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Event overview
Overview
The Society for Personality and Social Psychology's 2027 Annual Convention invites over 3,500 professionals to Philadelphia, PA, from February 11 to 13. Attendees will engage in cutting-edge research discussions, professional development workshops, and networking opportunities across various sectors.
This convention serves as a platform for sharing innovative ideas and fostering collaborations in the field of psychology. Society for Personality and Social Psychology - SPSP takes place in.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: SPSP 2027 Annual Convention runs February 11-13, 2027 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA.
- 2Scale and Focus: Join over 3,500 personality and social psychologists from around the world to explore groundbreaking research.
- 3Organiser: The event is hosted by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, with registration available at spsp.org.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include psychologists, researchers, educators, and students, all influential in the field.
- 5Entry: Early Bird registration is open until January 7, 2027, with no on-site registration available.
Why visit
Attendees will benefit from engaging with groundbreaking research, participating in professional development workshops, and networking with peers across academia, non-profits, and industry. Attendees include psychologists, researchers, educators, and students, all influential in the field.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at SPSP 2027 provides organizations with the chance to elevate their brand awareness and connect with over 3,500 researchers, educators, and practitioners. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase products and services that advance scientific research and education. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Publishers of psychology journals and books, Educational institutions offering psychology programs, Organizations providing psychological assessment.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Faculty and postdoctoral researchers in social and personality psychology attending to present and critique new empirical work
Graduate students and early-career researchers building dissertation networks and job-market contacts
Methodologists, psychometricians and statisticians working on measurement, replication and open-science practice
Clinical, health and organizational psychologists who apply personality and social-psychology findings in practice
Undergraduate psychology majors exploring graduate programs and research assistant roles at the exhibit hall
Program directors, department chairs and hiring committees scouting candidates and benchmarking curricula
Researchers from adjacent behavioral fields (behavioral economics, public health, judgment and decision-making) following SPSP's methods debates
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Academic and university presses publishing social and personality psychology journals, monographs and textbooks
Graduate programs and departments recruiting doctoral and master's applicants at the exhibit hall
Psychometric assessment publishers offering validated personality, attitude and well-being instruments
Survey and behavioral-research platform vendors (online subject pools, data collection, panel management)
Statistical and open-science software providers covering R, Bayesian modeling, preregistration and data repositories
Professional societies, foundations and funders promoting research grants, fellowships and diversity initiatives
Research consultancies and labs offering participant recruitment, coding or meta-analysis services
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Peer-reviewed journals, books and reference works in social and personality psychology
Validated personality, attitude and well-being assessment instruments and manuals
Survey platforms, online participant pools and behavioral data collection services
Statistical software and R packages for multilevel, structural equation and Bayesian analysis
Preregistration, registered report and open-data repository services
Graduate program and faculty recruitment exhibits from psychology departments
Research funding, fellowship and diversity initiative information from societies and foundations
Teaching resources, textbooks and curriculum materials for psychology educators
Location & Facilities
Venue
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Facilities
Parking
Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA 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: Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA 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.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Pennsylvania Convention Center for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Why it matters
On 2027-02-11 to 2027-02-13, Society for Personality and Social Psychology - SPSP in Philadelphia, PA covering Psychology journals and publications, Assessment tools for psychological research, Educational resources for psychology gives technology 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
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
3-star
Historic DistrictApprox. 1.2 km from the searched convention district address; walkable in dry weather, short taxi in ice or snow to venueUSD 115–145 / night
Breakfast (paid), free Wi-Fi, parking (paid), outdoor pool, air conditioning, fitness center, bar, accessible
Days Inn by Wyndham Philadelphia Convention Center
3-star
Convention Center districtApprox. 1.8 km from the searched convention district address; the closest of the captured options for walking to sessions to venueUSD 115–145 / night
Breakfast, free Wi-Fi, parking, air conditioning, accessible, kid-friendly, smoke-free property
Sosuite at The Ovation - Avenue of The Arts
apartment-style extended stay
Avenue of the ArtsApprox. 3 km from the searched convention district address; a 35-45 minute walk or short rideshare to venueUSD 175–236 / night
Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, pet-friendly, breakfast, parking, kitchen in rooms, accessible, smoke-free property
Sosuite at The Queen - Queen Village
apartment-style extended stay
Queen VillageQueen Village district, south-east of the convention district; plan a rideshare or a longer walk rather than a quick dash between sessions to venueUSD 175–236 / night
Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, pet-friendly, breakfast, parking, kitchen in rooms, accessible, smoke-free property
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
SEPTA Airport Line (regional rail)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forPhiladelphia International Airport (PHL) to Pennsylvania Convention Center
Regional rail departs from the airport terminals and drops you in Center City; Jefferson and Suburban stations are the closest to the convention district, roughly a short walk or five-minute taxi onward. Buy through the SEPTA app or at the station machines.
