
annual Meeting Venue
The 2027 AAPS Annual Meeting, Banquet, and Charity Auction will return to the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tucson East, located at 6555 East Speedway Boulevard in Tucson, Arizona. Special room rates are available for AAPS members attending the Annual Meeting. Please contact the Embassy Suites directly to book your stay.



The 2027 Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2027. Ballroom doors and the cash bar will open at 6:00 PM, followed by the dinner buffet at 7:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public.
During the Annual Meeting, AAPS presents new grants, scholarships, and awards and hosts its annual banquet and charity auction.
The meeting is held in conjunction with the Tucson Fossil, Gem, and Mineral Shows, a citywide event held throughout January and February that attracts collectors, dealers, researchers, and enthusiasts from around the world.
While in Tucson, pick up a copy of the AAPS Guide to Fossil Dealers and Events, available at many shows throughout the city, for additional information about the meeting and other events.
For questions about the Annual Meeting, please email AAPSadmin@proton.me.
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