The Atlantic Provinces Political Studies Association (APPSA) Conference

October 23-25, 2026

Cape Breton University is proudly hosting the 2026 annual conference of the Atlantic Provinces Political Studies Association.

Event Details

Join us from Friday, October 23, at 4 pm to Sunday, October 25, at 1 pm, for timely and thought-provoking panels, papers, and keynotes in a welcoming and hospitable setting.

Networking opportunities and special walks will be part of the mix.

Event Deadlines

A call for papers will go out on April 2 – with a June 30 deadline. It will be available here.

A final, hour-by-hour schedule will be released in September, to be posted here.

Accommodations

For accommodations and additional sightseeing, please check out cbisland.com. We recommend accommodations near downtown Sydney or Membertou First Nation for easy access to conference venues.

If you are reserving at the Simon Hotel in downtown Sydney (902-444-2219), there is a block of rooms reserved for our conference at a CBU rate. Please mention CBU-APPSA conference. The rate is $189 plus tax, including parking.

See you October 23 to 25. It will be our pleasure to host you!