Heading to Albuquerque for SWPACA 2025? Don't forget to register, and check out our awards opportunities!

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.

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. 27, 2025 –
Feb. 22, 2025

Academic Professional / Independent Scholar: $270

Graduate/Undergraduate Student: $255

Retired: $200

Non-Presenting Attendee: $165

For more information on group rate conference registration, contact SWPACA’s Treasurer Tamy Burnett at tburnett@southwestpca.org.

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:

    • 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!

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.