Mark your calendar: AAP Experience 2026, the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, lands in San Diego, United States from 2 October 2026 to 6 October 2026, ready to bring the field together once more. The event pulls together voices from across the discipline — on stage, in the audience and in the conversations between. Held every year, each edition stays fresh and timely. Look for it at San Diego Convention Center, whose halls and meeting rooms give the programme room to breathe.

There is a reason AAP Experience 2026 calls San Diego home. The city offers the connectivity, venues and atmosphere that an event of this stature needs. Reaching San Diego is straightforward, with strong international connections and local transport that make getting to the venue easy. Places to stay are plentiful, and picking one near the venue keeps your mornings short and your options open.

The agenda spans Health Care, Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery, with something for both newcomers and seasoned professionals. Expect a packed line-up of panels, fireside chats and interactive sessions. Curated introductions and open networking areas take the awkwardness out of meeting new contacts. American Academy of Pediatrics handles the organising, and the seamless run of the days is the proof.

You come for the talks and stay for the people — and both are worth the trip. Simply put, AAP Experience 2026 is where anyone looking to stay ahead in a fast-moving field come to think, connect and get ahead.

Because hotels near the venue can fill up around the event dates, visitors are advised to arrange travel and accommodation in San Diego early.

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