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Event overview
Overview
The American College of Preventive Medicine - ACPM is a premier event dedicated to advancing the field of preventive medicine.
Scheduled from May 3 to May 6, 2027, in San Diego, CA, this event will gather healthcare professionals and public health leaders to discuss innovative practices and strategies in preventive medicine.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network, share insights, and participate in discussions that shape the future of public health.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: The American College of Preventive Medicine - ACPM will take place from May 3 to May 6, 2027 in San Diego, CA.
- 2Scale and Focus: This event focuses on preventive medicine and public health initiatives.
- 3Organiser: The event is organised by the American College of Preventive Medicine, with more information available at acpm.connectedcommunity.org.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include healthcare professionals, public health leaders, and preventive medicine specialists.
- 5Entry / Access: Registration details can be found on the official website.
Why visit
Attending ACPM provides invaluable insights into the latest trends in preventive medicine, networking opportunities with industry leaders, and access to expert-led sessions that enhance professional development. Attendees include healthcare professionals, public health leaders, and preventive medicine specialists.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at ACPM allows organizations to showcase their products and services to a targeted audience of healthcare professionals and decision-makers in preventive medicine. This is an opportunity to enhance brand visibility, generate leads, and engage with potential clients who are influential in the public health sector.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Public health officials and policymakers
Preventive medicine specialists
Healthcare providers focused on preventive care
Researchers in public health and preventive medicine
Students and residents in preventive medicine programs
Healthcare technology innovators
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Population health and care management software vendors selling risk stratification, registry and outreach tools to health systems and payers
Immunization and vaccine manufacturers presenting adult immunization schedules and pharmacy partnership programmes
Diagnostics and screening companies offering tests for cardiometabolic risk, cancer screening, sleep apnea and infectious disease
Lifestyle medicine and intensive behavioural programme providers selling nutrition, physical activity and diabetes prevention curricula
Benefits consultants and employer health plan advisers packaging preventive services into employer coverage
Public health agencies, non-profits and foundations promoting screening, tobacco cessation and health equity initiatives
CME, board review and clinical education publishers serving preventive medicine residents and practising physicians
Clinical staffing and locum agencies recruiting preventive medicine and public health physicians for health departments and health systems
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Preventive healthcare solutions
Public health education materials
Healthcare technology and software
Medical devices for preventive care
Pharmaceuticals for preventive medicine
Health and wellness programs
Location & Facilities
Venue
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, CA, United States
Facilities
Parking
San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: On-site and adjacent downtown structure parking is available at the San Diego Convention Center; rates and availability vary by day, so pre-book or arrive early during large convention weeks.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at San Diego Convention Center for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Who runs the show
Organisers
American College of Preventive Medicine
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
San Diego, CA, United States
Why it matters
On 2027-05-03 to 2027-05-06, American College of Preventive Medicine - ACPM in San Diego, CA covering Preventive healthcare solutions, Public health education materials, Healthcare technology and software, Medical devices gives medical buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
San Diego International
to venue
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld
3-star
Near SeaWorld / Mission BayUSD 115–165 / night
Mission Bay location is a short drive from downtown sessions, so plan for ride-hail or parking each day; confirm whether the rate includes breakfast and parking.
Handlery Hotel San Diego
3-star
Hotel Circle / Mission ValleyUSD 110–155 / night
Hotel Circle is a motel-style corridor with easy freeway access and usually cheaper parking than downtown, but you will need a car, ride-hail or a trolley connection to reach sessions.
The Davis Downtown San Diego
4-star
Downtown San Diego / Cortez HillUSD 185–245 / night
Walkable to the Gaslamp Quarter and downtown meeting properties; expect higher rates and a separate parking charge during a spring conference week.
San Diego Downtown Lodge
Budget
Downtown San Diego / East VillageUSD 105–170 / night
Check recent guest reviews and confirm the walk route to the meeting venue before booking.
Samesun Ocean Beach - San Diego
Hostel-style
Ocean BeachUSD 55–120 / night
Ocean Beach is a beach district roughly 20-25 minutes by road from downtown, suitable for students and residents on a tight budget who do not mind a daily commute.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
MTS Trolley (light rail)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forDowntown San Diego stations to the convention and hotel district
The Green Line runs along the downtown waterfront and connects with the Blue and Orange lines at key transfer stations. Buy or tap a PRONTO card or app ticket before boarding; allow extra time on the first morning for badge pickup.
