2026 AAMC Conference for Institutional Advancement

The AAMC invites you to the only conference for the institutional advancement academic medicine community!

Join peers from across the country for the 2026 AAMC Conference for Institutional Advancement—four days of learning, networking, and inspiration in Miami. Whether you are a seasoned leader or new to the field, you’ll gain tools and insights and dive deep into strategies that will strengthen your work and deepen your impact.

This year’s conference continues our annual mantra of Grow, Innovate, and Advance—guiding principles we used to develop a program to propel your professional development and skill-building, reimagine institutional advancement strategies with fresh tools and approaches, and meet your goals with actionable insights and expanded networks.

Why Attend?

• Real-world strategies: Walk away with concrete examples, actionable tools, and implementable frameworks for challenges you face every day.
• Networking that lasts: Build and strengthen connections through structured and informal opportunities designed to help you grow your professional network with peers who understand your challenges.
• Cross-disciplinary learning: Participate in conversations at the intersection of alumni relations, communications, community relations (new!), development, and marketing.
• Career growth: Discover content and resources for professionals ranging from newcomers to seasoned leaders.
• More sessions this year: We’ve expanded the agenda with an additional timeslot giving you more time for education and interaction.
• Inspiration: Return with a renewed sense of purpose in your work.

Location

Key Dates

Early Bird Deadline
March 13

Standard Registration
March 14 through onsite

Hotel Registration Deadline
March 20

Connect with Peers and Thought Leaders Now

Join the discussion already underway on the Institutional Advancement Virtual Community. Also, follow us at @AAMCGIA and use #GIA26 to be part of the conversation.

Who Can Attend

To register for and attend an AAMC meeting, you must be affiliated with an AAMC member institution, a non-profit medical education or professional organization, or a college or university. Please note that commercial representatives are not permitted to register for the meeting unless they are approved exhibitors.

Additional Information

The AAMC is the sole source for current email and mailing lists of AAMC meeting attendees. The AAMC is aware of individuals and companies that may be aggressively marketing such lists, however, they DO NOT have access to AAMC attendee email and mailing lists. The AAMC has NO affiliation with such third parties. Please be vigilant if approached by any service other than AAMC regarding AAMC meeting attendee email and mailing lists.

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