AAPA 50th Annual Conference in Denver

 

50th Annual Conference: Pathology Summit

September 7-11, 2025

HYBRID EVENT – Attend in person or virtually!

Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center | 650 15th Street, Denver, CO

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Hotel and Booking Information

Denver Hotel

A block of sleeping rooms has been contracted at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, located at 650 15th Street, Denver, CO.

Conference Room Rate: $219 per night (plus taxes)
Reservation Deadline: Book by August 15, 2025, or before the block fills—whichever comes first. This discounted rate is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

How to Make Your Reservation
Click here to make your reservation online or call the Hyatt Regency Denver at 303-436-1234 and reference “AAPA” to receive the AAPA group rate.

Important Note: AAPA does not work with any third-party booking companies. All reservations must be made directly through the Hyatt Regency Denver. Be wary of unauthorized solicitations or scams offering fake discounts or requesting deposits—these are not affiliated with AAPA or the conference.

 

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Registration

Attend in person
Register by Tuesday, September 3, 2024, for the best available rate!

AAPA Fellow

Full Conference
$1049
*Stay offsite

$849
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at the host hotel or that lives within 60 mile radius

$949
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at the host hotel

Daily Rate
$282
Add Workshop
$109

AAPA
Associate

Full Conference
$1099
*Stay offsite

$899
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at the host hotel or that lives within 60 mile radius

$999
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at the host hotel

Daily Rate
$305
Add Workshop
$109

AAPA
Student

Full Conference
$594
*Stay offsite

$394
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at the host hotel or that lives within 60 mile radius

$494
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at the host hotel

Daily Rate
$169
Add Workshop
$109

Non-Member

Full Conference
$1189
*Stay offsite

$989
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at the host hotel or that lives within 60 mile radius

$1089
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at the host hotel

Daily Rate
$327
Add Workshop
$109

Pathology Residents

Contact the AAPA Central Office for registration options.

 

Attend in person
Discounted early registration available until Monday, August 25, 2025.

AAPA
Fellow

Full Conference
$1049
*Stay offsite

$849
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at the host hotel or that lives within 60 mile radius

$949
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at the host hotel

Daily Rate
$282
Add Workshop
$109

AAPA
Associate

Full Conference
$1099
*Stay offsite

$899
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at the host hotel or that lives within 60-mile radius

$999
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at the host hotel

Daily Rate
$305
Add Workshop
$109

AAPA
Student

Full Conference
$594
*Stay offsite

$394
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at the host hotel or that lives within 60-mile radius

$494
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at the host hotel

Daily Rate
$169
Add Workshop
$109

Non-Member

Full Conference
$1189
*Stay offsite

$989
*discount applied to INDIVIDUAL staying at the host hotel or that lives within 60-mile radius

$1089
*discount applied for ROOM SHARING at the host hotel

Daily Rate
$327
Add Workshop
$109

Attend virtually
Can’t join us in person in Denver? Register to attend virtually! Registration will close September 1, 2025.

AAPA Fellow

Daily Rate
$217


Full Conference (Save 25%!)
$654

AAPA Associate

Daily Rate
$235


Full Conference (Save 25%!)
$706

AAPA
Student

Daily Rate
$114


Full Conference (Save 35%!)
$299

Non-Member

Daily Rate
$263


Full Conference (Save 25%!)
$792

Pathology Residents

Contact the AAPA Central Office for registration options.

 

Fun Activities and Workshop Add-On

Remember to book during registration!

Welcome Party

Welcome Party

Kick off the meeting with an unforgettable evening at our Mountain Welcome Party! Join us for a relaxed, Rocky Mountain–inspired celebration and embrace the spirit of the great outdoors as we set the tone for an incredible meeting. Casual camping attire and mountain vibes encouraged!

Date & Time: Sunday, September 7, 7:00pm–9:00pm
Location: Hyatt Hotel
Rate: Included with registration

Conference T-Shirt

Conference T-Shirt

Commemorate the 50th Annual AAPA Conference with this year’s Conference T-Shirt. Be sure to wear it on T-shirt Day, Wednesday, September 10.

Cost: $25, attending; $30 not attending

5K Fun Run/Walk

5K Fun Run/Walk & Happy Hour

After lectures on Wednesday, enjoy a run/walk around Denver. Afterwards we’ll meet up for refreshments (location TBD). Even if you don’t participate in the run/walk, we hope you will join us for happy hour!

