Registration

Registration rates

The APS Global Physics Summit 2026 offers both in-person and virtual registration options.

Registration is closed for the Global Physics Summit.

Late rates

March 6 - on-site

APS member rates	In-person	Virtual	1-day
Regular member	$979	$755	$560
Early-career member	$639	$490	$360
Retired member	$420	$335	$360
Graduate student member	$420	$335	N/A
Undergraduate member	$215	$175	N/A
Non-member	$1,325	$1,025	$680
Attendees in less-resourced countries	Nearly a 90% discount	Nearly a 90% discount	Nearly a 90% discount

Early bird rates

September 8 - January 29

APS member rates	In-person	Virtual	1-day
Regular member	$695	$440	$430
Early-career member	$410	$235	$310
Retired member	$299	$189	$289
Graduate student member	$299	$189	N/A
Undergraduate member	$155	$75	N/A
Non-member	$999	$565	$545
Attendees in less-resourced countries	Nearly a 90% discount	Nearly a 90% discount	Nearly a 90% discount

Regular rates

January 30 - March 5

APS member rates	In-person	Virtual	1-day
Regular member	$835	$565	$525
Early-career member	$525	$325	$325
Retired member	$360	$249	$325
Graduate student member	$360	$255	N/A
Undergraduate member	$180	$110	N/A
Non-member	$1,155	$775	$605
Attendees in less-resourced countries	Nearly a 90% discount	Nearly a 90% discount	Nearly a 90% discount

Short course and tutorial prices

When you register for the APS Global Physics Summit, you will also be given the opportunity to sign up for short courses and tutorials offered before the conference by APS units and focused on specific sub-fields of physics.

Short courses and tutorials include additional pricing that will be included in the total cost of your registration. Pricing varies between the short courses.

Learn more about short course pricing

Tutorial attendee	Cost
Student member	$99
Member	$175

APS member registration

Ensure your membership or reciprocal society membership is up-to-date to take advantage of discounted APS member rates. Not an APS member? Join our community of 50,000 physicists and enjoy year-round benefits. Get started by creating your myAPS account.

International attendee registration

Scientists living in less-resourced countries benefit from nearly a 90% registration discount to minimize the financial barrier to attendance.

Learn if you qualify

Traveling to the United States often requires obtaining a visa. Once you register, APS will send a letter of invitation for a visa application. It is very important to plan far in advance and review:

Press registration

Complimentary registration is available for members of the media. Those eligible for press registration include:

Staff journalists working for editorially independent news outlets
Freelance science writers and editors
Public information officers working for scientific institutions
Students and postdocs enrolled in a science writing program

APS uses a one-time credentialing process to verify eligibility for press registration.

Please contact the APS media team with questions about press registration.

Photo release

APS will take photographs and video at the Global Physics Summit. By registering for the meeting and associated events, you agree to allow APS to use photo and/or video footage of you in APS-related publications, materials, websites, or promotions.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations must be received in writing by February 28, 2026. All cancellations will be assessed a $50 cancellation fee regardless of the reason for canceling. Please email the APS Registration Help Desk with questions.

More information

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Travel and hotels

Prepare to visit Denver, Colorado, for the in-person APS Global Physics Summit.

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Satellite events

Physicists around the world may be able to attend Summit satellite events in their region.

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About the Summit

Learn who attends and why 2026 is an important year to join us.

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