PRESENTER TOOLKIT

At APA 2026, every presenter is a leader. Your transformative ideas and new insights will help move the field forward. 

To help you lead your session with confidence, we've put together tips and resources to help you create an accessible and engaging presentation, promote your work, and have a smooth experience on-site in Washington, DC. 

All presenters, including in-person and virtual poster presenters, are required to register for APA 2026 and pay the appropriate registration fees. 

Create an Accessible and Inclusive Presentation

At APA 2026, we lead through accessibility by committing to a psychologically safe, inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment for all attendees. Here are some recommendations to make your presentation and supporting materials inclusive and accessible to everyone in your audience. 

Can I present my session remotely?

All Division programs are held in-person. However, Divisions may allow up to 25% of a session's speakers to participate remotely on a case-by-case basis—meaning at least 75% of presenters must be present in Washington, DC. If you're interested in presenting remotely, contact your Division directly to find out if it's an option for your session. 

Note: A remote presentation is a pre-recorded video that meets the same duration requirements as a live presentation. Live streaming is not a standard option due to cost and technical limitations—it can only be arranged if the Division or session presenters are able to cover the streaming costs. If we are unable to accommodate a remote presenter, you will have the option to replace that speaker or withdraw your proposal. 

Media Coverage for APA 2026

Media coverage at APA 2026 depends upon the availability of papers. We will be accepting papers by email. 

If you feel your presentation may be of interest to reporters covering APA 2026, please email your convention paper(s) to: public.affairs@apa.org no later than June 30.

The cover page should list your name, affiliation, address, business phone, email, and title of your paper. Please add “Presented at the 2026 American Psychological Association Convention at Washington, DC, August 6-8,” and note the day and time of the presentation. Otherwise, please bring a copy to the APA Press Room at the convention on a flash drive at least 24 hours before the presentation. 

NOTE: All papers, and their specific findings, are embargoed for release to the media. 

Additional Information

• Convention Policies
• Resources for International Attendees