Frequently Asked Questions

The SPSP 2025 Annual Convention will be held from February 20-22, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

We typically expect between 3,500–4,000 attendees, including exhibitors, to join us for our Annual Conventions.

Yes, the hotels and Convention Center are compliant with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and we want to be accommodating to as many attendees as possible. If you have a disability that will have an impact on your participation in the convention, please contact us at [email protected] or by telephone at 202-869-3240. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate and specific accommodations without prior notification.

Examples of accommodations we can provide include, but are not limited to, translation services, mobile scooters, escort to navigate meeting space, etc.

Our Convention Mobile App will be available in January. When it goes live, download the app to view the program, create a customized schedule, and interact with other attendees. We will upload a PDF version of the program to our website in January that will be available to download. 

All presenters have the option to upload their work to our open-access repository. Uploading to the open-access platform is not required of speakers and presenters. Visit our Future and Past Conventions page to find repositories of uploaded presentations from previous conventions.

Affiliated Events are events hosted by individuals or groups other than the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, that take place before, during, or after the SPSP Annual Convention and are in conjunction with the convention. Space for these events is limited and granted on a first-come, first-served basis. To learn more and request space, visit our Affiliated Events page.

Yes, while we certainly hope you stay for the entire session, we understand that sometimes there are overlaps in the schedule that require you to bounce around. If you are an attendee, you are welcome to come and go from sessions as you wish. If you plan to arrive late or leave early, please sit in a location that allows you to come and go with as little disruption as possible.

No, if you are a presenter/speaker in a session, please arrive early and meet with your chair, and then stay for the entire session to support your fellow speakers.

SPSP asks that you do not photograph, audio or video record speakers, presentations, or posters without the permission of the authors/speakers. Select sessions will be recorded by SPSP (with permission) and posted online.

All remarks, presentations, and viewpoints found in any session, poster, or program content or expressed by convention participants are held solely by the participant and do not reflect the position or policies of SPSP.

Visit our Future and Past Conventions page to see where we're headed next!

Yes. You may be listed on multiple submissions as a co-author. You may only be listed as a first author/speaker/presenter/chair/co-chair on one single presenter submission, one symposium submission, and one professional development submission.

Yes, as long as the two roles are in the same symposium, you can be a chair and presenter/speaker.

No, an individual can only have a main role in one symposium.

No, an individual can only be the first/presenting author on one single presenter submission.

No, an individual can only have one leading role (first presenting author or presenter/speaker, chair, or co-chair in one symposium). See above for more information about being listed on multiple submissions as a co-author.

No, a maximum of two submissions can be accepted: one science (single presenter or symposium) submission and one professional development (PD session or Workshop) submission. If the review panels select both science submissions, the single presenter submission will be declined and the symposium will be included in the program.

No. We do allow one symposium submission AND one single presenter submission. Individual presenters have the option to also submit their presentation separately as a single presenter submission. An individual can only present once as a main presenting author in the Science submissions, and if the symposium is accepted, the single presenter submission will be declined. This also allows for the option to submit a different talk for consideration than the one submitted in the group submission.

Yes, since preconferences are separate from the actual convention, your participation as a speaker or poster presenter in a preconference does not preclude you from participating in the convention.

SPSP plans to send out notifications about podium presentations (Symposia, Single Presenter Papers, Data Blitzes, Professional Development Sessions, and Workshops) in the last week of September. Notifications about posters, and roundtable unconferences will be sent in mid-October.

Scheduling notifications for all presentations will be sent by the end of October.

Early bird registration will be open from Thursday, October 10, 2024-Thursday, January 16, 2025. Registration closes on Friday, February 7, 2025. On-site registration will not be available.

SPSP will provide registration rates in September before the registration portal opens.

No, however, the registration fees are reduced for members. Become a member here! All presenters are required to be a current member of SPSP through December 31, 2025.

Yes, parents or guardians may bring children under the age of 18 to educational and social events provided the children do not disrupt the event. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times, including in the exhibit hall. Under no circumstances are children under the age of 16 allowed in the exhibit hall during exhibitor set-up and dismantle times.

No, badges will not be mailed in advance and will need to be picked up at the Badge Pick-Up and Information Desk located in the Colorado Convention Center.

