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CONFERENCES

ANNUAL MEETING

The APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition brings together political science
professors, scholars, in-field practitioners, and students at the end of every
summer for the course of four days. The event provides an opportunity
for them to present their research, learn about the latest issues in political
science, collaborate and network with their colleagues, and discover new
solutions in the exhibit hall.

The 2017 event took place in San Francisco for the 113th year, kicking off
with short courses on Wednesday, August 30, followed by conference panels
on Thursday through Saturday, and concluding programming on Sunday,
September 3. Attendees discussed the conference theme, “The Quest for
Legitimacy: Actors, Audiences, and Aspirations,” and its current application
to political science issues through variety of sub-discipline lenses.

2017 Annual Meeting Statistics
Number of Registered Attendees 6,366
Percent of International Attendees 20%
Number of Panels 1,171
Number of Pre-Conference Short Courses & Workshops 22
Number of Business Meetings 133
Number of Receptions 63
Number of Exhibit Booths 103
Number of Exhibiting Companies 60

APSA Future Annual Meetings
APSA has scheduled future annual meetings through 2025. In an
effort to promote a more family-friendly atmosphere, APSA, in
conjunction with the council, decided to move the conference
dates off of its traditional Labor Day weekend. The conference
rotates around the continent and is held in cities that are easily
accessible for participants.

Year Dates Location
2018 Annual Meeting & Exhibition August 30 – September 2 Boston, MA
2019 Annual Meeting & Exhibition August 29 – September 1 Washington, DC
2020 Annual Meeting & Exhibition September 10 – September 13 San Francisco, CA
2021 Annual Meeting & Exhibition September 29 – October 3 Seattle, WA
2022 Annual Meeting & Exhibition September 14 – September 18 Montreal, QC, Canada

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