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16th Annual IAPAE Conference
16th Annual IAPAE Conference 2025
NEW LOCATION AND DATES!
You are invited to attend the 16th Annual IAPAE Conference
The 2025 16th Annual IAPAE Conference is taking place from October 29 – 31, 2025 at the Future Africa Campus on the University of Pretoria campus in Hillcrest, Pretoria, South Africa, 40 minute drive from the OR Tambo International Airport.
Welcome to Pretoria, South Africa – The Jacaranda City!
The IAPAE Annual Conference is taking place at the Future Africa Campus connected to the main campus of the University of Pretoria in Hillcrest, Pretoria, South Africa.
Everyone is Welcome to the Rainbow Nation. South Africa welcomes most visitors without the need for a visa. Visit the Department of Home Affairs website to see the list of countries exempt from a visa.
This is the only global conference for physician associates/assistants (PA), clinical associates, and PA analogue health science education, bringing together educators, practitioners, and policymakers for three days of keynote speakers, topic speakers, oral scientific papers, palaver stories, PechaKucha presentations, posters, workshops, and the IAPAE Annual General Meeting with IAPAE elections.
The 16th Annual IAPAE Conference theme is:
“Coming Together to Advocate for Physician Associate, Clinical Associate and Analogue Education for Expanding Clinical Practice”
THE COUNT DOWN IS ON! DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO BE PART OF THE ONLY INTERNATIONAL PA AND PA ANALOGUE EDUCATION CONFERNCE OF THE YEAR!
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
IAPAE invites the submission of ABSTRACTS for the conference theme or any one of the five Conference Sub-Themes and Tracks as follows:
1. The Impact of AI on Teaching and Learning
2. Expanding Education through Teaching Innovation
3. Education and Research Influences on Clinical Practice
4. Student Readiness to Enter Workforce with Changing Needs
5. Collaboration for Global Standards: Accreditation, Competencies, Scope of Practice
IAPAE welcomes the submission of Abstracts for the following five categories of Presentations to occur during the 3-day IAPAE Annual Conference:
1. Oral Scientific Paper Presentations
2. Poster Scientific Presentations
3. PechaKucha Presentations
4. Palaver, Stories Under the Tree Presentations
5. Workshops
PLEASE SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT AND READ THE ABSRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES HERE
The Abstract Submission deadline has passed
More information will be available soon for the Schedule, Registration, Rates and dates for submission of Abstracts for Oral Presentations, Pecha Kucha, Panel Discussions and Workshops. Return to our website soon to learn about the 15th Annual IAPAE Conference for 2024!
The IAPAE Annual Conference is taking place at the Future Africa Campus connected to the main campus of the University of Pretoria in Hillcrest, Pretoria, South Africa.
Conference discount rates for accommodation of single or twin rooms are available at the Future Africa Campus, as well as at local resorts, hotels, and guesthouses.
Announcing the Professor Phil Begg IAPAE Conference Scholarship
IAPAE is pleased to announce the Professor Phil Begg IAPAE Conference Scholarship with $250.00 to be awarded to a deserving delegate attending the IAPAE Conference is now open for applications. Applicants must have an Abstract accepted to present at the IAPAE Conference, must be the lead author with a clearly articulated commitment to PA local and global education with a financial need to be awarded the Scholarship. Click here for more details and application criteria for the Professor Phil Begg IAPAE Conference Scholarship.
IAPAE strives to represent all PA Analogue educators from Africa; Asia; Europe and United Kingdom; North, Central and South America; and Oceania. Our Conference highlights topics on global PA Analogue education, learning pedagogies, clinical training, panel discussions, presentation of Abstracts, Scientific Papers, Posters, PechaKucha, Palaver Stories under the tree, and interactive Workshops.
16th Annual IAPAE Conference Registration Rates
Become an IAPAE Member to receive the discounted rate for the Virtual Conference. Join IAPAE.
