AAPA 51st Annual Conference

Illuminating the Future of Pathology

On behalf of the American Association of Pathologists' Assistants, welcome to our 51st Annual Conference, a milestone gathering of pathologists' assistants, educators, and leaders from across the profession.

We are thrilled to welcome you to Phoenix for what promises to be an exceptional few days of education, collaboration, and connection. This conference brings together pathologists' assistants from across the country, from students and early-career professionals to seasoned practitioners and program directors, all united by a shared commitment to excellence in pathology.

Our program features a robust lineup of scientific sessions and networking opportunities designed to support your professional development and keep you at the forefront of the field. We encourage you to attend sessions, connect with colleagues, and take full advantage of everything this meeting has to offer.

We are grateful for your participation and proud to celebrate this 51st milestone together. Enjoy the conference, enjoy Phoenix, and thank you for being part of the AAPA community.

AAPA events are the perfect venues to obtain the Continuing Education credits necessary to maintain ASCP BOC certification. 

HYBRID EVENT - Attend in-person or virtually! 

Conference T-Shirt

T-Shirt Design Contest Winner:

Catherine Bresniker

Title: Bleached Bones

How to Buy

Register for the conference, and add on the T-Shirt during checkout.

Pricing

Onsite Conference T-Shirt - $25

Virtual Conference T-Shirt - $30

Onsite Registration Rates

Early bird pricing ends on August 7, 2026. 

Onsite Add-Ons

5K Fun Run/Walk - $30
Conference T-Shirt - $25 

Virtual Registration Rates

Virtual Add-Ons

Virtual Conference T-Shirt - $30 

Not a member of AAPA? Join as a Fellow, Associate, or Student to be eligible for the AAPA member rates. 

Showcase your brand to key decision-makers in the pathology industry by sponsoring the AAPA Annual Conference. With a range of sponsorship packages designed to maximize visibility and engagement, this is your chance to connect with industry leaders and reinforce your company’s position as a trusted partner.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a lasting impression!

Ready to secure your sponsorship? Reach out to Devin Robinson at devin@pathassist.org to claim your sponsorship.

A detailed confirmation will automatically be emailed to you once your registration has been submitted. An online payment (credit or debit card) is due at time of registration. The Cancellation Policy will be enforced once your registration is submitted (see below). If you have any questions, contact the Central Office at info@pathassist.org.

AAPA Conference registration does not include hotel reservation. (Please view hotel information recommended by AAPA for this event, and reserve your own hotel as desired.)

Registration Changes

As space permits, you may add events to your registration at no additional charge.

Cancellation Policy

All registrations submitted and received online are considered confirmed registrations.  Written notice to cancel must be received via email by August 15, 2026, to receive an 80% refund.  No refunds will be given after August 15, 2026 . For cancellations due to illness after August 15, 2026, a refund of 80% will be given with the submission of a physician's note. 

If the AAPA cannot hold this meeting due to acts of God, war, government regulations, disaster, strikes, civil disorder, or curtailment of transportation or other emergencies making it inadvisable, illegal, or impossible to hold the meeting you will be partially refunded.  Fixed meeting expenses will be paid first before any refunds are processed.  The AAPA is not responsible for any other costs incurred by registrants in connection with this meeting.

Legal Information

Continuing Education (CE) Credits

To be eligible for CE, you must scan into each lecture using the QR code provided at the entrance. You must be scanned in within the first 10 minutes of the start of the lecture or workshop to receive credit. Scanning is also required at each poster session along with your completed quiz submission.

PACE Accreditation
The AAPA is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS PACETM Program. The preliminary credit count at the AAPA 51st Annual Conference is 23. To be eligible to receive continuing education credit, you must have passed the ASCP BOC exam prior to this conference and scan into each lecture. 

ASCP Accreditation
This continuing medical laboratory education activity is recognized by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as meeting the criteria for up to 23 CMLE credits (preliminarily). These ASCP CMLE credit hours are acceptable to meet the continuing education requirements for the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). All ASCP CMLE programs are conducted at intermediate to advanced levels of learning. This educational activity is designed for medical laboratory scientists, pathologists, and allied healthcare professionals.

ASCP credit transfers are an AAPA membership benefit. Fellow members who have provided their ASCP Customer ID and whose first and last name are an exact match to their ASCP profile will have their AAPA credits earned at this meeting and all additional credits earned throughout the year, seamlessly transferred to their ASCP transcript on a weekly basis.

Views & Opinions

The views and opinions expressed by speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent those of the AAPA. The AAPA disclaims any responsibility for the use and application of information presented at this meeting.

Photographic Likeness Disclaimer

The conference will be recorded for publicity. Please note that by registering for this conference, you hereby give AAPA permission to publish photographs or video taken during the conference.