MTS Route 992 bus
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forSan Diego International (SAN) terminals to downtown San Diego
A low-cost option for travellers with light luggage; the route stops at the airport terminals and continues into the downtown transit network. Journey time depends on traffic and downtown stops.
taxi
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forSan Diego International (SAN) to San Diego Convention Center
Taxis wait at marked ranks outside both terminals. The airport sits about 3 miles north of downtown, so the metered trip is short; confirm the flat-rate or meter policy with the driver before departure.
ride-hail (Uber / Lyft)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forSAN airport pickup zone to downtown San Diego
App pickups use designated zones at the terminals rather than the curbside taxi ranks; follow the app instructions after baggage claim. Pooled options are cheaper but slower with luggage.
rental car
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forSAN rental car centre to downtown or Mission Valley hotels
Useful if you stay in Mission Valley, Hotel Circle or Ocean Beach, where hotels are spread out. Downtown hotel parking commonly runs USD 30-50 per night, so add that to the daily cost.
parking (downtown garages)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forConvention and hotel district parking structures
Rates vary by structure and event-day demand. Hotel guests should confirm whether parking is bundled with a package rate; street metered parking is time-limited and not suitable for all-day conference attendance.
Weather
Early May is one of San Diego's mildest, driest stretches: afternoon highs typically 20-23 C (68-73 F), nights around 14-16 C (57-61 F) and frequent morning marine-layer cloud along the coast that usually clears by midday. Rain is uncommon but not impossible. Indoor session rooms are often heavily air-conditioned, so a light layer is more useful than heavy outerwear.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
US mobile networks require a compatible handset and a local eSIM or prepaid SIM; roaming from European or Asian carriers can be expensive for data. Conference venues and downtown hotels generally provide Wi-Fi, but speeds vary under heavy attendee load - download session materials in advance. Power is 120V at 60Hz with Type A/B plugs, so bring a voltage-compatible adapter for laptops and chargers.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business dress and meeting style
Business casual is standard at US clinical and public health meetings: collared shirts, smart trousers or dresses, with a jacket reserved for receptions or when presenting. Sessions start on time and questions are usually taken with a microphone, so arriving a few minutes early matters.
Tipping and payment
US tipping norms apply in San Diego: 18-20% at sit-down restaurants, a dollar or two per drink at bars, and a small tip for hotel housekeeping. Cards and mobile wallets are accepted almost everywhere, but carrying some cash helps for small purchases.
Getting around downtown
Downtown San Diego is walkable around the Gaslamp Quarter, East Village and the waterfront, though some blocks are quieter at night. Ride-hail is the simplest option for Mission Valley, Mission Bay and beach-district hotels, and the MTS Trolley covers several downtown and waterfront stops.
Clinical audience expectations
Attendees are physicians, residents and public health practitioners who evaluate evidence closely. Booth conversations and sponsored sessions work best when claims are referenced to guidelines, trial data or quality measures, and when presenters disclose conflicts of interest.
Climate and outdoor time
San Diego's early-May coastal pattern means cool, cloudy mornings and sunny afternoons. Outdoor breaks are comfortable with a light layer, and the waterfront and Balboa Park are practical options for a short walk between sessions.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: SAN
San Diego International (SAN) is the shortest transfer for a downtown meeting, with nonstop service from many US hubs and a limited number of international routes; long-haul travellers usually connect through Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas or Phoenix. No live fare captures were available for the 3 May 2027 travel dates, so this listing does not quote ticket prices - book roughly 8-12 weeks out and compare SAN against a Los Angeles or Los Angeles-area connection only if the schedule saving justifies the extra transfer. Allow a US arrival buffer before the first session, and check ESTA or visa status before purchasing a non-refundable fare.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: San Diego International (SAN). Allow road or rail time to San Diego Convention Center; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near San Diego Convention Center: Near SeaWorld / Mission Bay: Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld; Hotel Circle / Mission Valley: Handlery Hotel San Diego; Downtown San Diego / Cortez Hill: The Davis Downtown San Diego.
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft operate throughout San Diego, with designated app pickup zones at San Diego International Airport terminals rather than the curbside taxi ranks. Typical downtown trips run approx. USD 10-20, the airport to downtown run is approx. USD 15-30 depending on surge, and beach or Mission Valley trips cost more. Check the app for the exact pickup pin at the venue, since downtown hotel entrances can be split across two streets.
Public transit: The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) runs San Diego's light rail Trolley and bus network. The Green Line serves the downtown waterfront and connects with the Blue and Orange lines at transfer stations, and MTS Route 992 links the airport terminals with downtown. Adult one-way fares are approx. USD 2.50 with a PRONTO card or app ticket; day and multi-day passes reduce the per-trip cost. Trains run frequently but less often late at night, so check the last service if you attend an evening reception.
