Get ready for the annual EPA meeting! This year we're heading to the Westin Copley Place Hotel in Boston from February 26-28, 2026.

Important Dates and Deadlines

• Submissions Open: September 3
• Submissions Close: December 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST (This deadline is firm!)
• Hotel Booking Deadline: January 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM
• Decisions Emailed: Approximately December 30, 2025
• Program Published Online: Mid-January 2026

How to Submit Your Proposal

Before you begin, please review the EPA submission guidelines.

To submit, log in to the submissions portal using the information found on the Members Only page.

Please note: Only current EPA members with a membership expiration date of May 31, 2026, or later are eligible to submit proposals.

• Undergraduate students (Associates): You must have a faculty sponsor who is a current EPA Member with dues paid for the current year. Read the Undergraduate Submission Guidelines for more details.
• Submission Limits:
  • Members: One paper, one poster, and one symposium as the first author.
  • Graduate Students: One paper and one poster as the first author.
  • Undergraduates (Associates): One poster as the first author.
  • There is no limit to the number of presentations you can co-author.

Hotel & Travel

A block of rooms is available at the Westin Copley Place at a special rate of $246 (single/double + tax). Be sure to book your room before January 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM, as the special rate is only available until our contracted rooms are filled. (N.B. If contracted rooms are filled before January 25, the special rate is no longer guaranteed.  Book early if you can, especially if you need a double room, as these are not guaranteed.)

Book your room here.

Membership and Dues

Your current membership must be valid through May 31, 2026, to submit a proposal. You can renew your membership online at easternpsychological.org.

Here is the current dues schedule:

Important Reminders

• Confirmation Email: After submitting, you'll receive an email acknowledgment. If you don't see it, something went wrong. Contact us at epaexecofficer@gmail.com. Add this address to your contacts to ensure you receive important updates.
• Decision Notifications: We will post the exact date for decision emails on the EPA website. If you haven't heard from us by that date, please reach out.
• First-Time Conference Attendees: A special welcome to you! To get the most out of this experience, we encourage you to attend as many sessions as possible, visit the exhibit hall, and most importantly, network!