5K Run
Fee: $30
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Start your morning with energy and inspiration. Join fellow attendees for the AAPM Annual Meeting 5K, a scenic, timed run along Vancouver’s world-famous Seawall.
General Events
Events & Experiences
From early-morning runs to celebrations and family programs, the Annual Meeting offers ways to move, connect, and explore beyond the session rooms. Browse the events below at a glance and open the ones that fit your schedule and style.
Wellness & Movement
Start the day with fresh air and a little movement, alongside colleagues who share your love of getting outside.
Networking & Community
Meet peers, mentors, and colleagues in welcoming settings designed for conversation and connection.
New Attendee Orientation
Fee: Included with registration
A friendly overview of how to navigate the Annual Meeting, make the most of sessions and events, and connect with the AAPM and COMP communities.
New Professional Symposium & Reception
Fee: Included with registration
A combined education and networking event for new professionals, featuring practical talks and a reception to meet peers and leaders.
Women Physicist Luncheon
Fee: $40 Regular / $25 Student
A community luncheon celebrating and supporting women in medical physics, open to all who are interested in meaningful networking and conversation about career pathways.
Celebrations & Ceremonies
Mark milestones, recognize achievement, and celebrate the community at large.
Opening Party
Fee: Included or ticketed (TBD)
Get the Annual Meeting & Exhibition rolling at a lively Canadian-inspired get-together where you can drift between games, enjoy good company, and settle into a night designed purely for fun.
Awards and Honors Ceremony & Reception
Fee: Included with registration
A formal program recognizing outstanding contributions, leadership, and service across the medical physics community.
Digital Art Show
Fee: Included with registration
Explore a curated collection of digital artwork created by members of the medical physics community.
Family & Guest Program
Events designed with children, families, and guests in mind, offering engaging experiences alongside the scientific program.
Med Phyz Wiz Kidz Program
Fee: Free
A hands-on, age-appropriate program that introduces students ages 12-17 to physics and medical imaging concepts through fun, interactive activities.
Event times, locations, fees, and capacities are subject to change.
About the 5K Run
Join fellow attendees for a scenic, timed run along Vancouver’s Seawall. Complimentary refreshments will be provided after the run.
About the New Professional Symposium & Reception
New to AAPM? Come and meet and mingle with AAPM Leadership, including Council Chairs and EXCOM, in a more relaxed and informal environment. Stop by to socialize and learn more about the organization, member resources, opportunities to get involved, and other topics of particular interest to new professionals.
Ticket includes one drink ticket for beer or wine.
About the New Attendee Orientation
It can be overwhelming to participate in sessions, network, and navigate the exhibit floor, all in just five days. Join us to hear from long-time attendees and learn helpful ways to make the most out of your time. Continental breakfast, coffee, and hot tea will be provided.
This is a great place to ask questions, meet other first-time attendees, and get tips from returning volunteers.
About the Women Physicist Luncheon
The Women Physicist Luncheon brings together members of the medical physics community for conversation, connection, and shared experiences, with a focus on supporting and advancing women in the field.
Stay tuned for program information.
About the Awards and Honors Ceremony
Join us for a special evening of recognition and celebration as we honor the remarkable achievements of AAPM members whose dedication, innovation, and service continue to shape the future of medical physics.
About the Opening Party
Step into Canada Night and kick off the meeting in full celebration mode. On Sunday, July 19 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, the West Pacific Terrace outside the Vancouver Convention Centre transforms into an open-air party, complete with skyline views, crackling fire pits for roasting marshmallows, and cozy lounge seating where you can gather with friends old and new.
The evening feels part patio party, part playful winter festival. Test your aim at axe throwing, or jump into a spirited (and safe!) snowball fight. Keep an eye out for visiting Mounties ready for photo ops while music keeps the energy high.
Your ticket includes one drink plus light fare.
About the Digital Art Show
The Digital Art Show highlights creative work from across the medical physics community, from abstract visualizations to playful interpretations of life in the clinic and lab.
Stroll through the digital gallery at your own pace and enjoy a different way of seeing the science and stories behind the profession.
About the Med Phyz Wiz Kidz Program
The Med Phyz Wiz Kidz Program offers hands-on, age-appropriate activities that introduce children to physics and medical imaging concepts in a playful setting.
Activities may include simple experiments, demonstrations, and guided stations staffed by volunteers. Age ranges, schedule blocks, and registration details will be posted in the online program.