Come together with the physics community in Anaheim, California, and virtually at the Joint March Meeting and April Meeting.
Attending the APS Global Physics Summit 2025 — the largest physics conference in the world – can be accomplished in three steps: submitting an abstract if you want to present, registering for the meeting, and planning your travel.
Get ready to attend the APS Global Physics Summit
Follow these steps to begin preparing for the joint March Meeting and April Meeting taking place in Anaheim, California, and virtually around the world. 1
Register for the meeting
Choose between on-site and virtual registration options so you can expand your professional network and share your research.
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Plan your trip to Anaheim
Get discounted hotel rates, apply for travel and caregiver grants, and find international attendee resources.
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Prepare your schedule
Get ready to network with physicists from around the world and advance your career while attending engaging talks on scientific research.
Presenter and session chair information
Prepare to present your research either on-site or virtually or chair a session at the APS Global Physics Summit.
Presenter instructions
APS looks forward to welcoming our in-person and virtual presenters to the APS Global Physics Summit 2025.
Session chair responsibilities
APS is grateful to the volunteers who assist in facilitating our in-person and virtual sessions.
International attendee information
Plan your travel experience to the United States for the APS Global Physics Summit with resources from APS about obtaining your visa.
Attendees who cannot travel to Anaheim can participate in the APS Global Physics Summit virtual experience from the comfort of their home or in select satellite locations hosted worldwide.
Traveling to the United States
Find details about the process for getting your visa to attend APS events in the U.S.
Price Accessibility for Less-Resourced Countries
Scientists living in less-resourced countries benefit from up to an 89% registration discount to minimize the financial barrier to attendance.
Confirming reciprocal society membership
To submit an abstract to present at the APS Global Physics Summit, you must be an APS member or a member of a reciprocal society.
Satellite events
Satellite events are organized by physics organizations and physics departments outside of the U.S. and serve to bring the APS Global Physics Summit to their local physics communities.
Code of Conduct
APS's Code of Conduct intends to make the APS Global Physics Summit a respectful and welcoming space for all attendees.
Meeting services
Learn about the services offered at the APS Global Physics Summit to ensure a welcoming, safe, and inclusive meeting experience.
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Hotels and travel
Learn about special hotel blocks for attendees and options for traveling to Anaheim.