SWPACA's 47th Annual Conference will take place February 25-28, 2026.
Please check back for updates in August 2025.
All information below pertains to the 2025 conference only. Updated information including dates and registration fees for SWPACA 2026 will be posted after Summer Salon conference.
Please be aware that this is a fully in-person conference; pre-recorded and remote presentations cannot be accommodated. For our annual virtual conference, please visit the Summer Salon page!
All conference attendees, whether presenting or not, are expected to register for the conference. Please note, if you plan on presenting, you should register after you find out that your proposed presentation has been accepted. For step-by-step instructions for completing the registration process, please head to our Registering & Paying FAQ page.
Send all conference registration and payment inquiries to support@southwestpca.org.
For the conference, we will use the rates below for presenters and attendees.
EARLY BIRD
Sept. 1, 2024 –
Jan. 5, 2025
Academic Professional / Independent Scholar: $195
Graduate/Undergraduate Student: $180
Retired: $150
Non-Presenting Attendee: $125
REGULAR
Jan. 6, 2025 –
Jan. 19, 2025
Academic Professional / Independent Scholar: $245
Graduate/Undergraduate Student: $230
Retired: $175
Non-Presenting Attendee: $140
LATE
Jan. 20, 2025 –
Feb. 22, 2025
Academic Professional / Independent Scholar: $270
Graduate/Undergraduate Student: $255
Retired: $200
Non-Presenting Attendee: $165
How is my registration fee used?
SWPACA is an independent non-profit organization; we are neither associated with nor supported by any institution or organization. All PCAs in the US (including Nationals) are independent of one another. Our executive team, area chairs, and awards judges are all volunteers and do not receive any compensation for their work. Putting on a conference of this size requires substantial costs related to conference spaces, presentation rooms, technology, and other amenities; your registration fee allows us to meet these costs.
Refund Information:
Refund requests must be submitted in writing and will be granted on the following schedule:
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- 100% refund if requested by January 19, 2025
- 50% refund if requested by February 9, 2025
- 0% refund if requested after February 9, 2025
Travel & Hotel Information
Before you make hotel and travel arrangements, we recommend first registering for the conference.
Marriott Hotel Room Rates for 2025
Professional Room Rate: $180 — click here to book!
Student Room Rate: $140 — click here to book! SOLD OUT
Reservations made with the Student rate will be checked against SWPACA registrations.
Conference Hotel: Marriot Albuquerque
2101 Louisiana Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Flights and Shuttle Service
Book your flight to arrive at the Albuquerque International Sunport airport (ABQ). Attendees are advised to plan on taking a Taxi, Uber, or Lyft between the airport and hotel. Estimated cost each way is $20 or less. The ABQ Sunport website also lists a variety of ground transportation options.
Albuquerque Attractions
Looking for dining, shopping, and tour options while attending the SW conference? Visit Albuquerque offers a complete guide to what’s happening in the greater ABQ area.