2026 Annual Research Meeting
For more than 40 years, the Annual Research Meeting (ARM) has been the trusted forum for thousands of people working to improve health and health care — from researchers and policymakers to health system leaders and community partners.
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June 12-15, 2027 | Boston, MA | Hynes Convention Center
June 1-6, 2028 | St. Louis, MO | Americas Convention Center
June 9-12, 2029 | Phoenix, AZ | Phoenix Convention Center
June 8-11, 2030 | Minneapolis, MN | Minneapolis Convention Center
The 2027 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (ARM) will take place from June 12-15, 2027, at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.
The Annual Research Meeting (ARM) brings together a vibrant community of researchers, policymakers, and practitioners focused on one goal: turning high-quality evidence into meaningful change.
At ARM, you will:
- Discover emerging research and innovative methods
- Connect with peers and potential collaborators
- Strengthen your ability to influence policy and practice
- Be part of conversations shaping the future of the field
Stay up to date on AcademyHealth’s events, including the 2027 Annual Research Meeting.
The main stage at the 2026 ARM featured big names and big ideas on the most relevant topics in health services research. The plenary sessions included:
- From Novelty to Normalcy: AI and the Transformation of Health Care
- Trust & Health: A New Narrative
- New Partnership Paradigms That Drive Innovation and Impact
ARM is built by the community for the community. Meet the 2026 Planning Committee, the experts that shaped this year’s program.
2026 Main Stage Speakers
Each year, AcademyHealth hosts the ARM at a different premier event space in rotating cities across the country. These venues offer a top-tier conference experience for attendees, exhibitors, and presenters, and are located in vibrant places such as Seattle, Minneapolis, Boston, and more.
At ARM, sponsors have the opportunity to connect with leaders shaping the future of health and health care. Support the next ARM to showcase your organization, build relationships, and support evidence that drives real-world impact.
What you can do as a sponsor:
- Engage directly with attendees and potential collaborators
- Showcase your organization through exhibit space and on-site visibility
- Feature your brand across ARM materials and digital platforms
- Customize a package aligned with your goals
Contact 202.292.6764 or email [email protected] to discuss a sponsorship package that’s right for you.
At ARM, there are many opportunities to meet peers, mentors, and leaders in the field, including:
- Student breakfast and networking events
- Early-career meetups
- Meetups with AcademyHealth’s advocacy team
- Gather and grow sessions with researchers and leading experts in the field
AcademyHealth is committed to creating a professional, welcoming environment for all attendees.
We expect all participants to uphold our standards for respectful engagement across sessions, events, and networking spaces. Read our full Code of Professional Conduct here.
Additional policies, including privacy, registration payment, cancelation, speaker, and family/child policy are available here.
Have questions about attending, registration, or logistics? Our team is here to help. We’re committed to making your ARM experience smooth from start to finish.
Contact us at [email protected] with your questions!
Praise for AcademyHealth's ARM
"ARM is my favorite research meeting every year. Not only do I leave with a "full brain" from all that I learned, I replenish my well with seeing old friends and meeting new ones."
-Past attendee
"[ARM] pushed me to think beyond my bubble, get a little uncomfortable, and think beyond the obvious."
-Past attendee
"I consider ARM my top conference of the year. I am overjoyed to be in community with a group of passionate scholars who are leading the field in health equity and hopefully systems change."
-Past attendee
"Health services research is not prominent in all universities, so having this annual meeting gives me the energy and community to share with likeminded people."
-Past attendee
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