March 18-21, 2020
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, CA
The premier educational event for hospice and palliative care providers.
The Annual Assembly, presented by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA), is a 3-day event that brings together more than 3,400 of your colleagues and peers to share research, clinical best practices, and practice-related guidance to advance the specialty and improve patient care.
Use the new hashtag, #hapc20, in your tweets.
If you are interested in registering for both the State of the Science and the Annual Assembly, please register for the State of the Science first in order to receive 20% off your Assembly registration rate.
Calls for 2020 Proposals
April 1 - May 1: Call for preconference workshops, 1-hour sessions, SIG-endorsed sessions, and interactive educational exchange
July 1 - July 31: Call for scientific and quality improvement project papers and posters
October 1- November 1: Call for case submissions and scholars' posters.
All proposals are reviewed by vetted reviewers. Learn more about committee and reviewer responsibilities, as well as the abstract review and selection process. Read the blog.
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About the Annual Assembly
This is the meeting that will capture your heart, re-energize your spirit, and stimulate your mind. Learn the latest in hospice and palliative care at more than 200 educationals sessions spanning 28 hours of learning time, mixed in with self care and engagement activites.
Familiarize yourself with the Annual Assembly:
- Read the 2020 Annual Assembly brochure
- View the 2020 Annual Assembly registration form for rates
- Learn about the Assembly
- View the 2020 educational sessions
- View CE and MOC information
Annual Assembly Recordings
Share the Annual Assembly with your coworkers and reflect on the education you experienced onsite. Purchase the live audio recordings of the Annual Assembly from Fleetwood from past years. Learn more.
