17th Annual Conference of IAPAE

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IAPAE is pleased to announce the 17th Annual Conference

Join us in Tooting, London, UK for the 2026 IAPAE Conference co-hosted by the Physician Associate Programme of City St George’s University of London, Tooting Campus

The 2026 17th Annual IAPAE Conference is taking place from November 13 to 15, 2026 at City St George’s University of London Tooting Campus in Tooting, London, UK. Only a 20 minute Underground Tube ride from the world famous city of London. Easy access to Tooting from two major international airports, including Heathrow International Airport, 50 minutes to the west and London Gatwick International Airport 60 minutes to the south.

The 2026 17th Annual IAPAE Conference Theme is:

“One Profession. Many Nations. One Standard of Care - Global Collaboration for the Future of Physician Associate Education and Practice”

With seven Sub-themes and Tracks including:

Emerging Trends in PA Education – Competency, Ethics, Simulation, eLearning

Growth of PA Practice – Embracing Task Sharing and Entrustment

Advancing PA Education through Local and Global Accreditation Standards

Translating Scholarly Research into PA Education and Practice

Embracing the Digital Age – AI and Beyond in PA Education

Building Resilience – Preparing Students & Educators for Work-life integration, Burnout Prevention

Leadership, Empowerment and Professional Identity in PA Education and Practice

THE COUNT DOWN IS ON! DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO BE PART OF THE ONLY GLOBAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE FOCUED ON PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE AND ANALOGUE EDUCATION

Countdown Expired!
City St George’s University of London
City St George’s University of London - Campus
Tooting and the City St George’s University Physician Associate Programme

Welcome to Tooting and the City St George’s University Physician Associate Programme. Our hosts will welcome all delegates to the vibrant city and abundant activities to be part of in Tooting, only twenty minutes south of London by the Underground.

This is the only global conference for physician associates/assistants (PA) 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.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

IAPAE invites the submission of ABSTRACTS for the conference theme or any one of the seven Conference Sub-Themes and Tracks

IAPAE welcomes the submission of Abstracts for any of the following five categories of Presentations to occur during the 3-day IAPAE Annual Conference:

Oral Scientific Paper Presentations
Poster Scientific Presentations
PechaKucha Presentations
Palaver, Stories Under the Tree Presentations
Workshops

The Conference is taking place at the Tooting Campus of City St George’s University of London

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.

17th Annual IAPAE Conference Registration Rates

Become an IAPAE Member to receive the discounted rate for the 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. Join IAPAE now to receive this discounted member rate for Option 2.5 $420.00
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. $350.00
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 $250 for Option 4. $300.00
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. $250.00
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 student registration to qualify for this rate. If not a member yet, Join IAPAE now to receive this discounted member rate. $150.00
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. $120.00
Option 7 United Kingdom 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 UK Educators employed with a UK education institution who is an IAPAE member. If not a member yet, Join IAPAE now to receive this discounted member rate. $200.00
Option 8 United Kingdom 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 UK Students enrolled full-time as a student with a UK education institution who is an IAPAE member. If not a member yet, Join IAPAE now to receive this discounted member rate. $100.00
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 $80 (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. $80.00
Option 16 Virtual 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. $70.00
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. $30.00
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. $20.00
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. $10.00

Please note: Conference rates do not include accommodation, food outside conference dates, local and international travel costs, vaccinations, visa or other related necessary travel costs. If you are registering for the 17th Annual IAPAE Conference 2026 and would like to receive the IAPAE Member discount on the Conference, first become an IAPAE Member. You will receive an email when membership registration is complete, then you can register for the Conference as an IAPAE member and receive the discount.

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