Taxi (metered, official airport queue)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forPHL airport to Center City / Pennsylvania Convention Center
The official queue is outside each terminal baggage claim. Faster than rail with luggage or in freezing rain, but traffic on the airport approach can add time in the evening peak.
Rideshare (Uber / Lyft)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forPHL airport or Center City hotel to Pennsylvania Convention Center
Use the designated rideshare pickup zones at the airport rather than the taxi curb. Surge pricing is common during convention arrival evenings and when sessions end.
SEPTA Metro (Market-Frankford Line)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forCenter City stations (8th Street, 11th Street, 15th Street) to the convention district
The Market-Frankford Line runs under Market Street; 11th Street and 8th Street stations are the practical stops for the convention center. Useful for a cheap transfer between hotels and the hall in cold weather.
Walking
Estimated costNo fare
Best forCenter City and Historic District hotels to Pennsylvania Convention Center
Captured hotels sit roughly 1.2-3 km from the convention district, so walking is realistic in dry weather; use rail, taxi or rideshare when pavements are icy in February.
Parking (downtown garages and venue parking)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forPennsylvania Convention Center and Center City garage parking
Driving into Center City means paying garage rates rather than a metered space; pre-book a garage if you are commuting from the suburbs, and expect higher event-day rates near the hall.
SEPTA regional rail (suburban commute)
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forSuburban stations (e.g. Paoli/Thorndale and Trenton corridor lines) to Center City
Practical if you are staying with colleagues or family outside the city; all lines converge on Suburban Station and Jefferson, both within walking distance of the convention district.
taxi
Estimated costCost TBA
Best forNewark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pennsylvania Convention Center
Weather
Philadelphia in mid-February is deep winter, not shoulder season. Expect highs near 4-8 C (40-47 F) and overnight lows around -3 to 0 C (26-32 F), with wind chill making the walk between hotels and the Pennsylvania Convention Center feel considerably colder. Snow and freezing rain are possible in any given week, and the city responds to a few centimetres of snow with slower road traffic. Build a buffer day before 11 February if you are connecting through a northern hub, keep a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes in your bag, and check the forecast in the 72 hours before departure rather than relying on monthly averages.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Visitors from outside the United States should arrange mobile data before arrival: either an international roaming plan from their home carrier or a travel eSIM bought before departure, since US prepaid SIMs generally require a local payment method and store visit. Venue and hotel Wi-Fi carries the load during sessions, but conference Wi-Fi gets congested during poster blocks, so download the SPSP program to your device in advance. Power outlets in US venues are Type A/B at 120 V; travellers from Europe, the UK and Japan should bring a plug adapter and check whether their laptop charger is dual-voltage.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Dress code
SPSP is an academic research convention, so business casual is the norm in sessions and the exhibit hall: smart jeans or trousers with a shirt or blouse is typical. Add a jacket or smarter layer for receptions, award events and any job interviews arranged on site.
Tipping
Tipping is expected in Philadelphia: around 18-20 percent in restaurants, a dollar or two per drink at a bar, and a couple of dollars per bag for hotel bell staff. Taxi and rideshare tips are added in the app or on the card screen.
Session etiquette
Questions in symposia usually come after all speakers in the session have presented, and speakers expect pointed methodological questions. Arrive before the session starts; walking in mid-talk is noticeable in the smaller meeting rooms.
Networking style
Introductions are direct and first-name based. Graduate students routinely approach senior researchers after sessions and at poster boards; a specific question about the presented study works better than a general introduction.