• Wednesday, February 19: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Thursday, February 20: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Friday, February 21: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday, February 22: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Yes. Attendees are required to wear their badge to all convention sessions, activities, receptions, meals/breaks, and while in the Exhibit Hall. Wearing your badge signals to Security that you have paid registration fees and are permitted in these attendee-only areas. For any event that is outside of the Convention Center, it is advisable to bring your badge with you in case door staff needs to verify your inclusion with the group, but it is not necessary to wear it.

Single-session guest passes will be provided free of charge at the Badge Pick-Up and Information Desk. We will need to hold a valid form of ID in exchange for the guest pass while you attend the session. Once the guest pass is returned, we will return the ID back to you.

The SPSP housing block will open on Thursday, October 10, 2024. You must reserve your room by Wednesday, January 29, 2025, to receive the SPSP discounted rate (though hotels may sell out before then).

SPSP has currently reserved blocks of rooms at two hotels near the Colorado Convention Center:

• Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center - 650 15th St. Denver, CO 80202 (2-minute walk from the Convention Center)
• Grand Hyatt Denver - 1750 Welton Street, Denver, CO 80202 (10-minute walk from the Convention Center)

No, though it is highly encouraged as SPSP is required to fill a certain number of rooms in order to secure the meeting space we require. If we do not fill our block, SPSP faces penalties from each hotel. A $50 Housing Fee will be applied to your registration fee if you purchase housing accommodations outside of the official SPSP Housing Block. Exceptions will be made for anyone living locally and commuting to the convention, staying with friends/family who live locally, or anyone registering for the convention after the official Housing Block has been filled.

A credit card is required to guarantee your reservation. Check directly with the hotel you are booking to confirm if a deposit is required.

After you make your reservation, you can contact the hotel directly to make changes to your reservation.

Once you have reserved a room, the housing website will immediately send you a confirmation.

Each hotel has its own specific cancellation policy. Be sure to confirm with the hotel to avoid paying 1-night room and tax penalties.

The convention will be held at the Colorado Convention Center (700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202).

The nearest airport is the Denver International Airport, about a 30-45 minute drive.

Parking is available at the Colorado Convention Center. Parking details are available on the Convention Center's website.

Attendees can travel to and from the airport via taxi and ridesharing apps, such as Uber and Lyft. They can also travel via Denver Airport Rail, a rail service that runs from Denver International Airport to Union Station and back. Travelers should use the A Line and trains leave every 15 minutes between 5:00 AM and 8:00 PM. The journey takes approximately 37 minutes, with six stops along the way. The trip costs $10.50 each way.

Learn more about purchasing Denver Airport Rail tickets and other details.

Convention attendees typically wear a mix of business and business casual attire. There is no formal dress code. Presenters typically dress more toward business attire, while some attendees dress more toward the casual side of the spectrum. No matter your dress, comfortable shoes and layers are highly recommended!

In February, the average temperatures in Denver range from 46 – 53 degrees Fahrenheit in the daytime, with lows ranging from 24 – 29 degrees Fahrenheit.

SPSP staff will be available to answer your questions at the SPSP Name Badge Pick-Up throughout the convention. There will be a Guest Services greeter near the main entrance, “A” Atrium Doors (14 & California) during the convention and exhibition hours.

No—in an effort to be more environmentally conscious and financially responsible we have chosen to not print a paper copy of the program. However, a digital version of the program will continue to be available online and in the convention app with all information.

Yes, there will be Wi-Fi in all session rooms and public spaces at the convention, as well as in the Exhibit Hall. The Wi-Fi information will be printed in the onsite guide, published in the mobile app, and available on signage onsite. Just a friendly reminder: Please be respectful and use Wi-Fi responsibly while in session rooms.

The Colorado Convention Center does not have a business center on-site, but there are several business centers nearby, including a FedEx Business Center on the lobby level of the Hyatt Regency Denver. Visit this page on the Convention Center's website for more details.

Yes, there are quick bite options at the Convention Center. There is also a Dazbog Coffee shop located on the street level of the Convention Center, open Monday through Friday from 6 AM – 6 PM.

There is a CVS located 0.2 miles from the Colorado Convention Center. It takes roughly 5 minutes to get there from the Convention Center by car or by walking.

If you've misplaced something, come to the SPSP Name Badge Pick-Up. SPSP staff will do their best to help you locate your item.

Limited highlights from the convention will be made available online.