand product.
APA On Demand allows you to listen and watch select meeting sessions online from any device, on your own time, for up to an additional 75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Access our lowest prices when you purchase APA On Demand as register for the Annual Meeting in the registration platform. If you have already registered, visit the Registration Resource Center to add APA On Demand to your registration.
APA Gives Back
Now in its 16th year, the APA Gives Back program provides an opportunity for APA, its members, and its Annual Meeting attendees to support a community mental health organization in the city hosting the Annual Meeting. This year’s recipient is La Casa de Las Madres.
Help APA support La Casa by making a donation as you register for the Annual Meeting in the registration platform. If you have already registered, visit the Registration Resource Center to make your donation today!
MindGames Masters
A two-part educational experience that allows psychiatrists to assess their knowledge and learn in an engaging, fun, and competitive format! Participants will showcase their knowledge of various general psychiatry topics.
Registration for this Paid Course is available as an add-on in the registration platform when you register for the in-person Annual Meeting. If you have already registered, visit the Registration Resource Center to add the paid course to your registration.
Other In-Person Meeting Opportunities
After you register today for the in-person Annual Meeting, don't miss the following events and opportunities happening in San Francisco during the meeting:
The APA Foundation Gala
Celebrate another year of impact and progress alongside APA members, leaders, colleagues, partners, and the next generation of psychiatry. Beneath the grand cathedral ceilings and elegant architecture, enjoy an evening of connection, food, music, and fun.
- Monday, May 18, 2026
- 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. ET
- San Francisco City Hall
- General Admission Tickets: $400
2026 Mini-Film Festival
On Tuesday, May 19 from noon – 1:30 pm in the Overflow Theater, attendees are invited to a mini film festival featuring five compelling films on psychiatry and mental health—bring your own lunch or popcorn and enjoy!
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Noon - 1:30 p.m. ET
Child Care On-site at Moscone Center
Child care is available to all registered attendees at the Moscone Center, for children aged 6 months to 12 years.
We encourage early registration as availability is limited and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure advance reservations, both the registration form and full payment must be received by KiddieCorp. On-site registration will be limited to available space.
Bridging Minds: An Open Conversation on the Potential Benefits, Risks, and Safety Considerations for AI in Suicide Prevention
Join us on May 16 at 6:00 p.m. PDT during the 2026 Annual Meeting to gain practical insight into how AI may help and harm suicide prevention efforts.