Getting around
Center City Philadelphia is laid out on a grid with numbered streets running north-south and named streets such as Market and Chestnut running east-west, which makes walking between hotels and the convention center easy to navigate once you know your cross streets.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Flight captures for 11 February 2027 show a direct transatlantic option into PHL from London with elapsed times around eight hours, and no nonstop option from Tokyo, where routings connected via Montreal, Doha or Vancouver and took roughly 18 to 34 hours. Even short domestic hops such as New York to Philadelphia were quoted with connections through Atlanta, Boston or Chicago, so compare a PHL itinerary against a rail trip from New York before booking. For long-haul arrivals, book a buffer day ahead of the 11 February opening: a missed winter connection into PHL can cost a full day. Hold off on non-refundable fares until your visa or ESTA status is confirmed, and check baggage rules if you are carrying poster tubes or assessment kits.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Philadelphia, PA; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Pennsylvania Convention Center: Historic District: Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District; Convention Center district: Days Inn by Wyndham Philadelphia Convention Center; Avenue of the Arts: Sosuite at The Ovation - Avenue of The Arts.
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft both operate across Philadelphia, and the app is the easiest way to cover the 1-3 km between outlying hotels and the Pennsylvania Convention Center when it is snowing or when sessions end late. At PHL, follow signs to the designated rideshare pickup zones rather than the taxi curb; at the convention center, set the pickup pin on a cross street rather than the main entrance to avoid congestion. Expect surge pricing during the peak arrival evening before the 11 February opening and again when poster sessions end. If you are travelling alone at night, sharing a ride with a colleague from the same hotel is common practice at this meeting.
Public transit: SEPTA runs the regional rail network, the Market-Frankford and Broad Street subway lines, buses and trolleys across the city. For the convention district, the Market-Frankford Line along Market Street is the useful artery, with 11th Street and 8th Street stations within a short walk of the hall; regional rail converges on Suburban Station and Jefferson, both convenient for Center City hotels. From PHL, the Airport Line connects the terminals to those Center City stations. Fares are paid by contactless card, the SEPTA app or a Key card, and February weather occasionally slows surface buses, so build extra time on days with snow or freezing rain. Confirm current fares, timetables and any service changes on the SEPTA site before travel.
Parking: The Pennsylvania Convention Center sits in dense Center City blocks where street parking is limited and time-restricted. Attendees driving in should plan on a commercial garage near the hall or on the venue's own parking arrangements, and should expect event-day pricing rather than standard weekday rates. Because SPSP runs across three days, multi-day garage passes and hotel parking packages are usually cheaper than paying daily. Confirm current rates, clearance heights and hall access routes directly with the venue or your hotel before driving; do not rely on meters for a full session day.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: February 2027 in Philadelphia - typically the coldest stretch of the year, with short daylight hours around the 11-13 February convention dates.
Temperature: Approximate daytime highs of 4-8 C (40-47 F) and overnight lows of about -3 to 0 C (26-32 F), with wind chill making exposed walks across Center City feel colder. Treat these as seasonal norms and confirm the actual forecast in the week before departure.
Seasonality: February is comparatively dry in terms of total precipitation, but what falls can be snow, sleet or freezing rain, and a single storm can disrupt flights and pavements for a day. Daylight is limited, so plan evening walks between hotels and the convention center with that in mind and keep a weather app with radar handy during the meeting.
Packing: Pack a warm, wind-resistant coat, hat, gloves and a scarf, plus waterproof shoes with grip for slushy or icy Center City pavements. Bring layers for meeting rooms that swing between overheated and cold, a compact umbrella for sleet, and a tote or small backpack for the program, poster tube and exhibit-hall materials. A portable battery pack is worth the space because conference Wi-Fi and long days of note-taking drain phones quickly.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Society for Personality and Social Psychology - SPSP usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day 1
Confirm your hotel's check-in time and late-arrival policy, and ask about luggage storage for the departure day.
Day 2
Check visa or ESTA status if travelling from outside the United States and carry printed confirmation plus your passport.
Day 3
Review the February forecast for Philadelphia and pack layers, a warm coat, gloves and waterproof shoes.
Day 4
Set up your phone for US mobile data or arrange an eSIM before departure, and download the SEPTA and ride-hailing apps.
