PREPARE TO ARRive!
San Antonio, TX
August 7 – 9, 2026
Hilton Palacio del Rio
Rising third-year residents* are invited to join the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) for a one-of-a-kind weekend designed to prepare you for the transition from residency to practice.
This exclusive event includes:
- Engaging and interactive programing featuring AAP, AAP Foundation, and American Board of Periodontology leaders as well as up-and-comers in periodontics
- Travel to San Antonio**
- Hotel for two nights
- Food and beverage for all scheduled activities
This is a non-CE event.
*Current AAP Student membership and good standing in a CODA-accredited periodontal residency program required
**Restrictions apply
Your 2026 AAP Student membership must be paid prior to registering for ARRive. Funded Residents will be booked in housing for arrival August 7, 2026 and departure August 9, 2026.
Do you have questions about ARRive? Reach out at [email protected]!
ARRive Schedule
1:00-5:00 pm
Arrivals/Registration
Location: Mezzanine Level 2nd Floor
6:00-8:00 pm
Welcome Reception/Ice Breaker
Sponsored by Treloar & Heisel
Location: Stetson Room on the Intermediate Level (a floor below the lobby level)
7:00-8:30 am
Registration
Location: Mezzanine Level 2nd Floor
8:30-9:00 am
Breakfast/Vendor Mingle
Location: Ballroom
9:00-10:15 am
Keynote
Location: Ballroom
10:15-10:30 am
Break
10:35-11:15 am
Breakout 1
Breakout 2
11:20 am-12:10 pm
Plenary Session
Location: Ballroom
12:15-1:25pm
Lunch with Sponsors/Vendors – Corporate Session
Location: Ballroom
1:30-2:10 pm
Breakout 3
Breakout 4
2:15-2:55 pm
Plenary Session
Location: Ballroom
3:00-3:30 pm
Breakout/Vendor Mingle
Location: Mezzanine Level 2nd Floor
3:35-4:15 pm
Small Group Activity
Location: Ballroom
4:15-5:00 pm
Ask Us Anything: Speakers’ Panel Discussion
Location: Ballroom
6:00-8:00 pm
You Have ARRived Reception
Location: Riverwalk
8:30-9:30 am
Breakfast with the AAP Foundation
Location: Ballroom
9:30–10:00 am
Small Group Activity Debrief
Location: Ballroom
10:00-11:15 am
Keynote 2
Location: Ballroom
11:15-11:30 pm
Break/Vendor Mingle
Location: Mezzanine Level 2nd Floor
11:30-12:00 pm
Award Announcements/Final Remarks
Location: Ballroom
*The ARRive schedule continues to evolve and is likely to see additional details added. Times and program are subject to change.
Vendor and Sponsorship Opportunities
Thanks to the generous support of our 2026 ARRive corporate and educational partners, the AAP is proud to offer complimentary registration, hotel accommodations, and travel, making this event accessible to all AAP student members who are third-year rising residents.
Vendors
Sponsors
Welcome Reception sponsored by:
Corporate Showcase sponsored by:
Notepads sponsored by:
Tote Bags sponsored by:
Educational Partners
Interested in participating as a partner? View the ARRive Opportunities or contact Michelle Weil at [email protected] to book today!
