2026 APACS Best Practices Conference
This is the moment we come together to network, share ideas, celebrate our achievements, and build a better program.
Wednesday, June 3rd – Friday, June 5th
The conference will be held at the Albany Marriott on Wolf Road, starting mid-morning on Wednesday, June 3rd, through Friday, June 5th.
The 27th APACS Best Practices Conference is both a reflection and a renewal. We pause to honor the roots planted by those who came before us – the visionaries, administrators, educators, and advocates whose commitment built the foundation we stand on today. We uplift the resilience of our students and alumni who transformed opportunity into impact, and we look ahead with intention, knowing that our collective work continues to rise.
APACS Members and Other General Attendees
Registration
The conference will be held between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. The Regular Registration fee is $850 and can be paid with either STEP or CSTEP funds. Registration fees may be paid via credit card or via institutional checks. Retiree/Alumni registration fee is $400.
Please register and reserve your spot for our 2026 APACS Annual Best Practices Conference. The conference is not limited to APACS members, and we look forward to seeing administrators across our network!
Conference registration will be completed via the Whova app, which will serve as the main source of information before/during this conference. Please download the Whova app using the links below.
Registration Options
APACS offers the following registration categories:
- Regular Registration
- Alumni Registration
- Retiree Registration
Payment methods and procedures are the same across all categories (differences may apply for alumni and retirees).
Credit Card Payment: Credit Card Payment is the fastest and most immediate way to register.
- Payment is processed automatically through WHOVA
- Registration is confirmed immediately
- No waiting period or additional processing is required
- WHOVA registration and processing fees apply
Institutional Check Payment: Attendees using institutional funds should carefully review the steps and timeline outlined in each section (and conference email).
Regular Registration
Alumni Registration
Retiree Registration
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Hotel Accommodations
- Start Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
- End Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
- Last Day to Book: May 8, 2026
- Marriott Albany for $177 per night
- Any reservations made after May 8th will incur the full hotel room rate.
Parking & Check-In
- Self-parking is available.
- Standard hotel check-in time is 3:00 pm, and check-out is 11:00 am.
- A credit card must be provided at check-in for incidentals.
Payments
- Room reservations can be paid by credit card or institutional check.
- If you are paying by institutional check, reach out to the Marriott directly for additional instructions.
Questions?
Please contact the APACS Conference Committee with any questions not answered by the registration package at conference@apacsny.org.
Guests & Speakers
STEP and CSTEP
The Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) and the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) are grant-funded programs sponsored by the New York State Department of Education.
