The Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry’s 2026 annual meeting is taking place in San Diego, California, at the Town & Country Resort. Book through ACLP by October 26. Rooms are limited so make sure to book soon as prices are significantly more expensive if you do not book via the room block. Every year, it is recommended that you stay at the conference hotel for convenience, although staying at a different location may be less expensive. (Recommendations for additional hotels: Handlery Hotel San Diego, Kings Inn, Courtyard by Marriott Mission Valley, and Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa.)

The 2026 meeting starts the morning of Wednesday, November 18, and ends early afternoon on Saturday, November 21.

The majority of attendees are CL psychiatrists. Many residents and fellows attend, and some medical students. Over time there has also been an increasing number of advanced practice providers (NPs and PAs), psychologists and therapists, and allied health professionals.

Registration: Is now open! You can find the registration site in several ways, including:

• ACLP Website under “Annual Meeting” →  https://www.clpsychiatry.org/annual-meetings/ (Click “Registration Now Open”)
• ACLP email announcements → click embedded registration link
• Dedicated Annual Meeting Site → https://aclp.societyconference.com/v2/

Rates: The cost of registration varies by year. Specific rates can be found on the meeting registration site: https://aclp.societyconference.com/v2/ . Rates increase as the meeting approaches. ACLP members get a discount that is worth the cost of membership.

*For trainee memberships, there are additional instructions you need to follow to verify your trainee status

*Trainee status must be verified, additional information/documentation required.
**Early Career rate available ONLY for ACLP members in early career defined as <7 years since completing training

Registration: Is now open! You can find the registration site in several ways, including:

• ACLP Website under “Annual Meeting” →  https://www.clpsychiatry.org/annual-meetings/ (Click “Registration Now Open”)
• ACLP email announcements → click embedded registration link
• Dedicated Annual Meeting Site → https://aclp.societyconference.com/v2/

Rates: The cost of registration varies by year. Specific rates can be found on the meeting registration site: https://aclp.societyconference.com/v2/ . Rates increase as the meeting approaches. ACLP members get a discount that is worth the cost of membership.

*For trainee memberships, there are additional instructions you need to follow to verify your trainee status

*Trainee status must be verified, additional information/documentation required.
**Early Career rate available ONLY for ACLP members in early career defined as <7 years since completing training

At CLP 2026, a boxed lunch will be provided on Thursday and a plated lunch will be provided on Friday. Coffee and tea will be provided at scheduled breaks listed in the program. Each registrant will receive two drink tickets that can be used for beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) at either the Wednesday poster session and/or the Thursday Welcome Reception. Hors d'oeuvres will be served at the Thursday Welcome Reception. Light breakfast will be provided on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for those participating in early morning SIG or committee meetings. Specific food and drink offerings vary year to year, so check the final program / mobile app for information. Vegetarian, vegan, kosher, and other dietary accommodations are usually available with advanced request (while registering).

Business casual attire is appropriate for most sessions and events during the annual meeting. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

The Local Arrangements Subcommittee has put together this interactive map with information on restaurants, beaches, shopping, and other local events and activities: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1Ki97vkQIIHEvAB5c6B7XRwgdGrHDaMA&ll=32.76882017628106%2C-117.16721280000002&z=11

You can also take a look at San Diego’s tourism website on the Top Things to Do in SD: https://www.sandiego.org/things-to-do/top-things-to-do

There will be a single-occupancy lactation room available upon for attendees. Please see PMG staff at the registration desk to request the key and directions to the room.

All presenters have been given the CLP 2026 slide deck template, which includes minimum recommended font sizes to ensure readability. All live presentations should have closed captions enabled, and closed captions can be added by individual viewers for pre-recorded content. In line with these efforts, the Subcommittee on Accessibility, Fellowship, and Engagement (SAFE) held a webinar in August 2026 led by Dr. Deepika Sundararaj, SAFE Vice Chair, titled "Increasing Accessibility in Academic Presentations." All presenters are encouraged to view this recording: https://clpsychiatry.org/member-resources/webinars/2026-webinars-august-19/

The meeting theme this year (2026) is Expanding the Vision of C-L Psychiatry: New Roles, New Settings, New Pathways. The purpose of the meeting theme is to set the intellectual tone for the conference, guiding its focus and shaping the selection of sessions, speakers, and educational content. The theme is chosen by the Academy’s President and meeting organizers and typically aligns with their areas of interest or specialization. The meeting theme can be used by the Annual Meeting Committee to develop high-priority submission topics. When evaluating abstracts for presentation at the conference, the Scientific Program Committee gives preference to submissions that seek to incorporate the theme of a given year’s meeting. Examples of previous years’ meeting themes are as follows:

