This is your 2026 ARM attendee resource center – a landing page for the most important “know before you go” and onsite conference information. Bookmark this page to quickly get answers to your questions.

Please note that all times are in Pacific Time.

Before you arrive at ARM, make sure you:

  • Download the conference app (for agenda, networking, alerts, etc.)
  • Explore the agenda and build your schedule
  • Review all information on this page, especially registration and badge pickup details

Remember to bring:

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Registration confirmation (digital or printed)

For questions, contact [email protected] 

Meeting Location

Seattle Convention Center
705 Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 694-5000

Registration & Badge Pickup

Registration and badge pickup location: Atrium Lobby, Seattle Convention Center Level 4

Hours:

  • Friday, May 29 | 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 30 | 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 31 | 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Monday, June 1 | 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, June 2 | 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Badges are required for all ARM activities. Badges should be worn at all times during the conference but remember to remove your badge before leaving the meeting venue.

Please have your government issued photo ID and or QR code (emailed to you) ready when you arrive at Registration. To collect your badge, access the QR code and scan at the registration kiosk.

Note: Arrive early to pick up your badge and beat the lines.

Onsite Help Desk

Need help at the conference? Visit the registration desk in the Atrium Lobby for assistance with:

  • Registration issues
  • Badge reprints
  • Nursing room access
  • General attendee support

Online Agenda and Mobile App

Check out the online ARM agenda to search sessions by type and theme, learn about our supporters , and more!

Download the ARM mobile app for the most up to date conference information. The app features the entire conference agenda, posters, exhibitors, maps, and more! Be sure to enable push notifications to receive updates throughout the conference. To download the mobile app, search “AcademyHealth Events” in any app store, click this link, or scan the QR code below.

Note: If you have used the AcademyHealth Events app in the past, you may be taken to a previous conference when you open the app. To get to ARM 2026, select "Exit to Event List" on the homepage, then select "2026 Annual Research Meeting" under installed shows.

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Exhibit Hall

Make connections with this year's exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall.

Location: Hall 4AB (Level 4, Seattle Convention Center)

Exhibit Hall hours:

Sunday, May 31: 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Monday, June 1: 8:00 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.

Let’s Get Social!

Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #ARM26 and follow AcademyHealth on X, Bluesky, and LinkedIn to get the latest conference information.

Solve it Together: Join a Guided Peer Session

These 25-minute, small-group discussions will tap into the collective intelligence of the community at ARM to explore insights, share experiences, and co-create innovative solutions to work or research challenges. All sessions are located in Skybridge on level 4 of the Seattle Convention Center.

Join the following sessions:

Visit the AcademyHealth Booth

Come see us! Our staff will be at the AcademyHealth booth in the exhibit hall (4AB) throughout the meeting to chat about our various programs and events. Visit the booth to meet with AcademyHealth’s Advocacy team, hear how to get the most out of your membership, and more.

HSR Week Activities: Join in on the Fun!

The first ever HSR Week is happening May 26-June 2 and will include onsite activities at ARM! HSR Week is a field-wide visibility and celebration moment that elevates the people, impact, and value of health services research.

Explore this week's activities, download participation assets, and join the celebration of the science that makes health care work here. Meet us at the AcademyHealth booth in the exhibit hall at ARM to talk about your work, take photobooth pictures with your fellow attendees, and participate in quick, low-effort activities (think: stickers).

Meet, Connect, and Collaborate at ARM

Get the most out of your ARM experience! Visit the Connection Hub in the online agenda and the app. This will be the central space to discover networking and community building opportunities throughout the meeting.

  • Meet AcademyHealth staff and program teams
  • Connect with first-time attendees and peers
  • Join informal meetups with your community across research and policy areas

Upgrade Your Headshot at ARM

Stop by the headshot lounge in the exhibit hall (4AB) to get a complimentary, high-quality headshot. It’s a quick and easy way to leave the meeting with a polished new photo.

Visit the headshot lounge during the following hours:

  • Sunday, May 31| 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Monday, June 1 | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Participate in an Onsite Community Service Project

Break up your day at ARM with some community service! Join us at the Activity Center in the Exhibit Hall to help assemble hygiene kits that will be donated to families in the local Seattle community through the Neighborhood House organization. Stop by during the following times:

Sunday, May 31 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 31, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Monday, June 1 from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Poster Hall Happenings

Poster Hall Location and Hours

Check out this year’s posters in Hall 4AB during the following times:

  • Poster Session A: Sunday, May 31 | 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
  • Poster Session B: Sunday, May 31 | 5:15 – 6:30 p.m.
  • Poster Session C: Monday, June 1 | 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
  • Poster Session D: Monday, June 1 | 5:00 – 6:15 p.m.
Best Poster Voting: Honoring Outstanding Work

Vote for your favorite poster (and student poster!) during Poster Sessions A, B, and C.

To vote for Best Poster, click on the ‘Poster Voting’ icon in the mobile app and cast your vote. You may also vote by joining the Slido poll here while voting is open.

The Best Poster winner will be announced prior to poster session D.

Poster Walks: Learn From the Experts

Poster walks are led by expert faculty who review and put into context some of the most significant and thought-provoking research at the ARM, while providing a venue for networking and informal discussion. The poster walks are limited to students and Fellows. There will be four poster walks at the conference during Poster Sessions B and D and each will last approximately 45 minutes.

There is no pre-registration for the poster walks, and no additional registration fee. Each walk will be capped at ten participants and accommodated first come, first served. To reserve your spot, please come to the desk outside of Hall 4AB 20 minutes before the walk starts. (Names will not be taken more than 20 minutes ahead of time.)

*Please note that you may not register to attend a poster walk if you are already scheduled to give a poster presentation during that session.*

Poster Walk Schedule:

Health Equity and Disparities
Led by: Lydia Isaac, National Urban League
Sunday, May 31 | 5:20 – 6:05 p.m. (During Poster Session B)

Healthcare System Design and Transformation
Led by: Neil Sehgal, University of Washington
Sunday, May 31 | 5:35 – 6:20 p.m. (During Poster Session B)

Women and Gender Health
Led by: Carolyn Gibson, San Francisco VA Health Care System and UCSF
Monday, June 1 | 5:05 – 5:50 p.m. (During Poster Session D)

Digital Health, Data, and Analytics
Led by: Sylvia Hobbs, Massachusetts Center for Health Information and Analysis
Monday, June 1 | 5:20 – 6:05 p.m. (During Poster Session D)

Poster Presenter Information

Setup:

  • Presenters must mount posters during assigned setup windows
  • Poster boards and pushpins will be provided onsite

Poster Tips:

  • Bring printed handouts or QR codes if desired
  • Check the app for exact presentation timing and location

WiFi and Onsite Services

WiFi networking name: ARM2026
WiFi password: annual26

Onsite, you will find resources such as:

  • Accessibility services at the registration desk
  • A nursing room and fridge located in Suite A on Level 6 in the Convention Center (pick up key from registration desk in the Atrium Lobby)
  • Quiet rooms

While You’re Here: Explore Seattle

While you’re in Seattle, make sure to explore renowned restaurants, breathtaking views, iconic attractions, and vibrant arts and cultural institutions. See all that downtown Seattle has to offer here.

Convention Perks Pass

We’ve partnered with Visit Seattle to get discounts and savings at local attractions, restaurants, and retailers for ARM attendees. Simply show your conference badge at any of these venues to receive perks.