Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect with the Southwest's top political consultants—all for an unbeatable price! The registration fee includes access to all conference functions. 

Join and Come For Free!
Offer valid for new Individual, Platinum and Gold members only; previous members are not eligible. One individual from a new Gold or Platinum membership qualifies for this offer.

Pay By Check

To pay by check, please contact us at info@theaapc.org so we may generate an invoice. Payments must be received by the early bird and advance rate deadlines, not postmarked, to receive prevailing rates. Once your registration has been received and processed, a confirmation email will be sent to you with receipt of payment.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received in writing via info@theaapc.org. A processing fee of $175 will be charged for cancellations received by August 15, 2025. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after August 15, 2025. No refunds will be issued for no-shows.

Substitutions are welcome in lieu of cancellation anytime. A substitution of your full registration is permitted prior to the conference by submitting a written request to info@theaapc.org. Only one substitution is permitted per original registrant. The individual submitting the substitution request is responsible for all financial obligations (any balance due) associated with that substitution. Badge sharing, splitting, and reprints are strictly prohibited.

Please note, there are no refunds for AAPC Foundation contributions or Foundation Fundraiser event tickets as these are fundraising activities in support of AAPC’s 501(c)3 Education Foundation, however; tickets are fully transferable. Receipts for tax purposes are provided.

Privately Hosted Events Policy

AAPC prohibits the scheduling of sponsored or by invitation only events marketed to AAPC attendees that conflict with official meeting functions and/or detract from AAPC’s sponsorship program, unless explicitly agreed to in writing with AAPC. To learn more about becoming an official sponsor of the 2025 Southwest Regional Conference, please click here.

AAPC Member Registration Policy

To be eligible for reduced member pricing, your AAPC membership must be current through September 30, 2025.

Individual, Associate, Academic, Non-Profit, Young Professional and Student AAPC memberships are non-transferable. In order to be eligible for a discounted member registration fee, the individual registering must be the same individual who retains the AAPC membership. Platinum and Gold members may register individuals at the discounted member registration rate who are on their company membership roster. If you have any questions about your membership status or wish to upgrade to an organizational membership (Platinum or Gold), please contact us at info@theaapc.org or 703-245-8020.

⚠️ Important Notice About List Scams
We have been informed of a scam circulating via email from a third party attempting to sell a contact list of AAPC members. The AAPC will never offer to sell our member contact list and/or attendee lists for AAPC events through a third party and the scammers have no member or attendee information.

Scammers may also attempt to pose as association members to solicit money. If you or your organization has received a fraudulent email asking you to purchase an AAPC member contact or attendee list, or if you have received an email from someone posing to be an association member soliciting money, please file a fraud report and notify info@theaapc.org.

To file a fraud report, follow the steps below:

• Navigate to the Federal Trade Commission website: ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
• Select “Report Now”
• Select “An impersonator” for Question 1: “Is your report about any of these common problems?”
• Select “Well-known or trusted business” for Question 2: “Who were they pretending to be?”
• Click “Continue”
• Add any relevant information and documentation
• Submit

Please do not respond to or engage with any scam solicitation emails.

Questions? Connect with the AAPC team at info@theaapc.org.

Anti-Harassment and Professional Conduct Policy

The American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) is committed to upholding the highest standards for respectful, professional norms and behavior and to fostering an inclusive climate. Consequently, harassment and unprofessional behavior at AAPC events is considered to be a serious form of misconduct. The Anti-Harassment and Professional Conduct Policy modeled closely on the American Political Science Association and Southwest Political Science Association Anti-Harassment Policies, outlines expectations for all who attend and participate in AAPC events and meetings. Read the full policy here.