Join Us in Columbus, Ohio
Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime member of our community, you'll find cutting-edge science, CE opportunities, and meaningful professional connections in a city that consistently surprises its visitors.
The program is broad, the community is welcoming, and the takeaways are immediately applicable to clinical practice, research, and career development — all in one of the most underrated cities in the United States.
The Meeting Built for Medical Physics
Attendees come to the AAPM Annual Meeting & Exhibition for its unmatched breadth, depth, and the opportunity to engage with the global medical physics community. The program spans scientific research, clinical application, professional development, and industry innovation — offering something of direct value regardless of career stage or specialty.
The scale of the Annual Meeting creates opportunities not available elsewhere: hundreds of sessions across imaging, therapy, nuclear medicine, and radiological sciences; a dynamic exhibit hall showcasing the latest technologies from 300+ companies; and networking with thousands of colleagues from clinical practice, academia, and industry around the world.
The meeting offers an intellectually stimulating and professionally rewarding experience that advances clinical practice, strengthens collaborative relationships, and supports career development at every stage.
Meeting Highlights
Everything the medical physics community needs — all in one place.
- Scientific & educational sessions across all specialties
- Networking with 4,000+ attendees from around the world
- Continuing Education credits
- Exhibit hall with 90+ industry partners & exhibitors
- Student, trainee & early-career programming
- On-demand access to recorded sessions for up to one year
Designed for the Entire Medical Physics Community
The AAPM Annual Meeting & Exhibition brings together leaders, innovators, and emerging professionals from every corner of the field. If you work in or alongside medical physics, this meeting is for you.
Actively practicing physicists in radiation therapy, diagnostic imaging, and nuclear medicine will find directly applicable sessions, QA updates, and peer connections from institutions who share their day-to-day challenges.
Present your work, discover emerging science, and connect with collaborators across the full spectrum of medical physics research — from basic science to translational applications at the cutting edge of the field.
The Annual Meeting is an essential career-building experience. Attend the Residency Fair, connect with potential employers and mentors, and engage with the broader community shaping the future of medical physics.
Earn continuing education credits, stay current with evolving clinical standards, and connect with the physicists and vendors who shape modern dosimetry practice.
The Annual Meeting is the premier forum to exhibit, sponsor, and connect directly with the medical physics community — and to gather clinical insight that drives innovation in products and services.
Connect with peers, attend professional development sessions, and engage with student and trainee programming that strengthens the next generation of medical physicists.
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Dates to Remember
Mark your calendar with these key deadlines for the 2027 AAPM Annual Meeting & Exhibition.