Parking: Downtown San Diego parking is a mix of convention-district garages, hotel valet and metered street spaces. Expect approx. USD 15-25 for a few hours and USD 30-50 per day in event-week structures, with hotel valet often higher. Mission Valley and Hotel Circle properties typically charge less but still add a nightly fee. Confirm whether your hotel rate bundles parking before booking, and avoid relying on metered street parking for a full conference day.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: May 2027 (early-May meeting window, 3-6 May)
Temperature: Daytime highs typically around 20-23 C (68-73 F) with cooler nights near 14-16 C (57-61 F), plus a coastal marine layer that can keep mornings several degrees cooler - confirm against a forecast in the final week.
Seasonality: May falls in San Diego's dry season, so sustained rain is uncommon, though a late-season system can bring a brief shower. Morning low cloud and coastal fog are the more typical seasonal feature and usually clear by midday.
Packing: Pack light layers rather than heavy outerwear: a jacket or sweater for cool coastal evenings and air-conditioned session rooms, comfortable walking shoes for downtown blocks and the venue floor, sunglasses and sun protection for afternoons, and a compact umbrella as a low-probability precaution. US power outlets are 120V Type A/B, so bring a compatible adapter for laptops and phones.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at American College of Preventive Medicine - ACPM usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 1
Day 13 - Book the flight into San Diego International (SAN) and check whether a downtown hotel or a Mission Valley property fits your session start times
Day 2
Day 12 - Reserve a hotel room inside the meeting block if available; downtown rates rise quickly in spring conference season, so compare refundable rates
Day 3
Day 11 - Review the online programme and shortlist sessions across clinical prevention, policy, health equity and residency/career tracks, noting any overlapping slots
Day 4
Day 10 - Check whether your employer requires a travel authorisation, business justification or pre-approval for CME spend before you pay
Day 5
Day 9 - Confirm CME and MOC credit needs with your licensing board or specialty board, and note which sessions you must attend in full
Day 6
Day 8 - Prepare your attendee profile and any app-based networking or matchmaking tools the organiser opens before the meeting; Day 7 - Print or download the venue map and plan the walk from your hotel, including the route to badge pickup and the exhibit area
Day 7
Day 6 - Book airport transfer or decide between MTS transit, taxi and ride-hail; load a transit payment option if you plan to use the Trolley
Day 8
Day 5 - Pack business casual clothing, a light jacket for coastal evenings and comfortable shoes for walking between sessions and receptions
Day 9
Day 4 - Download session slides or pre-reading if the organiser posts them, and prepare questions for the policy and abstract sessions
Day 10
Day 3 - Charge devices and pack a US-compatible charger (120V, Type A/B outlets) plus a battery pack for long days
Day 11
Day 2 - Confirm your flight status, hotel confirmation number and the venue address, and share your itinerary with your office
Day 12
Day 14 - Confirm registration status and whether your rate includes the abstract book, receptions and CME credit claim access; Day 1 - Collect your badge early on the first morning, test the conference Wi-Fi and locate the CME credit kiosk before the opening session
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at the venue
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2American College of Preventive Medicine - ACPM registration concourse
the venue
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
the venue
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
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Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$230.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$380.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
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Decision matrix
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visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Preventive healthcare solutions and Public health education materials solutions and benchmarking suppliers at American College of Preventive Medicine - ACPM in San Diego, CA.
Min. budget
$640.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Preventive healthcare solutions and Public health education materials products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,880.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the San Diego, CA show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
What is the ACPM annual meeting in San Diego in May 2027?
It is the annual gathering of the American College of Preventive Medicine, scheduled for 3-6 May 2027 in San Diego, California. The programme is built for preventive medicine physicians, residents, public health practitioners and the employers, payers and technology vendors who work with them, combining clinical updates, policy discussion, research abstracts and career development.
Who attends the ACPM meeting?
Attendees are mainly preventive medicine and public health physicians, preventive medicine residents and fellows, medical directors from health plans and employers, state and local health department leaders, academic researchers and allied clinicians such as nurse practitioners and pharmacists working in prevention programmes. Exhibitors are organisations selling or funding prevention services, diagnostics, immunization, lifestyle programmes and population health technology.
Where and when exactly does the 2027 edition take place?
The listed dates are 3-6 May 2027 in San Diego, California. Confirm the venue, room block and exact daily start times on the official ACPM event pages at acpm.connectedcommunity.org before booking travel, because the venue is not confirmed in the source material used for this listing.
Is the meeting only for physicians?
The clinical content is physician-oriented, but preventive medicine teams are broad. Residents, medical students considering the specialty, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, epidemiologists and public health programme managers commonly attend. Check each session's designated audience if you need credit specific to your licence.
How do I register and what does it cost?
