2025 Registration fees

Additional costs

The cost of attending pre-conference workshops is $50 each.

Important information

Once you have registered and then cleared security vetting, you will receive a confirmation email with venue information. You will also be required to complete a check-in process on-site to access your badge and gain entry to the meeting space.

Society response to funding cuts and travel freezes

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

The Society will provide as needed:

• Employee justification letter to support efforts to lobby for travel ban exceptions
• Support for Annual Meeting faculty and attendees to join us (dependent on availability)
• Discounted member rate
• Carryover of registration fee to 2026 if unable to attend due to budget changes after registering

Need more information or problem-solving? Email us at Info@SocietyFP.org.

Conference venue information

The Annual Meeting conference location is not public for security reasons. This information will be released to registered attendees cleared by our security vetting procedures.

Onsite childcare

We are able to offer onsite childcare for children ages six months to 12 years for October 23-27 at no additional cost to attendees. To express interest in enrolling your child in this service, please fill out the corresponding section on the Annual Meeting registration form. Availability is limited and handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Advanced sign-up is required.

Childcare will be available to those enrolled during the follow hours, all times are in ET:

• October 23, 2025: 1:30 pm – 7:30 pm
• October 24, 2025: 9:30 am – 7:30 pm
• October 25, 2025: 8:30 am – 8:00 pm
• October 26, 2025: 8:30 am – 7:30 pm
• October 27, 2025: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

ADA accommodation

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 contact Info@SocietyFP.org by October 3, 2025.

Scholarships for meeting attendance

To help remove financial barriers to participation in the Society of Family Planning, we are providing a limited number of scholarships to attend the Annual Meeting. In reviewing requests, the Society will prioritize funding applicants who: identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color; have not previously attended the Annual Meeting; are students; and do not have institutional support. Applicants must provide a brief personal statement about their interest in attending the Annual Meeting, and applicant selection will be guided by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion vision.

Scholarships fund complimentary conference registration, up to three nights in the conference hotel, travel up to $600, a per diem of $100 per day, a reimbursement of up to $100 per day for childcare, and a year-long Society membership for new members. Members and non-members are welcome to apply. Deadlines will be released when registration opens.

Application timeline:

• July 2: applications open
• July 30: applications due
• August: recipients notified

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 or for no-shows. Registration to the Annual Meeting is non-transferable. For travel ban or budget-related related cancellations on or after October 11, 2025 funds will be applied to attendance at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Exhibit Hall engagement

Make the Exhibit Hall your central stop at the Annual Meeting. Chat with close to 40 exhibitors and key supporters of the family planning field. Examine over 100 scientific abstract posters and mingle with colleagues while attending receptions, enjoying daily breakfast, or stopping in for snack breaks between sessions.

At registration, you will receive an exhibitor scorecard. Complete your scorecard by checking in with all exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall, and then exchange your scorecard at the Society booth for a limited edition specialty swag item.

Prioritize your wellness

Focus on your well-being while attending the Annual Meeting. Some self-care options:

• Massage therapists based in the Exhibit Hall and BIPOC lounge
• A puppy zone in the Exhibit Hall
• Morning running club
• Early riser stroll

Featured authors

Are you a Society member who published a book in 2025? We would like to feature your work at the Annual Meeting! Members interested in utilizing this benefit, and promoting their book to roughly 1,200 family planning clinicians, researchers, and leaders can express interest using the form below by August 9, 2025.

BIPOC Lounge

The Society acknowledges the unique personal and social burdens many Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) experience in conference spaces.

With this in mind, the Society has curated a restorative space where BIPOC attendees can step away from the full conference when needed or as desired.

Amenities in the space include:

• A complimentary massage therapist
• Relaxed seating
• A selection of herbal and flavored teas

Recharge Lounge

Rest your feet, charge your phone, and catch up with friends and colleagues at the Recharge Lounge.

Lactation room

Looking for a comfortable and private place to pump or nurse? Inquire at the registration desk to access a dedicated lactation room equipped with outlets, sweet treats, and a refrigerator. 

Network, collaborate, and celebrate with 1,200 family planning clinicians, scholars, and partners.

First time attendee welcome tour

Friday, 3:00 pm-3:30 pm  

Join Society staff for a behind the scenes tour of the conference venue. Participants will have a chance to get familiar with the meeting spaces and chat with others attending #SFP2025 for the first time. 

