Admission to Sessions
Admission to the 2026 AAAAI Annual Meeting educational sessions is reserved for meeting registrants and registered members of the press only. Guests and exhibitors will not be admitted to educational sessions. In consideration of fire codes and as a courtesy to others, those without tickets will not be allowed into ticketed sessions.
Airports
The Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is located approximately 11.4 miles / 20 minutes from the Pennsylvania Convention Center. For more information, visit the Philadelphia International Airport website.
Annual Meeting Mobile App
There is a mobile app dedicated to the 2026 AAAAI Annual Meeting. This app features tools allowing you to search by speaker or session type, organize your schedule, evaluate speakers and sessions, claim credits, respond to polls and ask questions in sessions, browse exhibitor information and stay current with changes during the meeting. The Annual Meeting app will be available for download in October 2025 from the App Store or Play Store on your mobile device.
Children and Guests
Due to the scientific nature of the meeting, delegates are asked to refrain from taking children, spouses or guests to education sessions. For local childcare options, we recommend contacting the concierge staff in your hotel. Registered guests are welcome to visit the Exhibit Hall. An adult must accompany children under the age of 18 at all times.
Committee Meetings
Committee meetings are held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting for the purpose of conducting AAAAI related business. Current and newly appointed members of each committee are expected to attend these meetings. If you would like information about joining a particular committee, please contact the AAAAI executive office at (414) 272-6071 or info@aaaai.org
The schedule of AAAAI committee meetings taking place at the Annual Meeting will be included in the Online Planner.
Discounted Registration Fees for Participants from Developing Countries
AAAAI Fellows and members from developing countries are eligible for a 50% discount on the registration fee when their country of residence is designated as “low income” or “lower-middle income” by the World Bank (based on gross national income per capita), provided their membership dues are paid through December 2026.
Eligibility requirements will be verified during the registration process.
Only individual delegates who pre-register by Wednesday, January 14, 2026 are eligible for this discount. This discount is not available to individuals who register after January 14, 2026 or groups.
Exhibits
Exhibitors will provide the latest information on products and services available to physicians, researchers and allied health professionals in the field of allergy/immunology.
Exhibit Hall Hours
Friday, February 27: 9:00 am to 3:45 pm
Saturday, February 28: 9:45 am to 3:15 pm
Sunday, March 1: 9:45 am to 2:00 pm
Location
Sessions held as part of the 2026 AAAAI Annual Meeting will take place at the following locations:
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (Headquarter Hotel)
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Lost & Found
Any items turned in to the Registration Desk will be kept for 30 days after the conclusion of the Annual Meeting. After 30 days, any unclaimed items will be discarded.
Recording of Sessions
Individual recording of educational sessions is not permitted. Recordings of the Annual Meeting will be available online approximately 4 weeks after the conclusion of the live meeting. The recordings include presentation slides along with video and audio for the Plenary and Keynote sessions, and presentation slides synchronized with the audio recordings for selected courses, symposia, workshops, pro/con debates and allied health sessions. Most ticketed sessions are not recorded. The Online Planner, available in October 2025, will indicate which sessions will be recorded.
Registration
Access to online registration will be given to AAAAI Fellows on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, to all Members on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 and all delegates on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Exhibitor registration opens on November 12, 2025. The deadline for early registration pricing is Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The registration desk will be located in the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Level 1, Broad Street Atrium. Please allow adequate time to collect your registration badge in case of lines, especially if you plan to pick it up on Friday morning. Onsite registration will also be available.
Special Accessibility Needs
If you require special arrangements in order to fully participate in the Annual Meeting, please include the request at the time of your registration.
Special Dietary Requirements
All menus served at the Annual Meeting will be free of nuts, pork and shellfish. Vegetarian options will be available at all functions with food. If you have any additional dietary requirements (e.g., allergies, kosher) an alternative option can be made available provided that you indicate this requirement on your registration by February 6, 2026.
Time Zone
All events are listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Transportation
The Philadelphia International Airport offers various types of ground transportation for your visit. Rental cars, taxis, public transportation and ride share services (such as Lyft and Uber) are all available.
Taxi service from the Philadelphia International Airport to the Pennsylvania Convention Center and nearby hotels is approximately 20 minutes and approximately $30-35 not including gratuity (traffic during peak times will cause delays and increased fares). For more information, visit the Philadelphia International Airport website.
Weather & Dress
The average temperature in Philadelphia in February-March is 48° F (9° C) and the average precipitation is 3.22 inches. Attire should be consistent with the professional atmosphere of the Annual Meeting.