Registration runs through the official ACPM channels linked from acpm.connectedcommunity.org. Member, non-member, resident and student rates are typically tiered, and early registration usually closes before the final programme is published. This listing does not state prices or deadlines because no captured rate card was available - verify the current fee table on the organiser site.
Will there be CME and MOC credit?
Preventive medicine meetings usually offer AMA PRA Category 1 Credit and, where the organiser arranges it, American Board of Preventive Medicine Maintenance of Certification points. The exact credit hours, session eligibility and evaluation process for the 2027 edition are published in the official programme and credit statement - confirm before you claim.
How do I get from San Diego International Airport to the meeting?
SAN is about 3 miles from downtown San Diego. A taxi or ride-hail to the downtown hotel and convention district typically runs about 10-20 minutes, depending on traffic, and the MTS Route 992 bus connects the airport terminals with downtown for a local one-way fare. Confirm the venue address first, since several downtown hotels host meetings.
Can I submit an abstract or apply to present?
ACPM meetings typically include poster and oral abstract sessions for research, quality improvement and programme evaluation, with a separate student and resident category. Submission windows and formatting rules are announced on the organiser site, usually months before the meeting. This listing does not carry a submission deadline because none was captured.
What is the dress code and what should I pack for San Diego in early May?
Business casual is the norm, with a jacket rarely needed beyond evening receptions. Early May in coastal San Diego brings morning marine layer cloud, afternoon highs around 20-23 C (68-73 F) and cool evenings near 14-16 C (57-61 F), so pack light layers and comfortable shoes for walking between hotels and session rooms.
Do I need a visa to attend from outside the United States?
Visa-waiver country passport holders generally travel for business meetings under the US ESTA programme, while other nationalities need a B-1 visitor visa or the appropriate status. Apply early because interview appointments can be scarce. Confirm current rules with the US Department of State and your local embassy - requirements change.
Is there an exhibition, and can companies book a booth?
ACPM meetings include a partner and exhibitor presence focused on prevention services, diagnostics, immunization, lifestyle medicine and population health technology, alongside sponsored symposia. Exhibit and sponsorship prospectuses are issued by the organiser; this listing does not quote booth pricing because no rate card was captured.
Glossary
- Preventive medicine
- The medical specialty focused on promoting health and well-being and preventing disease, disability and premature death in individuals and populations, rather than treating illness after it appears. ACPM is the US professional society for physicians trained in this specialty.
- ACPM
- American College of Preventive Medicine, the US national society for preventive medicine physicians, residents and public health leaders. Its annual meeting is the gathering referenced by this listing and its programme is published through acpm.connectedcommunity.org.
- Public health and general preventive medicine residency
- A residency pathway that combines clinical training with population health, epidemiology, health policy and program management, typically including an MPH or equivalent degree; residents present research and attend this meeting for mentorship and career tracks.
- USPSTF
- US Preventive Services Task Force, an independent panel that grades clinical preventive services (A and B grades are generally covered without cost sharing under US law). Screening intervals and counseling recommendations discussed at the meeting usually trace back to USPSTF grades.
- ACIP
- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the US body that issues routine vaccination schedules. Adult immunization updates are a recurring clinical-practice topic for preventive medicine physicians attending ACPM sessions.
- Lifestyle medicine
- Evidence-based use of nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances and social connection as first-line clinical interventions, often delivered through group visits and intensive behavioral programs.
- Social determinants of health (SDOH)
- The conditions in which people are born, grow, work and age - income, housing, food security, transportation, education and neighborhood safety - that shape health outcomes and drive the population-level focus of preventive medicine practice.
- Health equity
- The pursuit of the highest attainable health for all people by removing avoidable, unjust differences in health status and access; a common framing for quality-improvement abstracts and policy sessions at preventive medicine meetings.
- Primordial prevention
- Action taken to prevent the emergence of risk factors in the first place, for example policies that keep populations physically active or tobacco-free, as distinct from preventing disease once risk factors exist.
- CME and MOC
- Continuing Medical Education credits and Maintenance of Certification points. Physicians attending ACPM sessions typically claim AMA PRA Category 1 CME and, where offered, American Board of Preventive Medicine MOC credit; confirm the credit statement for this edition.
- Population health management
- Structured use of registries, risk stratification and outreach to improve outcomes across a defined group of patients, a core operating model for health system, payer and accountable care exhibitors.
- Value-based care
- Payment and delivery models that reward outcomes, quality and total cost of care rather than volume of services. Preventive services such as screening completion and immunization rates are frequently used as quality measures in these contracts.
- Climate and health
- The study and management of health effects from heat, wildfire smoke, vector-borne disease and extreme weather; an increasingly common track for preventive medicine physicians working in public health departments and health systems.
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