Early riser stroll

Saturday, 7:15 am-7:50 am with Board members Amy Bryant, MD, MSCR and Eva Temkin, JD

Sunday, 7:15 am-7:50 am with Board members Alisa Goldberg, MD, MPH and Kate Shaw, MD, MS

Up early and want to get your steps in? Explore Pittsburgh with an early morning stroll hosted by members of the Society Board before you join the first session of the day. 

Running club

Saturday, 7:10 am-7:50 am with Robin Watkins, CNM, WHNP-BC 

Join Society community members and staff on a three mile morning run through Pittsburgh! All paces are welcome. 

New Special Interest Group working meetings

Saturday, 7:45 am-9:00 am

Open to all

Attend a new Special Interest Group (SIG) working meeting where each SIG’s active members will meet to advance a topic of their choosing.

Special Interest Group ice cream social

Saturday, 3:05 pm-3:35 pm

Open to all

Attend the SIG ice cream social to learn more about the work of the SIGs, learn how to join a SIG, meet with colleagues, hear about opportunities to get involved in the coming year, and exchange ideas.

Current SIG list:

• Adolescent sexual and reproductive health
• Advocacy 
• Black, Indigenous, and people of color
• Early pregnancy assessment clinics
• Family medicine
• Medically complex pregnancies
• Nurses, Midwives, and APC’s
• Research implementation
• Substance use disorders
• Telehealth

Special Interest Group working meetings

Sunday, 7:45 am-9:00 am

Active SIG members should arrive early to guarantee a spot

Attend a Special Interest Group (SIG) working meeting where each SIG’s active members will meet to advance a topic of their choosing.

Complimentary small meeting rooms

An onsite meeting room for small private gatherings of members or non-profit partners, with a seating capacity of up to 20, will be available upon request. Attendees can request the room for up to two hours, depending on availability and at no charge. The deadline for requests is September 26, 2025.

Some guidelines:

• Rooms are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis and we will do our best to accommodate your first choice options. 
• For security reasons, only registered attendees can attend these meetings.
• The room has a boardroom style setup, and cannot be changed.
• Per our contract with the hotel, there is a strict policy of no outside food in this meeting space; a penalty will be charged to any group that breaks the rule.
• Audio visual and/or Society staff support will not be provided.
• These meetings will not be listed on the conference agenda.
• Groups wishing to purchase audiovisual services or food and beverage through the conference venue will incur a $500 room rental fee and will be invoiced directly for the additional costs of those services requested.
• All events should comply with the Society’s Community Standards.

Available meeting room hours:

• Friday, October 24, 2025: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
• Saturday, October 25, 2025: 8:00 am-6:00 pm
• Sunday, October 26, 2025: 8:00 am-6:00 pm
• Monday, October 27, 2025: 8:00 am-11:00 am

Please note all times listed are in Eastern Standard Time, reflecting the time zone of our meeting location.

Land acknowledgment

We look forward to gathering for the Society of Family Planning 2025 Annual Meeting in what is now known as Pittsburgh.

As we come together, we acknowledge that we will be meeting on the occupied ancestral lands of the Seneca, who were later joined by refugees of other tribes who were forced off their original land and displaced by European colonists, leading to the loss of native language and cultures. We honor the original caretakers of this region and uplift their historic, unique, and enduring relationship with this land.

We offer this land acknowledgment at a time when we gather as a community to reflect and learn and invite the community to learn why land acknowledgements are important and the key components of land acknowledgment. In addition, we encourage you to learn about and consider supporting the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center in Pittsburgh, whose mission is to promote the socio-economic development of the Native American community and other individuals who face similar economic challenges in the Greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Get to know Pittsburgh!

While attending the Annual Meeting, we invite you to enjoy our host city. Explore the Visit Pittsburgh page and:

• Organize a dinner at one of these amazing restaurants
• Stroll around the many and varied neighborhoods
• Discover Pittsburgh’s rich cultural offerings
• Make time for outdoor activities
• And more!

*Please note, all times listed are in Eastern 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.

Review submission dates for the 2025 Annual Meeting session proposals, scientific abstracts, and award nominations.

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.

For assistance or questions about the Continuing Education credit 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)

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. 

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.

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 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.