Expo

Enjoy a park atmosphere while you network with CO leaders, hear about different opportunities to get involved with COs, and learn more about common goals related to healthcare access or delivery.

Make sure to visit the Expo and stop by the Made in Phoenix Marketplace for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience! Explore the vibrant essence of the state as you browse a curated selection of local products right inside the Expo. Discover unique apparel and accessories, beauty and skincare items, jewelry, and local artisanal specialties.

Take advantage of this opportunity to shop while you’re at the conference or visit the vendor’s websites to browse and purchase items before or after the event. Support local artisans and take a piece of Phoenix home with you. List of vendors coming soon.

Take a much-needed break at the Relaxation Massage Station and get a FREE massage!

AAPA Connect is a new communal space where you can relax, recharge, and connect with the team behind AAPA 2027. Stop by to ask questions, share feedback, or just take a seat. Staff from membership, PAF, advocacy, PAs Go Beyond, and research will be on hand to answer your questions and hear your feedback. Or just stop by to take a seat and enjoy the lounge atmosphere!

Make the most of your conference experience on the Expo floor! Discover the latest medical innovations firsthand, connect with hundreds of exhibitors, build valuable relationships, and pick up some fun swag along the way. With the Expo open for just 3 days during our 5-day conference, you won’t want to miss your chance to explore everything it has to offer. Plan to stop by more than once to discover something new, reconnect with exhibitors, and take part in our exciting Expo events. Check out the highlights below and make the Expo a must-visit of your conference experience!

Network, mix, and mingle with PA students and pre-PAs from all over the country at the Opening Reception. No sign-up needed — find the Student Sync-Up area once the reception opens.

Start your Saturday night off right at our AAPA 2027 Opening Reception! Directly following Saturday’s Main Stage event, join us for this fun opener to the conference. Enjoy music, games, hors d’oeuvres, and a drink on us while you explore the Expo. Are you a student? Don’t miss the Student Sync-Up happening during this reception.

Take a moment for yourself amid the excitement of the Expo! Step into our Wellness Break area to pause, recharge, and reconnect with what matters most. Whether you’re looking to stretch and move, restore your energy through guided meditation, explore a more inspired approach to well-being, or discover new perspectives on authentic connection, these short, engaging experiences offer an opportunity to reset your mind and body. Stop by, take a breath, and leave feeling refreshed, renewed, and ready for what’s next.

Visit the Project Innovation Exchange and try out cutting-edge healthcare technology, see demos of disruptive solutions, and learn about the latest advancements and research. Plus, meet with companies and innovators eager to share their unique perspectives and hear about your valuable feedback.

• Rotation Stages: Get a quick hit of essential professional and career knowledge from live med talk sessions, Meet the Author presentations, and live demos
• ePosters: Take a glance at innovative original research from PA and PA students.
• Expo Eats: Energize your morning or enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up while you explore the Expo.
  • Sunday, May 23, 10 – 11 a.m. and 3 – 4 p.m.
  • Monday, May 24, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
• Project Innovation Exchange Studios: Meet with companies and innovators eager to share their unique perspectives and hear your valuable feedback.

Interested in showcasing your cutting-edge technology to the future leaders of healthcare? Learn more.

Save lives and donate blood in the Expo during the annual blood drive at AAPA 2027.

Get one step closer to your first PA job or your next career opportunity! Meet with representatives from top employers across the country looking to hire qualified PAs in all settings and specialties. The two-day career fair will take place inside the Expo and will also feature a complimentary CV review and mock interview opportunity hosted by AAPA’s brand-new PA Recruiting Services.

Join us for iScan27, the gamified ultrasound event for students!

Students will get a chance to show off their point-of-care ultrasound skills, compete with other students from around the country, and learn from ultrasound experts across a variety of medical specialties. Plan on about 3 to 4 hours of scan time, plus an additional hour if your team makes it to the finals!

Prizes will be awarded to teams with the highest points total. During the event, students will not only get lots of hands-on scan time, but will also answer clinical knowledge questions, interpret ultrasound clips, and integrate information into clinical scenarios. Pre-competition information and study materials to help you prepare will be sent out after registration.

No time to review pre-course information beforehand? Not super sono-savvy? Bad Wi-Fi connection? No worries! This event is meant to be fun “medu-tainment” with a chance to interact with sono-savvy PA pros on all topics PA and POCUS.

iScan Questions? Contact [email protected].

Team and individual sign up can be done through the registration portal. Pricing is $150 per team (up to 5 participants) or $50 per individual. Team rosters must be submitted no later than April 15, 2027 to [email protected].