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- When Are the Major Podiatry Conferences in 2026? Major podiatry conferences remaining in 2026 include APMA’s Annual Scientific Meeting (Aug. 6–9), the Texas Podiatric Medical Association Conference (Sept. 24–27), and the 54th Annual Clinical Conference (Nov. 5–8). Most offer CME or CECH credits for state licensure.
- Biggest national meeting: APMA’s The National (August 6 to 9, Nashville) is the largest U.S. gathering. ACFAS is the premier surgical conference of the year.
- CME and CECH credit: Most conferences offer continuing education contact hours, and several include specialized credit that counts toward state licensing requirements.
- Still ahead vs. already held: As of mid-July 2026, three major meetings remain: APMA The National, TPMA, and the 54th Annual Clinical Conference. The rest met earlier in the year.
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When Are the Major Podiatry Conferences in 2026?
The 2026 podiatry conference calendar clusters into two groups: meetings still ahead in the back half of the year, and meetings that have already met and now serve as a planning guide for 2027. The table below lists the major national and regional conferences with verified 2026 dates and cities. Dates were confirmed against each organizing association and PICA’s 2026 conference schedule as of July 2026. Where credit is topic-relevant we note approximate CME or CECH availability, but always confirm the exact figure on the organizer’s site before you register.
| Conference | 2026 Dates | City | Status | Approx. CME / CECH |
| APMA Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) | August 6 to 9 | Nashville, TN | Upcoming | 4-day CE program |
| Texas Podiatric Medical Association (TPMA) | September 24 to 27 | Irving, TX | Upcoming | CME available |
| 54th Annual Clinical Conference | November 5 to 8 | Philadelphia, PA | Upcoming | CME available |
| The Western Foot and Ankle Conference (CPMA) | June 25 to 28 | Anaheim, CA | Held | Up to 30 CECH |
| ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference | February 24 to 26 | Las Vegas, NV | Held | Surgical CME |
| Midwest Foot and Ankle Conference (76th) | March 26 to 29 | Chicago, IL | Held | CECH available |
| New York Podiatric Clinical Conference | January 22 to 25 | New York, NY | Held | CME available |
| SAM Symposium (FPMA) | January 28 to February 1 | Lake Buena Vista, FL | Held | CME available |
Podiatry Conferences Still Ahead in 2026
Three major meetings remain on the 2026 calendar as of mid-July. If you still need CME hours before your license renews, these are your realistic options for the rest of the year. One question we hear constantly from practice managers is which single meeting to attend when time and budget are tight, and the answer usually comes down to whether you want the largest national program or a strong regional draw closer to home.
APMA Annual Scientific Meeting (The National)
Location: Nashville, TN (Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center)
Dates: August 6 to 9, 2026
Why it matters: The American Podiatric Medical Association’s flagship meeting is the largest national gathering of the year, with four days of education, networking, and a major exhibit hall. This is the meeting most practice owners build their CME year around. APMA has already confirmed the 2027 edition for July 15 to 18 at the Gaylord Rockies in Aurora, CO, if you plan a year ahead.
Texas Podiatric Medical Association (TPMA)
Location: Irving, TX
Dates: September 24 to 27, 2026
Why it matters: The Texas Podiatric Medical Association’s annual meeting is a strong regional draw across the Southwest, blending clinical education with practice-management programming. For providers in Texas and neighboring states, it is often the most cost-effective way to earn credit without cross-country travel.
54th Annual Clinical Conference
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Dates: November 5 to 8, 2026
Why it matters: A long-running East Coast clinical conference and a convenient end-of-year option for providers still completing CME requirements before a December or January renewal deadline.
Podiatry Conferences Already Held in 2026
These national and regional meetings met earlier in 2026. They run annually, so use the 2026 dates below as a planning guide and watch each organizer for the 2027 announcements. Providers often come to us after a conference realizing their billing fell behind while they were away, which is exactly the kind of gap worth planning for before next year’s travel.
The Western Foot and Ankle Conference (CPMA)
Location: Anaheim, CA (Disneyland Hotel and Convention Center)
2026 dates: June 25 to 28, 2026
Note: Run by the California Podiatric Medical Association, The Western is the marquee West Coast meeting. Doctors could earn up to 30 CECH, with 26.25 CECH available through the general sessions, credit that counts toward California licensing requirements.
ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference
Location: Las Vegas, NV
2026 dates: February 24 to 26, 2026
Note: The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons meeting is the premier surgical conference of the year.
Midwest Foot and Ankle Conference (76th Annual)
Location: Chicago, IL (Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile)
2026 dates: March 26 to 29, 2026
Note: Recently renamed from the Midwest Podiatry Conference, this is one of the largest regional meetings in the country and a partnership of multiple state podiatric medical associations.
New York Podiatric Clinical Conference
Location: New York, NY
2026 dates: January 22 to 25, 2026
Note: Hosted by the New York State Podiatric Medical Association, a major early-year clinical meeting.