2025 - Innovation in C-L Psychiatry: Exploring the Promise and Pitfalls of New Approaches

2024 - Promoting Whole Health Through Innovative and Integrative Approaches to C-L Psychiatry

2023 - Integrating Care and Evidence Across the Lifespan

2022 - Making Connections: Inspiring Transformation Through Education

There are five types of scientific/educational sessions at the ACLP annual meeting:

There is usually an early morning running group and a meditation/mindfulness group. For social events at the meeting, click "networking events" when you are viewing the conference schedule. For social events separate from the meeting program (such as food tours), these events will show up as optional when you go to register for the meeting and cost extra.

The poster sessions, special interest group lunches, Ask Us Anything event for early career psychiatrists, mixers, and additional special events (usually with a cute name that changes based on the meeting theme/location such as the "saloon" or "cove") are structured opportunities for networking. This year in particular, the Networking Subcommittee and Membership Committee will co-host a new event on Friday afternoon called the Gaslamp Gathering. This casual drop-in event is a chance to connect with colleagues, expand your professional network, and learn more about opportunities to get involved in the Academy. All meeting attendees are welcome!

Generally speaking, networking and preconference courses are not recorded. General sessions are recorded. Oral paper sessions are sometimes recorded, sometimes not. Award presentations such as the Hackett and Katon awards are recorded.

Most of the sessions are recorded so you can watch them at a later date, once they are posted online. Consider attending sessions that most align with your interests and provide opportunities to interact with others (ask questions, network, etc.).

Yes. However, if you anticipate that you might leave a session early, please be courteous and consider sitting in the back to minimize any distractions when you get up to leave. Also, as noted above, most of the sessions are recorded.

Please do not crowd the room (we must observe fire code restrictions). Some presentations are recorded and can be viewed via livestream simultaneously or at a later date. Occasionally, if there is sufficient demand for a given session, an additional room will be set up with more seating with the live content projected onto a screen at the front.  

SIGs are special interests groups. They range from clinical interests like child, oncology, quality improvement, and addiction to identity groups like early career. These meetings are open to all. You can sign up to be on their listserv.  However, you do not need to be on the listserv to attend the live meeting at the conference.

Committee and Subcommittee meetings are closed meetings only open to committee/subcommittee members. You can apply to be on a committee or subcommittee through their annual application cycle.

This is an open meeting and all ACLP members can attend. All members are encouraged to attend so that the meeting can reach quorum. ACLP leadership provides updates on the business aspects of running of ACLP and members can provide commentary.

To join, visit https://www.clpsychiatry.org/about-aclp/join-aclp/, where you can find detailed instructions and select the membership category that best fits your role. Complete the online application and submit your dues. Membership aligns with the calendar year however you can join anytime throughout the year on a rolling basis. Apply early to maximize benefits.

To join an ACLP Committee or Subcommittee, you must first be an active member of the organization. Review the list of available subcommittees on the ACLP website to identify areas that align with your interests.

1. Log in to your ACLP member account to access the committee volunteer application portal.
2. Once logged in, navigate to the committee application section. Here, you'll find a list of available committees and subcommittees open for volunteer applications.
   1. Typical over the summer months, a formal call to apply to subcommittees will be sent to members via email. Keep a look out. There is a deadline to submit your interest to subcommittees. There are no extensions or exceptions if you miss the deadline-- you’ll have to wait until the following year to apply.
3. You may apply for up to three committees or subcommittees. For each selection, provide a brief statement detailing your interest in serving, relevant experience, and any prior involvement with the committee or related activities.
4. After completing the required information, submit your application through the portal

Only current ACLP members may join networking groups. Networking groups are no longer open to non-members.

To join a Special Interest Group within the ACLP, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your ACLP member profile.
2. Navigate to the “Account” tab and select “Edit Profile” from the left-hand menu.
3. Scroll down to the “Special Interest Group Subscriptions” section.
4. Check the boxes next to the SIGs you wish to join.
5. Click “Save” at the bottom of the page.

Please allow up to 24 hours for the changes to take effect. The email address associated with your ACLP profile will be used for SIG communications and listserv subscriptions.

Abstracts are not accepted outside the formal submission period, which usually ends April 1.

Award nomination (including self-nomination) occurs in the early spring to summer, depending on the award. Applications are not accepted after the deadline.