Annual Meeting 2026
July 10Â - 11, 2026
Seattle, WA | Seattle Convention Center
The AASPT Annual Meeting will be held in partnership with the AOSSM Annual Meeting July 2026 in Seattle, WA, giving attendees access to the largest sports medicine gathering of the year and expanded cross-disciplinary programming.
Expect focused, member-oriented education, hands-on workshops, and high-value networking informed by the successful format used at the 2025 AASPT meeting in Nashville—programming emphasized specialized clinical sessions, practical takeaways, and opportunities to connect with peers and researchers.
Sponsors & ExhibitorsÂ
The AASPT Annual Meeting connects you with a highly engaged, multidisciplinary audience of sports medicine professionals—physical therapists, physicians, surgeons, rehabilitation specialists, and researchers—who influence clinical protocols, purchase advanced technologies, and drive innovation in patient care.
Why Exhibit or Sponsor?
- Direct Access to Decision-Makers: Attendees include early-career clinicians, seasoned practitioners, and thought leaders.
- Engaged Audience: They value practical, clinically relevant programming, integration of MD and PT perspectives, and interactive formats like Q&A panels and modular scheduling.
- High-Impact Topics: Meniscus repair, LET/UCL procedures, return-to-sport strategies, and more.
Who You’ll Connect With:
- Physical Therapists specializing in orthopedics, sports, and performance
- Physicians and Surgeons focused on musculoskeletal and return-to-sport care
- Rehabilitation Specialists bridging surgical and functional recovery
- Researchers and Educators advancing clinical application and innovation
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View Sponsor / Exhibitor OpportunitiesCall for Submissions: Emerging Sports PT Research Poster Session
The Academy invites sports PT residents, fellows, and early career professionals (≤5 years in practice) to submit research projects for the Emerging Sports PT Research Poster Session at the 2026 AASPT Annual Meeting, July 10–11 in Seattle.
This session provides a platform for developing researchers to share their work, connect with AASPT members, and gain visibility in the field.
Why participate?
- Present your research to peers and leaders
- Network and learn
- Compete for a $500 cash prize
Details:
- Top 10 projects selected for poster display
- Winner recognized at the meeting and awarded $500
- Submission deadline: April 3, 2026
Secure your hotel room for the 2026 Annual Meeting at special rates. Space is limited!
Seattle will be buzzing in July with major events, including the FIFA World Cup, so accommodations will fill up fast. Lock in your stay now to guarantee the best rates.
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Board of Directors & Executive Committee
- Airelle Giordano — President
- Andrew Naylor — Vice President
- Terri Chmielewski — Secretary
- Katie Lynch — Treasurer
- Shefali Christopher — Representative At-Large
- Scott Greenberg — Representative At-Large
2026 Annual Meeting Program Subcommittee
- Chair: Mike Reinhold
- Members: Jill Monson, Ashley Campbell, Michael Mullaney, Gary Calabrese, Robert Mankse
Thank You to Our 2026 Annual Meeting Sponsors
