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Education, News & Events: Annual Conference

 

The 2027 Session Proposal Portal is Now Open!

Share your expertise, innovative practices, and real-world experiences with the human research protections community at the 2027 AAHRPP Annual Conference on May 25-27, 2027 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead.

AAHRPP invites researchers, IRB professionals, institutional leaders, compliance experts, research administrators, and all research community members to submit proposals for engaging conference sessions that inspire collaboration, advance best practices, and address emerging challenges in research ethics and participant protections.

Submit your proposal today and help shape the conversations that will drive the future of high-quality, ethical research. 

Click below to submit your propsoal:

 

 

Submission Deadline is September 4, 2026

 

 

ATTENTION 2026 CONFERENCE ATTENDEES:

 

We encourage you to visit the Attendee Hub for:

Feedback Surveys

On-Demand Videos

Slides/Resources

Virtual Exhibit Booths and Posters

 

 The Attendee Hub will be live and available to 2026 attendees through May of 2027... Just in time for the 2027 AAHRPP Annual Conference in Atlanta! 

 

 

 

 

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I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the recent conference.  I cannot remember the last conference I went to where I got so much valuable information.  Every session had so much that was really helpful to my IRB practice and I have already brought some suggestions back to possibly implement some of the things I learned...at my current institution.   I look forward to being able to attend future AAHRPP conferences.

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Kathy Seabolt, CIM, CIP
Regulatory Analyst IV, Office for the Protection of Human Subjects
Children’s National Hospital, Research and Innovation Campus
"...I highly recommend the virtual option as a great way to attend the conference. It was easy to review and enjoy the different posters (online). The AV team at the conference did a great job to make sure audio and visual connections stayed strong."
2025 Conference Virtual Attendee

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…In a time of pressure on funding, why would we spend money on AAHRPP accreditation? I can tell you now from a sponsor perspective, when we see an institution, organization, CRO that's AAHRPP accredited, we breathe a sigh of relief…It gives us reassurance that human subjects are protected…when we see that badge of approval, it gives us immense confidence that institutions are doing the right things... 

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Andy Lee
Former SVP and Head of Global Clinical Trial Operations
Merck Research Labs
"...The overall conference shed a positive light on our community, despite living through unprecedented times. The speakers were amazing and I learned so much!"
2025 In-Person Attendee