Date: Wednesday, September 10
Time: Starts at 5:30pm

Workshop Add-On

Workshop Add-On: Foundations of Effective Management: A Trio of Talks
Presented by: Management and Lab Safety SIG

Join us for a dynamic three-hour workshop designed to strengthen your leadership skills and management approach. Led by six experienced speakers, each hour will explore a different facet of management—from communication and team dynamics to operational oversight and strategic growth. Whether you’re new to leadership or looking to refine your skills, this session offers practical insights and real-world tools to elevate your impact.  

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Conference registrants may add this option to their registration. Alternatively, non-attendees may register only for the workshop.

Space is limited to 40 registrants max.

Date: Thursday, September 11
Time: 2:30 – 5:30pm
Rate: $109
Includes 3-hour workshop and up to 3 PACE credits.

Add to Registration or Choose Workshop Only

About Denver

 

Weather to expect

Denver weather begins to cool in September, with the average high around 80 degrees and the average low around 51.  Pack layers as hotels are usually cold.  Remember the dress code is business casual (no shorts, t-shirts, or jeans), except for sporting and outdoor optional activities. Remember the elevation and stay hydrated!

 

Travel, Parking, and Transportation

Transportation Options to/from Airport

The Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center is located 27 miles away from Denver International Airport (DEN) and 1 mile from Union Station.

Denver Airport Rail: Travelers can use A Line, the rail service from Denver International Airport to Union Station in LODO (lower downtown) and back, courtesy of Regional Transportation District (RTD).  The Denver Airport Rail has six stops along the way and take approximately 37 minutes at a cost of $10.50 each way. 

Parking

Self and Valet Parking

The hotel offers self-parking, subject to availability.  Underground hotel covered self-parking is located off 14th and Welton Streets. Cost: $55/day

For those staying at the host hotel, Overnight Valet Parking is $67.00/Day

Explore Denver

Make the most of your time in Denver!  Visit Denver can help you navigate Denver’s neighborhoods, explore attractions and find the perfect places to dine.

Tips for Employer Approval

The AAPA understands that budgets can be tight, staffing can be short and time can be limited. Since the AAPA is the first choice for pathologists’ assistant-specific education, the AAPA wants all members to attend.

Here are tips to help get employer approval to attend an AAPA Event:

  • Be armed with knowledge! Demonstrate the valuable information presented at the conference and how it will help you stay current in the field of pathology. Provide your employer with a schedule of the lectures (and workshops if applicable) that you plan to attend, and offer to present what you’ve learned to your coworkers upon your return.
  • Come back with information! Plan to visit the exhibit hall booths/sponsors (and the product demonstrations if applicable) to get information on products or services that your lab needs.
  • Provide information! Submit an estimate of travel expenses, including how you plan to keep these costs down (discounted shuttle vs cab, breakfast included in registration rate, etc.).
  • Be helpful! Offer suggestions for providing coverage while you are at the conference.
  • Use the AAPA! Apply for a travel grant. The AAPA has travel grants available to help cover the cost. Stay up-to-date with the latest opportunities and submission deadlines by keeping your contact information current and/or following us on social media.
  • Shop for deals! Get the best discounted rates available for our events by registering early and booking your room early at the host hotel property.

Each year, the AAPA’s Continuing Education Events provide members with the perfect venue to obtain the PACE credits necessary to maintain ASCP BOC certification. The Annual Conference, Spring Meeting, and Summer Meeting are the best outlets for pathologists’ assistants to address the need for continuing education. We have put together a customizable sample letter for you to download outlining the value of AAPA Events to both you and your company. You can customize the letter to your unique situation, focusing on the issues and opportunities that are most important to you. 

Legal Information

Continuing Education Credits

The AAPA is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS PACETM Program. The maximum number of credits available at the AAPA 50th Annual Conference will be 23 (or 26 with the workshop add-on). To be eligible to receive continuing education credit, you must have passed the ASCP BOC exam prior to this conference AND you must have your name badge scanned upon entering EACH lecture. You must be scanned within the first 10 minutes of the start of the lecture or workshop to receive credit. Scanning is also required at each poster session along with your completed quiz submission.

Remember, a perk of being an AAPA member is automated ASCP credit transfer. Members who have provided their ASCP Customer ID and whose first and last name are an exact match to their ASCP profile will have their AAPA PACE credits earned at this meeting and all additional credits earned throughout the year, seamlessly transferred to their ASCP transcript each week.

Views & Opinions

The views and opinions expressed by speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent those of the AAPA. The AAPA disclaims any responsibility for the use and application of information presented at this meeting.

Photographic Likeness Disclaimer

The conference will be recorded for publicity. Please note that by registering for this conference, you hereby give AAPA permission to publish photographs or video taken during the conference.

 

Sponsors

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Fun Run Sponsor

Lanyard Sponsor

Exhibitor Happy Hour Drink Tickets Sponsor


Notepad Sponsor

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