SAM Symposium (Florida Science and Management)
Location: Lake Buena Vista, FL
2026 dates: January 28 to February 1, 2026
Note: The Florida Podiatric Medical Association’s symposium pairs clinical science with practice-management content.
Virtual and Regional Seminars
Two virtual options also met earlier in 2026: the 110th Annual Ohio Foot and Ankle Scientific Seminar (April 18, virtual) and the NCAPM No-Nonsense Seminar (March 6 to 8, virtual), the latter focused on documentation, coding, and risk management. Both are useful for providers who prefer online CME.
Which Podiatry Conferences Offer the Most CME and CECH Credit?
Nearly every major podiatry conference offers continuing education contact hours (CECH) or CME, but the totals and the type of credit vary. The Western, for example, offered up to 30 CECH in 2026, one of the highest single-meeting totals available. Always confirm the exact credit and which sessions qualify on the organizer’s site before you register.
When mapping your credit, watch for these distinctions across the 2026 meetings:
- General session hours: The bulk of your credit usually comes from attending all general sessions, not optional workshops.
- Specialized credit: Some meetings break out radiology, risk management, or jurisprudence hours that satisfy specific state requirements.
- State licensing alignment: California, for instance, ties certain CECH categories to license renewal, so confirm your state board’s exact categories.
- Live vs. online: A few 2026 programs offered an online CE link after the event, so check whether your credit requires live attendance.
- Assistant tracks: Larger meetings run separate CECH programs for podiatric medical assistants alongside the physician track.
How Much Do Podiatry Conferences Cost in 2026?
Registration for a 2026 podiatry conference varies widely by meeting and by membership status, and for most attendees travel and hotel end up larger than the registration fee itself. Booking the host hotel block and registering during the early-bird window are the two fastest ways to control total cost. Member rates through your state or national association almost always beat non-member pricing.
The business-side sessions on coding, reimbursement, and practice management often pay for the trip faster than the clinical tracks, especially if you leave with even one reimbursement fix you can apply immediately. In our experience matching providers with billing partners, the practices that treat a conference as a revenue exercise, not just a clinical one, get the most out of the registration fee. If maximizing return on the trip is the goal, our guide on strategies for maximizing revenue in your podiatry practice is a useful companion read before you go.
How to Get the Most Out of a Podiatry Conference
A conference is a real investment of time and money, so a short plan before you go protects the return. The most common issue we see providers run into is walking back into a stack of denials and unworked claims the week after the trip, because nobody owned the revenue cycle while they were out. Use these steps to keep both your education and your cash flow on track:
- Map your CME first. Confirm the CECH or CME hours offered and which sessions satisfy your licensing or board requirements before you register.
- Book the host hotel early. Conference room blocks and early-bird registration close well before the event, and rooms at popular venues sell out fast.
- Bring the business side. Prioritize sessions on coding, reimbursement, and practice management, which often pay for the trip faster than the clinical tracks.
- Tighten your coding beforehand. Review your most-billed codes against a current reference so the reimbursement sessions land on real gaps in your practice.
- Plan for coverage. Decide in advance how claims and front-desk work get handled while you are away, so revenue does not stall during the trip.
- Set one action item. Leave with a single concrete change to implement, whether it is a modifier fix, a documentation habit, or a billing decision, and calendar it for the week you return.
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More Regional and State Podiatry Meetings
Most state podiatric medical associations, including New Jersey, Georgia, and many others, host their own annual conferences with CME programming. Dates move year to year, so check your state association’s site for the current schedule. If you only have time for one meeting, a state or regional conference near you is often the most cost-effective way to earn credit and stay current, since it trims the travel and hotel spend that usually outweighs registration. These smaller meetings also tend to run practical, locally relevant practice-management sessions that a national program cannot always match.
Frequently Asked Questions
APMA’s Annual Scientific Meeting, The National, runs August 6 to 9, 2026, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN. It is podiatry’s largest national meeting, with four days of continuing education, networking, and a full exhibit hall.
The APMA Annual Scientific Meeting, known as The National, is the largest national podiatry meeting. ACFAS is the premier surgical conference of the year, and The Western Foot and Ankle Conference is the largest West Coast meeting.
As of mid-July 2026, the major remaining meetings are APMA The National (August 6 to 9, Nashville), the Texas Podiatric Medical Association conference (September 24 to 27, Irving), and the 54th Annual Clinical Conference (November 5 to 8, Philadelphia).
The Midwest Foot and Ankle Conference, formerly the Midwest Podiatry Conference, met March 26 to 29, 2026, in Chicago, IL. Now in its 76th year, it is one of the largest regional meetings in the country and met earlier this year.
Yes. Most offer continuing education contact hours, and several include specialized credit such as radiology or risk-management hours that count toward state licensing. The Western, for example, offered up to 30 CECH in 2026. Always confirm the exact credit on the organizer’s site.
Registration varies widely by meeting and membership status, and travel and hotel are usually the larger expense. Member rates beat non-member pricing, and booking early controls cost. Business-side sessions on coding and reimbursement often pay for the trip.
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