| Option | Conference Rates and Registration Categories: | Rate |
| Option 1 |
Non-Member Standard Package 3-day Conference Rate includes access to all events, lunches and Gala dinner for 1 person - Please note Member Discount: Join IAPAE now for $50, and pay the member Conference rate of $300 (Option 2). Join IAPAE now to receive this discounted member rate. |
$400.00 |
| Option 2 |
IAPAE Member Standard Package 3-day Conference Rate includes access to all events, lunches and Gala dinner for 1 person - This Package is for IAPAE Members. If not a member yet, Join IAPAE now to receive this rate. |
$300.00 |
| Option 3 |
Non-Member Special Nations Standard Package 3-day Conference Rate includes access to all events, lunches and Gala dinner for 1 person - This Package is for persons from the list of special nations. Special Nations Member Discount: Join IAPAE now as a Special Nations member for $20, and pay the Special Nations member Conference rate of $200 (Option 4) Join IAPAE now to receive the discount. |
$280.00 |
| Option 4 |
IAPAE Member Special Nations Standard Package 3-day Conference Rate includes access to all events, lunches and Gala dinner for 1 person - This Package is for IAPAE Members from the list of special nations. If not a member yet, Join IAPAE now to receive this discounted Special Nations member rate. |
$200.00 |
| Option 5 |
IAPAE Student Member Standard Package 3-day Conference Rate includes access to all events, lunches and Gala dinner for 1 person - This Package is for Full-Time Students who are IAPAE student members.Upload proof of registration to qualify for this rate. If not a member yet, Join IAPAE now to receive this discounted member rate. |
$120.00 |
| Option 6 |
IAPAE Student Member Special Nations Standard Package 3-day Conference Rate includes access to all events, lunches and Gala dinner for 1 person - This Package is for Full-Time Students from the list of special nations. Upload proof of registration to qualify for this rate. If not a member yet, Join IAPAE now to receive this discounted member rate. |
$100.00 |
| Option 7 |
South African Educator and Clinician IAPAE Member Standard Package 3-day Conference Rate includes access to all events, lunches and Gala dinner for 1 person - This Package is for South African Educators employed with a South African education institution who is an IAPAE member. If not a member yet, Join IAPAE now to receive this discounted member rate. |
$160.00 |
| Option 8 |
South African Student IAPAE Member Standard Package 3-day Conference Rate includes access to all events, lunches and Gala dinner for 1 person - This Package is for South African Students enrolled full-time as a student with a South African education institution who is an IAPAE member. If not a member yet, Join IAPAE now to receive this discounted member rate. |
$60.00 |
| Option 9 |
Standard 1-Day Conference rate includes access to event and lunch for 1 person/day, not including Gala dinner - This rate if for persons only able to attend one-day of the 3-day conference. |
$150.00 |
| Option 10 |
Gala Dinner only - This rate is for guests, partners or spouses of registered Delegates to attend the Gala Dinner only, no other access to conference events. (Please note- the Gala Dinner is already included for all other Packages). |
$50.00 |
| Option 11 |
Vendor/Exhibitor Table includes access to all events, lunches and Gala dinner for 1 person - This rate is for Vendors to set up a table for exhibition with entry for one person to conference events. See details upon registration. |
$600.00 |
| Option 12 |
Vendor/Exhibitor Table (virtual, IAPAE will set up items) - This rate is for Vendors to send items to the conference venue for IAPAE to set up a virtual table. No in-person entry to conference events. See details upon registration. |
$200.00 |
| Option 13 |
Donation to IAPAE to support Travel Grants and/or Conference Sponsorship for delegates. - This rate is for persons who would like to assist Delegates with a Travel Grant and/or financial support to attend the Conference. IAPAE will award Travel Grants/Conference Sponsorship based on financial needs of the applicant. |
Any amount welcome, $100.00 |
| Option 14 |
Virtual Conference Non-Member Standard Package 3-day Conference Rate includes access to all online events for 1 person - Please note Member Discount: Join IAPAE now for $50, and pay the member Virtual Conference rate of $70 (Option 15). Join IAPAE now to receive this discounted member rate. |
$150.00 |
| Option 15 |
Virtual Conference IAPAE Member Standard Package 3-day Conference Rate includes access to all online events for 1 person - This Package is for IAPAE Members. If not a member yet, Join IAPAE now to receive this discounted member rate. |
$70.00 |
| Option 16 |
Virutal Conference Non-Member Special Nations Standard Package 3-day Conference Rate includes access to all online events for 1 person - This Package is for persons from the list of special nations. Special Nations Member Discount: Join IAPAE now as a Special Nations member for $20, and pay the Special Nations member Virtual Conference rate of $20 (Option 17) Join IAPAE now to receive this discounted member rate. |
$60.00 |
| Option 17 |
Virtual Conference IAPAE Member Special Nations Standard Package 3-day Conference Rate includes access to all online events for 1 person - This Package is for IAPAE Members from the list of special nations. If not a member yet, Join IAPAE now to receive this discounted member rate. |
$20.00 |
| Option 18 |
Virtual Conference IAPAE Student Member Standard Package 3-day Conference Rate includes access to all online events for 1 person - This Package is for Full-Time Students who are IAPAE student members. Upload proof of registration to qualify for this rate. If not a member yet, Join IAPAE now to receive this discounted member rate. |
$10.00 |
| Option 19 |
Virtual Conference IAPAE Student Member Special Nations Standard Package 3-day Conference Rate includes access to all online events for 1 person - This Package is for Full-Time Students from the list of special nations. Upload proof of registration to qualify for this rate. If not a member yet, Join IAPAE now to receive this discounted member rate. |
$5.00 |