*Please note, all times listed are in Pacific Standard Time, reflecting the time zone of our meeting location. Times, topics, and speakers may shift as we build the best possible schedule for you.

Detailed schedule will be available for registered attendees in August 2026.

Sponsors and exhibitors are integral contributors to the Society of Family Planning community and have an important voice that lends to our shared cause. We hope you will join us for #SFP2025.

To learn more about becoming a sponsor or reserving a booth email Info@SocietyFP.org.

The Society honors leaders in the field of family planning with four awards at our Annual Meeting.

Research presentation awards celebrate family planning scholars through awards selected from research presentations at our Annual Meeting.

The Society of Family Planning is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Annual Meeting is eligible for 19.25 continuing medical education (CME) credits.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The Annual Meeting is eligible for 19.25 continuing nursing education (CNE) credits. 

For assistance or questions about the Continuing Education credits including claiming credit for the Annual Meeting, please contact CME@SocietyFP.org.

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors! Learn more about how to become a sponsor or exhibitor.

Platinum and Gold sponsors (>$10k)

Silver and Bronze sponsors ($5k-$10k)

Society partners (<$5k)

When is the 2026 Society of Family Planning Annual Meeting?

• Save the date! #SFP2026 will be held on October 17-19 in San Francisco, CA preceded by two days of meetings, pre-conference workshops, and a welcome reception.

When will session and abstract submissions open for #SFP2026?

• Submissions for the 2026 meeting will open in the spring of 2026. Check the submissions page for the most up to date information.

How can I learn more about Continuing Education credit(s)? 

• For assistance or questions about Continuing Education credit, please contact CME@SocietyFP.org.

When will I be notified about session and abstract submissions for #SFP2025?

• Pre-conference session notifications were made in June. Main meeting and abstract notifications will be made in July.

What is the Society doing in response to funding cuts and travel freezes that may limit conference travel?

• The Society provides financial support to faculty and attendees through scholarships and travel subsidies to enable members and others who share our vision for just and equitable abortion informed by science to gather annually. We encourage attendees who are faced with institutional travel or budget-related bans to lobby for an exception and will support attendees who do so.

Is there an option to attend the Annual Meeting virtually? 

• No. We will be focusing our attention on an in-person convening. For on-demand virtual content, visit Society Education (Login required) where we offer low or no-cost access to accredited continuing education programming.

What is the conference location? 

• For security reasons, hotel information is not public. This information will be released to registered attendees cleared by our security vetting procedures. It may take approximately ten business days after registering to receive confirmation. We encourage you to register early to ensure you have this information to book. 

What are the room rates? 

• The Society has a discounted room block that contains a variety of rooms ranging in price from $229 to $269. Registration is now open, we strongly encourage you to register as soon as possible to clear security vetting in time to book your room before they sell out. As a reminder, existing Society members are vetted and always have access to the venue and accommodations page.

How are sessions and abstracts chosen for the Annual Meeting? 

• All sessions and abstracts are reviewed and selected through a rigorous process conducted by peer reviewers, the Annual Meeting Committee, and the Board of Directors. The peer reviewers and the Annual Meeting Committee are selected through an open call recruitment period once a year. Learn more about our call for session proposal process.

What security measures do you have in place for attendees? 

• The safety of meeting participants is of the utmost importance to us. To help ensure your safety all conference attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and volunteers will receive a thorough security vetting check and security procedures will be in place on-site.
• Security at the Annual Meeting may feel a little different than other conferences. All attendees are asked to keep the meeting location confidential, wear their badge throughout the meeting spaces and remove it as they exit, and follow session-specific social media guidelines.

What is the dress code? 

• We recommend business casual or whatever you will be comfortable networking with friends and colleagues or meeting new ones. 

Will food and drinks be provided?

• Yes. We will have snacks for those attending Friday pre-conference workshops. Breakfast will be available in the Exhibit Hall each day, as well as an afternoon coffee break. Lunch will be provided to attendees who RSVPed to attend the Saturday hosted luncheon. A light lunch will be provided on Sunday in the Exhibit Hall. Appetizers and a drink ticket will be provided for the Friday and Saturday receptions. 

If I am not a member, should I apply to be a member before I register for the meeting to get the discount? 

• You can apply for membership right in the registration form! Once you submit your membership application, you will be taken directly to the Annual Meeting registration form to automatically receive the member discount.

What is your refund policy? 

• Refunds, less a $50 processing fee, will be given to those who submit a written request to Info@SocietyFP.org no later than October 10, 2025. Refunds may take as many as ten days to process. Refunds will not be given after that date for no-shows. Registration to the Annual Meeting is non-transferable.  For travel ban or budget-related related cancellations on or after October 11, funds will be applied to attendance at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Can my child attend #SFP2025? 

• We are able to offer onsite childcare for children ages six months to 12 years for at no additional cost to attendees. Information and dates will be available when registration opens. Availability is limited and handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Advanced sign-up is required.

How can I request ADA accommodations? 

• We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation that would support your participation in this event, please provide details when registering for the Annual Meeting and/or contact Info@SocietyFP.org by October 3, 2025.

How do I know if I signed up for a pre-conference session? Can I change to a different session? 

• You must be registered for the meeting to attend a pre-conference session. You can sign up for a specific session using the registration form for an extra cost of $50. Please check the summary on your confirmation email to see which session you have registered for. You can change sessions by emailing Info@SocietyFP.org.

How can I hear the latest news? 

• You may sign up for email updates. You may also keep up to date on all Society activities by visiting our website.