General Events

Annual Meeting Events — AAPM

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.

5K Run

Date: July 20 | 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Location: Vancouver Convention Centre / Seawall

Fee: $30

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.

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Networking & Community

Meet peers, mentors, and colleagues in welcoming settings designed for conversation and connection.

New Attendee Orientation

Date: July 19 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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

Date: July 19 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: West Room 301 Foyer

Fee: Included with registration

A combined education and networking event for new professionals, featuring practical talks and a reception to meet peers and leaders.

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Women Physicist Luncheon

Date: July 21 | 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: Ballroom D

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.

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Celebrations & Ceremonies

Mark milestones, recognize achievement, and celebrate the community at large.

Opening Party

Date: July 19 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: West Pacific Terrace

Fee: Included will full registration

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.

AAPM Awards and Honors Ceremony & Reception

Date: July 20 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Ballroom BC

Fee: Included with full registration

A formal program recognizing outstanding contributions, leadership, and service across the medical physics community.

COMP Awards Ceremony

Date: July 21 | 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Location: Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

Fee: Free

Celebrate the achievements and contributions of colleagues from across the medical physics community.

COMP Canadian Night Out

Date: July 21 | 6:45 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Pacific Yacht

Fee: COMP Member ($120) / Non-Member ($200)

Join your colleagues and friends for a memorable evening on the water at the COMP Canadian Night Out. Step aboard the Pacific Yacht and enjoy a unique Vancouver experience as we cruise through the city’s beautiful harbour.

Digital Art Show

Date: July 1-22, 2026

Location: Virtual

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

Date: Sunday, July 19 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: West Room 116-117

Fee: Free

Registration Deadline: June 1

A hands-on, age-appropriate program that introduces students ages 12–17 to physics and medical imaging concepts through fun, interactive activities.