Day 5
Prepare a one-page CV or research summary for the graduate program and publisher stands you plan to visit.; Check which preconference workshops require separate tickets and register if spaces remain.
Day 6
Email the two or three researchers you most want to meet and propose a 15-minute coffee slot in the exhibit hall or a nearby lobby.; Map your personal program: mark the symposia, data blitzes and poster blocks you will attend and note clashes between concurrent sessions.
Day 7
Print or download your poster to a backup drive and check the SPSP poster size and mounting instructions for your assigned session.
Day 8
Reserve flights into Philadelphia International (PHL) and leave a buffer day before 11 February if you are connecting through a northern hub.
Day 9
Book the Philadelphia hotel now if you have not already - February is a low-season month but convention blocks near the Pennsylvania Convention Center fill with SPSP attendees first.
Day 10
Confirm SPSP convention registration is complete and paid, and check whether your presentation format (poster, data blitz, symposium) requires a separate confirmation step on the spsp.org schedule page.; Arrive in Philadelphia, collect your badge if early pickup is offered, and walk the route from your hotel to the convention center once in daylight.
Day 11
Pack business-casual conference clothes plus one smarter outfit for receptions and any job interviews arranged on site.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Pennsylvania Convention Center
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Society for Personality and Social Psychology - SPSP registration concourse
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
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?
Use this quick check to decide whether Society for Personality and Social Psychology - SPSP fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Society for Personality and Social Psychology - SPSP, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Psychology journals and publications and Assessment tools for psychological rese solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Society for Personality and Social Psychology - SPSP in Philadelphia, PA.
Min. budget
$622.00
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 Psychology journals and publications and Assessment tools for psychological rese products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,799.00
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 Philadelphia, PA 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
Where is the SPSP 2027 Annual Convention held in Philadelphia?
Sessions are held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City Philadelphia, with the capture listing the facility at the Arch Street convention block. Check the SPSP annual convention pages for the room block assignments once published.
Which airport should I fly into for the SPSP convention?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the primary international gateway, described in the Google Maps capture as a hub with rail service from 8500 Essington Ave. SEPTA regional rail and taxis connect it to Center City.
Do I need a visa to attend SPSP in Philadelphia?
International attendees travelling to the United States from visa-waiver countries can usually enter under ESTA; others need a B-1 visitor visa. Verify requirements and current processing times with the US Department of State before booking, since the society cannot issue visas.
What should I pack for a February conference in Philadelphia?
Expect cold winter conditions: warm layers, a coat, and shoes suitable for walking between hotels and the convention center. Sessions run indoors, so lighter layers help with variable meeting-room temperatures.
How do I register for the SPSP 2027 convention?
Registration is processed through the SPSP website and the my.spsp.org registration portal, both surfaced in the capture. Check the SPSP annual convention FAQ page for current dates, member rates and cancellation terms.
Glossary
- SPSP
- Society for Personality and Social Psychology, the professional association that convenes the Annual Convention and publishes the field's research through its journals and conference program.
- Symposium
- A programmed session in which several speakers present short talks on a shared research question, followed by discussion; SPSP symposia are submitted by member organizers and grouped by topic track.
- Poster session
- A hall-based format where researchers display a single study on a board and discuss it one-to-one with attendees during a scheduled block; most graduate students present their first SPSP work this way.
- Data blitz
- A fast-format session of very short talks (typically a few minutes each) that previews new findings before the poster or symposium sessions.
- Preconference
- A smaller, separately registered day of workshops or thematic meetings held immediately before the main convention program, often focused on methods, teaching or a specialist research area.
- Preregistration
- Publicly posting a study's hypotheses and analysis plan before data collection; a central open-science practice discussed in SPSP methods programming and increasingly expected in submissions.
- Replication
- Repeating a previously published study to test whether the effect holds; a recurring theme across SPSP sessions since the field's replication debates.
- Effect size
- A standardized measure of how large an observed relationship or group difference is, reported alongside significance tests in most personality and social psychology talks.
- Psychometrics
- The science of measuring psychological constructs, covering scale development, reliability, validity and item-response modeling; relevant to the assessment-tool exhibitors in the hall.
- Open science
- The umbrella of practices including data sharing, open materials, registered reports and transparent reporting that shapes SPSP submission norms and exhibitor offerings.
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Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
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